P.M. (restraining his indignation). The Court is adjourned to the housetop. (Scene changes to that locality.) Come, this is not so bad! Nice breeze up here. A little difficult to sit upon a sloping roof, perhaps; but one gets accustomed to everything. And now, Constable, go on with your evidence.
Police Constable. Well, your Worship, as I was on duty last night, this man—
Sweep (entering). Sorry to disturb you, mates, but I am just agoing to sweep the chimneys; and—
Police Magistrate (unable to restrain his indignation any longer). Oh—!!!
[The Curtain hurriedly conceals the strong but natural exclamation.]
EXCELSIOR! OR, THE DAY-DREAM OF DRURIOLANUS.
Elected Sheriff, June 27, he dreams that he is encountered on his road by the fairy forms of Harry Nicholls and Herbert Campbell.