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TO THE MEMORY OF MY FATHER FRANCIS TIFFANY

      A DRAMA IN FOUR ACTSCHARACTERS OF THE DRAMA
    • ABBOT
    • OF THE BENEDICTINE MONASTERY OF SAN RAFFAELLO AT FLORENCE
    • LORENZO TORNABUONI
    • THE ABBOT'S WARD
    • SIR WALTER HOWARD & COUNT SALVIATI
    • YOUNG NOBLEMEN AND SUITORS TO BIANCA
    • BROTHER SEBASTIANO & BROTHER FILIPO
    • OF THE ORDER OF ST. BENEDICT
    • BARDI
    • A BEGGAR, FORMER SECRETARY TO THE MEDICI
    • CAPTAIN
    • OF THE PAPAL GUARD
    • BIANCA DELLE TORRE
    • A YOUNG WIDOWED COUNTESS, COUSIN TO THE ABBOT
    • SISTER MADDALENA
    • OF THE THIRD OR UNCLOISTERED ORDER OF ST. FRANCIS
    • MARIANNA ( alias GABRIELLO)
    • A PEASANT GIRL
    • NITA
    • WAITING WOMAN TO BIANCA
    • MONKS, SERVANTS, CHOIR BOYS, ETC.
The scene is laid in 1586, first in Florence, afterward in Castle delle Torre outside the City of Pistoia, at the foot of the Apennines .

ACT I

A stately garden in Florence, belonging to Count Salviati. Marble fountains and statues of nymphs gleam from among the ilexes and oleanders. At one side is the brick wall, time-stained and mellow with age, of the abbey of San Raffaello. The wall is pierced with a rich doorway, crowned by a figure of the archangel Raphael. At the rear of the garden another gate and wall shut off the street. In the foreground is a table for three, sumptuously set. Two servants in livery are bringing in flagons of wine and dishes of fruit .
FIRST SERVANT.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars.

SECOND SERVANT.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

FIRST SERVANT.

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars.

SECOND SERVANT.

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

FIRST SERVANT
( drinking and smacking his lips ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.

SECOND SERVANT.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars.

FIRST SERVANT.

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

SECOND SERVANT.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

FIRST SERVANT.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars.

SECOND SERVANT.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars.

FIRST SERVANT.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

SECOND SERVANT.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars.

FIRST SERVANT.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars.

( The convent gate opens and discloses Marianna, dressed as a page, her arms full of flowers .)
SECOND SERVANT.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

FIRST SERVANT.

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

MARIANNA
( hurrying forward ).

Note: Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 159 chars.

FIRST SERVANT.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 47 words in 2 sentences using 224 chars.

SECOND SERVANT.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

MARIANNA
( shrinking back at Luigi's laugh ).

Note: Contains 65 words in 6 sentences using 331 chars.

FIRST SERVANT
( looking disapprovingly at the table ).

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars.

SECOND SERVANT.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.

( They stand back. Enter Count Salviati and Sir Walter Howard from the side opposite the convent .)
COUNT SALVIATI
( to Marianna ).

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 126 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI
( to Sir Walter ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars.

SIR WALTER.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

SIR WALTER.

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 96 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars.

SIR WALTER.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI
( to one of the servants ).

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

SIR WALTER
( shuddering ).

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI
( shrugging his shoulders ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 37 chars.

SIR WALTER.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 100 chars.

SIR WALTER
( gloomily ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI
( gaily ).

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 163 chars.

SIR WALTER
( starting to his feet ).

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

COUNT SALVIATI
( luxuriously enjoying his fruit ).

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

SIR WALTER.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI
( shrugging his shoulders ).

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 138 chars.

( As they are drinking a knocking at the gate is heard above the dance music. One of the servants opens the gate and Sister Maddalena, a child in her arms, is seen at the entrance. She stands severe and solemn in her gray Franciscan dress. About her clings a group of half-clad, famine-stricken women and children. An old man with traces of better days about him follows in their train. Count Salviati and Sir Walter turn and gaze amazed .)
SISTER MADDALENA
( to Luigi ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

SERVANT.

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

SISTER MADDALENA.

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

COUNT SALVIATI
( turning angrily ).

