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ACT I.

Scene:

Garden of the Chateau de Morville. An iron rail fence with a gate in the middle, crosses the back of the stage. At the right of the Actors, one of the side fronts of the Chateau, and steps going up to it, embellished with vases. At the left, a little gate leading to the orchard. Near the front, a yoke-elm-tree hedge, with a garden chair. The back ground, beyond the railing, represents a beautiful landscape.

Picard and Lavigne come out of the Chateau: Lavigne has empty sacks and panniers over his arms and about his person. The curtain rises to music.

Lav.

(on the steps and speaking behind the scenes.)

Note: Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 231 chars.

Pic.

Note: Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 165 chars.

Lav.

Note: Contains 47 words in 4 sentences using 232 chars.

Pic.

Note: Contains 50 words in 7 sentences using 256 chars.

Lav.

Note: Contains 30 words in 6 sentences using 152 chars.

Pic

Note: Contains 14 words in 5 sentences using 71 chars.

Lav.

Note: Contains 138 words in 12 sentences using 654 chars.

Pic.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.

Lav

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars.

Music. Picard opens the middle gate, and goes out with Lavigne . As they are departing, chatting together, a man appears, who seems endeavouring to ascertain where he is. It is Carwin : he enters through the middle gate, which Picard has left open.

Car.

( alone, tablets, in his hand )

Note: Contains 129 words in 12 sentences using 708 chars.

Picard returns, and as he comes in, throws the middle gates wide open, and then comes down.

Pic.

(Throwing wide the middle gates.)

Note: Contains 30 words in 6 sentences using 146 chars.

Car.

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

Pic.

Note: Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 128 chars.

Car.

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

Pic.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars.

Car.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars.

Pic.

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 145 chars.

Car.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

Pic.

(Taking off his hat.)

Note: Contains 52 words in 3 sentences using 265 chars.

Car.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.

Pic.

Note: Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 151 chars.

Car.

(Aside.)

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Pic.

(Looking at Carwin a moment.)

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars.

Car.

(Aside)

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Pic.

(Irritated)

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

Car.

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

Pic.

(aside)

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 106 chars.

Car.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars.

Pic.

Note: Contains 198 words in 10 sentences using 1095 chars.

Car.

(To himself.)

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Pic.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars.

Car.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

Pic.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars.

Car.

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

Pic.

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 108 chars.

Car.

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

Pic.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars.

Car.

(Going.)

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Pic.

(Following)

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

Car.

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

Pic.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

Car.

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

Music — Carwin goes cut slowly. Picard looks after him, astonished. Enter Fontaine through the middle gate.

Pic.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars.

Fon.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars.

Pic.

Note: Contains 37 words in 8 sentences using 219 chars.

( Exit, talking till out of sight )

Fon.

( alone .)

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Music — Therese enters from the Chateau, looking cautiously about; and then runs eagerly to Fontaine.

Ther.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 115 chars.

Fon.

Note: Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 148 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars.

Fon.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars.

(stops, casting down her eyes.)

Fon.

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 119 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 213 chars.

Fon.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.

Ther.

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

Fon.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars.

Ther.

(Embarrassed.)

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Fon.

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

Ther.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 143 chars.

Fon.

(speaking as he glances over the letter)

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Ther.

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 124 chars.

Fon.

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

Ther.

Note: Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 148 chars.

Fon.

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

Ther.

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

Fon.

( severely )

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Ther.

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 177 chars.

Fon.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 22 chars.

Fon.

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

Ther.

(falling upon her knees.)

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

Fon.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 217 words in 16 sentences using 1229 chars.

Fon.

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

Ther.

Note: Contains 102 words in 4 sentences using 553 chars.

Fon.

(exultingly)

Note: Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 272 chars.

Ther.

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

Fon.

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 167 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars.

Fon.

Note: Contains 80 words in 5 sentences using 428 chars.

Ther.

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

Fon.

Note: Contains 78 words in 7 sentences using 433 chars.

