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      Dramatis Personae.
    • Mrs. Bridgeman.
    • Margery , wife of Robin.
    • Winny Brannigan , wife of Watty, a beggar
    • Bess , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bridgeman.
    • Mr. Bridgeman.
    • Cæsar , Son of Mr. Bridgeman.
    • Josceline , Son of Mr. Bridgeman.
    • Robin , Mr. Bridgeman's gatekeeper.
    • Watty , a beggar.
    • Dumb Andy , a beggar boy.
    • George , a footman of Mr. Bridgeman's.

ACT I.

SCENE I.

— A porter's lodge belonging to Bridgeman Castle. Margery Woods and old Robin her husband at supper. A stool between them, on which is a large bowl of potatoes and some milk.
Marg.

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

Robin.

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

Marg.

Note: Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 197 chars.

Robin.

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 146 chars.

Marg.

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

Robin.

Note: Contains 52 words in 3 sentences using 236 chars.

Marg.

Note: Contains 70 words in 3 sentences using 349 chars.

Robin.

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 164 chars.

Marg.

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

Robin.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars.

Marg.

Note: Contains 88 words in 5 sentences using 451 chars.

Robin.

Note: Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 212 chars.

Marg.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

Exit Margery.
Robin.

Note: Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 187 chars.

( He sings to the air of Langolee. )

Note: Contains 94 words in 10 sentences using 452 chars.

Note: Contains 92 words in 4 sentences using 463 chars.

Robin
( to Margery , as she returns ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars.

Marg.

Note: Contains 94 words in 4 sentences using 470 chars.

Robin.

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

Marg.

Note: Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 162 chars.

Robin.

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

Marg.

Note: Contains 143 words in 3 sentences using 680 chars.

Robin.

Note: Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 205 chars.

Marg.

Note: Contains 93 words in 2 sentences using 419 chars.

Robin.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

Marg.

Note: Contains 69 words in 4 sentences using 326 chars.

Margery puts on her cloak.
Robin.

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

Marg.

Note: Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 164 chars.

Exeunt.

SCENE II.

— An old barn, beggars, viz. Watty Brannigan , seemingly an old man with a long beard; Winny Brannigan with a large bundle on her back, the heads of two infants peeping out at the top. She carries a kettle in her hand. Andy Dolan, a boy, follows her.
Winny B.

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

Watty B.

Note: Contains 62 words in 3 sentences using 290 chars.

Winny.

Note: Contains 82 words in 7 sentences using 410 chars.

Watty.

Note: Contains 77 words in 4 sentences using 367 chars.

Winny.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars.

Watty.

Note: Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 232 chars.

Winny.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars.

Watty.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars.

Winny.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars.

Watty.

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 110 chars.

Winny.

Note: Contains 43 words in 7 sentences using 196 chars.

Watty.

Note: Contains 67 words in 3 sentences using 353 chars.

Winny.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.

Watty.

Note: Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 99 chars.

Winny.

Note: Contains 62 words in 5 sentences using 315 chars.

Watty.

Note: Contains 92 words in 3 sentences using 440 chars.

Winny.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars.

Watty.

Note: Contains 53 words in 3 sentences using 254 chars.

Winny.

Note: Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 49 chars.

Watty.

Note: Contains 56 words in 3 sentences using 268 chars.

Winny.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

Watty.

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 139 chars.

Winny.

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

Watty.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

Winny.

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

Watty.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

Takes out a bottle of whiskey . Watty and Winny Brannigan drink by turns.
Watty.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars.

Andy.

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

Watty.

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

Winny.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars.

Andy
( sings mournfully. )

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars.

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

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

Watty.

Note: Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 132 chars.

Andy
( attempts to sing. )

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars.

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

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

( His voice fails. )
Winny.

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

Watty.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars.

( Watty Brannigan sings. )

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 146 chars.

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

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 156 chars.

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

Note: Contains 50 words in 2 sentences using 257 chars.

Watty.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars.

Andy.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars.

Winny.

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

Watty.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars.

Winny.

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

Watty.

Note: Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 154 chars.

Andy.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars.

Watty.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 107 chars.

Andy.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars.

Watty.

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

Winny.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars.

Watty.

Note: Contains 66 words in 3 sentences using 315 chars.

Winny.

Note: Contains 61 words in 9 sentences using 315 chars.

Andy.

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

Winny.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars.