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

SERVANT
( deprecatingly ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA
( in the same tone of calm command ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars.

( Count Salviati, half in anger, half as though constrained by some superior will, rises and with him Sir Walter .)
COUNT SALVIATI
( to Sister Maddalena ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA
( to the trembling women ).

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

SIR WALTER
( to Count Salviati ).

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA
( to servants ).

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

COUNT SALVIATI
( with an assumption of his former light manner ).

Note: Contains 81 words in 9 sentences using 445 chars.

SIR WALTER.

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

COUNT SALVIATI
( with an air of relief ).

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

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

BARDI
( looking up dazed ).

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

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

BARDI
( feverishly ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars.

( Sister Maddalena takes a silver salver from the table, fills it with water from the fountain and places it at old Bardi's feet. Then she brings one of the fine napkins, kneels down before him and begins to unfasten his sandals. He appears only half conscious of her action, forgetting his food and falling into his former brooding attitude. Sister Maddalena bathes and wipes his feet .)
SISTER MADDALENA.

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

BARDI.

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

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

BARDI
( grasping his robe about him and speaking with a fierce intensity ).

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

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

BARDI
( his voice rising shrilly ).

Note: Contains 59 words in 4 sentences using 305 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

BARDI
( seizing her hand as his tone changes to one of exultant malice ).

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 159 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA
( pressing her hand to her heart ).

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

BARDI
( exultantly ).

Note: Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 204 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA
( her face becoming as one who thinks out a problem ).

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars.

BARDI
( catching eagerly at the word ).

Note: Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 156 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars.

( Marianna, who has entered with more flowers and stolen nearer, utters an exclamation and drops her roses. Sister Maddalena hurries toward her .)
SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

MARIANNA
( covering her face with her hands ).

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA
( to the poor women ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 24 words in 7 sentences using 138 chars.

( One of the servants opens the gate. "The throng flocks out. Sister Maddalena turns to Marianna, with outstretched arms, the remoteness hovering about her all gone, and a thrilling tenderness in her voice .)
SISTER MADDALENA
( to Marianna ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 120 chars.

MARIANNA.

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

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars.

MARIANNA
( tearing herself away ).

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 149 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 157 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA
( half to herself ).

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 171 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA
( her eyes growing rapt ).

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 52 words in 3 sentences using 249 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

( Sister Maddalena goes out. Marianna closes the gate. The servants attempt to arrange the disordered table .)
FIRST SERVANT.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

SECOND SERVANT.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

FIRST SERVANT.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

( Enter from the convent Count Salviati, Sir Walter, and the Abbot in the white robe of his order .)
ABBOT
( laughing ).

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

COUNT SALVIATI.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars.

SIR WALTER.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

ABBOT.

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

COUNT SALVIATI.

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

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 157 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

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

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 160 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI
( hurling his flagons on the ground ).

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

ABBOT
( looking after her ).

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars.

( The servants go out. The others seat themselves .)
ABBOT
( to Sir Walter, handing him a paper ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

SIR WALTER.

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

ABBOT
( to Count Salviati ).

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 100 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

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

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

( Enter Marianna with a salver, bearing three superb golden goblets .)
COUNT SALVIATI.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

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

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars.

ABBOT.

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

COUNT SALVIATI.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars.

( Marianna makes a half-smothered exclamation, and drops one of the goblets .)
ABBOT
( turning suddenly ).

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 127 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

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

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

ABBOT
( with a gracious motion of his hand ).

Note: Contains 65 words in 6 sentences using 332 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars.

ABBOT
( turning up her face, half curiously, half carelessly ).

Note: Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 185 chars.

MARIANNA.

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

ABBOT
( musing ).

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

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars.

MARIANNA.

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

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 239 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars.

ABBOT
( forgetting Gabriello ).

Note: Contains 92 words in 9 sentences using 442 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI
( looking up from his papers ).

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

ABBOT
( with a sudden bitter laugh ).

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

MARIANNA
( with wide eyes ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 44 words in 2 sentences using 225 chars.

MARIANNA
( shaking her head sadly ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

ABBOT
( cynically ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

SIR WALTER.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 93 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars.

