back. He is so embarrassed by this mishap that he scrambles out of the room as fast as he can, puffing:] Gracefully, young ladies! Gracefully! Gracefully! [till he is out of sight].
Astolaine. [Laughing].] Who's that old thing?
Rosalys. [Mimicking Sir Dandiprat's voice and strut.] That's Sir Dandiprat Bombas, Court Chamberlain to the Queen.
Christabel. He gives us our "instructions."
Ermengarde. But we don't mind him.
Astolaine. Do you have good times here?
Rosalys. Splendid; except [confidentially] when the Queen is especially cross.
Christabel. And then, oh me! we have to be careful!
Astolaine. I don't think I shall like the Queen!
Maids of Honour. [Hastily] Ssh!
