Before you go, give what you can
To this young girl and this young man.
FIRST GIRL (_to_ MARY). Here's a couple of dozen of
eggs, and welcome.
THE OTHER GIRL. O woman of the house! I have nothing with me
here; but I have a good clucking hen at home, and I'll bring her to you
to-morrow; our house is close by.
MARY. Indeed, that's good news to me; such nice neighbours to
be at hand. (_Several men and women come into the house together, every
one of them carrying something._)
SEVERAL (_together_). Welcome, Raftery!