SIR WALTER
( reading from his letter ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI
( tapping Sir Walter on the breast ).

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 110 chars.

SIR WALTER
( drawing out a pistol ).

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

ABBOT
( starting up with sudden emotion ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

( Marianna clasps her hands. Enter Brother Sebastiano from the convent, breathless and trembling .)
BROTHER SEBASTIANO.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

BROTHER SEBASTIANO.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars.

BROTHER SEBASTIANO.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

ABBOT.

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

BROTHER SEBASTIANO.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

( Count Salviati and Sir Walter start and rise. The Abbot alone keeps his coolness .)
COUNT SALVIATI.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

SIR WALTER.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

BROTHER SEBASTIANO.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars.

SIR WALTER.

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

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars.

BROTHER SEBASTIANO.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

BROTHER SEBASTIANO
( to the Abbot ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

BROTHER SEBASTIANO
( wringing his hands ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars.

ABBOT
( gaily to Count Salviati and Sir Walter ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

BROTHER SEBASTIANO.

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 97 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

BROTHER SEBASTIANO.

Note: Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 118 chars.

ABBOT.

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

BROTHER SEBASTIANO.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars.

BROTHER SEBASTIANO.

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

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

BROTHER SEBASTIANO.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 48 words in 2 sentences using 267 chars.

BROTHER SEBASTIANO
( deeply perplexed ).

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars.

( Enter Brother Filipo, wringing his hands .)
BROTHER FILIPO.

Note: Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 153 chars.

ABBOT.

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

( A confused murmur of voices is heard. The convent gate is burst open and a stream of brothers all in the white robes of the Order of St. Benedict pour into the garden .)
BROTHERS
( incoherently ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 56 chars.

ABBOT
( lifting his arm with a strong, commanding gesture ).

Note: Contains 100 words in 10 sentences using 489 chars.

BROTHERS
( crowding about him ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

ABBOT
( recklessly and lifting a glass ).

Note: Contains 28 words in 1 sentence using 143 chars.

ACT II

A lofty hall in Castle delle Torre. At one side is a wide marble fireplace and before it a table set with glasses. Enter Nita, followed by a pouting page. He carries an elaborately wrought jewel-box and a wreath of roses .
PAGE.

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 101 chars.

NITA
( glancing cautiously about and fingering the lid of the jewel-box ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

PAGE
( pushing her hand away ).

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars.

NITA.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars.

PAGE.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars.

NITA
( clasping her hands ).

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars.

PAGE
( disdainfully lifting the wreath and placing it on her head ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

NITA
( uttering a cry and putting up her hands ).

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 140 chars.

( Their heads are together over the box, when a curtain is pulled noiselessly back and Sister Maddalena, worn and exhausted, enters. She stands watching the pair silently and with drawn brows .)
PAGE.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

NITA.

Note: Contains 21 words in 6 sentences using 108 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA
( to the page ).

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

NITA
( falling on her knees ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

PAGE
( standing erect and looking arrogantly at the Sister ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars.

NITA
( pulling his cloak ).

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars.

NITA.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA
( indifferently ).

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

NITA.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 126 chars.

NITA.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

( Sister Maddalena goes out, supported by Nita. The page shrugs his shoulders and busies himself with his wreath .)
PAGE.

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

SERVANT.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars.

( Enter Bianca delle Torre .)
BIANCA
( waving her hand indifferently toward the casket ).

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

PAGE
( presenting a letter ).

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

PAGE.

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

BIANCA
( going to the casket and opening it ).

Note: Contains 54 words in 8 sentences using 303 chars.

NITA.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

NITA.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

NITA.

Note: Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 154 chars.

BIANCA.

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

NITA
( crossing herself ).

Note: Contains 71 words in 4 sentences using 361 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.

NITA
( kissing Bianca's hand ).

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

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

NITA.

Note: Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 195 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars.

NITA.

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

BIANCA
( suddenly ).

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

NITA.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

NITA.

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

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 255 chars.

( Enter Nita throwing open the door .)
NITA.

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

( The Sister comes forward with a calm dignity but with searching eyes on Bianca's face .)
SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

BIANCA
( starting ).

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars.

