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[0763] (LUCKY takes another step back)

[0764] Stop!

[0765] (LUCKY stops. [0766] To Vladimir and Estragon)

[0767] That is why, with your permission, I propose to
dally with you a moment, before I venture any
further. [0769] Basket!

[0770] (LUCKY advances, gives the basket, goes back
to his place)

[0771] The fresh air stimulates the jaded palate. [0772] (He
opens the basket, takes out a piece of chicken, a
piece of bread and a bottle of wine) [0774] Basket!

[0775] (LUCKY advances, picks up the basket, goes
back to his place)

[0776] Further!

[0777] (LUCKY takes a step back)

[0780] He stinks. [0782] Happy days! [0783] (He drinks from the
bottle, puts it down, begins to eat)

^Rise [0784] (Silence. [0785] VLADIMIR and ESTRAGON, cautiously
at first, then more boldly, begin to circle
about LUCKY, inspecting him up and down.
[0786] POZZO eats his chicken voraciously, throwing
away the bones after having sucked them.
[0787] LUCKY sags slowly, until bag and basket
touch the ground, then straightens up with
a start and begins to sag again. [0788] Rhythm
of one sleeping on his feet) ^{X L Lucky}