Watty.

Note: Contains 63 words in 10 sentences using 303 chars.

Exeunt Watty and Winny.
Andy
( aside, pausing before he goes off. )

Note: Contains 70 words in 7 sentences using 352 chars.

Exit Andy.

SCENE III.

— A lawn before the steps of a castle. Cæsar, Bess , and Josceline. Cæsar has a paper kite in his hand. Bess is stretching out the tail of the kite. Little Josceline is looking on, admiring.
Jos.

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

Cæsar.

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

Bess.

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

Cæsar
( holding the kite up and looking at it ).

Note: Contains 81 words in 4 sentences using 387 chars.

Jos.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars.

Cæsar.

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 151 chars.

Cæsar hums a tune.
Jos.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars.

Bess.

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

Cæsar.
( stopping his mouth ).

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars.

Bess.

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

Cæsar.

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 59 chars.

Bess.

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

Cæsar.

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

Bess.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars.

Cæsar.

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

Bess.

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

Cæsar.

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

Bess.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars.

Jos.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

Cæsar.

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

Bess.

Note: Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 178 chars.

Cæsar.

Note: Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 154 chars.

Bess.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Cæsar.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 112 chars.

Bess.

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

Cæsar
( clears his throat ).

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars.

Bess.

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

Cæsar.

Note: Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 208 chars.

Bess.

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

Jos.

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

Cæsar
( sings. )

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

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 26 chars.

Cæsar.

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

Bess.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

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

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

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

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

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

Cæsar.

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

Jos.

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

Cæsar
( pointing to the kite as he sings. )

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

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

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

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

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

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

Cæsar.

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

Bess.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars.

Note: Contains 48 words in 9 sentences using 264 chars.

Note: Contains 34 words in 11 sentences using 182 chars.

Note: Contains 33 words in 6 sentences using 166 chars.

Note: Contains 45 words in 9 sentences using 213 chars.

Jos.

Note: Contains 14 words in 5 sentences using 78 chars.

Bess.

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 68 chars.

Cæsar.

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 51 chars.

Enter Watty and Winny Brannigan , and Andy.
Watty
( in the character of a soldier ).

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars.

Bess.

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

Watty.

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

Winny.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars.

Jos.

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

Watty.

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

( Sighing deeply. )
Jos.

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

Watty.

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 143 chars.

Cæsar
( aside ).

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

Watty.

Note: Contains 57 words in 3 sentences using 261 chars.

Jos.
( shrinking ).

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

Watty.

Note: Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 169 chars.

Bess.

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

Cæsar.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 128 chars.

Winny
( to the three children ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

Watty.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars.

Jos.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars.

Watty.

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

Cæsar.

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

Andy makes signs that he cannot speak or hear.
Jos.

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

Cæsar.

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

Watty.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars.

Cæsar.

Note: Contains 45 words in 11 sentences using 216 chars.

Josceline and Cæsar try to disentangle the man and boy, but they cannot . Andy makes signs of being sorry . Cæsar , after giving one stamp of anger, recollects himself, and says, calmly ,
Cæsar.

Note: Contains 71 words in 4 sentences using 301 chars.

Exit Cæsar and Bess.
Andy
( aside ).

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

Exit Andy.
Watty.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars.

Exit Watty and Winny.

SCENE IV.

— A Hall in Bridgeman Castle. A gallery at one end of the Hall, and a staircase leading to it. Mr. and Mrs. Bridgeman and Bess.
Bess
( out of breath, yet eagerly speaking, looking at her father and mother by turns ).

Note: Contains 103 words in 8 sentences using 526 chars.

Mrs. B.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars.

Bridgeman , leaning over the rails of the gallery.
Mr. B.

Note: Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 212 chars.

Enter Cæsar , running, out of breath.
Bess.

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 83 chars.

Cæsar
( holding both his sides ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 40 chars.

Mr. B.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars.

Cæsar
( indignantly ).

Note: Contains 184 words in 13 sentences using 855 chars.

Mr. B.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

Bess and Cæsar
( clap their hands ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 52 chars.

Bess.

Note: Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 221 chars.

Enter Josceline , running.
Jos.

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

Mrs. B.

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

Jos.

Note: Contains 121 words in 7 sentences using 576 chars.

While Josceline has been speaking , Mr. Bridgeman comes down from the gallery, and takes the little boy in his arms, kisses him, and sets him down. Then takes Bess and Cæsar by the hand, and says ,
Mr. B.

