CONN However it is, I could never play my best in this place. The houses are too scattered, I often think. And it doesn't do for the fiddler to remain too long in the one place. The people get too used to him. Virgil made better songs than any man, but if Virgil was sung in the fairs constant, divil much heed would be given to his songs.
JAMES
Now, I often thought of that.
CONN Another thing, James Moynihan, Ribbonism and the Land League ruined the country.
Maire goes out.
JAMES
But sure we must be doing something for the Cause.
CONN They were all Fenians here when I came into this country first, over twenty years ago.
He rises and goes into room.
JAMES Well, he's a great man, Conn Hourican. (James rises and goes to fire. Conn comes out of room, carrying a greatcoat) How do you think you'll do at Ardagh?
CONN
I think I'll do very well at Ardagh, James.
He leaves coat on settle.