Jack: Quiet. Silence everywhere, Milky-White. Not to my liking...
(pause)
Mysterious Man: (stepping from behind a tree)
Hello, Jack.
Jack: (frightened) How did you know my name?
Mysterious Man: When first I appear, I seem mysterious. But when explained, I am nothing serious.
Jack: Say that again.
Mysterious Man: On your way to market? You might have been there long time ago. Taking your time, Jack?
Jack: No, sir.
Mysterious Man: Is that the truth?
Jack: Well, you see now I'm resting--
Mysterious Man: How much are you asking for the animal?
Jack: No less than five pounds, sir.
Mysterious Man: Oh now, Jack. Why such a sum?
Jack: My mother told me--
Mysterious Man: Your mother? A boy your age? Why you'd be lucky to exchange her for a sack of beans.
Jack: Well, I--
(before JACK can respond, the MY STERIOUS MAN has disappeared)
Jack: Come along, Milky-White. There are spirits here...
(exits