Jarvis. We haven't any home, Rusty.
Rusty. Marse Warren, I don't ever expect to get out of this boogy house nohow. (Call is heard off stage l.)
Jarvis. Well, Rusty, there is something. (Faint call heard; very indistinct.) What's that? I'd almost swear that was a call or a groan. (Another call; Jarvis blows out lantern.) There it is again. (Light is thrown on door as by someone carrying lantern. Pause.) Hark! Listen! There's a light, Rusty. It's coming this way. It's coming, Rusty! It's coming back. Remember the high sign, Rusty, and don't sneeze.
(Jarvis hides above door l. Enter Dolores and the Princess and Maximo carrying lantern d.l., cautiously coming forward.)
Dolores. No one here either, your Highness. (Cross stage r.c.)
Princess. (c.) We must go on, Dolores. We must find him before it's too late. Oh, I never will forgive myself for sending him to this dreadful place!
Dolores. (Cross to fire) Look! Here is a fire. They've been in this room. (Maximo comes across at back with lighted lantern to r.c.)
Princess. Perhaps they have already been killed.
Jarvis. Your Highness! (l.c.)
Princess. Mr. Warren—Mr. Warren! Thank God you are still alive!