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

Bess
( interrupting ).

Note: Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 200 chars.

Mr. B.

Note: Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 181 chars.

Bess.

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

Mr. B.

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

Bess.

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

Mr. B.

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

Cæsar.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars.

Mr. B.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars.

Cæsar and Bess.

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

Jos.

Note: Contains 3 words in 4 sentences using 15 chars.

( Groaning. )
Cæsar.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

Bess.

Note: Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 113 chars.

Cæsar.
( impatiently ).

Note: Contains 61 words in 7 sentences using 305 chars.

Mrs. B.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars.

Cæsar.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars.

Mr. B.

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

Bess.

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

Jos.

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

Cæsar.

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

Mrs. B.
to Mr. B.

Note: Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 189 chars.

Mr. B.

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

Children
( all together ).

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

Mr. B
( drawing Mrs. B.'s arm within his, and moving towards the door ).

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars.

Bess.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars.

Enter George , the Footman.
Cæsar.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars.

A groan from the children.
George.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars.

Mr. B.

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

Enter Robin and Margery; Margery has a doll in her arms dressed like an infant.
Bess.

Note: Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 143 chars.

Marg.

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

The children gather round her.
Jos.
( struggling to kiss the doll, then starting back ).

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars.

Marg.

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 142 chars.

Mr. B.
( putting his finger on his lips, and looking at Mrs. B ., aside ).

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

Bess.

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

Marg.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.

Bess.

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 184 chars.

Jos.

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

Bess.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

Robin.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars.

Bess.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 35 chars.

Marg.

Note: Contains 69 words in 3 sentences using 322 chars.

Cæsar.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.

Bess.

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

Marg.

Note: Contains 28 words in 6 sentences using 139 chars.

Cæsar.

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

Mrs. B.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 134 chars.

Cæsar.

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

Marg.

Note: Contains 58 words in 2 sentences using 263 chars.

Bess.

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

Marg.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars.

Bess.

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

Cæsar.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 134 chars.

Margery looks at Robin.
Robin.

Note: Contains 96 words in 3 sentences using 475 chars.

Marg.

Note: Contains 80 words in 3 sentences using 390 chars.

Bess.

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

Marg.

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

Cæsar.

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

Marg.

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

Cæsar.

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

Robin.

Note: Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 205 chars.

Cæsar.

Note: Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 105 chars.

Robin.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars.

Marg.
( tries to bend back Robin's leg ).

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars.

Cæsar.
( tries )

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

Marg.

Note: Contains 160 words in 5 sentences using 754 chars.

Bess, Cæsar, and Jos.
( exclaim )

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

Mr. B.

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

Marg.

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

Children.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars.

Mr. B.

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 151 chars.

Bess.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars.

Jos.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 24 chars.

Mr. B.

Note: Contains 111 words in 4 sentences using 525 chars.

Cæsar.

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

Exit Cæsar.
Bess.

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

Exit Bess.
Jos.

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

Exit Josceline.
Robin.

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

Mr. B.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

Marg.

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

Mr. B.

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

Mrs. B.

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

Mr. B.

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

Exeunt Mr . and Mrs. Bridgeman.
Marg.
( to Robin ).

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

Exeunt.

ACT II.

SCENE I.

— The Hall in Bridgeman Castle. Mrs. Bridgeman, Cæsar, Bess , and Josceline.
Bess.

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

Mrs. B.

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

Cæsar.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 157 chars.

Jos.

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

Mrs. B.

Note: Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 50 chars.

Cæsar.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars.

Mrs. B.

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

Cæsar.

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 82 chars.

Jos.

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars.

Cæsar.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars.

Mrs. B.

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

Cæsar.

Note: Contains 104 words in 7 sentences using 557 chars.

Mrs. B.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars.

Cæsar.

Note: Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 191 chars.

Mrs. B.

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

Bess.

Note: Contains 94 words in 4 sentences using 431 chars.

Cæsar.

Note: Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 182 chars.

Bess.

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

Cæsar.

Note: Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 180 chars.

Exit Cæsar.
Bess.

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

Mrs. B.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

Bess.

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

Exeunt.

SCENE II.

— A servant's hall. Watty Brannigan, Winny , and Andy.
Winny.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 123 chars.

Watty.

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

Winny.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars.

Watty.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars.