Music. Therese seems completely overwhelmed, and crosses to the right-hand. Fontaine goes out quickly through the middle gate. A bustle is heard, and the Count, Countess, and four Servants, appear at the middle gate. The Count advances before the rest. Picard , at the same moment, comes out of the Chateau to meet them.

Count,

( running to Therese )

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars.

Therese recovering, goes to throw herself at the feet of the Countess.

Count.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 130 chars.

Pic

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars.

Countess.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars.

Pic.

Note: Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 172 chars.

Countess

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 137 chars.

Pic.

[ aside

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars.

Count.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 115 chars.

The Count and Countess regard Therese with surprise. — Picard also seems astonished. The Count kisses Therese's hand, begs his mother not to be alarmed, and goes out agitated.

Countess.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

Pic.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

Countess

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars.

Pic.

Note: Contains 83 words in 7 sentences using 423 chars.

Ther.

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

Countess.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars.

Pic.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 114 chars.

Countess.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

Pic.

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

Exit into the Chateau.

Countess.

[ To the other Servants

Note: Contains 138 words in 9 sentences using 794 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 205 chars.

Countess.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars.

Music. Therese kneels and receives her blessing. The Countess enters the Chateau. Therese remains in deep abstraction. Carwin enters cautiously through the middle gate, and advances unperceived opposite Therese, gazing intently on her.

Ther.

[ Turning, discovers Carwin

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 27 chars.

Car

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

Car.

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

Ther.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars.

Car.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars.

Ther.

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

Car.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

Car.

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

Ther.

(recoiling)

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

Car.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

Ther.

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

Car.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars.

Car.

(raising her.)

Note: Contains 49 words in 2 sentences using 240 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars.

Car.

Note: Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 225 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars.

Car.

Note: Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 195 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

Car.

Note: Contains 94 words in 4 sentences using 520 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 12 words in 5 sentences using 72 chars.

Car.

Note: Contains 87 words in 10 sentences using 461 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 217 chars.

Car.

Note: Contains 10 words in 5 sentences using 52 chars.

Ther.

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

Car.

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

Music — As Carwin is going towards the middle gate, he sees persons coming, and returns precipitately. Therese, in terror, runs towards him, and points him to one of the hedge alleys, into which Carwin darts and disappears. At the same moment the Countess enters from the Chateau, while the Count and Fontaine come in at the middle gate.

Countess

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 154 chars.

Fon.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 48 chars.

Fon.

(aside to her)

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

Count.

(taking her hand with inquietude)

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 136 chars.

Ther.

(mournfully)

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars.

Picard appears at the door of the Chateau.

Pic.

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

Therese starts, terrified, and casts an agitated glance towards the hedge. Fontaine retires and talks with Picard at the back of the stage.

Count.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars.

Ther.

(agitated)

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

Countess.

(to the Count)

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

Count.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars.

Fon.

(coming down to the right hand of Therese)

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

Ther.

(low to Fontaine, not daring to look up)

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

Fon.

(surprised)

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

Count.

( taking her hand )

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

Ther.

( to Fontaine wildly )

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The Count transfers the hand of Therese to Fontaine, and takes his mother's Therese casts one more glance towards the hedge, and hurries in agitation towards the steps of the Chateau. During this movement, Carwin passes along the back ground, and mounts the steps. Therese, in turning, suddenly discovers him, and shrieks.

Car.

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

( Therese faints in the arms of Fontaine .)

Count.

( rushing to her )

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

(All regard Carwin with astonishment. He stands calmly, and in silence.)

Countess.

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

Count.

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 91 chars.

Car.

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 81 chars.

Count.

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

Car.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

Ther.

(falling on her knees)

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars.

( crosses to Carwin .)

Count.

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

Car.

( Taking the hand of Therese .)

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars.

Count.

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

Countess.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

(passing Therese from Carwin to the other side.)

Car.

