So far I work. No farther. Not one stroke!

The Other Slaves.

So I!—I follow his example!—I

Also! The word we stand by! All! Aye, all!

The Overseer.

[Furious.]

Accurséd dogs! But one more stone we need!

But one! [Changing to a placative tone.] One!

The Young Slave.

Quarry it yourself, then!... Here! [Offers the Overseer his pick.]