Casetwister. ’Tis not hard to pick the laws.
Anna (aside, as she picks up the cards on the ground). And I will pick the cards.
Casetwister. Where is the punch?
Fékla. Anna! Be quick about it, and serve them often all around, and ask their favour.
Gurgle. Oh, we will soon ask hers.
Casetwister. Let’s have a song.
Wordy. Let’s throw away the cards: the queen has forsaken me.
Snare. You deal with a heavy hand.
Casetwister (to Grab). Dear Procurator! You have a good voice: give us a song!
Grab. Most gladly, but I have no voice.