Winny.

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 161 chars.

Watty.

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

Winny.

Note: Contains 58 words in 2 sentences using 276 chars.

Watty.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars.

Andy.

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 148 chars.

Watty.

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

Winny.

Note: Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 182 chars.

Andy.

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 173 chars.

Winny.

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

Watty.

Note: Contains 94 words in 7 sentences using 420 chars.

Andy.

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 121 chars.

Watty.

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

Andy.

Note: Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 39 chars.

Winny.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

Andy.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars.

Watty.

Note: Contains 7 words in 4 sentences using 35 chars.

Enter George.
George.

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

Watty.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars.

Winny.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars.

Winny speaks on her fingers ; Andy nods, and goes with the footman.
Exeunt George and Andy.
Watty.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars.

Winny.

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

Watty.

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

SCENE III.

— Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Bridgeman in the Gallery. Cæsar, Bess , and Josceline.
Cæsar.

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 160 chars.

Bess.

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars.

Mrs. B.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars.

Bess.

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

Cæsar.

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

Jos.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars.

Cæsar.

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

Enter George and Andy.
George.

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

Cæsar.
( speaking very loud ).

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

Andy stands perfectly still.
Bess
( repeats louder still ).

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 120 chars.

Cæsar.
( aside )

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars.

Bess.

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

Cæsar.

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

Bess
( low ).

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

Cæsar
( aside to Bess ).

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 104 chars.

Cæsar.

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

Bess.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars.

Jos.

Note: Contains 32 words in 8 sentences using 168 chars.

Cæsar
( aside to Bess ).

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

Cæsar puts on his hat, and instantly his father empties the turf-basket from the gallery. The turf falls into a turf-box below with a thundering noise . Andy stands with his back to the gallery, and appears not to hear.
Bess

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars.

Andy stands as still as before, and shows no sign of hearing.
Bess
( joyfully ).

Note: Contains 13 words in 5 sentences using 60 chars.

Cæsar
( takes down from the wall a speaking-trumpet, and roars through it ).

Note: Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 84 chars.

Jos.

Note: Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 114 chars.

Mrs. B.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars.

Mr. B.

Note: Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 196 chars.

Cæsar.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 125 chars.

Exit Cæsar , running.
Jos.

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

Exit Josceline.
Enter George , with supper. Bess sets a little table and a chair, and makes signs to the dumb boy to eat; he obeys the signs which Mrs. Bridgeman makes; Mr. Bridgeman all the time watches him attentively.
Bess.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

Re-enter Cæsar and Josceline , loaded with clothes of different sorts.
Cæsar.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars.

Mrs. B.

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

Cæsar.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars.

Mr. B.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars.

Cæsar.

Note: Contains 52 words in 4 sentences using 260 chars.

Makes signs to Andy that they are all for him ; Josceline jumps upon the chair behind him, and puts the hat on Andy's head ; Cæsar holds the great coat for him to put on.
Bess.

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

Andy suddenly pushes the coat from him, throws the hat from his head, falls down on his knees, bursts into tears, and exclaims ,
Andy.

Note: Contains 136 words in 20 sentences using 627 chars.

Bess.

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

Cæsar.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars.

Mr. B.
( in a loud voice ).

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

Andy
( throws himself on his knees before Mr. Bridgeman ).

Note: Contains 128 words in 8 sentences using 587 chars.

Bess
( puts her arm within her mother's ).

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

Jos.

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

Cæsar.

Note: Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 111 chars.

Mr. Bridgeman , while his children speak, appears agitated.
Bess.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars.

Mr. B.

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

Andy
( aside ).

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars.

He sobs and hides his face.
Mr. B.
( aside to Mrs. B. )

Note: Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 187 chars.

Enter Robin and Margery.
Robin.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars.

Marg.

Note: Contains 63 words in 2 sentences using 326 chars.

Children.

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

Mr. B.

Note: Contains 134 words in 6 sentences using 696 chars.

Robin.

Note: Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 163 chars.

Andy.

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

Cæsar
( to Andy ).

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

Andy.

Note: Contains 77 words in 6 sentences using 345 chars.

Exeunt.
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Mathias Göbel
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TextGrid Repository (2024). American Drama. Dumb Andy. Dumb Andy (1859). American Drama Corpus. Mathias Göbel. https://hdl.handle.net/21.11113/0000-0014-A394-A