This farce concerns the culprit in Lady Godard's murder. A certain detective makes it clear that Lady Godard was murdered by a member of her own family, despite their protests. Regrettably, the services of the detective's bodyguard are required. 
My, word travels fast.
الأنباء تنتقل بسرعة
Oh, da ist jemand schon
auf dem Laufenden.
Vaya, sí que corre rápido la voz.
Vaya, sí que corre rápido la voz.
Oh, tu as l’oreille fine,
à ce que je vois.
Oh! Vedo che è rapida a informarsi!
Nossa, os boatos voam!
О-о? Быстро же ты прознала!