[Curtain.]



ACT II.--Scene 1.



A woodland path. GILES comes forward with his two servants, GEORGE
and JOHN, who are carrying heavy packets.

GILES. 'Tis powerful warm to-day. We will take a bit of rest before
we go further.

GEORGE. [Setting down his packet.] That's it, master. 'Tis a rare
weight as I've been carrying across my back since dawn.

JOHN. [Also setting down his burden.] Ah, I be pleased for to lay
aside yon. 'Tis wonderful heavy work, this journeying to and fro
with gold and silver.

GILES. Our travelling is very nigh finished. There lies the road
which goes to Camel Farm.

GEORGE. Oh, I count as that must be a rare sort of a place, master.

JOHN. Seeing as us haven't stopped scarce an hour since us landed
off the sea.

GEORGE. But have come running all the while same as the fox may run