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The Peasant.
Yes.
Brand.
Not a later?
The Peasant.
No.
Brand.
Then come
The Peasant.
The thing's impossible—turn home!
Brand.
[Looking fixedly at him.]
Listen! Would you give twenty pound
If she might have a blest release?
The Peasant.
Yes, parson!
Brand.
Forty?
The Peasant.
House and ground
I'd very gladly sign away
If so she might expire in peace!
Brand.
But would you also give your <g>life</g>?
The Peasant.
What? life? My good friend!
Brand.
Well?
