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MAJOR MOLINEUX
MAN WITH MASK
ROBIN
Yes, it doesn't
help my illness any more,
When
I
try to cool my burning brow,
or blow my nose on it.
I
know
a man who used to own this house.
Let's see
if
he's still here. Perhaps,
my friend can help to heal your sickness.
MAN WITH MASK
ROBIN
My face will be entirely red soon;
then I'll be well. Who is your friend?
A
kinsman, Major Molineux.
MAN WITH MASK
ROBIN
I
have a fellow feeling for him.
The Major used to own
this
house;
now it's mine. I'm taking over.
I've just signed the final deed.
Do you see my nameplate on the gate?
The Rattlesnake?
MAN WITH MASK
ROBIN
The Rattlesnake.
If
I
pick up the Rattlesnake,
will it help me find my kinsman?
I
think he needs my help. We are
his last relations in the world.
MAN WITH MASK
The last shall be the first, my Boy.
ROBIN
What do you mean? You talk like Christ.
MAN WITH MASK
The first shall be the last, my Boy.
The Major has a heavy hand;
we have been beaten to the ground.
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