SCENE--_A conquered country._ TIME--_The Past. Conquerors
(colonists) panting after their hard work in defeating the
natives. Enter an_ Official. _The remaining members of the
Colonial Band sing the National Anthem._
_Official._ I congratulate you upon your success. The more especially
as you have gained it without the assistance of the Imperial power.
(_The Colonists indulge in feeble cheers._) But now my turn has
arrived. In the name of the SOVEREIGN I claim this land for England!
[_Plants the British Flag. Curtain._
SCENE--_As before._ TIME--_The Present. Conquerors (colonists)
smoking after the pleasant toil of mowing down the natives.
Enter an_ Official. _The Colonial Band (in its entirety) takes
no notice_.
_Official._ I congratulate you upon your success. The more especially
as you have gained it without the assistance of the Imperial power.
(_The Colonists indulge in roars of laughter._) But now my turn has
arrived. In the name of the SOVEREIGN I claim this land for England!
_Colonists._ No you don't! Be off! We can get on without you!
[_Turns Official and his Flag out of the Country. Curtain._
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