Roger, who is also playing the part of Robin Hood, gives Jimmy and Bobby a list of tricks to practice with Sandy before going for a final rehearsal. He reminds them that Sandy was only washed the previous day, so they musn't get him dirty...
Jimmy and Bobby try in ernest to have Sandy performing these tricks for the show, but he upsets everything in his path and successfully manages to mis-perform every trick!
In an attempt to calm Sandy, the boys take him for a walk. Unfortunately, Sandy burrows into a ditch and comes out drenched in black slime.
Jimmy reluctantly realises that they will need to wash, or at least attempt to wash, an unwilling Sandy. Of course, as soon as they have soap on him, Sandy rushes out into the back garden, covering himself in grass clippings on his way out into the countryside.
Their attempts to find Sandy fail and they head off to the show, in case he's there. Bobby skillfully avoids revealing their plight to Roger, who had just come out of the Robin Hood tent, when the play begins.
As the play is being performed a contrite Sandy appears on stage bringing the present of a rat to Roger. A burst of clapping in the audience indicates to Sandy that all is forgiven, however Jimmy and Bobby realise that they will not enjoy the same fate. As Roger looks around for them, they have vanished!
Characters:
Jimmy
Roger
Bobby
Miss Pettigrew
