The Mountain Torrent (1820)

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Marchese D'Arenza, Mr. Woodhull.
Baron Trevasi, Maywood.
Alonzo, a foundling, adopted by Arenza , Simpson.
Pietro, his valet , Spiller.
Marco, a peasant Barnes.
Lupartro, valet to the Marchese , Bancker.
Ludovico, an old domestic , Reed.
Viola, daughter to the Marchese , Miss Johnson.
Bianca, her woman , Brundage.
Beatrice, wife to Marco , Dellinger.
Biondella, governante to Viola , Mrs. Kilner.
Domestics, Officers of Justice, Dancers, Peasants, &c. &c.
Principal Dancers — Mr. and Mrs. Parker.

ACT I.

SCENE

— Outside of Marco's cottage; on the left, towards the front, is the outside of the house; on the right, a wooden bridge, old and broken, crosses a rivulet, which flows from the rocks that overhang the stage; at the bottom of the stage, a low wall, hedge, &c. beyond, in the distance, rocks, forest, &c.

(hunting bugles, and the wild cry of falconers at intervals in the forest; MARCO runs eagerly from the forest)

Mar.

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enter BEATRICE from the cottage.

Beat.

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Mar.

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Beat.

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Mar.

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Beat.

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Mar.

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Beat.

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Mar.

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Beat.

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Mar.

Note: Contains 129 words in 7 sentences using 680 chars.

Beat.

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exit into the cottage.

Mar.

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enter BEATRICE from the cottage with the cloak.

Beat.

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Mar.

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exit over the bridge

Beat.

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exit into the cottage

SCENE

— a saloon in the castle; to the right, at the bottom, a large gothic window is open, through the lattice of which is seen the gardens: to the left, corresponding with the window, is a door leading from the lawn: 'the voice of rustic merriment mingling with the noise of the pipe, castanet, tambarines, and a pastoral dance, sounds from the garden.'

[Dancers.]

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( music ceases ')

enter ARENZA with a slow step: comes towards the front: then paces the stage in visible agitation.

Aren.

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( he falls exhausted in a chair; after a pause, enter Viola, she comes at first with a hesitating step, then goes tenderly and takes his hand )

Viola.

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Aren.

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Viola.

Note: Contains 102 words in 3 sentences using 532 chars.

Aren.

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Viola.

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 89 chars.

( attempts to kneel )

Aren.

( preventing her )

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Viola.

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Aren.

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Viola.

Note: Contains 55 words in 3 sentences using 284 chars.

Aren.

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Viola.

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Aren.

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Viola.

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Aren.

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Viola.

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Aren.

( grasping her hand violently, convulsed with agitation )

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Viola.

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( shuddering )

Aren.

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Viola.

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Aren.

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Viola.

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Aren.

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Viola.

( faintly, and throwing herself upon his neck )

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( falls back exhausted )

Aren.

( catching her to his bosom and kissing her forehead )

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( he breaks from her and gains the side; suddenly he stops, turns round, looks at her affectionately )

Aren.

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( he rushes out; Viola does not hear the last )

Viola.

( after a pause of agitation )

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Alon.

( without )

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Viola.

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'VIOLA, ( and ALONZO without )'

'Viola.

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'Alon.

( without )

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'Viola.'

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'Alon.

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( the door leading from the lawn opens, and Alonzo enters with a joyful step; utters the name of Viola, who rushes to fling herself in his arms; but stops suddenly, as if struck with recollection; she casts her eyes on the ground, and the name of Alonzo dies on her lips; Alonzo recedes for a moment in surprize, then advances to take her hand; but she recoils from him, and turning to conceal her emotion; waves him away; a pause of mutual agitation )

Alon.

( his eye, which was at first lighted by joy, by degrees droops with an expression of despair )

Note: Contains 75 words in 9 sentences using 421 chars.

( she advances a step and endeavours to speak, but agitation chokes her utterance; she places her hand on her heart, as if to keep down the rising emotion; then leans on a chair for support, and turns her eyes to heaven )

Alon.

Note: Contains 77 words in 9 sentences using 402 chars.