Note: Contains 49 words in 6 sentences using 272 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

The Countess unfolds the writing: Charles approaches and glances over it at the same time that his mother does. Carwin smiles, looking at Therese. Fontaine approaches Therese to support her, but without taking his eyes from Carwin.

Count.

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

Countess.

( Darting a dreadful look at Therese .)

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

( Carwin motions her not to go on, indicating with an hypocritical gesture, that the servants may everhear

Count.

(desperately seizing the paper)

Note: Contains 38 words in 11 sentences using 204 chars.

Ther.

( putting aside the paper )

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

Count.

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

Countess.

Note: Contains 44 words in 5 sentences using 242 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 10 words in 5 sentences using 58 chars.

Car.

( going towards her .)

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars.

Fon.

(interposing between them.)

Note: Contains 51 words in 5 sentences using 265 chars.

The Countess comes forward on the left hand-side.

Car.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

Fon.

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

( Carwin appears confused and retires down to the left-hand .)

Countess.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

Fon.

Note: Contains 120 words in 7 sentences using 651 chars.

Music — Therese recedes towards the middle gate with Fontaine. Carwin is at the right hand corner. The Countess stands reading the parchment, and the Count expostulating with her. Therese, when near the gate, looks back, runs to the Countess, kneels, and attempts to take her hand. The Countess repels her and checks the Count. Therese bends submissively. Carwin comes round to the left hand side and touches her arm, motioning for her to follow. Therese shudders, rises, — totters from Carwin, — and seeing Fontaine, runs into his arms. The Count, on the right hand side, attempting to approach Therese, is restrained by his mother.

END OF THE FIRST ACT.

Act II.

Scene

— The inside of a sort of spacious cart-shed, open at the back. Beyond it, on the right hand, the main entrance to the farm-house, and, nearer the audience, on the same side, a white rail fence and gate. On the left, the pavilion spoken of in the first Act, built by the Countess for her son and herself; — a little square lodge, raised considerably above the ground, newer and more tasteful than the farm-house: steps on the outside lead up to the door of it, which opens on a short gallery. A large, clear window, of the same height with the door, and full in front of the audience, gives a distinct view of the interior; and shows two chambers, both opening into this, the entrance chamber; and the doors of both are perceptible to the spectators, one leading to the back of the building and the other to the side. In the distance, a court-yard, enclosed by a quick-set hedge, beyond which appears a landscape characteristic of the country.

The curtain rises to Music. — Distant thunder, lightning, and rain heard at intervals. 'Tis night throughout the act. A lighted lanthorn is suspended from the top of the shed. — The Lads and Lasses of the village are discovered dancing, this being the holiday referred to by Lavigne in early part of the play. A knot of farmers, grouped at a table in one corner, are smoking and carousing with Lavigne. Bridget entering from the farm-house, stops the dance.

Brid.

Note: Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 244 chars.

Lav.

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

Brid.

(distant thunder and lightning)

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

Lav.

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 68 chars.

Music. He turns to go. At the same moment a young female, clad very plainly, with a little bundle in her hand, appears at the back of the court-yard: she seems fatigued, cast down, and advances with timidity. It is Therese.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 18 chars.

Lav.

(who has gone towards her,)

Note: Contains 13 words in 7 sentences using 70 chars.

Brid.

Note: Contains 19 words in 8 sentences using 118 chars.

Lav.

Note: Contains 28 words in 6 sentences using 146 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 127 chars.

Brid.

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 98 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 70 words in 4 sentences using 369 chars.

Brid.

Note: Contains 42 words in 5 sentences using 206 chars.

Lav.

Note: Contains 69 words in 8 sentences using 368 chars.

Brid.

Note: Contains 22 words in 6 sentences using 110 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars.

Brid.

Note: Contains 75 words in 2 sentences using 354 chars.

Ther

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars.

going towards a chair, she totters

Brid.

( Running to support her )

Note: Contains 25 words in 8 sentences using 136 chars.

Bridget and Lavigne are busied with Therese, who returns to herself, and thanks them. A man wrapped in a mantle, appears in the courtyard. 'Tis Carwin. Nannette goes back and forth, doing as her mistress bids her.

