1st Wrenboy: If we were brought away it was
by that Grugach that has kept us in his service
through the years.
2nd Dowager Messenger: It is no wonder they
took to one another. It was easy to know by the
way they behaved they had in them royal blood.
(The Boys turn to each other, the Ogre is
slipping out.)
Jester: (Throwing off his cloak and showing his
green ragged clothes.) Stop where you are!
Ogre: Do your best! You cannot hinder me!
I have spells could change the whole of ye to a
cairn of grey stones! (Makes signs with his hands.)
Jester: (In a terrible voice.) Are you thinking
to try your spells against mine?
Ogre: (Trembling and falling on his knees.) Oh,
spare me! Hold your hand! Do not use against
me your spells of life and death! I know you
now! I know you well through your ragged dress!
What are my spells beside yours? You the great
Master of all magic and all enchantments, Manannan,
Son of the Sea!
Jester: Yes, I am Manannan, that men are apt
to call a Jester and a Fool, and a Disturber, and a
Mischief-maker, upsetting the order of the world
and making confusion in its order and its ways.
(Recites or sings.)
For when I see a master
Hold back his hireling's fee