( pauses in violent emotion; then proceeds in a tremulous voice )

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( Viola, no longer able to contain her agitation, bursts into tears )

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( is going )

Viola.

( wildly )

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Alon.

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Viola.

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Alon.

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(he goes to the door, looks round, darts back, kneels and kisses her hand, and rushes out in the greatest agitation. Viola stands in speechless emotion, the clouds pass quickly, and the thunder suddenly rolls, and the saloon is illuminated by lightning; music loud and descriptive)

Vio.

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exit

SCENE

— an apartment in the castle; thro' the long windows the sky is seen to grow darker as the storm increases, frequent flashes of lightning glare on the sky; domestics bring on a table, bottles, glasses, &c.

enter PIETRO, LUDOVICO, and BIONDELLO.

Lud.

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( drinks )

Pie.

(bowing affectedly)

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Bion.

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Pie.

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Lud.

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Bion.

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Pie.

Note: Contains 15 words in 5 sentences using 93 chars.

Lud.

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Bion.

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Pie.

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Bion.

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Pie.

Note: Contains 126 words in 3 sentences using 700 chars.

enter BIANCA.

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Bion

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Pie.

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Bion.

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Bian.

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Bion.

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Lud.

Note: Contains 14 words in 6 sentences using 89 chars.

Bian.

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Lud.

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Bian.

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Bian.

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Lud.

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Bian.

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(a loud clap of thunder; music indicates the increase of the storm)

Bian.

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Pie.

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Bian.

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(servants cross with torches, &c.)

Pie.

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Lud.

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Pie.

(dragging him along)

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exeunt Bianca and Biondello on one side — Ludovico, Pietro, domestics, &c. by the opposite direction; music descriptive, the females waving their hands in sign of encouragement.

SCENE

— a forest, entangled and intricate; storm very violent, frequent claps of thunder; the stage is at times illuminated by lightning, and shrouded in darkness.

enter ARENZA and LUPARTRO, the latter armed and masqued.

Aren.

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Lup.

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Aren.

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(shuddering)

Lup.

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Aren.

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(thunder)

Lup.

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Aren.

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Lup.

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Aren.

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Lup.

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Aren.

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Lup.

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Aren.

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exeunt separately

SCENE

— the Mountain Torrent; Marco's cottage perceptible to the right, at a distance, nearly shaded by trees and overhanging rocks; masses of crags are strewn around; to the right and left a hedge of wood, old and shattered, extending nearly half way and supported by rocks; a fir tree felled and resting on each end of the bridge, and two crags projecting over the precipice makes the crossing: a fall of water rushes over some rocks beneath the bridge, and joins a rapid stream, which is also supplied from several smaller falls, from different parts of the rocks; the whole crowned on the summit by a thick forest, from the top of the first rock to the left is a winding foot-path conducting to the bridge. The scene is nearly dark, and the glare of the lightning at intervals discovers the masses of rocks, and gleams on the waters, which are swollen and violently agitated by the wind; the storm becomes more terrible every moment. "Marco is seen cautiously advancing down the foot-path, making his way to the bridge."

"Mar.

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(shivering)

exit over the bridge "

(the storm redoubles — after a pause, enter TREVASI , he appears combating the tempest: he gains the bridge, leans on the railing a moment, then rushes wildly forward)

Trev.

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music; he scrambles up the precipice, Lupartro is seen watching his approach from the top of the rock; Trevasi advances to the edge, and is just about to place his foot on the summit)

Lup.

(raising his poniard)

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Trev.

(avoiding the blow)

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(music; he defends himself with one hand, the other steadies his footing on the rock; Lupartro throws away his dagger, and rushing on him with desperate fury, endeavours to cast him down the precipice, by seizing him round the waist; they struggle, the lightning flares upon them — "both fall, but are intercepted by the bridge, Lupartro stunned, Trevasi draws his sword, and attempts to stab him")

"Trev.

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

"Lup.

(springing at his throat)

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"(they struggle towards the side of the bridge, for a moment the light gleams on them, they then recede in darkness; Trevasi is forced on one knee")

"Trev.

Note: Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 55 chars.

"Lup.

(endeavouring to plunge him down the torrent)

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"Trev.

