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]. |