‘I see!’ said the Queen, who had meanwhile been examining the roses.

‘Off with their heads!’ 🔊 and the procession moved on, three of the

soldiers remaining behind to execute the unfortunate gardeners, who ran

to Alice for protection. 🔊

‘You shan’t be beheaded!’ said Alice, and she put them into a large

flower-pot that stood near. 🔊 The three soldiers wandered about for a

minute or two, looking for them, and then quietly marched off after the

others. 🔊

‘Are their heads off?’ shouted the Queen. 🔊

‘Their heads are gone, if it please your Majesty!’ the soldiers shouted

in reply. 🔊

‘That’s right!’ shouted the Queen. ‘Can you play croquet?’ 🔊

The soldiers were silent, and looked at Alice, as the question was

evidently meant for her. 🔊

‘Yes!’ shouted Alice. 🔊

‘Come on, then!’ roared the Queen, and Alice joined the procession,

wondering very much what would happen next. 🔊

‘It’s--it’s a very fine day!’ said a timid voice at her side. 🔊 She was

walking by the White Rabbit, who was peeping anxiously into her face. 🔊