Brid.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars.

Lar.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

Brid.

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 193 chars.

Nannette goes up, throws open the door nearest the window, settles the room, and presently returns.

Ther.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars.

Lav.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

Brid.

[ harshly to Therese

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

Ther

Note: Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 184 chars.

Lav.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

going into the farm-house

Brid

Note: Contains 83 words in 5 sentences using 426 chars.

Lav

( returning )

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars.

Brid.

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

Lav.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars.

Brid.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

Lav.

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

Ther.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars.

Music. Bridget takes the lamp, paper, &c. and goes up first. Therese follows. They are seen in the chamber. Bridget points out the desk to Therese, puts her own light and Therese's down upon it, and then shows the room where she is to sleep, going into it for an instant with her. — During this action Carwin re-appears: intently observes the position of the scene and of the room allotted to Therese: then retires.

Lav.

[ alone

Note: Contains 211 words in 20 sentences using 1035 chars.

Music. He lets down the lanthorn, and puts it out. Bridget returns, bringing a candle with her, and having left a lamp on the table, at which Therese is seen writing.

Brid.

Note: Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 166 chars.

Lav.

( his eyes fixed on the window )

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

Brid.

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 75 chars.

Lav.

Note: Contains 18 words in 5 sentences using 94 chars.

Music. — Being within, the farm-house door is heard to lock inside. The stage is without light, excepting the glimmer cast from the lamp where Therese is writing in the pavilion chamber. Carwin enters cautiously, as Lavigne and his wife lock their door.

Car.

( alone )

Note: Contains 40 words in 6 sentences using 222 chars.

Examines every part of the pavilion, and at last stops directly opposite to the window. Therese puts down the pen.

Ther.

( within )

Note: Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 152 chars.

( Begins to write .)

Car.

( having discovered her )

Note: Contains 56 words in 4 sentences using 307 chars.

( Continues to go up .)

Ther.

( half rising )

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

( listening .)

Car.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars.

( gives three or four light taps at the door .)

Ther.

( trembling )

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

Car.

( disguising his voice )

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

Ther.

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

Car.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

Ther

( rapturously )

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 91 chars.

( taking up the lamp .)

Car.

( descending rapidly )

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

Therese opens the door and comes out, lighting herself down by the lamp, and then seeks on every side for Fontaine.

Ther.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars.

Car.

( seizing her hand )

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

Therese screams and drops the lamp.

Ther.

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

Car.

Note: Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 188 chars.

Ther.

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

Car.

Note: Contains 75 words in 7 sentences using 441 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 47 words in 4 sentences using 254 chars.

Car.

( smiling coolly )

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

Ther.

Note: Contains 111 words in 9 sentences using 565 chars.

Car.

Note: Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 106 chars.

Ther

( Shrieks recoiling )

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

Car.

( Following her. )

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

Ther.

( Falling on her knees .)

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

A bustle is heard within.

Lav.

( Within .)

Note: Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 13 chars.

Car.

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 133 chars.

Ther.

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

Music. — The door of the farm-house is heard to unlock. Carwin hides the knife in his bosom, and hurries off at the back of the court-yard. Lavigne and Bridget run in with lights.

Lav.

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 49 chars.

Brid.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

( Runs to help her up .)

Lav.

Note: Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars.

( Holding out his light .)

Brid.

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 91 chars.

Lav.

( Trembling .)

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars.

Brid

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars.

Lav

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

Brid.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars.

Brid.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

Lav.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 38 words in 1 sentence using 178 chars.

Lav.

( Seeing the lamp, and picking it up .)

Note: Contains 13 words in 7 sentences using 65 chars.

Brid

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 69 chars.

Lav.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars.

( Still trembling, the bell rings again .)

Brid.

Note: Contains 25 words in 7 sentences using 132 chars.

Nannette answers from within.

Nan.

( Within .)

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

Lav.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

( Goes into the farm-house .)

