The End of the World

PERSONS

HUFFthe Farmer
SOLLERSthe Wainwright
MERRICKthe Smith
VINEthe Publican
SHALEthe Labourer
A DOWSER
MRS HUFF
WARPthe Molecatcher
Men and Women of the Village

ACT I

Scene: A public-house kitchen. HUFF the Farmer and SOLLERS the Wainwright talking; another man, a stranger, sitting silent.

Huff:

Ay, you may think we're well off —

Sollers:

Now for croaks,
Old toad! who's trodden on you now? — Go on;
But if you can, croak us a new tune.

Huff: