Where peace and plenty dwell—
Where the sigh of the silver strand
Is echoed in every shell.
Chorus of Fiends.
Ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha!
[Stage grows light. Mr. Wells beckons villagers.
Enter villagers and all the dramatis personæ, dancing joyously. Sir Marmaduke enters with Lady Sangazure from house. Vicar enters, absorbed in thought. He is followed by Constance. Counsel enters, followed by Mrs. Partlet. Mrs. Partlet and Mr. Wells distribute teacups.
Chorus.
Now to the banquet we press;
Now for the eggs, the ham,