Brid.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars.

Lavigne runs in.

Lav.

Note: Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 13 chars.

Brid

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

Lav.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars.

Brid.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

Lav.

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

Ther.

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

Lav.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars.

Ther.

( With emotion .)

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

Brid.

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

Lav.

Note: Contains 50 words in 2 sentences using 243 chars.

Exit Lavigne, at the top.

Ther.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

Brid.

Note: Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 164 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars.

Brid.

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

(Takes the lamp and runs up to get them.)

Ther.

Note: Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 150 chars.

Lavigne is heard outside.

Lav.

( without )

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

Brid.

( coming down )

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 103 chars.

Puts Therese into the farm-house, and shuts the door after her. The Countess enters the court-yard at the top, followed by servants with torches. The Count and Picard accompany her, and Lavigne walks before them with a lamp. Nannette follows.

Lav.

Note: Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 108 chars.

Brid.

Note: Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 129 chars.

Countess.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars.

Brid.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars.

Countess

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars.

Pic.

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

( Goes out with the servants .)

Countess.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

Brid.

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

Two servants bring a cosseret and a portmanteau, and take them up into the Pavilion.

Lav.

( Low, directing Bridget's attention to the Count, who stands buried in thought .)

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars.

Brid.

( aside to him )

Note: Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 170 chars.

Countess.

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

Bridget takes a light and goes up, making an angry sign to Lavigne to go off.

Lav.

( aside, going )

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars.

( Exit into the farm-house )

Countess.

( Approaching Charles, who is plunged in meditation .)

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

Count.

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

Countess.

Note: Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 254 chars.

Count.

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

Countess

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars.

Count.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.

Countess.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 13 chars.

Count.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars.

Countess.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

Count

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars.

Countess.

Note: Contains 55 words in 6 sentences using 307 chars.

Count.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars.

Bridget appears at the top of the steps — Lavigne at the door of the farm-house — Picard and the Servants at the back of the court yard. — All are suddenly rivetted by the last words of the Countess, who speaks in an emphatic and impassioned tone.

Countess.

( with great energy )

Note: Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 253 chars.

Lav.

( aside, as Bridget is coming down the stairs .)

Note: Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 42 chars.

Brid.

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

Lav.

( to the servants .)

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars.

Pic.

( holding a pair of pistols )

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars.

Countess.

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

Pic.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars.

Countess.

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

Lav.

( to the servants )

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

Music. — Picard goes out through the court-yard — the rest of the servants go in after Lavigne. The Countess and Charles follow Bridget, who lights them up the staircase. — When they get up into the entrance-chamber, Bridget gives Charles a light, and then takes another into the Countess's bed-room. — As they are separating, Charles takes his mother's hand and kisses it respectfully. The Countess retires, and Charles is left alone in the entrance-chamber — the light in his hand, standing before the table, at which Therese was writing. — Just as Charles is turning to go into his own bed-room, happening to cast his eyes on the table, he sees a paper there — starts — catches it up and sets down the light.

Count.

Note: Contains 86 words in 8 sentences using 448 chars.

Retires, through the door facing the window, into the back bed-chamber. Bridget comes in with a light, stops a moment at the Countess's door, as if speaking and receiving orders — gives a look round, and goes down. As soon as she is gone. Charles re-appear — while this passes Lavigne comes in.

Lav.

( While Bridget is in the Pavilion .)

Note: Contains 52 words in 6 sentences using 254 chars.

The Count comes to the top of the steps, the moment Bridget is down.

Brid.

( eagerly )

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

Lav

( the same )

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

Brid

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

Lav.

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

Brid.

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

Lav.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

Brid.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 95 chars.

Count.

(in a suppressed voice from the top of the staircase)

Note: Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 23 chars.

Both frightened, start back a step, and turn looking on all sides in such a way as to end by coming face to face.

Lav.

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

Brid.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars.

Count

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

Brid. and Lav.

( turning back to back )

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

Count.