BIANCA
( hastily aside ).

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 136 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA
( in a sudden fervor of passion ).

Note: Contains 44 words in 5 sentences using 246 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

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

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA
( pointing to Bianca with a fierce fire in her eyes before which she sways back as if from a flame ).

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 157 chars.

( Bianca, her hand on her breast, and her eyes fixed on Sister Maddalena, flies to the doors and throws them back .)
BIANCA.

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

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

( Enter servants .)
BIANCA
( pointing to Sister Maddalena and with her proud manner again upon her ).

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

SISTER MADDALENA
( to the servants ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA
( to servants ).

Note: Contains 205 words in 26 sentences using 991 chars.

BIANCA
( half starting after her ).

Note: Contains 57 words in 10 sentences using 268 chars.

( Enter servant .)
SERVANT.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

( Enter Marianna and Brother Sebastiano .)
BIANCA
( to Marianna ).

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 132 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 106 chars.

SERVANT.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

( She goes to the table and stands brooding, her hand on the casket. Enter a servant, throwing open the door .)
SERVANT.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

( Enter the Abbot, followed by a train of monks .)
ABBOT
( kissing Bianca's hand ).

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

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars.

ABBOT
( laughing ).

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 88 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 156 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars.

BIANCA.

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

ABBOT.

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

BIANCA.

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

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars.

BIANCA.

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

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 92 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 142 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 179 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

ABBOT
( touching her cheek lightly ).

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

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 92 chars.

BIANCA
( turning hastily to a servant ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars.

BIANCA.

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

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 156 chars.

( Enter Marianna. She goes to the Abbot and hands him a large, gold watch .)
MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 210 chars.

BIANCA.

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

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

( As the Abbot reaches the door it is flung violently open and Lorenzo, escorted by two soldiers of the Papal Guard, rushes in. Marianna half starts toward him, then draws back .)
ABBOT.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars.

( The Abbot with an inarticulate cry of horror throws one arm about Lorenzo's shoulder .)
BIANCA.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars.

ABBOT
( with a cry of anguish ).

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars.

LORENZO.

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

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

( The deep emotion which appeared almost to overwhelm the Abbot gives place to a controlled composure. He speaks rapidly but as a man with all his senses quickened and calmed by the necessity for action .)
ABBOT
( to a servant ).

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 166 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 113 chars.

LORENZO.

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

BIANCA
( opening a curtained recess ).

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

( Lorenzo, Sir Walter and the guards enter the recess. Bianca closes the curtain. Marianna remains in the background .)
ABBOT
( to Bianca ).

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars.

BIANCA.

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

ABBOT.

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

BIANCA
( following and detaining him ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

ABBOT
( turning eagerly ).

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars.

ABBOT
( seizing her hand with a burst of hope ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

( Marianna, breathless, steals unobserved nearer .)
BIANCA.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

MARIANNA
( starting forward and clutching the Abbot's robe ).

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

ABBOT
( seizing Marianna roughly ).

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 14 chars.

MARIANNA
( sinking her eyes ).

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars.

MARIANNA.

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

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 56 words in 5 sentences using 301 chars.

ABBOT
( to servant who enters ).

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 166 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 174 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

ABBOT
( as the clock strikes ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

BIANCA.

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

ABBOT
( opening the window, through which comes a rapid clatter of hoofs ).

Note: Contains 38 words in 6 sentences using 202 chars.

( Enter Bianca .)
BIANCA
( pointing to the recess ).

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

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars.

BIANCA
( seating herself ).

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 114 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars.

BIANCA
( starting ).

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

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 169 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.

ABBOT.

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

BIANCA.

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

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 2 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 84 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

BIANCA
( with sudden passion ).

Note: Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 161 chars.

ABBOT.

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

BIANCA
( bitterly ).

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

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

ABBOT.

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

( Enter the Captain of the Papal Guard and his men. The Abbot hastily closes the window .)
CAPTAIN.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

( Enter from the recess two guards, Lorenzo and Sir Walter .)
ABBOT
( pointing to the clock ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

CAPTAIN.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars.

CAPTAIN.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars.

CAPTAIN.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

CAPTAIN.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

LORENZO
( giving him a packet ).

