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The leading features of the following drama are taken from the french opera of Leonora.

      DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.
    • Don Ferdinand , viceroy of Seville.
    • Don Pizare , governor of the fortress.
    • Horestan , a prisoner.
    • Roc , the jailor.
    • Jacquinett , the porter.
    • Guards, Soldiers.
    • Leonora , wife to Horestan, in disguise.
    • Marceline , Roc's daughter.

ACT I.

SCENE — a court yard surrounded with buildings having grated windows — on each side is a grated arcade — at the bottom a large gate, near which a sentry-box stands.
MARCELINE discovered netting — JACQUINETT on guard.
Mar.

Note: Contains 62 words in 5 sentences using 328 chars.

Jacq.
(closing the gate)

Note: Contains 39 words in 5 sentences using 200 chars.

(opens it)
Mar.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars.

Jacq.
(without)

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars.

Mar.

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

Jacq.

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

Mar.

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

Jacq.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars.

Mar.

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

Jacq.

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

Mar.

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

Jacq.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars.

Mar.

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

Jacq.

Note: Contains 58 words in 3 sentences using 300 chars.

Mar.

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

Jacq.

Note: Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 120 chars.

Mar.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars.

Jacq.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars.

enter ROC , the jailor.
Roc.

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

Mar.

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

Jacq.

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

Roc.

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

Mar.

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

Roc.
(ironically)

Note: Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 220 chars.

exit Jacquinett

Has Fidelio not yet return'd?

Mar.

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

Roc.

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

Mar.

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

enter LEONORA , drest in coarse garments. On her back a large basket — a belt around her waist, to which a tin box is suspended. She carries a heavy chain, which she lets fall as she enters.
Mar.

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

Roc.
(assisting to remove she basket)

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

Leon.

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

Roc.
(regarding it)

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars.

Leon.

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

Roc.
(examining it)

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 132 chars.

Leon.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

Roc.

Note: Contains 51 words in 2 sentences using 275 chars.

Mar.

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

Roc.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 138 chars.

Leon.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

(aside)
Roc.

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 181 chars.

Leon.

Note: Contains 54 words in 3 sentences using 275 chars.

Roc.

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

Leon.

Note: Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 233 chars.

Roc.

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 147 chars.

Leon.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars.

Roc.

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

Leon.
(with sudden joy)

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

Roc.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars.

Mar.

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

Roc.

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

Leon.

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

Roc.

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

Leon.
(hastily)

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

Mar.

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

Roc.

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 192 chars.

Leon.

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

Roc.

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

Leon.
(with anxiety)

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

Roc.

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

Leon.

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

Mar.

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

Roc.

Note: Contains 58 words in 1 sentence using 305 chars.

Mar.

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 88 chars.

Leon.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 129 chars.

Roc.

Note: Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 174 chars.

enter DON PIZARE preceeded by GUARDS.
Piz.
(speaking to the captain of guards)

Note: Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 198 chars.

Roc.

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

Piz.

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

Roc.

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

(giving several letters, which he takes from a tin box)
Piz.
(opening the letters)

Note: Contains 197 words in 18 sentences using 1097 chars.

Roc.

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

Piz.

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

Roc.

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

(with surprise)
Piz.

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

exit Piz, and Roc
(Leonora and Marceline advance )
Mar.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 141 chars.

Leon.

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

Mar.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 157 chars.

Leon.

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

Mar.

Note: Contains 53 words in 4 sentences using 305 chars.

Leon.
(agitated)

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars.

Mar.

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

Leon.

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 129 chars.

Mar.

Note: Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 245 chars.

exit
Leon.

Note: Contains 94 words in 8 sentences using 541 chars.

enter ROC , hastily.
Roc.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars.

Leon.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars.

Roc.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 168 chars.

Leon.
(with joy)

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

Roc.

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars.

Leon.

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

Roc.

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

Leon.

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

Roc.

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

Leon.
(with emotion)

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

Roc.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars.

Leon.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

Roc.

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

Leon.
(hastily)

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

Roc.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars.

Leon.

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

Roc.

Note: Contains 86 words in 4 sentences using 464 chars.

Leon.
(aside, who has listened with great attention)

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

Roc.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars.

Leon.
(with affected joy)

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

Roc.

Note: Contains 56 words in 4 sentences using 287 chars.

Leon.

Note: Contains 52 words in 3 sentences using 281 chars.

Roc.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars.

Leon.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars.

Roc.

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

Leon.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

Roc.

Note: Contains 89 words in 6 sentences using 474 chars.

exit
Leon.

Note: Contains 176 words in 15 sentences using 926 chars.

exit
END OF THE FIRST ACT.

ACT II.

SCENE — a dark subterraneous dungeon, at the extremity of which a ruined staircase is perceived — large stones and rubbish are scatter'd about the whole; having the appearance of age and decay.
HORESTAN is discovered chained to the wall and resting on a large stone: his visage is pale and emaciated; and his appearance bespeaks a long confinement.
Hor.

Note: Contains 104 words in 15 sentences using 570 chars.

ROC and LEONORA are seen descending the stairs bearing tools and a lantern.
Leon.

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

Roc.

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

Leon.
(casting a fearful glance around)

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

Roc.
(advancing towards Horestan )

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

Leon.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars.

Roc.

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

Leon.
(striving to recognize him)

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

Roc.

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

Leon.
(shuddering)

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 28 chars.

Roc.

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

Leon.
(aside)

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

Roc.
(placing the lantern on a stone)

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars.

(he descends in a hollow, which is formed by the removal of the rubbish — Leonora assists him)
Roc.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars.

Leon.

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

(Leonora, during Roc's employment takes advantage at intervals to regard Horestan)
Roc.

