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Scaphio, I think you once told me you have never loved! (Scaphio and Phantis) |
A King of autocratic power we (King Paramount) |
We're brought up on the English scheme (Nekaya and Kalyba) |
Our famous look of mild surprise! |
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Bold space ranger! (Lady Sophie) |
I'm the eldest daughter of your king (Princess Zara) |
For we are her escort - First Life Guards! |
He represents a military scheme in all its proud perfection (Captain Fitzbattleaxe) |
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Ye wanderers from a mighty State, Oh, teach us how to legislate (the Flowers of Progress) |
Society has quite forsaken |
This ceremonial our wish displays |
With wily brain upon the spot (Phantis, Tarara and Scaphio) |
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Oh, sweet surprise and dear delight! (Goldbury, Nekaya, Kalyba and Lord Dramaleigh) |
When but a maid of fifteen year |
Why, I had forgotten the most esential element of all! |
But an hour will come! |