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

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

ABBOT.

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

LORENZO.

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

ABBOT.

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

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 109 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

( Enter Bianca and Captain .)
BIANCA.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

CAPTAIN.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

ABBOT
( to the Captain ).

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

LORENZO
( roughly ).

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

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 128 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 41 words in 8 sentences using 201 chars.

LORENZO.
( Lifts his eyes slowly and fixes them on Bianca. She gazes back with a long direct look. They stand silent awhile .)

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 25 words in 6 sentences using 116 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

BIANCA
( proudly ).

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 122 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 86 words in 3 sentences using 421 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars.

CAPTAIN
( laughing ).

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

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

CAPTAIN.

Note: Contains 28 words in 1 sentence using 163 chars.

BIANCA
( aside to Lorenzo ).

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

ABBOT
( rising and standing by chimney ).

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

CAPTAIN.

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars.

ABBOT
( thrusting his hand in his robe ).

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

CAPTAIN.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

ABBOT.

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

BIANCA.

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

LORENZO.

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

CAPTAIN.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

ABBOT
( picking it up ).

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.

CAPTAIN
( to Lorenzo ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

( Abbot hastens to the window and opens it. Lorenzo joins him .)
ABBOT.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

BIANCA
( to the Captain ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars.

CAPTAIN
( pointing to the clock ).

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

ABBOT
( at the window ).

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars.

CAPTAIN.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

( The Abbot leans breathless out of the window. The distant clatter of horses' hoofs is heard drawing nearer. Lorenzo falls at the Abbot's feet and takes his hand. Bianca joins them and looks over the Abbot's shoulder .)
LORENZO.

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

ABBOT
( paying no attention to Lorenzo ).

Note: Contains 34 words in 6 sentences using 176 chars.

BIANCA.

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

CAPTAIN
( to the guard ).

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

( The guard approach Lorenzo, who rises. The hoof-beats cease .)
ABBOT.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars.

LORENZO.

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

CAPTAIN.

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

MARIANNA
( breathlessly and faintly ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

( The Abbot snatches the paper from her .)
ABBOT.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars.

( The soldiers draw away from Lorenzo who falls at Bianca's feet and kisses her hand .)
LORENZO.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

MARIANNA
( at the door ).

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars.

( No one observes her. She looks at Bianca and Lorenzo, throws up her arms with a gesture of despair and hurries from the room .)
ABBOT
( looking up from the pardon ).

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

ACT III

A green meadow with Castle delle Torre in the background. Behind its towers rise the peaks of the Apennines. In the center is a wayside shrine to the Virgin, approached by broad stone steps and a stone platform. Sister Maddalena is kneeling at the top of the steps before the shrine. A peasant and his wife enter; leading a child, its hands full of field flowers .
PEASANT WOMAN
( to the child ).

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 105 chars.

PEASANT
( pointing to Sister Maddalena ).

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

PEASANT WOMAN.

Note: Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 155 chars.

PEASANT
( kneeling and taking off his hat ).

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

PEASANT WOMAN
( to her husband ).

Note: Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 119 chars.

PEASANT
( rising ).

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

PEASANT WOMAN.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

( The girls look awestruck, and one whispers , "Ah, the holy saint!" They cross themselves and kneel. One begins softly to sing an Ave Maria, the others take it up. Sister Maddalena stirs, but still prays, kneeling. As the hymn dies away the peasant returns leading a decrepit old man and followed by a pale young girl .)
PEASANT
( to his charges ).

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars.

( They kneel. Sister Maddalena stirs, raises her hands to Heaven and rising slowly turns and looks down on the kneeling group. They gaze at her in awe. She lets her eyes rest silently and solemnly on each, standing up tall and pale in her gray Franciscan robe. Her eyes fall full of pity on old Bratti and the miller's daughter .)
PEASANT WOMAN.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

ALL.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.

PEASANT WOMAN
( holding up Lillo ).

Note: Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 207 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA
( descending the steps slowly and laying her hand on Bratti's head ).

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars.

MILLER'S DAUGHTER.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

MILLER'S DAUGHTER.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

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

ALL
( clamoring ).

