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 wing a sod of grass at him].
 * Lift me down this moment, Peer!

PEER
 * If I dared, be sure I would.
 * [Coming nearer.]
 * Now remember, sit quite still.
 * Do not sprawl and kick about;
 * do not tug and tear the shingles,-
 * else 'twill be the worse for you;
 * you might topple down.

ASE
 * You beast!

PEER
 * Do not kick!

ASE
 * I'd have you blown,
 * like a changeling, into space!

PEER
 * Mother, fie!

ASE
 * Bah!

PEER
 * Rather give your
 * blessing on my undertaking.
 * Will you? Eh?

ASE
 * I'll thrash you soundly,
 * hulking fellow though you be!