1st Prince: That is the reason we were sent
here by the Queen, our Godmother, in place of
being sent to any school. To be kept safe and
secure.
2nd Prince: Not to be running here and there
like our own poor five first cousins, that used to
be slipping out and rambling in their young youth,
till they were swallowed up by the sea.
3rd Prince: It was maybe by some big fish of
the sea.
2nd Prince: It might be they were brought
away by sea-robbers coming in a ship.
3rd Prince: Foolish they were and very foolish
not to stay in peace and comfort in the house where
they were safe.
Servant: There is no fear of ye stirring from
where you are, having every whole thing ye can
wish.
4th Prince: Here is the Guardian coming!
(They all rise.)
Guardian: (A very old man, much encumbered
with wraps, coming slowly in.) Are you all here,
all the five of you?
All: We are here!