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.