Fred.Stop, ladies, pray!
All (hopping on one foot).A man!
Fred.I had intended
Not to intrude myself upon your notice
In this effective but alarming costume,
But under these peculiar circumstances
It is my bounden duty to inform you
That your proceedings will not be unwitnessed.
Edith. But who are you, sir? Speak! (All hopping.)
Fred.I am a pirate.