(feebly catching his arm)

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"Lup.

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(music; Alonzo appears on the summit of the rock)

Alon.

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(music; he rushes down the path to the torrent, gains the bridge, rapidly darts to the tree, stabs Lupartro in the back, throws him over, the lightning glares on the water as he falls in the stream; Trevasi clings to the bridge, catches the hand of Alonzo to his lips in speechless transport who raises his other to heaven; the storm roars with deafening violence around, and the curtain falls slowly on the scene)

ACT II.

SCENE

— the interior of Marco's cottage; to the left an external door, high casements, &c.; to the right a chimney; a stair-case in the back; a table, with a frugal repast spread out, stands in the centre of the stage; a lamp burning in the casement. MARCO is discovered as the curtain rises sitting by the table; BEATRICE at a spining-wheel in front; music expressive of the storm without.

Mar.

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Beat.

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Mar.

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Beat.

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Mar.

( listening )

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Beat.

Note: Contains 36 words in 5 sentences using 187 chars.

Mar.

( trembling )

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Alon.

( without )

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Mar.

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( Beatrice opens the casement and looks out; the storm rages, and the lightning is seen to flash repeatedly on the dark sky )

Beat.

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( they unbar the door ; ALONZO enters bearing TREVASI, who has fainted; their garments are soiled and drenched by the rain; Beatrice and Marco help them with open hospitality. She supports Trevasi to a seat; Marco brings the table, and sets it before him, with herbs, fruits, flasks, &c .)

Alon.

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Beat.

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Alon.

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Trev.

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Mar.

( aside to Beatrice )

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Alon.

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Trev.

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( Trevasi must be wrapped in a cloak during the above, but must take it off at this moment )

Alon.

( starting from him in horror )

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Trev.

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Alon.

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Trev.

( having gazed with astonishment at Alon .)

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Alon.

( fixing his eyes upon him with a look of horror )

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Trev.

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Alon.

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Trev.

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Alon.

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Trev.

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Alon.

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Trev.

( exasperated almost to madness )

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( Trevasi furiously draws his sword, and is rushing on Alonzo, but is prevented by Marco, who forcibly catches his arm, whilst Beatrice falls on her knees before him )

Beat.

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Trev.

( furious with rage )

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Mar.

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Trev.

( with frantic impatience )

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Mar.

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Trev.

( fiercely )

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( breaks from them and rushes forward; at that instant Alonzo casts back the cloak in which he had been enveloped, and the light is thrown immediately on his face; it appears pale and agitated )

Trev.

( as he advances, his eye becomes rivetted on him; he shudders violently; his arm falls powerless by his side; for a moment he stands as if rooted to the spot by magic; then staggers backward and exclaims deliriously )

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Alon.

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( he rushes towards him )

Trev.

( receding in horror as he advances, yet keeping his eye on him )

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( he falls into Marco's arms )

( Alonzo sinks on his knees, and entreats with frantic ardour )

Alon.

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Trev.

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Alon.

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Trev.

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Alon.

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Trev.

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Alon.

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Trev.

( involuntarily )

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Alon.

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Trev.

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Alon.

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Trev.

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Alon.

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exit

( Beatrice exit after Alonzo; Marco goes up the stage: during the latter part of this scene the storm has gradually cleared away, and the moon is seen through the casement in all her glory )

Trev.

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exit

SCENE

— the Marchese's chamber; at the bottom of the stage are large folding doors; a lamp hangs in the centre of the apartment, which emits a pale and dim light, so that part of the stage is enveloped in darkness. ARENZA is discovered pacing the chamber with a quick petulant step; his looks are wild and haggard; he seats himself suddenly, and leans his head upon his hand; a short symphony is played.

Aren.

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( the doors in the centre are thrown open, and a crowd of domestics, &c. with lighted torches, are discovered calling "My lord," &c. As they enter , PIETRO and LUDOVICO head the groupe )

Aren.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars.

Lud.

Note: Contains 18 words in 5 sentences using 101 chars.

Aren.

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"Lud.

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"Aren.

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Lud.

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Aren.

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Lud.

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Aren.

( starting, for a moment his face expresses fear, then incredulity )

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Lud.

