Commissioner. Oh, yes! When they do agree in the Force, their unanimity is wonderful!
Inspector. Then let's embrace this resolution, and "Keep it with a constant mind—and now—"
[Kneels.
Mr. P. What the plague, is he going to pray?
Commissioner. Yes—hush! In great emergencies—on the Stage or in the Force—there's nothing like a prayer in chorus.
Inspector. "O MENDEZ PINTO!"
Mr. P. But why should he pray to MENDEZ PINTO?
Commissioner. Oh, "the Knight, PINTO-MENDEZ FERDINANDO," as POE calls him, is the tutelary genius of Bards—and Bobbies! Hush!
Inspector. If in thy homage bred
Each point of discipline I've still observed;