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      DRAMATIS PERSONÆCOVENT-GARDEN.
    • Ali Pacha, Mr. Win. Farren.
    • Selim, Abhott.
    • Zenocles, T. R. Cooke.
    • Talathon, Chapman.
    • Hassan, Farray.
    • Mouctar, Harrebow.
    • Soldier, Mear.
    • Helena, Miss. Foote.

ACT I.

SCENE I.

On the right of the audience the city of Yanina, stretching out in perspective along the borders of a large lake. On the left a chain of rocks. In the centre of the lake an island, with a fortress upon it. Women and children of Yanina, with a few Greek Soldiers, are seen, as the curtain rises, flying from the city gate. Zenocles appears upon the rocks. He descends rapidly.
Zeno.

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Sol.

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Zeno.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars.

Sol.

Note: Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 248 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 51 chars.

Sol.

Note: Contains 27 words in 6 sentences using 180 chars.

All extend their arms to heaven, as in supplication.
Zeno.

Note: Contains 7 words in 4 sentences using 54 chars.

Sol.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 91 words in 8 sentences using 496 chars.

Sol.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 43 words in 2 sentences using 239 chars.

Sol.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars.

The Fleet of Ali appears in the middle of the lake, making all sail for the island.
Zeno.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Soldiers.

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Zeno.

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All.

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Exeunt.

SCENE II.

The Gardens of the Fortress, &c. Enter Mouctar, followed by Hassan, with a flask in his hand.
Has.

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Mouc.

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Hass.

Note: Contains 91 words in 5 sentences using 460 chars.

Mouc.

Note: Contains 42 words in 6 sentences using 244 chars.

Mouctar goes up the stage, and exit.
Hass.
[ Throwing away the flask.

Note: Contains 127 words in 9 sentences using 684 chars.

Exit
Enter Slaves, bearing coffers, filled with treasures, and other valuable effects, found in the plunder of Yanina, Guards, and, lastly, Ali Pacha, Selim, and Mouctar.
Ali.

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Se.

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Ali.

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Se.

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Ali.

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 152 chars.

Se.

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Ali.

Note: Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 256 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 146 chars.

Ali.

Note: Contains 66 words in 3 sentences using 341 chars.

Se.

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Ali,
[ sternly.

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Ali impatiently repeals his order to Selim to retire, He obeys; Slaves, Guards, &c. exeunt with treasure. Hassan lingers behind.
Has.
[ aside.

Note: Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 72 chars.

Conceals himself.
Ali.
[ After ascertaining he is alone with Mouctar.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars.

Mouc.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

Ali.

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Mouc.

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Ali.

Note: Contains 29 words in 6 sentences using 151 chars.

Mouc.
[ Drawing his sword.

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Ali.

Note: Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 227 chars.

Mouc.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars.

Exit Mouctar.
Ali.
[ alone.

Note: Contains 58 words in 5 sentences using 319 chars.

Exit.
Hass.
[ Comes forward.

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Exit Hassan, hastily.
Re-enter Mouctar , ( leading Helena. )
Hel.

Note: Contains 37 words in 9 sentences using 180 chars.

Mouc.

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Hel.

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Mouc.
[ impatiently.

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Mouctar seizes her fiercely. She recoils.
Enter Selim.
Se.

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Hel.

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rushes into his arms.
Mouc.
[ aside.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars.

Se.

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Mouc.

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Exit Mouctar.
Hel.

Note: Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 129 chars.

Se.

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Hel.

Note: Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 22 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 57 words in 9 sentences using 328 chars.

Hel.

Note: Contains 56 words in 4 sentences using 305 chars.

Se.

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He hurries her towards the wing.
Enter Hassan.
Hass.

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Se.

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Hass.

Note: Contains 47 words in 7 sentences using 255 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars.

Hel.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars.

Se.

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Hass.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 78 words in 7 sentences using 416 chars.

Exeunt.

SCENE III.

Rich Terrace, and Portico of the Castle of the Lake, with Haram and Gardens.
Enter Zenocles, disguised as a Turk, and Talathon.
Talat.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

Talat.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars.

Zeno
[ discovering himself.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 11 chars.

Talat.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 11 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 94 chars.

Talat.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

Talat.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars.

Talat.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 48 words in 4 sentences using 254 chars.

Talat.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 120 words in 10 sentences using 681 chars.

Talat.

