Scenes Two And Three

Scene Two
Arthur observes as Upton, Campbell and George replay the interview before him. George complains about Upton’s insinuations against him, and suggests that the police use bloodhounds to track the real criminal; his suggestions are treated as a joke.

George continues to describe to Arthur the events that led up to his arrest.

Scene Three
George returns to the police interview room as Arthur observes and witnesses the interview concerning the crimes in Great Wyrley. George describes how he sleeps in the same room as his father with the door locked.

The police claim that they have found horse hairs on George’s clothing that match a pony that has been attacked. Once George returns to the scene with Arthur, a huge shadow of a horse spreads across the stage. It rears and screams. Arthur turns towards it but George remains still.

Maud has been observing the action and makes a comment on George’s situation. Vachell and Meek arrive.