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

Brid.

( whose face is turned to the Pavilion )

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 21 chars.

The Count comes down with the light.

Brid.

( to Lavigne )

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

Count.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 143 chars.

Lav.

( quickly )

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

Brid

( at the same moment )

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

Count.

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

( Bridget makes signs to Lavigne not to speak .)

Lav.

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 142 chars.

Count.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 117 chars.

Brid.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars.

Lav.

( going up to the Count .)

Note: Contains 56 words in 5 sentences using 271 chars.

Bridget leads in Therese. Flashes of lightning are seen, and distant thunder heard. The Count and Lavigne recede a little, to give place to Therese.

Brid.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars.

Ther.

( with uneasiness )

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 89 chars.

Brid.

( drawing her forward )

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

Ther.

[ more terrified

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

Count.

[ approaching

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 27 chars.

Charles takes one hand, while, with the other she puts her handkerchief to her eyes.

Lav.

[ drawing Bridget aside

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars.

Count.

Note: Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 76 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 235 chars.

Count.

Note: Contains 59 words in 5 sentences using 318 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars.

Count.

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

Ther.

[ pointing to the farm-house door

Note: Contains 69 words in 2 sentences using 373 chars.

Brid.

[ to Lavigne

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.

Picard partly appears at the back of the court-yard.

Pic.

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

Ther.

[ alarmed

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

Count.

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

Ther.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars.

Count.

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

Ther.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

Pic.

[ at the same place

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

Ther.

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

Count.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

She tears herself from Charles, who kisses her hand fervently — Bridget and Lavigne go in after her — Picard comes down under the shade all aghast.

Pic.

Note: Contains 3 words in 4 sentences using 21 chars.

Count.

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

Pic.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

Count.

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

Pic.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 145 chars.

Count.

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

Pic.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars.

Count.

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

Pic.

Note: Contains 90 words in 3 sentences using 460 chars.

Count.

Note: Contains 12 words in 5 sentences using 83 chars.

Pic.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 28 chars.

Count.

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

Pic.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

Count.

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

Pic.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

Count.

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 111 chars.

They go out — the lightning increases — the thunder becomes heavier — Carwin enters cautiously — The stage is entirely dark.

Car.

(alone.)

Note: Contains 76 words in 11 sentences using 423 chars.

Music. — Rushes in — at the same moment the Count and Picard are seen traversing the back of the court-yard, seeking for some one. A shriek is heard in the pavillion, and on the instant, a terrific thunderbolt shatters down a part of the pavillion, and sets the rest on fire. Carwin precipitates himself through the window to the front of the stage in frightful confusion.

Car.

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 62 chars.

Music, — Disappears suddenly at the back of the stage — Cries of distress and alarm increase momently. Therese runs out of the farm-house.

Ther.

(alone, seeing the blaze.)

Note: Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 57 chars.

Music — Lavigne, Bridget, Nannette, the Count, Picard, all the servants and neighbours rush on.

Lav.

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

Count.

(rushing forward.)

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 26 chars.

Lav.

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

Music — All spring towards the pavilion. Therese appears amid the flames, pale, with dishevelled hair — a bloody knife in her hand.

Ther.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

Count.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 48 chars.

Music. — Throws the knife on the stage, and stands rooted to the spot.

Count.

(dashing towards the flames)

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

Music. — The flames burst from the pavilion. Some regard Therese with horror. Lavigne stands petrified on seeing the knife which Therese has thrown from the pavilion. Others prevent Charles from plunging into the flames. The fire lights up the grouping on the stage.

END OF THE SECOND ACT.

ACT III.

[Scene]

The great parlour of the farm house, with two windows down to the ground, and a large middle door, through which the court-yard is perceptible, and in it the out-houses and pavilion smoking in ruins. On the left hand, upper entrance, a door, placed diagonally, leading to one of the apartments.

Music. — Lavigne enters through a large door in the middle, which he leaves open, and Bridget by the left-hand side door, upper entrance.

Brid.

