Champion Bat (aside). Just twig HARCOURT's face!

Thought he'd had me ere now. Can't you hear his "How's that?"—

If I gave him a chance?

Captain. He's a fine slogging bat,

But behind the sticks—humph! Well, let's see, lad, your score

Wants but eight of the "century." Ninety-two more

Towards your "average," ARTHUR! The Cricketer's Bard

Will be rhyming your doings!

Champion Bat. An awful "reward"!

But shall we play on?