4th M. Right! Of course! It never was wrong, but——
1st M. Quite so. Don't let's waste time. How about the transport?
5th M. I am responsible for that. If you really want to move the troops any distance, perhaps I had better——
1st M. It's very annoying! but as you say "you had better" do something or other, let's scatter for a time.
[They "scatter for a time," and reassemble.
5th M. Lucky I overhauled my department. If I hadn't you wouldn't have been able to move the troops a dozen yards.
1st M. But is it all right now? Equipment, ammunition, transport? Are you all right?
Chorus. Yes, Sir.
1st M. (through telephone). Quick, march!
[The troops are moved.