And rum and brandy be no more than six,

Rather than quarrel you shall have your will. [Trumpets.

But, ha! the warrior comes—the great Tom Thumb,

The little hero, giant-killing boy,

Preserver of my kingdom, is arrived.

Scene III.

Tom Thumb to them, with Officers, Prisoners, and Attendants.

King. Oh! welcome most, most welcome to my arms.[81]

What gratitude can thank away the debt