Andrew. To rise everybody's heart, is it? Is it that was your meaning?... If you will take the blame of it all, I'll do what you want. Give me the bag of money, then. [He takes it up.] Oh, I've a heart like your own! I'll lift the world too! The people will be running from all parts. Oh, it will be a great day in this district.
Johnny B. Will I go with you?
Martin. No, you must stay here; we have things to do and to plan.
Johnny B. Destroyed we all are with the hunger and the drouth.
Martin. Go then, get food and drink, whatever is wanted to give you strength and courage; gather your people together here; bring them all in. We have a great thing to do. I have to begin ... I want to tell it to the whole world. Bring them in, bring them in, I will make the house ready.
ACT II
Scene: The same workshop a few minutes later. Martin. seen arranging mugs and bread, etc., on a table. Father John comes in, knocking at open door as he comes.
Martin. Come in, come in, I have got the house ready. Here is bread and meat ... everybody is welcome. [Hearing no answer, turns round.]
Father John. Martin, I have come back.... There is something I want to say to you.
Martin. You are welcome; there are others coming.... They are not of your sort, but all are welcome.