Kanada [blurts out]. At the foot of the hill the lightning struck him.

Shukra [with a terrible cry]. Shanta,—my Shanta! [Two men carrying torches with one hand, and dragging something white with the other, come up the steps. This vision silences Shukra. A pause follows. Another torch is seen rising behind them.]

Shukra [slowly], Shanta,—gone. [Pause again, looking into the starry heavens.] This is the Judgment of Indra!

[Curtain.]


THE WORKHOUSE WARD

A Play
By Lady Gregory


Copyright, 1909, by Lady Gregory.
All rights reserved.

PERSONS
Michael Miskell} [Paupers].
Mike McInerney
Mrs. Donohoe[a Countrywoman].