HYACINTH. Let him go, and take me. I tell you I did it.
SERGEANT. It would take witnesses to prove that.
HYACINTH. [Pointing to Fardy.] He will be witness.
FARDY. Oh, Mr. Halvey, I would not wish to do that. Get me off and I will say nothing.
HYACINTH. Sure you must. You will be put on oath in the court.
FARDY. I will not! I will not! All the world knows I don't understand the nature of an oath!
MR. QUIRKE. [Coming forward.] Is it blind ye all are?
MRS. DELANE. What are you talking about?
MR. QUIRKE. Is it fools ye all are?
MISS JOYCE. Speak for yourself.