What strange occurrence can it be that calls dear father from his rest

At such a time of night as this, so very incompletely dressed?

King (springing up).

Forward, my men, and seize that General there!

[They seize the General.

Pir.Ha! ha! we are the pirates, so despair—

King. With base deceit

You worked upon our feelings

Revenge is sweet,

And flavours all our dealings.