No, I had something to eat before I came, And in the morning you will get the same If only now you’ll try not to eat double; For if you do we’ll all get into trouble. [_Exit all after the Climber._] ACT III. SCENE 2 THE HOUSE OF THE EARTH-MOTHER: GLOAMING _The kitchen of the Earth-Mother’s house. A big open fire in the middle of the room, with a hole in the thatch above it to let the smoke out. A child asleep in a cradle beside it. The remains of a lavish supper on a table in the corner. The men are all lying about the fire asleep. Finn alone is sitting in a low chair drowsing. The Climber is lying asleep on a settle in the corner, near the Thief, who is sitting quietly watchful by the child. She alone seems wide awake._ FINN [_Nodding drowsily, starts and falls forward. Shaking himself up, he looks round, rubbing his eyes and yawning._] Heigh-ho!—Heigh-hum-harry! This rainbow is a weary job to carry. [_Looks round._] No one seems awake that I can see. THIEF [_Quietly._] You forget me. FINN [_Startled._] Oh! Are you awake? THIEF [_Quietly._] I’m always awake. FINN Then I can take A nap. THIEF [_Calmly._] For Heaven’s sake Keep awake, Or the child will be taken away in the cap Of the Hand. FINN [_Drowsily._] Bother! I don’t understand. [_Pointing to the Climber._] Even she’s sleeping. THIEF Yes, she has been weeping. FINN [_Uneasy._] Why, whatever’s the matter? THIEF Everything. You’ve eaten too much. FINN [_Defensively._] Why, I didn’t touch More than I ought, Did I? THIEF You took a thought More than she did, that’s why You have upset her. FINN [_Sulkily._] I wish to goodness I had never met her, If she’s so very easily upset. THIEF [_Quietly._] I fear she’s very childish for her age. It’s apt to overbalance her at this stage; She isn’t up to all God’s ropes as yet. FINN [_Crossly._] I thought she said That she could climb upon a thread Up to a star Were I to tie it there. THIEF Ay! But it needs more care To return so far Trundling the star.