Run at them now,
And overpower the crew while yet asleep!
And overpower the crew while yet asleep!
Yeats
FIRST SAILOR.
There is a king and queen upon her deck,
And where there is one woman there'll be others.
AIBRIC.
Speak lower, or they'll hear.
FIRST SAILOR.
They cannot hear;
They are too busy with each other. Look!
He has stooped down and kissed her on the lips.
SECOND SAILOR.
When she finds out we have better men aboard
She may not be too sorry in the end.
FIRST SAILOR.
She will be like a wild cat; for these queens
Care more about the kegs of silver and gold,
And the high fame that come to them in marriage,
Than a strong body and a ready hand.
SECOND SAILOR.
There's nobody is natural but a robber,
And that is why the world totters about
Upon its bandy legs.
AIBRIC.
Run at them now,
And overpower the crew while yet asleep!
[_The SAILORS go out. _
[_Voices and the clashing of swords are heard from the
other ship, which cannot be seen because of the sail. _
A VOICE.
Armed men have come upon us! O, I am slain!
ANOTHER VOICE.
Wake all below!
ANOTHER VOICE.
Why have you broken our sleep?
FIRST VOICE.
Armed men have come upon us! O, I am slain!
FORGAEL.
[_Who has remained at the tiller. _]
There!
