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 ::[But just here comes running in from the terrace.

Ssh! Old Dandiprat's coming!

Oh dear, I must run. ..

[Catching her.] No, don't He won't stay a minute. Hide behind the throne till he's gone.

Yes, yes. Quickly! Behind the throne! [ runs behind the throne, and the ''spread themselves out before it so that she is quite hidden. But they are not a moment too soon, for waddles in from the terrace, followed by two solemn  in gorgeous liveries.'']

Ah, young ladies! I am fortunate to have found you all together. I have a most important announcement to make. I composed it myself. [He unrolls an imposing parchment, and reads.] "Whereas, our gracious Queen has been