[The Emigrants Of Ahadarra by William Carleton]@TWC D-Link bookThe Emigrants Of Ahadarra CHAPTER XII 6/20
So much I say for your information, Mr.Phats.In the meantime let us see what's to be done.
Here, Ned, is a five-pound note to buy barley; keep a strict account of this; for I do assure you that I am not a person to be played on.
There's another thirty-shilling note--or stay, I'll make it two pounds--to enable you to box up the still-house and remove the vessels and things from Glendearg.
Have you all ready, Philip ?" he said, addressing himself to Hogan. "All," replied Philip; "sich a Still, Head, and Worm, you'd not find in Europe--ready to be set to work at a minute's notice." "When," said Hycy, rising, "will it be necessary that I should see you again ?" "We'll let you know," replied Phats, "when we want you.
Kate here can drop in, as if by accident, an' give the hand word." "Well, then, good-night--stay, give me a glass of whiskey before I go; and, before I do go, listen.
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