[Enter two children hand in hand.
BOY (to the Sentry)
I want to see the King to pray for a hoop.
[The Sentry smiles.
BOY (pushes the door; to girl)
I cannot open it. (To the Sentry) Will it do as well if I pray to the King's door?
SENTRY
Yes, quite as well. (Turns to talk to the other Sentry) Is there anyone in sight?
SECOND SENTRY (shading his eyes)
Nothing but a dog, and he far out on the plain.