Page:Three Plays Sunderland Hills.pdf/63

Rh

Who knocks so late?

Your neighbour Simon Bale,

I have a word for Doctor Sylvester.

Is it of import, for the old man sleeps?

Take you the message then, an hour ago Crossing the forest clearing, I did meet An Indian Squaw who ask'd a word of me And bade me tell Sylvester that to-night The time accomplish'd was, and payment due Awaited by the holder of the bond.