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

Leon.
(removing the rubbish)

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

Roc.
(raising a large stone)

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

( Leonora assists him — Roc then descends into the cistern)
Leon.
(in a low voice to Horestan )

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars.

Roc.
(raising himself from the cistern)

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

Leon.

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

Roc.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars.

Leon.

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

Roc.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

Hor.

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

Leon.
(aside)

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

Hor.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 84 chars.

Leon.
(aside)

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars.

Hor.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars.

Leon.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 17 chars.

(sinks exhausted on a stone)
Roc.

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

Hor.

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

Roc.
(aside)

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 89 chars.

Hor.

Note: Contains 52 words in 3 sentences using 267 chars.

Leon.
(recovering)

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars.

(aside)
Hor.
(to Roc )

Note: Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 226 chars.

Roc.
(after a moment's reflection)

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

Hor.

Note: Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 231 chars.

Leon.
(aside)

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars.

Hor
(agitated)

Note: Contains 59 words in 3 sentences using 308 chars.

Roc.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars.

Hor.

Note: Contains 47 words in 6 sentences using 245 chars.

Leon.
(supporting herself by the fragment of a large stone)

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

Hor.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 119 chars.

Roc.
(aside)

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

Hor.
(in the most impressive tone)

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

Roc.
(with emotion)

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 102 chars.

Leon.
(brings the bottle with haste)

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

Hor.
(looking at Leonora )

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

Roc.

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 94 chars.

Leon.
( in great affliction )

Note: Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 45 chars.

Roc.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars.

Hor.
(after having drank part of the wine)

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

Roc.
(in a low voice to Leonora )

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars.

Leon.
(aside)

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

Hor.
( aside )

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

Leon.
( drawing a piece of bread from her pocket and says in a low voice to Roc )

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

Roc.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

Leon.

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

Roc.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

Leon.

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

Roc.

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

Leon.
(presenting the bread to Horestan )

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

Hor.
(seizing eagerly the hand of Leonora )

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 120 chars.

Leon.
(aside)

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

Roc.
(to Leonora after a moment's pause)

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

Leon.
(aside)

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

Roc.

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

(Roc retires to the back of the stage and whistles )
Hor.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars.

Leon.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

Hor.

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

Leon.
(aside, repressing her emotion)

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 113 chars.

Hor.

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

PIZARE descends the stairs disguised and masked.
Piz.

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

Roc.

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

Piz.

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

Roc.
(to Leonora )

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

(Leonora retires to the bottom of the stage, and unperceived draws near Horestan, attentively watching the movements of Pizare)
Roc.

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

Piz.

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

(draws a dagger, and at the moment he motions to strike Horestan , Leonora screams and rushes before him)
Leon.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars.

Piz.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 20 chars.

Leon.
(with determination)

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars.

Hor.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 12 chars.

Roc.

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

Leon.

Note: Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 229 chars.

Roc.

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

Leon.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars.

(rushes in his arms)
Hor.

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

Piz.

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

Roc.

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

Hor.

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

Leon.
(to Roc )

Note: Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 251 chars.

Piz.
(rushing between Roc and Leonora )

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 113 chars.

(takes off his mask)
Roc.

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

Hor.

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

Piz.
(with fury)

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

Hor.
(rushing forward, but is detained by his chains)

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

Piz.
(giving Roc a purse)

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars.

(attempts to stab Horestan — Leonora , throwing herself before him, and drawing a pistol from her bosom, presents it to Pizare )
Leon.

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

( Pizare starts back with surprise: at that instant a a trumpet sounds)
Piz.
( with dismay )

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

Roc.
(aside)

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

Piz.

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars.

exit
Leon.
(running after Roc , detains him)

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

(falls at Roc's feet, who takes the pistol from her and exits — she screams)
Hor.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars.

Leon
(with the greatest agony)

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 124 chars.

(she falls)
Hor.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars.

Leon
(in a faint voice)

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

Hor.

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

Leon.

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

(crawls to Horestan , who press her in his arms)
Hor.

Note: Contains 32 words in 7 sentences using 170 chars.

Leon.

Note: Contains 59 words in 3 sentences using 345 chars.

Hor.

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

Leon.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars.

Hor.

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

Leon.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

Hor.

Note: Contains 55 words in 5 sentences using 289 chars.

(they hear footsteps)
Leon.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars.

Hor.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars.

(they embrace)
enter don FERDINAND , guards. PIZARE in custody; ROC. MARCELINE, JACQUINETT — soldiers with torches.
Roc.
(showing don Ferdinand, Horestan and Leonora )

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

Hor.

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

Don Ferdinand

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

Leon.

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

(falls at his feet)
Don Ferd.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 122 chars.

Hor.

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

Don Ferd.

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

Roc.

Note: Contains 81 words in 4 sentences using 445 chars.

( throwing them down )
Don Ferd.
(to Pizare )

Note: Contains 72 words in 6 sentences using 419 chars.

( Leonora unlocks Horestan's chains)
Mar.
( apart )

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

Don Ferd.
(embracing Horestan )

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars.

Hor.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars.

Roc.

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

Don Ferd.
(to guards)

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 147 chars.

Hor.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars.

Leon.

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

Don Ferd.

Note: Contains 100 words in 5 sentences using 558 chars.

Hor.

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

Leon.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars.

( pointing to Horestan)
Mar.

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

Jacq.
(coming from among the crowd)

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

Leon.

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

Don Ferd.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 154 chars.

END OF THE FORTRESS OF SORRENTO.
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TextGrid Repository (2024). American Drama. The Fortress of Sorrento. The Fortress of Sorrento (1808). American Drama Corpus. Mathias Göbel. https://hdl.handle.net/21.11113/0000-0014-A3A3-9