(Blows out candles. Sarsfield has followed James. Mrs. Kelleher is pushing dresser back to its place. The door is burst open.)
Captain: Who is here? Matt: Not a one in the world, Captain, but myself and herself, and the son I have, and a few men of King William's army. First Williamite: We are here, sir, according to orders. Captain: Strike a light! (Williamite strikes it and lights candle.) What is going on here? First Williamite: We are watching the pier, sir. Captain: Why are the lights out? Matt: It was I myself, sir--I will confess all. It was not purposely I did it. I have an un- steady hand; it was to snuff them I was striving. Captain: Have you any news of King James? First Williamite: Great news! Captain: What is that? First Williamite: He was seen to the east--up in the wood. Captain: We must follow him at once. First Williamite : It is said he is going north-- on the road to--Wexford! Curtain
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