Alice is called to the witness stand in the trial of the Jack of Hearts, who is accused of stealing the Queen’s tarts. Forgetting how much she has grown, she stands up quickly and accidentally knocks over the jury box, causing the jurors to fall into the crowd. She hastily tries to fix the situation by putting them back, though some end up in awkward positions.
The King questions Alice about what she knows of the affair. When she replies that she knows nothing, the King deems her lack of knowledge as significant evidence. A letter is introduced as new evidence, which turns out to be a nonsensical poem without a signature. The King and Queen attempt to interpret the poem in a way that incriminates the Jack, but Alice points out the flaws in their logic.
As the trial progresses, Alice grows increasingly bold, openly challenging the absurdity of the proceedings. The Queen, furious at Alice’s interruptions and defiance, demands that she be sentenced before a verdict is given. Alice declares that their behavior is ridiculous and asserts that they are nothing but a pack of cards.
At that moment, the cards rise into the air and come flying down upon her. Alice screams and tries to fend them off. Suddenly, she wakes up on the riverbank with her head in her sister’s lap. Realizing it was all a dream, she tells her sister about her fantastical adventures in Wonderland. After sharing her tale, Alice runs off, and her sister remains, daydreaming about the curious world Alice described and imagining her sister’s future filled with wonder and joy.
THE END