[The school is hushed. LAWRENCE the Prefect, and Custos of the rods, is
marching after the DOCTOR into the operating-room. MASTER BACKHOUSE is
about to follow.]
Master Backhouse.--It's all very well, but you see if I don't pay you
out after school--you sneak you!
Master Lurcher.--If you do I'll tell again. [Exit BACKHOUSE.
[The rod is heard from the adjoining apartment.
Hwish--hwish--hwish--hwish--hwish--hwish--hwish! [Re-enter BACKHOUSE.