Sir J. Then I am to understand that Captain Corcoran and Ralph were exchanged in childhood’s happy hour—that Ralph is really the Captain, and the Captain is Ralph?
But. That is the idea I intended to convey?
Sir J. You have done it very well. Let them appear before me, at once!
Ralph enters as Captain; Captain as a common sailor. Josephine rushes to his arms.
Jos. My father—a common sailor!
Capt. It is hard, is it not, my dear?
Sir J. This is a very singular occurrence; I congratulate you both. (To Ralph.) Desire that remarkably fine seaman to step forward.
Ralph. Corcoran, come here.
Capt. If what? If you please.