MARTIN. Yes.
EPHRAIM. We offer eight.
MARTIN. Then I warn you there'll be consequences.
GUY. We're ready for your consequences.
EPHRAIM. Guy, I've told you to hold your tongue. (Reasonably.) We've made a big concession, Kelsall. Martin. You'll make a bigger if you want us satisfied. John. We do want you satisfied. We want this valley peaceful and contented.
MARTIN. Then you know what to do.
EPHRAIM. Suppose we talk it over and give you an answer to-morrow?
JOE. We've come here for an answer to-night, Mr. Barlow.
EPHRAIM. Very well. Stay here and we'll come back with an answer. Come into the other room, Mr. Heppenstall. (The men give way sullenly.) Come, Guy.
(Heppenstall passes out, as Ephraim holds door open. Guy catches Ephraim at door.)