YELLOW HOSE. The King is approaching! The ceremonies are about to commence!
BLUE HOSE. Is everything ready?
YELLOW HOSE. I told you that everything was ready. Stand still; you are as white as a stalk of celery.
BLUE HOSE (counting on his fingers). Apples, lemons, peaches, jam—Jam! Did you forget jam?
YELLOW HOSE. Zounds, I did!
BLUE HOSE (wailing). We are lost!
YELLOW HOSE. She may not call for it.
(Both stand very erect and make a desperate effort to appear calm.)
BLUE HOSE (very nervous). Which door? Which door?
YELLOW HOSE. The big one, idiot. Be still!