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  • COUNT, WOODHULL.
  • BURCHELL, his friend .
  • LEOPOLD, Captain of the Robbers ,
  • LORENZO, 1st Robber .
  • BARTELOR, 2d Robber .
  • LANDLORD.
  • SERVANT.
  • SOPHIA.
  • BETTY.
  • Robbers, Servants, &c. &c.

ACT FIRST.

1st. Scene

Inside of an Inn, enter Landlord talking to himself.
Land.

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Servt.
( Servant enters )

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Land.
( speaking rough .)

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

Serv.
( stuttering .)

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

Land.
( astonished .)

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 105 chars.

Serv.
( laughing )

Note: Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 33 chars.

Land.

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

Serv.

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

Land.

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

Serv.
( angry. )

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars.

Land.

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars.

Serv.
( starting back with fear .)

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

Land.

Note: Contains 42 words in 2 sentences using 199 chars.

Serv.
( thinking .)

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Land.

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

Serv.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.

Land.

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

Serv.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

Land.

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

Serv.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars.

Land.

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars.

( Exit .)
Serv.

Note: Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 178 chars.

( goes off with long strides .)

2d. Scene

A Forest, enter Count Woodhull and his friend Burchell, talking.
Bur.

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 158 chars.

Count.
( starting .)

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( sighs .)
Bur.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars.

Count.

Note: Contains 229 words in 4 sentences using 1178 chars.

Bur.

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

Exit .
Count.
( alone .)

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

Servt.
( Servant without, calling .)

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

Count.

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

Serv.
( enter servant .)

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Count.
( looking surprised ,)

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

Serv.
( scratching his head. )

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Count.
( angry and stamping his foot )

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars.

Serv.

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

Count.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

Serv.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars.

Count.
( impatient .)

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

Serv.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars.

Count.
( stopping him short .)

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars.

Serv.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars.

Count.

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

Serv.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars.

Count.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars.

Serv.

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( bows )
Count.
( takes some money out of his pocket and gives it to him .)

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exit omnes .

3d. Scene

Another part of the wood, enter Robbers with their Captain Leopold, they form a line, he beckons two from the robbers they come and point their swords to his feet and bow.
Leo.

Note: Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 291 chars.

Lorenzo.

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

Exit Lorenzo and Bar .
Leo.

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Exit Robbers .
Enter Leopold again.
Leo.
[ alone

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ACT SECOND.

SCENE. 1st

A room in the Inn. Enter Sophia and Betty, talking.
Sophia.

Note: Contains 100 words in 4 sentences using 479 chars.

Betty.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 123 chars.

Sophia.

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

Betty.

Note: Contains 45 words in 2 sentences using 207 chars.

Soph.
[ embracing her

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Bur.
[ without

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

Soph.

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

Betty opens it, Burhell enters and walks towards Sophia and bows .
Bur.

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

Soph.

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

curtesies .
Bur.

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

gives her the letter.
Soph.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

Bur.

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

Soph.
[ much agitated

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

Bur.

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

Soph.
[ affecting to be cheerful

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 154 chars.

Bur.

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

bows
Soph.

Note: Contains 101 words in 6 sentences using 525 chars.

Bur.

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

Bows — Exit
Soph.
[ Crossing to Betty

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

Bet.

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

Soph.

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

Betty.

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

Soph.

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

Exeunt .

2d. Scene

A road, enter Count Woodhull and Burchell in opposite.
Bur.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars.

Count.
( breaks the seal and reads )

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

Bur.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

Count.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars.

Bur.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 127 chars.

exeunt omnes .

3d. Scene

Forest enter Sophia and Betty.
Sophia.

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

Betty.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars.

voices are heard coming from the forest .
Lor.
( without )

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars.

Betty.
( pointing towards the thickest part of the forest, Betty faints .)

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

( two robbers emerge from the forest with their swords drawn .
Lor.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

Bar.

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

Sophia.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars.

Exit robbers bearing off Sophia. Betty opens her eyes, raises herself and weeps .
Betty.

Note: Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 56 chars.

She sits on the grass .
Count.
( enter Count )

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Betty.

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

Count.
( starting )

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Betty.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars.

Count.
[ in a rage

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putting his hand on his sword .
Betty.

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

Exeunt.

ACT THIRD.

1st. Scene

The interior of a romantic forest, a watchfire discovered, with robbers sleeping, Leo. keeping guard.
Leo.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.

a noise .
Lor.
[ without

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

Leo.

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

Lor.

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

Leo.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars.

kisses her, Enter servant, unperceived eyes them .
Sophia.
[ pushing him away

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

Leo.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 131 chars.

exit robbers with her ] Servant coming from his hiding place .
Ser.

Note: Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 185 chars.

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

Servt.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars.

( aside .)
Leo.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

Servt.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars.

( aside .)
Leo.
( Sheaths his sword .)

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars.

( He goes off followed by the servant unperceived .)
Servt.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

( Aside ) Exit .

2d. Scene

Inside of an Inn — enter Landlord and Count Woodhull.
Land.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars.

Count.

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

Land.

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

( bows .)
Count.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars.

Land.
( Affects to start .)

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars.

( aside .)
Count.

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

Land.

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

Count.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

Land.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars.

( aside )
Count.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars.

Land.
( Looking wild .)

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars.

Count.

Note: Contains 42 words in 2 sentences using 218 chars.

Land.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars.

Serv.
( without .)

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

Land.

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

Serv.
( without .)

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

Count.
( to Landlord .)

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

Land.

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

Serv.

Note: Contains 8 words in 5 sentences using 43 chars.

Count.

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

Serv.

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

Count.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.

Serv.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

Count.

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

Serv.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars.

Count.
( surprised )

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

Serv.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars.

Count.

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

Serv.

Note: Contains 73 words in 2 sentences using 320 chars.

Count.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars.

Serv.

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

Land.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

Serv.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Count.

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

Serv.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

aside he! he! he! exit
Count.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

Land.

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

Exit .
Bur.
[ Enter Burchell

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Count.

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

Bur.

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

Count.

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

Bur.

Note: Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 69 chars.

Count.

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

Bur.

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

Count.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars.

Bur.

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

Count.

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

they go off in a hurry

3d. Scene

Inside of a Cave, with Robbers sitting around drinking
Leo.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars.

Lor.

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

Bar.

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

All.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars.

Leo.

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

Lor.

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

All.

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

a noise without
Leo.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.

Count.
[ to the Robbers

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars.

Leo.
[ coming towards him and speaking in a sarcastic manner

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

( pointing to a cut in the cave
Count.

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

Leo.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars.

Count.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.

( walks towards the door, the Robbers push him back .
All.

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

Count.

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

( he whistles and a band of armed men with Burchell rush in the Robbers rush on them, they fight, the Captain falls and looks at the Count with a fiendish look )
Count.

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

He turns his eyes towards the Count and dies, the Robbers all fall slain, the Count goes to the apartment and brings Sophia out — they embrace ) Enter Landlord and Servant
Land.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars.

( they embrace him )
Bur.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars.

( they take the glasses from the table and drink )
Bur.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars.

All.

Note: Contains 11 words in 5 sentences using 63 chars.

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TextGrid Repository (2024). American Drama. Sophia: The Bandit of the Forest. Sophia: The Bandit of the Forest (1828). American Drama Corpus. Mathias Göbel. https://hdl.handle.net/21.11113/0000-0014-A2BF-C