
Who makes a final appeal to FREDERIC, who casts her from him. Produces a black flag with skull and crossbones. The MAJOR-GENERAL produces a British flag, and the PIRATE KING,


While PIRATES indulge in a wild dance of delight on stage. Yes, yes, remember Ruth, who kneels before you!įrederic, Samuel, King, General & Pirates: Remember Ruth, your Ruth, who kneels before you! Oh, master, hear one word, I do implore you! Mabel, Edith, Kate, Frederic, Samuel & King: Sometimes involves the crime of stealing,Īll hail! All hail! Divine emollient! (All rise.) Though they would have taken his daughters Against the sad, sad tale of the lonely orphan boy!
