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wing a sod of grass at him].
- Lift me down this moment, Peer!
PEER
- If I dared, be sure I would.
- [Coming nearer.]
- Now remember, sit quite still.
- Do not sprawl and kick about;
- do not tug and tear the shingles,-
- else 'twill be the worse for you;
- you might topple down.
ASE
- You beast!
PEER
- Do not kick!
ASE
- I'd have you blown,
- like a changeling, into space!
PEER
- Mother, fie!
ASE
- Bah!
PEER
- Rather give your
- blessing on my undertaking.
- Will you? Eh?
ASE
- I'll thrash you soundly,
- hulking fellow though you be!
