Liam, Anna and others in “The Prodigal”

Anna, come closer.

Master Liam, your father...

He'll be off to church by now, repenting of his sins. And well he should. Closer, Anna!

Why do ye keep to the shadows, sir? Are ye not well?

The light... it bothers my eyes just now.

And I know the reason why! [kicks Liam out into the sunlight] Up again all night, is it? Drinking and whoring! I can smell the stink of it on you!

And a 'good morning' to you, Father.

You're a disgrace.

If you say so, Father.

Oh, I do. I do say so. Have you not had enough debauchery for one night? Must you corrupt the servants as well?

'Servant,' Father. We have one servant. Anyway, everyone gets corrupted. But I find some forms of corruption are more pleasant... [rocks back as hard open-handed slap catches him full force]

I'm ashamed to call you my son. A lay-about and a scoundrel. You'll never amount to anything more than that.