RODNEY

Here you are.

URIAH

Come on, boy—come on in—'tain't goin' ter hurt ye! Come on—giddap! [sound of splashing water—roar of stream rises]

URIAH

Go on—swim fer et! Go et, boy! Hold on tight, Mr. Rodney! Go et, boy—go et! [sound of water recedes a little—we hear horses' hoofs on solid ground]

URIAH

Wal'! Thar we be! Made et slicker'n a greased griddle! You all right, Mr. Rodney?

RODNEY

I'm still here.