Go! And remember that whatever you may do amongst your mountain defiles, at sea you cannot even defend yourselves." GOSPODAR (_slowly and in a ringing voice_).

"The Land of the Blue Mountains has its own defences on sea and land.

Its people know how to defend themselves." CAPTAIN (_taking out his watch_).

"It is now close on five bells.

At the first stroke of six bells our guns shall open fire." GOSPODAR (_calmly_).