Asa What key, why, Yankee. [Shows axe, begins to break open Cabinet.]


Enter Coyle, R. 2 E.


Coyle Villains! would you rob me?

Mur Stand off, Mr. Coyle, we are desperate. [Now seizes him.]

Asa Here it is a sure as there are snakes in Virginia.
Let the old cuss go, Murcott.

Coyle Burglars! oh, you shall dearly pay for this.

Asa Yes, I'll pay--but I guess you'll find the change.

Coyle The law--the law shall aid me.

Asa Wal, perhaps it would be as well not to call in the law just yet.
It might look a little further than might be convenient.

Mur It's no use to blunder, Mr. Coyle, you are harmless to us now,
for we have that, that will crush you.

Coyle Well, what are your conditions? money, how much?

Asa Wal, we warn't thinking of coming down on your dollars.
But you have an appointment with Sir Edward at two, haven't you?