BURGOMASTER. We require none. Axiom, or self-evident points,
neither can nor need be proved. Away with him! [Pehr is led off.]

BURGOMASTER. Thirdly: In consideration of the vexatious as well as
unforeseen incident that the city's dogs give unseemly expression
to their inward feelings for the hideous around the pedestal of
Hans Schulze's statue, an appropriation is demanded for an iron
railing around the same. Surely no one will refuse a deserving man
such trifling act of respect?

QUALIFIED VOTERS. No!

ONE OF THE PEOPLE. That is the first time we've heard the voters
say no!

BURGOMASTER. Officer, put him in the lockup! The question has been
answered, then, in the affirmative.

QUALIFIED VOTERS. Yes.

ONE OF THE PEOPLE. [Makes noise like a sheep.] B-a-a-a! [An instant
of laughter and commotion.]

BURGOMASTER. The Common Council is adjourned. [Trumpets and drum
sound, after which silence on stage.]

RELATIVE. [To Shoemaker.] He's an uncommonly firm expeditor, that
burgomaster.