Myles Ah, now!

Corrig She only goes out at night.

Myles Like the owls.

Corrig She’s the misthress of Hardress Cregan.

Myles [Seizing Corrigan.] Thurra mon dhiol, what’s that?

Corrig Oh, lor! Myles—Myles—what’s the matter—are you mad?

Myles No—that is—why—why did ye raise your hand at me in that way?

Corrig I didn’t.

Myles I thought ye did—I’m mighty quick at takin’ thim hints, bein’ on me keepin’ agin the gaugers—go on—I didn’t hurt ye.