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Aren.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars.

Lud.

Note: Contains 63 words in 6 sentences using 302 chars.

Aren.

( wildly )

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Piet.

Note: Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 280 chars.

exeunt Pietro, Ludovico, and domestics

TREVASI enters; the eye of Arenza meets his with frenzied horror; he starts and speaks aside.

Aren.

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( he checks himself suddenly, and pauses in confusion; they preserve an uneasy silence for a moment; the baron regards him anxiously )

"Aren.

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Trev.

Note: Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 199 chars.

Aren.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

Trev.

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

Aren.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

Trev.

Note: Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 189 chars.

Aren.

(tremulously)

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Trev.

(aside)

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars.

Aren.

(endeavouring to appear unconcerned, after struggling with agitation)

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Trev.

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Aren.

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Trev.

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Aren.

( trembling )

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

Trev.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars.

Aren.

( proudly )

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars.

Trev.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars.

Aren.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars.

Trev.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars.

Aren.

( unguardedly )

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Trev.

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

Aren.

( recovering himself )

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Trev.

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Aren.

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

Trev.

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 164 chars.

Aren.

( with affected fervency )

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Trev.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 19 chars.

Aren.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars.

Trev.

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 165 chars.

Aren.

Note: Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 59 chars.

Trev.

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

Aren.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars.

Trev.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars.

Aren.

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( as Arenza goes off on one side in agitation, Trevasi as he gains the opposite, turns and points at him with a look of malicious triumph )

SCENE

— an anti-chamber in the castle.

enter TREVASI , followed by LUDOVICO.

Trev.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

Lud.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars.

Trev.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars.

Lud.

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 191 chars.

Trev.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

Lud.

Note: Contains 26 words in 7 sentences using 122 chars.

Trev.

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Lud.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars.

exit

Trev.

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enter LUDOVICO, introducing MARCO, whom he examines minutely.

Mar.

Note: Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 174 chars.

Trev.

Note: Contains 13 words in 5 sentences using 71 chars.

Lud.

Note: Contains 16 words in 5 sentences using 85 chars.

Trev.

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

Lud.

Note: Contains 19 words in 5 sentences using 91 chars.

( every step he takes he turns round and examines Marco from top to toe )

Trev.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars.

Mar.

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 80 chars.

Trev.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars.

Mar.

Note: Contains 137 words in 7 sentences using 756 chars.

Trev.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars.

Mar.

Note: Contains 111 words in 8 sentences using 581 chars.

Trev.

( during Marco's speech has been examining the dagger, now having found the crest of Arenza, bursts out in loud expressions of joy )

Note: Contains 57 words in 6 sentences using 304 chars.

Mar.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

Trev.

Note: Contains 78 words in 6 sentences using 415 chars.

Mar.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars.

Trev.

Note: Contains 26 words in 8 sentences using 137 chars.

exit

( as Marco's going out, he meets Ludovico, who curiously eyes him )

Lud.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars.

Mar.

( pompously )

Note: Contains 21 words in 7 sentences using 99 chars.

( clinks the purse )

Lud.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars.

Mar.

( turning up his nose )

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 60 chars.

Lud.

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

Mar.

Note: Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 103 chars.

exit, strutting pompously. Ludovico follows, talking, &c.

SCENE THE LAST

Dancers, musicians, peasants, &c.

— the castle gardens magnificently decorated and brilliantly illuminated for a fete; on one side is a bower adorned with flowers, and containing four seats; on the opposite is a grove with thick boughs before it; towards the centre is a triumphal arch twined with garlands, &c. are ranged on both sides of the stage. The MARCHESE , and TREVASI leading VIOLA , whose countenance is pale, wild, and haggard, enter, followed by domestics, &c. As the characters arrive at the triumphal arch, village girls suddenly intercept them, scattering flowers, &c.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 136 chars.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 153 chars.

( during the last stanza the villagers precede the Marchese, &c. to the bower )

Trev.

Note: Contains 48 words in 4 sentences using 261 chars.

Viola.

( turning aside to conceal her emotion )

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 102 chars.

Trev.

Note: Contains 18 words in 5 sentences using 92 chars.

