To Mister Doodle. Places board against rock, R.C.)

It’s fortunate at school I learnt to spell.

(Exit Noodle, L. U. E.)

(Re-enter cautiously, King, Rooster, General and Captain R.)

G. B.           The army’s disinfected!

G. K.                        What’s the reason?

Rooster.    Off without leave, he’s gone.

G. Bounce.                      No leaf! it’s tree’s-on!

G. K. Pray cease your jokes, we have no time for fun.

This is an unkind cut, much over done.