- [But just here Rosalys comes running in from the terrace.
Rosalys. Ssh! Old Dandiprat's coming!
Snow White. Oh dear, I must run . . .
Rosalys. [Catching her.] No, don't He won't stay a minute. Hide behind the throne till he's gone.
Maids of Honour. Yes, yes. Quickly! Behind the throne! [Snow White runs behind the throne, and the Maids of Honour spread themselves out before it so that she is quite hidden. But they are not a moment too soon, for Sir Dandiprat. waddles in from the terrace, followed by two solemn Flunkies in gorgeous liveries.]
Sir Dandiprat. 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
