LABOURER. Better than the first lot.
SECOND ELDER. But where did you learn to make it?
LABOURER. Going about in the world one learns many things!
THIRD ELDER. Yes, yes, you're a knowing fellow.
Wife brings spirits and glasses.
PEASANT. Have a drop!
Wife takes a decanter and fills glasses.
WIFE. Do us the honour!
FIRST ELDER[ drinks ] Your health! Ah, that's good. It runs right through all one's joints. That's what I call proper drink!
The other three Elders do the same. Chief gets out of the oven. Labourer goes and stands by him.