Viola.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars.

Trev.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars.

( they enter the bower; Viola is seated between Arenza and Trevasi; one seat remains vacant; Trevasi perceives it with hypocritical joy )

Trev.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars.

Aren.

( casting a glance of anger at Viola )

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars.

Trev.

Note: Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 118 chars.

( Viola, at the last words, sinks back in the seat; Arenza bows to Trevasi, and waves his hand; immediately a ballet commences with castanets, tambarines, &c. As it concludes, the boughs disappear from before the grove, and a transparency appears inscribed with the name of 'Alonzo' above, and 'ever dear be the warrior's return,' beneath. Viola shrieks; Trevasi starts, and claps his hand on his sword )

Aren.

( reproachfully )

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

Viola.

( starting forward and raising his hand )

Note: Contains 11 words in 5 sentences using 57 chars.

Aren.

( passionately )

Note: Contains 12 words in 6 sentences using 63 chars.

Trev.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars.

Viola.

Note: Contains 11 words in 5 sentences using 65 chars.

Trev.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 137 chars.

Viola.

( distractedly )

Note: Contains 6 words in 5 sentences using 37 chars.

Trev.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars.

Viola.

Note: Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 63 chars.

Trev.

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

Aren.

( aside )

Note: Contains 30 words in 6 sentences using 149 chars.

Trev.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars.

Aren.

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 168 chars.

Trev.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars.

Aren.

Note: Contains 55 words in 6 sentences using 283 chars.

Trev.

( spurning them from him )

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 22 chars.

Aren.

( rising proudly )

Note: Contains 159 words in 17 sentences using 854 chars.

Trev.

Note: Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 121 chars.

Aren.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.

Trev.

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

Viola.

( rushing between )

Note: Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 32 chars.

Trev.

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

Aren.

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 98 chars.

Trev.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars.

( music: a loud crash: the bower falls broken to the ground, and discloses a dark avenue behind, from which officers of justice emerge, headed by Marco; and groupe in the back; the peasants in consternation crowd to the sides : ALONZO among the officers: the music expressive of the alarm, hurry, confusion, &c .)

Trev.

( with a shout of joy )

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 83 chars.

Viola.

( falling on her knees, and clasping his robe )

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

Trev.

Note: Contains 83 words in 7 sentences using 428 chars.

Aren.

Note: Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 21 chars.

Tre.

Note: Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 126 chars.

Alon.

( aside )

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

Trev.

Note: Contains 64 words in 4 sentences using 325 chars.

"Alon.

( aside )

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars.

Trev.

Note: Contains 43 words in 6 sentences using 249 chars.

( Alonzo darts forward with the utmost impetuosity: music descriptive, &c .)

Alon.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars.

Tre.

Note: Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 23 chars.

Alon.

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 102 chars.

Trev.

( recovering )

Note: Contains 12 words in 5 sentences using 75 chars.

Alon.

Note: Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 107 chars.

Trev.

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 86 chars.

( attempts to destroy himself )

Alon.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

( the officers rush on him, and wrest the weapon from him: he is held foaming with rage )

Aren.

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

Alon.

( casting himself at his feet )

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

Aren.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.

Alon.

Note: Contains 93 words in 6 sentences using 470 chars.

Aren.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 23 chars.

Alon.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars.

Aren.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars.

Alon.

Note: Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 192 chars.

Aren.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars.

Alon.

Note: Contains 47 words in 4 sentences using 245 chars.

Aren.

( embracing him )

Note: Contains 58 words in 5 sentences using 306 chars.

( he joins the hands of Alonzo and Viola: music descriptive )

Alon.

Note: Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 46 chars.

Vio.

Note: Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 161 chars.

"Alon.

Note: Contains 35 words in 6 sentences using 180 chars.

(Viola sinks gradually on his breast; he supports her with animated tenderness; a group around)

Trev.

Note: Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 159 chars.

Aren.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars.

Trev.

Note: Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 177 chars.

(he is conducted away by officers of justice, &c.)

Aren.

Note: Contains 53 words in 3 sentences using 289 chars.

(the characters form themselves in a picture, and the curtain falls)

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