Note: Contains 21 words in 6 sentences using 113 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

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

( Enter Marianna in peasant's dress. She falls on her knees before Sister Maddalena, who stoops and raises her tenderly .)
SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA
( with authority to the peasants ).

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

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

MARIANNA
( looking up and pointing off, with a shrinking fear ).

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

SISTER MADDALENA
( turning in the direction in which Marianna is pointing, and starting as with a great thrill ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 109 chars.

MARIANNA
( plucking at Sister Maddalena's robe ).

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA
( unmindful of Marianna ).

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

MARIANNA.

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

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 150 chars.

MARIANNA
( piteously ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

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

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA
( in violent agitation and almost harshly ).

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

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA
( in increasing excitement, while her whole body seems to sway in the direction in which her eyes are straining ).

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 151 chars.

MARIANNA
( despairingly and letting go the sister's dress ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

( Sister Maddalena, freed, starts forward. Marianna, with a cry, buries her face in her hands and sinks to the ground. At the cry Sister Maddalena checks her flight, turns and looks back .)
SISTER MADDALENA
( panting with the violent conflict of her emotions ).

Note: Contains 38 words in 7 sentences using 190 chars.

MARIANNA.

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

( Enter from grove Lorenzo and Bianca, Lorenzo carrying a spray of white hawthorn .)
BIANCA.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

LORENZO
( looking off in evident agitation ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

BIANCA
( absorbed in trying to gain his attention and with an evident undercurrent of fear lest she may not ).

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

LORENZO
( coldly ).

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

BIANCA.

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

LORENZO
( moodily ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars.

( Lorenzo moves away with his eyes on the ground. Suddenly he stands motionless, then kneels down beside a tuft of violets. Bianca follows unobserved .)
LORENZO.

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

BIANCA
( aside ).

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

LORENZO.

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

BIANCA.

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

LORENZO
( covering the violet tuft with a swift protecting gesture ).

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

LORENZO
( passionately ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

BIANCA
( looking down at the violets ).

Note: Contains 56 words in 6 sentences using 296 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 147 chars.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

( She lays one hand on her breast )

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

( She takes the spray of hawthorn from his unresisting hand )

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars.

( She sighs )

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

( She fastens it in his bosom, reading in his ardent eyes that she has conquered, and with a ring of triumph in her voice )

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars.

( She draws herself up with a superb gesture and flings back her head )
LORENZO
( tearing the hawthorn from his bosom and throwing it underfoot ).

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars.

BIANCA
( tantalizingly ).

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

BIANCA
( waving her hand to Count Salviati and Sir Walter who enter from the grove ).

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

SIR WALTER
( pausing ).

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

COUNT SALVIATI
( shrugging his shoulders ).

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars.

( Enter the Abbot, poring over an open scroll .)
SIR WALTER.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI
( to the Abbot ).

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars.

ABBOT
( with affected solemnity ).

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars.

SIR WALTER
( pointing in the direction in which Bianca and Lorenzo have gone ).

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars.

ABBOT
( poring over his scroll ).

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars.

( They look over the Abbot's shoulder .)
SIR WALTER.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

( Enter Brother Sebastiano hastily. He gives a paper to the Abbot .)
BROTHER SEBASTIANO.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 51 words in 6 sentences using 283 chars.

BROTHER SEBASTIANO.

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

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 18 words in 5 sentences using 103 chars.

BROTHER SEBASTIANO.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 158 words in 17 sentences using 832 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

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

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars.

SIR WALTER.

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

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 122 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 91 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars.

( Enter a group of peasant girls, gaily dressed, on their way to the festa. They make a reverence to the Abbot and are about to hurry on, when Count Salviati detains them .)
COUNT SALVIATI.

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

SIR WALTER.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

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

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 135 words in 13 sentences using 725 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI
( taking a few more turns with his partner, then pausing ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

PEASANT GIRL.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

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

ABBOT
( his head over the parchment ).

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 176 words in 13 sentences using 853 chars.

ABBOT.

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

MARIANNA
( starting and covering her face ).

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

ABBOT
( taking her hands from her face ).

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars.

MARIANNA.

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

ABBOT
( looking at her fixedly ).

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

ABBOT.

