That’s true. But the ladies? If it wasn’t for our gorgeous frippery they wouldn’t fall in love with us.
Angela.
[Crossly.] Nonsense! Women like soldiers because they are brave, not because they wear red coats. Any Tommy could tell you that.
Colonel.
[Sarcastically.] Indeed?
Angela.
Yes. Saphir, tell Colonel Calverley the story of William Stokes.
Saphir.
[Sings.]Once William Stokes went forth to woo,