Truckle bed and bedding, R. C., on which Danny Mann is discovered; table with jug of water; lighted candle stuck in bottle, L.; two stools—Sheelah at table, L. Music.
Danny [In his sleep.] Gi’ me the paper, thin—screeching won’t save ye—down—down! [Wakes.] Oh, mother! darlin’ mother!
Sheelah [Waking.] Eh! did ye call me, Danny?
Danny Gi’ me a dhrop of wather—it’s the thirst that’s a killin’ me.
Sheelah [Takes jug.] The fever’s on ye mighty bad.
Danny [Drinks, falls back, groans.] Oh, the fire in me won’t go out! How long have I been here?
Sheelah Ten days this night.
Danny Ten days dis night! Have I been all that time out of my mind?
Sheelah Iss, Danny. Ten days ago, that stormy night, ye crawled in at that dure, wake an’ like a ghost.
Danny I remind me now.