Corrig Did you find the woman, as I told ye?
Corp Here she is, sir.
Enter Sheelah, guarded by two Soldiers, R.
Sheelah [Crying.] What’s this? Why am I thrated this way—what have I done?
Corrig You are wanted a while—it’s your testimony we require. Bring her this way. Follow me! [Exit, L.
Sheelah [Struggling.] Let me go back to my boy. Ah! good luck t’ye, don’t kape me from my poor boy! [Struggling.] Oh! you dirty blackguards, let me go—let me go!
[Exit Sheelah and Soldiers, L.
SCENE V.—Ball Room in Castle Chute. Steps, C.; platform—balustrade on top, backed by moonlight landscape—doors R. and L.; table L. C.; writing materials, books, papers, etc., on it; chairs; chair L. 2 E., chairs R.; chandeliers lighted. Ladies and Gentlemen, Wedding Guests discovered, Hyland Creagh, Bertie O’Moore, Ducie, Kathleen Creagh, Ada Creagh, Patsie O’Moore, Bridesmaids and Servants discovered.—Music going on under stage.
Hyland Ducie, they are dancing the Boulanger, and they can’t see the figure unless you lend them the light of your eyes.
Kathleen We have danced enough; it is nearly seven o’clock.