Hard Hold! I confess that what he has read is true. Danny did make the offer, and I repelled his horrible proposition.
Corrig Aha! but you gave him the glove.
Hard Never, by my immortal soul—never!
Mrs. C [Advancing.] But I—I did! [Movement of surprise.] I your wretched mother—I gave it to him—I am guilty! thank heaven for that! remove those bonds from his hands and put them here on mine.
Hard ’Tis false, mother, you did not know his purpose—you could not know it. [Corporal takes off handcuffs.
Mrs. C I will not say anything that takes the welcome guilt from off me.
Enter Myles from steps, C. from R.
Myles Won’t ye, ma’am? Well, if ye won’t, I will.
All Myles!