MARTIN O'FLYNN As Mr. Fennel is so dogmatic about this liquor not being poteen, why does he not tell us where and from whom he purchased it? (To the sergeant) Are you sure, Sergeant Healy, that this liquor is poteen?
SERGEANT HEALY As well as I remember the taste of it, your Worship, it is. But perhaps 'twould be better to make sure and try again.
MARTIN O'FLYNN
Try again, then.
SERGEANT HEALY
Very well.
[Pours out a little and drinks it, smacks his lips, but says nothing.
MR. O'CROWLEY
Well, Sergeant, what is it?
MARTIN O'FLYNN
Is it or is it not poteen?
SERGEANT HEALY
I don't get the flavor of it yet.
[Takes another drop.
MR. O'CROWLEY
What is it, Sergeant, poteen or just bad whiskey?