The same abode no longer can receive us:—

I beg of you this very day to leave us—

Falk [with a bow as Mrs. Halm and the company withdraw].

That this would come I never had a doubt!

Strawman.

Between us two there’s battle to the death;

You’ve slandered me, my wife, nay little flock,

From Molly down to Millie, in one breath.

Crow on, crow on—Emancipation’s cock,—

[Goes in, followed by his wife and children.