The King and Queen of Hearts were seated on their throne when they arrived, with a great crowd assembled about them--all sorts of little birds and beasts, as well as the whole pack of cards: the Knave was standing before them, in chains, with a soldier on each side to guard him; and near the King was the White Rabbit, with a trumpet in one hand, and a scroll of parchment in the other.
Cuando llegaron, el Rey y la Reina de Corazones estaban sentados en sus tronos, y había una gran multitud congregada a su alrededor: toda clase de pajarillos y animalitos, así como la baraja de cartas completa. El Valet estaba de pie ante ellos, encadenado, con un soldado a cada lado para vigilarlo.