"It seems to me, my good man, there is a note of agreement with such methods, in your tone."
"Manin' the evictin' or the burnin', yer honour?"
"You know what I mean," and Kingsnorth's voice rose angrily.
"I think I do," answered Burke quietly.
"I want an agent who is devoted to my interests and to whom the people are secondary."
"Then ye'd betther send to England for one, sir. The men devoted to landlords and against the people are precious few in this part of Ireland, sir."
"Do you intend that I should act on that?"
"If ye wish. Ye can have my TIME at a price, but ye won't have my INDEPENDENCE for any sum ye like to offer."
"Very well. Send me your resignation, to take effect one month from to-day."
"It's grateful I am, Mr. Kingsnorth," and he went out.