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

MARIANNA
( shrinking away ).

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 58 words in 2 sentences using 301 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 60 words in 4 sentences using 284 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

MARIANNA
( sinking her eyes ).

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

ABBOT.

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

MARIANNA
( almost inaudibly ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

ABBOT
( stooping to hear, and his old belief and tenderness rushing back ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars.

ABBOT.

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

MARIANNA
( uncovering her face ).

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars.

ABBOT.

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

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars.

ABBOT.

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

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 56 words in 2 sentences using 261 chars.

ABBOT
( deeply moved and taking her hands reverently ).

Note: Contains 58 words in 10 sentences using 265 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

( Lorenzo's voice is heard outside .)
LORENZO
( calling ).

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

MARIANNA
( starting ).

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

MARIANNA
( trembling ).

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars.

BIANCA
( letting her hand rest in his and sighing ).

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars.

LORENZO.

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

BIANCA
( wistfully ).

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

LORENZO
( looking back ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

BIANCA
( shuddering ).

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 58 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

ABBOT
( catching her in his arms as she falls fainting ).

Note: Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 193 chars.

( He kneels down by Marianna, raises her reverently and tenderly on his breast and bears her out. Groups of peasants returning from the festa continue to pass, among them Count Salviati and his partner. Count Salviati puts his arm about the girl but she pushes it away .)
PEASANT GIRL.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

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

SISTER MADDALENA
( breathlessly ).

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

VILLAGERS.

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

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 251 words in 42 sentences using 1257 chars.

ACT IV

SCENE I

— Bianca's dressing-room. Bianca seated at a table with a casket of jewels before her. She rests her chin on her hand and gazes off as one lost in thought. In one hand she holds a letter .
BIANCA
( dreamily ).

Note: Contains 57 words in 11 sentences using 296 chars.

( Enter Nita .)
NITA.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

BIANCA
( turning angrily ).

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

NITA.

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

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

NITA.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars.

BIANCA.

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

NITA.

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

( Bianca goes to the closed doors, listens a moment, stands lost in thought, then slowly unclasps bracelet and necklace, takes the coronet off and lays the jewels in the casket. Then she rings. Nita enters .)
BIANCA
( pointing to the casket ).

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 103 chars.

NITA.

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

BIANCA
( half rising ).

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

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

LORENZO.

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

BIANCA
( with sudden pleading in her voice ).

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 95 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 140 chars.

LORENZO
( with a bitter laugh ).

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars.

BIANCA
( laying her hand on the hand which holds the dagger ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 93 chars.

BIANCA
( feverishly ).

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 150 chars.

LORENZO
( full of anguish and amazement ).

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

BIANCA.

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

LORENZO
( with sudden passion ).

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 123 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

BIANCA
( with a strange meekness ).

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars.

BIANCA
( following him ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars.

LORENZO
( looking at her in dull wonder ).

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

LORENZO
( oblivious of Bianca and sinking again into his grief ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

LORENZO
( unheeding ).

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

BIANCA
( barring the way ).

Note: Contains 47 words in 5 sentences using 239 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

LORENZO.

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

BIANCA.

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

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

LORENZO
( turning ).

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

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars.

BIANCA.

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

LORENZO.

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

BIANCA.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 4 chars.

LORENZO
( still on his knees and with a great fear in his voice ).

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars.

SCENE II

— Courtyard of the castle. Behind the towers and battlements the moon is rising. From the lighted chapel at the rear comes the muffled peal of the organ and the solemn chanting of a midnight mass. At one side under a penthouse hangs a great bell. In the foreground at a stone table, lit by torches and candles, sit Count Salviati and Sir Walter over their wine. The Abbot is pacing moodily up and down. Brother Sebastiano stands near .
COUNT SALVIATI.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars.

SIR WALTER.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

ABBOT
( as if he had not heard and gazing moodily before him ).

Note: Contains 34 words in 1 sentence using 174 chars.

SIR WALTER.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.

ABBOT
( lifting his glass and throwing back his head as if to dispel heavy thoughts ).

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

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

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 116 chars.

SIR WALTER
( placing a chair ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

( The Abbot seats himself at the table .)
ABBOT.

