Joey.—Not a bit.
Punch.—Then what are you afraid of? Come and shake hands. (Joey approaches, but has to duck down as before, to avoid a blow which Punch makes at his head.) Joey, you’re a coward!
Joey.—Come on, then.
(Music. Terrific combat between Punch and Clown. The Clown dodges all Punch’s blows, and after bobbing up and down in every direction, suddenly appears behind Punch.)
Joey.—Hullo, Punch! (Disappears.)
Punch.—Where are you, Joey?
Joey (appearing behind Punch).—Here I am. (Disappears again.)
Punch.—I see you. (Peeps round cautiously and comes into collision with Joey. Both start back. Punch lays down his stick and peeps cautiously round the curtains.) I’ve got him now!
Joey (rising behind him and seizing stick).—And how do you like him? (Cudgels Punch.)
Punch.—Murder! fire! thieves! Toby, come and help your master! (Toby barks below. Exit Clown.)