In Shadow of the Glen by J. M. (John Millington) Synge
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life, Daniel Burke, and it's not long I'm telling you, till
you'll be lying again under that sheet, and you dead surely. [She goes out with the Tramp. Micheal is slinking after them, but Dan stops him.] DAN Sit down now and take a little taste of the stuff, Micheal Dara. There's a great drouth on me, and the night is young. MICHEAL [Coming back to the table.] And it's very dry I am, surely, with the fear of death you put on me, and I after driving mountain ewes since the turn of the day. DAN [Throwing away his stick.] I was thinking to strike you, Micheal Dara, but you're a quiet man, God help you, and I don't mind you at all. [He pours out two glasses of whisky, and gives one to Micheal.] DAN Your good health, Micheal Dara. MICHEAL God reward you, Daniel Burke, and may you have a long life, and a quiet life, and good health with it. [They drink.] |
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