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 117 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 52 words in 2 sentences using 278 chars.

Talat.

Note: Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 109 words in 6 sentences using 575 chars.

Tal.

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Zeno.

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Tal.

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Enter Helena at the back of the Stage.
Hel.
( Overhearing the last words. )

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 5 chars.

( Aside, and observing Talathon and Zenocles. )
Zeno.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 135 chars.

( Music heard faintly. )
Tal.

Note: Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 61 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars.

Hel.
( Aside. )

Note: Contains 26 words in 5 sentences using 128 chars.

( Exit hastily.
Tal.

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 106 chars.

( Going.
Enter Ali and Mouctar.
Ali.
( To Tal. )

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars.

Mouctar bows and Exit.

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Ali ascends his Throne and makes a sign for Talathon and Zenocles to take their places on seats placed for them. Slaves and dancers enter. War Dance.
Chorus.
( Words by Lord Byron. )

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All go up stage.
After which Enter Mouctar.
Mouc.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars.

Tal.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

Ali.

Note: Contains 95 words in 11 sentences using 497 chars.

Zeno.
( Aside. )

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars.

Tal.
( Aside to Zenocles. )

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars.

( going. )
Enter Selim and Helena, suddenly.
Se.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 5 chars.

Mouctar prevents Talathon from quitting the stage
Ali.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars.

Ali.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

Mouctar and Officers obey.

Note: Contains 50 words in 6 sentences using 262 chars.

Tal.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 142 chars.

Ali.
( To Zeno. )

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Zeno.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars.

Ali.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 62 words in 6 sentences using 329 chars.

( Discovers himself. )
Ali.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 210 chars.

Ali.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars.

Ali.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars.

Ali.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars.

She rushes with a shriek into his arms.
Se.
( Aside. )

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars.

Hel.

Note: Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 152 chars.

Hel.

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 205 chars.

Ali.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

Ali.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars.

Ali.

Note: Contains 49 words in 7 sentences using 284 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 42 words in 6 sentences using 225 chars.

Ali.

Note: Contains 75 words in 6 sentences using 400 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars.

Tal.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars.

Ali.

Note: Contains 40 words in 6 sentences using 224 chars.

Hel.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 10 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars.

Sel.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars.

( Going towards her. )
Ali.

Note: Contains 42 words in 7 sentences using 224 chars.

( Enter Hassan.
Hass.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

Ali.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars.

Hass.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars.

Ali.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars.

Hass.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars.

Ali.

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( Falls. into Selim's arms. )
END OF ACT I.

ACT II.

SCENE I.

Interior of the Citadel — At the back an Explanade and Battlements.
Enter Selim and Hassan.
Se.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 139 chars.

Hass.

Note: Contains 56 words in 6 sentences using 310 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars.

Hass.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 70 chars.

Hass.

Note: Contains 58 words in 4 sentences using 314 chars.

Exit.
Enter Ali with a packet in his hand, much agitated; Selim retires.
Ali.

Note: Contains 204 words in 17 sentences using 1092 chars.

Ali conceals the letter.
Enter Selim.

Note: Contains 57 words in 4 sentences using 317 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars.

Ali.

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 204 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars.

Ali.

Note: Contains 100 words in 3 sentences using 542 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 24 chars.

Ali.

Note: Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 116 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars.

Ali.
[ Recollecting himself.

Note: Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 153 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 5 words in 4 sentences using 24 chars.

Ali.

Note: Contains 74 words in 7 sentences using 412 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

Ali.

Note: Contains 29 words in 8 sentences using 146 chars.

( Exit Ali.
Se.

Note: Contains 63 words in 6 sentences using 355 chars.

Enter Helena [ hastily.
Hel.

Note: Contains 14 words in 5 sentences using 74 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars.

Hel.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars.

Hel.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

He.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 154 chars.

He.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars.

He.

Note: Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 54 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 125 chars.

Takes out Tablets and writes.
Enter Hassan.
Hass.

Note: Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 67 words in 6 sentences using 358 chars.

Hel.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 134 chars.

Exeunt.

SCENE II.

A Gallery in the Fortress. Enter Hassan, followed by Zenocles, disguised as a mute.
Hass.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars.

Hass.

Note: Contains 13 words in 5 sentences using 68 chars.

Zeno.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

Hass.

Note: Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 114 chars.

