Let the man sail his own mast overboard! He isn’t in the way.

Simon.

[With dazed gesture.] You must—you must——

Marietje.

[Crossly.] What’s the matter now?

Simon.

[Mumbling.] The ribs—and—and——[Firmly.] That’s fast!——

Geert, Jo., Cobus, Daantje and Saart.

Ha, ha, ha! Ha, ha, ha!

Mees.