First Soldier. Has he been in for the last time to-night?
[He lifts a bit of candle on the floor and puts it near them.
Second Soldier. I reckon not. I haven't heard the big door close
outside.
First Soldier. I say, let's play a game of checkers. We can hide
it if he comes.
Second Soldier. How'll we play--what with?
First Soldier. Just you watch here. (Takes a bit of chalk out of
his pocket and marks off a checker board on the floor. How's that? He'll
never see it.
Second Soldier. We'll use bits of straw for men. Here--
[He breaks bits of straw and they begin to play.
Third Soldier (reading). I say, what time is it?
First Soldier (playing). Just struck eleven. (To Second
Soldier)--Here, I jump that man.
Third Soldier. Well, my light goes out. I've got to have some for
to-morrow.
[He comes over and begins to watch the game.
Second Soldier. Here, crown that man.
First Soldier (laughing). With what?
Third Soldier. Say, boys, want a treat? I got a midnight supper here.
First Soldier. Midnight hell!
Third Soldier. Look here!
[Goes to straw (Right), takes out a crust of bread and a small
parcel done up in paper.
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