Thus each
contributes to the general enjoyment; and all contribute to his.
Blanco Posnet: you go free under the protection of the Vigilance
Committee for just long enough to get you out of this town, which
is not a healthy place for you. As you are in a hurry, I'll sell
you the horse at a reasonable figure. Now, boys, let nobody go
out till I get to the door. The court is adjourned. [He goes
out].
STRAPPER [to Feemy, as he goes to the door] I'm done with you. Do
you hear? I'm done with you. [He goes out sulkily].
FEEMY [calling after him] As if I cared about a stingy brat like
you! Go back to the freckled maypole you left for me: you've
been fretting for her long enough.
THE FOREMAN [To Blanco, on his way out] A man like you makes me
sick. Just sick. [Blanco makes no sign. The Foreman spits
disgustedly, and follows Strapper out. The Jurymen leave the box,
except Nestor, who collapses in a drunken sleep].
BLANCO [Suddenly rushing from the bar to the table and jumping up
on it] Boys, I'm going to preach you a sermon on the moral of
this day's proceedings.
THE BOYS [crowding round him] Yes: lets have a sermon. Go ahead,
Blanco. Silence for Elder Blanco. Tune the organ. Let us pray.
NESTOR [staggering out of his sleep] Never hold up your head in
this town again. I'm done with you.
BLANCO [pointing inexorably to Nestor] Drunk in church.
Disturbing the preacher. Hand him out.
THE BOYS [chivying Nestor out] Now, Nestor, outside.
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