The door of his dungeon cell!

[All repeat respective verses, ensemble. At the end Ralph is led off in custody.

Sir J. Josephine, I cannot tell you the distress I feel at this most painful revelation. I desire to express to you, officially, that I am hurt. You, whom I honoured by seeking in marriage—you, the daughter of a captain in the Royal Navy!

But. Hold! I have something to say to that?

Sir J. You?

But. Yes, I!

Song.—Buttercup.

A many years ago,

When I was young and charming,

As some of you may know