Vello comes on again.
Earthquake, says Vello.
He goes off.
Pebbles are rolled across the stage.
The plank topples out from the wings.
The desks shake and wobble. One overturns.
Dark figures caused this to happen.
Three persons stagger on, from stage left.
First the sailor, then Pangloss, and the third is Candide, once again being played by Denis.
That's clever, whispers one of Hedley's mother's friends.
Yes, nods another.
What can be the reason for this phenomenon? asks Pangloss.
The Day of Judgement has come! cries Candide.
The sailor makes his way past the upturned desk and starts rummaging through the pebbles.
A lobster appears from stage right.
It's dangerous, what you're doing, says the lobster.
What do I care! says the sailor. There'll be good pickings here.
He picks up a few coins and a bottle.
Now I'm off to find a girl of easy virtue, says the sailor.
Good luck, says the lobster.
The sailor exits the stage.
Candide and Pangloss stare at the lobster.
It still has Candide's face and a red knitted hat on.
Should they address it, or ignore it?
The sailor reappears, and heads straight for the lobster
Come with me! says the sailor.
Ageless has no choice in the matter.
He is manhandled away.
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