Note: Contains 46 words in 2 sentences using 213 chars.

Lav.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars.

Brid.

Note: Contains 106 words in 6 sentences using 555 chars.

Lav.

Note: Contains 12 words in 5 sentences using 63 chars.

Brid.

Note: Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 57 chars.

Lav.

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

Brid.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

Music. — The country people pass along the back of the court-yard, bearing the body of the Countess on a bier. The Magistrate, Delparc, follows. — The Count's voice is heard.

Count.

( Within .)

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

Lav.

(To the procession.)

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

The bustle increases — and the Count springing from the grasp of Picard and Fontaine, darts out of the side door at the left hand, and rushing wildly to the centre, gazes distractedly round:

Count.

( endeavouring to disengage himself .)

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars.

Pic.

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

Count.

Note: Contains 65 words in 7 sentences using 365 chars.

Shrieks — All start — Therese rushes in, in great disorder from the side door, left hand, upper entrance.

Ther.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 21 chars.

Count.

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

Fon.

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

Ther.

(Throwing herself into the arms of Fontaine.)

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars.

Two armed men enter from the side door, and attempt to seize her.

Count.

(Throwing himself between.)

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

Fon.

( to Delparc .)

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

Delp.

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 67 chars.

(Brid

(to Lavigne)

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 27 chars.

Delp.

Note: Contains 52 words in 1 sentence using 313 chars.

All.

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

Delp.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars.

Ther.

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

Delp.

Note: Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 231 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 94 chars.

Therese faints, laughing hysterically, and during the ensuing speech of the Magistrate, imperfectly revives, and seems from time to time to catch some fragments, and to endeavour, by gesture, to repel the accensation.

Delp.

Note: Contains 217 words in 12 sentences using 1301 chars.

Count.

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 101 chars.

Delp.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

Count.

[ starts confounded

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

Delp.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

Fon.

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 160 chars.

Delp.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

Count.

[ To Fontaine

Note: Contains 20 words in 6 sentences using 127 chars.

Fontaine raises his eyes with a look of uncertainty and grief. The Count follows Delparc through the middle door.

Fon.

Note: Contains 53 words in 6 sentences using 284 chars.

Ther.

(distractedly.)

Note: Contains 59 words in 6 sentences using 334 chars.

hiding her head on the breast of Fontaine

Fon.

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

Ther.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars.

Fon.

Note: Contains 36 words in 5 sentences using 204 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 172 chars.

Fon.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 117 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars.

Fon.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars.

Fon.

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

Ther.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

Fon.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars.

Ther.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars.

Fon.

Note: Contains 63 words in 7 sentences using 337 chars.

Music. — Therese drops on her knees, clasping her hands with fervour. — Fontaine stands near her, — his eyes upturned, seeming to ask help. The Magistrate enters by the middle door, and stops astonished. — Suddenly two shots are heard — tumultuous cries follow. — Therese starts up affrighted — Lavigne, Bridget, and Villagers, run in through the middle door.

Lav.

( without )

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

Delp.

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

Lav.

(appearing at the back)

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars.

Delp.

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

Lav.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars.

Fon.

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

Brid.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars.

Lav.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 117 chars.

Delp.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars.

Lav.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars.

Delp.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars.

( Lavigne is going .)

Brid.

(following Lavigne up the stage)

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars.

Lavigne goes out through the middle door, and Villagers follow him.

Fon.

(to Delparc)

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 172 chars.

Delp.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 142 chars.

A bustle is heard without, and distant voices crying " Bring him along ."

Fon.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars.

Delp.

( to Bridget )

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars.

Fon.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars.

Bridget conducts Therese into the left-hand apartment. A great bustle announces Carwin, who continues to resist. Lavigne, the servants, and all the villagers, surround him, entering in a throng through the middle door, and dragging him violently to the stage. Carwin is in the greatest disorder — pale and agitated.

Lav.

( pulling Carwin .)

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 201 chars.

