[Turning over the volumes.] Most perplexing! A situation absolutely without precedent!
The King.
Well, after all, it is only getting through this day, and then we can all breathe freely forever after! Suppose we summon the Court and arrange what measures must be taken for the safety of the Princess! Eh, my Lord?
The Chancellor.
That seems quite lucid, Sire; in fact, almost sensible!... I mean, er.... [He rings and the Butler appears immediately.] Summon the ladies and gentlemen of the Court! [The Butler disappears. There is a bugle-call outside.]
The Queen.
It’s too ridiculous, but ever since I wakened this morning I have seemed to hear a buzz-buzz-buzz, whir-r-r, humm-m-m, just as if there were a sp—one of the things concealed in the room!
The Others.
So have I! [The faint, very faint sound of a spinning-wheel is heard and a soft voice crooning the Spin-wheel Song. All start.] There it is now!