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