Note: Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 182 chars.

BROTHER SEBASTIANO
( coming forward and plucking the Abbot's sleeve ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

ABBOT
( waving him off ).

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars.

BROTHER SEBASTIANO.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars.

ABBOT
( waving him off ).

Note: Contains 50 words in 6 sentences using 272 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

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

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 240 chars.

( Brother Sebastiano, who has been standing at the wicket, again comes to the Abbot .)
BROTHER SEBASTIANO.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.

ABBOT
( paying no heed to Brother Sebastiano, but continuing with growing recklessness ).

Note: Contains 65 words in 6 sentences using 340 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars.

SIR WALTER.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars.

ABBOT
( rising ).

Note: Contains 56 words in 9 sentences using 270 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

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

SIR WALTER.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 158 chars.

BROTHER SEBASTIANO.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars.

BROTHER SEBASTIANO.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars.

BROTHER SEBASTIANO.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

ABBOT.

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

SIR WALTER
( to Count Salviati ).

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

COUNT SALVIATI
( starting ).

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

( Sister Maddalena, her hood drawn over her face, advances toward the Abbot, and when within a few paces of him kneels down with bowed head and her arms crossed on her breast .)
ABBOT.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

ABBOT
( gaily ).

Note: Contains 28 words in 6 sentences using 144 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA
( clasping the hem of his robe ).

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

ABBOT.

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

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 107 chars.

ABBOT
( bitterly ).

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

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 243 words in 16 sentences using 1307 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 85 words in 9 sentences using 435 chars.

( The dirge sounds nearer, There enter two monks chanting and with flaring torches in their hands. Following them face slowly and solemnly four more brothers bearing an open bier strewn with white flowers, on which, as though wrought in alabaster, Marianna is lying. Lorenzo walks beside her. As his eyes fall on the Abbot, he starts forward, half frenzied .)
LORENZO.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars.

ABBOT.

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

( The brothers set down the bier .)
LORENZO
( perceiving Sister Maddalena and clutching her robe in an agony of supplication ).

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars.

ABBOT
( bending horror-struck over Marianna and stretching out his arms over her with a gesture of infinite tenderness ).

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars.

( Lorenzo turns from Sister Maddalena and seizing the Abbot's arm thrusts him away .)
LORENZO
( mercilessly ).

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 96 chars.

( The Abbot staggers back, his hand on his heart, as if struck by a mortal blow. Sister Maddalena touches Lorenzo's arm in stern command .)
SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars.

LORENZO
( seizing her robe ).

Note: Contains 47 words in 6 sentences using 233 chars.

( Sister Maddalena lays her hands gently on Manama's wrists and forehead. She turns a moment with quivering lips toward the Abbot, then bends over the sleeping girl .)
SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

LORENZO
( half incredulous ).

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

Note: Contains 3 words in 4 sentences using 31 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars.

LORENZO.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars.

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

LORENZO.

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

MARIANNA.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

( She sinks on his breast. He draws her from the bier. They have eyes only for each other, and supporting her in his arms, Lorenzo leads her off. The brothers follow with the bier. As the lovers pass him, the Abbot starts forward. Marianna, her head pillowed on Lorenzo's breast, does not see him. Lorenzo makes an involuntary gesture of aversion, and drawing Marianna closer to him passes out. The Abbot turns and leans heavily against the wall, his head buried in his arms. Sister Maddalena sways, then stands gazing yearningly at him. She half unconsciously makes a step toward him and stretches out her arms .)
SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 62 words in 8 sentences using 308 chars.

ABBOT.

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

SISTER MADDALENA.

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 163 chars.

ABBOT.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA
( with growing calm and conviction ).

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars.

( As she speaks, the Abbot seems for an instant to kindle with the white heat of her passionate faith; then a horror, as of great darkness, sweeps over his features. He snatches away his hands with a bitter cry of despair .)
ABBOT.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

SISTER MADDALENA
( in an agony of appeal ).

Note: Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 170 chars.

ABBOT
( echoing her cry in a tone of piercing self-accusation ).

Note: Contains 199 words in 18 sentences using 1059 chars.

MONKS.

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

ABBOT.

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

THE END.
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