Curtain.
ACT IV
A barn. In the middle a closed copper on the fire, with another vessel, under which is a tap.
LABOURER[ holds a tumbler under the tap and drinks the spirit ] Well, master, it's ready now.
PEASANT[ sitting on his heels and looking on ] What a queer thing. Here's water coming out of the mixture. Why are you letting this water off first?
LABOURER. It's not water. It is the very stuff itself!
PEASANT. Why is it so clear? I thought it would be yellow like grain. This is just like water.
LABOURER. But you just smell it!
PEASANT. Ah, what a scent! Well, well, let's see what it's like in the mouth. Let me taste! [ Tries to take the tumbler out of the Labourer's hand ].
LABOURER. Mind, you'll spill it! [ Turns the tap off, drinks and smacks his lips ] It's ready! Here you are. Drink it!