Lavigne is at the right-hand corner, Fontaine next to him, Carwin in the centre, and Delparc at the left-hand. Carwin eyes Lavigne ferociously. The villagers are at the back.

Car.

( to the Magistrate )

Note: Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 125 chars.

Delp.

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 103 chars.

Car.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 134 chars.

Delp.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars.

Car.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

Delp.

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

Car.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars.

Delp.

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

Car.

( startled )

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

Delp.

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

Car.

( ironically )

Note: Contains 87 words in 8 sentences using 449 chars.

Delp.

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

Fon.

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 175 chars.

Car.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

Lav.

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

Delp.

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

Lav.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

Car.

( ill temperedly )

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

Delp.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars.

Car.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

Lav.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars.

Fon.

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

Lav.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars.

Delp.

( to Fontaine )

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

Fon.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars.

( Delparc does so by gesture .)

Car.

(apart)

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 82 chars.

Fontaine hands the tablets to Lavigne, who runs round with them to the Magistrate at the left-hand side of the stage, and having delivere them, returns to his former place.

Delp.

(having cast a look at Carwin)

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

Car.

(apart with concern)

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars.

Delp.

( to Carwin )

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars.

Lav.

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

Fontaine motions him to be silent.

Car.

(affecting assurance)

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 78 chars.

Fon.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

Car.

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

Fon.

( crossing to Delparc .)

Note: Contains 47 words in 4 sentences using 236 chars.

Car.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

Delp.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 149 chars.

Lav.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars.

Delp.

(to Fontaine)

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars.

Lav.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars.

Villagers, servants, &c. go out into the Count-yard, and Lavigne shuts the middle door and follows them. The Magistrate, Fontaine, Bridget, and Lavigne, retire last of all. The window shutters are closed, and the stage darkened.

Car.

Note: Contains 124 words in 14 sentences using 705 chars.

Music. — The middle door is thrown open. Twelve soldiers, six on each side, with drawn swords, march down on the right and left hand: after them, six male villagers, three on each side, and next, twelve female villagers, six on each side. The characters follow. The Count makes a movement of indignation on seeing Carwin. Delparc takes the centre; Lavigne is at the right hand, the Count, Picard, and Fontaine, next, the Magistrate in the centre, and Carwin in the left-hand corner: he affects perfect composure. The middle door is closed, and part of the subordinate characters are standing before it.

Car.

( apart )

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars.

Delp.

Note: Contains 75 words in 4 sentences using 438 chars.

Car.

Note: Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 259 chars.

Pic.

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

Count.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

Car.

Note: Contains 48 words in 4 sentences using 266 chars.

The Count springs forward indignantly — Fontain restrains him — Carwin turns to the villagers, and in the course of this speech takes the centre, and walks back to his former place.

Note: Contains 135 words in 8 sentences using 713 chars.

Fon.

Note: Contains 122 words in 9 sentences using 709 chars.

Car.

(endeavouring to regain composure)

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

Fon.

Note: Contains 83 words in 10 sentences using 477 chars.

Car.

( agitated )

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

Fon.

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

Car.

( approaching )

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

All stand aside, leaving an open passage to the middle door. Carwin, endeavouring to conquer his alarm, advances hesitating and stopping frequently; all eyes are bent upon him. When he is near the middle door, it opens, as if spontaneously, and Therese appears — in one hand holding the knife, and pointing to it with the other. — She comes slowly forward — Carwin recedes before her in agony and consternation.

Note: Contains 51 words in 11 sentences using 315 chars.

Falls senseless. When he throws down the papers, they are instantly caught up by the Count, and taken to the Magistrate, who runs over them, and hands them to Fontaine. All having read, the Count rushes to Therese, who, being overcome by the madness of Carwin and her own situation, falls into her lover's arms. Fontaine exultingly springs forward, displaying the papers. All the characters advance at the same time before the body of Carwin.

Fon.

Note: Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 134 chars.

A Shout. — Music. — The Curtain Falls

THE END

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