Zenocles follows Hassan's instructions. Hassan assumes an attitude as if beating him. Enter Ali, his sword drawn, and a paper in his hand.
Ali.
( Speaking as he enters ,)

Note: Contains 22 words in 6 sentences using 115 chars.

Hass.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars.

Threatens to strike him.
Ali.
[ muttering to himself,

Note: Contains 68 words in 8 sentences using 376 chars.

Hass.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

Ali.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars.

During the time this is spoken, Hassan has roused Zenocles.
Hass.
( aside. )

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

Hassan and Zenocles exeunt hastily, while Ali paces the stage, in agitation.
Ali.

Note: Contains 73 words in 12 sentences using 391 chars.

Enter Mouctar ( hastily. )
Mouc.

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 120 chars.

Ali.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars.

Mouc.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars.

Enter Talathon and Chieftains with swords drawn.
Ali.

Note: Contains 38 words in 6 sentences using 204 chars.

Tal.

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 125 chars.

Ali.
( aside, casting his eyes on his ring with smothered exultation. )

Note: Contains 61 words in 7 sentences using 368 chars.

Tal.

Note: Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 268 chars.

Ali.

Note: Contains 66 words in 4 sentences using 387 chars.

Tal.
( taking the ring. )

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars.

Exeunt Talathon and Chieftains.
Ali.
[ Indignantly.

Note: Contains 78 words in 9 sentences using 412 chars.

Exit.

SCENE III.

The Caves of the Arsenal — Selim is discovered alone — his lighted torch placed in the centre of the stack of arms.
Se.

Note: Contains 80 words in 13 sentences using 410 chars.

Noise of chains. Enter Telathon with Chieftains, followed by Hassan, who conceals himself. Selim seizes the torch.
Tal.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars.

Hassan, who has entered close after Talathon &c, rushes forward, and snatches the torch from his hand.
Hass.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

Hass.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

Tal.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars.

Hass.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

Tal.

Note: Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars.

Hass.

Note: Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars.

Tal. Chieftains.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars.

( Advancing. )
Hass.
( Presenting the torch to the powder barrels. )

Note: Contains 85 words in 7 sentences using 445 chars.

Tal.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars.

All.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars.

Exit Talathon and Chieftains.
Hass.

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 169 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 61 chars.

Hass.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars.

Hass.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 115 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars.

Hass.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars.

Se.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars.

Exeunt Selim and Hassan.
A secret door [ trap door ] opens. Mouctar rises. Ali follows him. Trap door closed by Mouctar.
Ali.

Note: Contains 29 words in 6 sentences using 162 chars.

Mouc.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars.

Ali.

Note: Contains 19 words in 6 sentences using 105 chars.

The Trap door is forced up. Ismail and two Turkish Officers enter.
Ism.

Note: Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 20 chars.

Ali.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars.

( Presents a pistol.
Ism.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Ali.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

Ali fires and wounds one of the Officers, and is wounded in the arm by the shot of another. He staggers into Moucter's arms.
Ali.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

He fires his second pistol into a powder barrel, at the same moment that Ismail and the two other officers fire on him. The Curtain is flown up. Amid the commotion and in a shower of fire, general combat on the calcined rocks that surrounds the citadel. Zenocles appears amid the flaming ruins with a banner. — Talathon, Selim Hassan, Helena, Greek, soldiery, &c — Flourish — shout.
THE END.

The whole to conclude with the B[illeg.] Drama of ALIPACHA OR, THE REVOLT OF THE GREEKS.

Appendix A

  • Ali Pacha, (in which he will introduce Byron's poem of the " Isles of Greece. ") Mr. Mack.
  • Selim, Mr. Schoolcraft.
  • Zenocles, Mr. McDonald.
  • Talathon, Leslie.
  • Hassan, Durivage.
  • Mouctar Naylor.
  • Soldier, Sutton.
  • Helena, Mrs. Ewing.

Appendix B

Act 1 — Distant view of the burning ruins of Yauma. Arrival of Ali Pacha. Scene 3 — Splendidly Illuminated Palace. The Conspiracy. — The Pacha's Vow of Vengeance!

Appendix C

Act 2 — The Secret Packet. The Signet Ring. Rovolt of the Greeks. Springing of the Magazine. Destruction of the Citadel, and Death of Ali Pacha, amid the burning rules of the Fortress!
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