The Ghost Breaker See [Page 62]
Rusty. O—— oh!
Jarvis. (Whirls with gun drawn) What's the matter?
Rusty. (Pointing to armor on stairs) Look—look—look at them big black things—see 'em standin' there?
Jarvis. (Laughing; putting away gun) These are the same black things that scared you before—don't you remember?
Rusty. I'm so scared I can't remember anything!
Jarvis. They're nothing but suits of armor. Get up on your pins and don't you bump me again. (Rusty rises.) The next one of those rear-end collisions and I'm liable to let some moonlight into you. You've been treading on my heels ever since we came in here, and when I stop you bump into me.
Rusty. I'm powerful scared I might lose you!
Jarvis. A fine chance! (Looking about.) Well, Rusty, we've been through this old castle pretty thoroughly now, from dungeon to tower, and not a sign of the Prince or the Duke or any one else, unless they pound or carry a smoky lantern. It's a clue, Rusty, it's a clue. We'll stick right here till we find out where it leads. I'll swear the Duke never went to Madrid, but came straight here from the inn. (Jarvis crosses to fireplace r. Rusty follows.) Get away from me. (Strikes a match and holds in chimney.) There's a fine chance for a fire. Good, it draws. The chimney's clear. Now, then, bust up the table and start a fire.
Rusty. How can I break it? Oh, it's rotten!