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Rh Enter. He fixes a gibbet on the platform of the stage, and exit.

. Well, I declare now, that very pretty! That must be a gardener. What a handsome three he has planted just opposite the window, for a prospect!

Enter the. He places a ladder against the gibbet, and exit.

. Stop thief! stop thief! There's one pretty rascal for you. He come back again and get up the ladder to steal the fruit out of the tree.

Enter two with a coffin. They set it down on the platform, and exeunt.

. What that for, I wonder? Oh dear, I see now: what one fool I was! That is large basket for the fruit be put into.

Re-enter.

. Now, Mr. Punch, you may come out, if you like it.

. Thank you, kindly; but me very well where I am. This very nice place, and pretty prospect.

. What, won't you come out, and have a good dinner for nothing?

. Much obliged, Mr. Ketch, but I have had my dinner for nothing already.