 Frederic and Ruth sing 'Oh, false one, you have deceived me! because Frederic has seen the young lovelies and figured out that Ruth is old. |
 The girls react to Frederic's discussion of their "homely face and bad complexion". |
 The pirates attack the young wards! |
 "I am the very model of a modern Major General." |
 The girls gather around their Papa to ask why he is so distressed. |
 Ruth laughs over Frederick's paradox. |
 The pirates break into Major Stanley's home. |
 With catlike tread, they enter his home. |
 Frederic is unable to come to the girls' rescue. |
 The police charge them yield in Queen Victoria's name, and the day is saved. |
