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    • Cornwallis , Viceroy of Ireland, and Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in Ireland.
    • Desmond O'Moirne , a young Irish singer.
    • Col. Humphrey Morton , of the British army.
    • Sir Richard Wilde , Member of the English Parliament.
    • Marquis Raoul de la Valiere , an exiled nobleman of France.
    • A Servant .
    • Lady Wyndham , a widow, sister to Lord Cornwallis.
    • Eileen Fitzgerald , the ward of Lord Cornwallis.

Time: Early evening of a night in July, 1798.

Place: Dublin Castle; the state drawing-room.

Lady Wyndham
The curtain, rising, discovers

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Valiere .
( Entering and bowing .)

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Lady W.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars.

Valiere .

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars.

Lady W.

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 153 chars.

Valiere .
( Who has been obsequiously proffering a small, silver-bound box .)

Note: Contains 56 words in 4 sentences using 328 chars.

Lady W.

Note: Contains 97 words in 7 sentences using 507 chars.

Valiere .

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 99 chars.

Lady W.

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 166 chars.

Valiere .
( Sighing with relief .)

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars.

Lady W.

Note: Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 197 chars.

Valiere .

Note: Contains 32 words in 6 sentences using 200 chars.

( Enter, from door back, or right, the footman, who opens his mouth to make announcement, but is shoved aside by Sir Richard Wilde, who enters talking with Col. Morton .)
Wilde .

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Morton .

Note: Contains 80 words in 6 sentences using 447 chars.

Wilde .

Note: Contains 56 words in 5 sentences using 284 chars.

Morton .

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

Wilde .

Note: Contains 43 words in 2 sentences using 213 chars.

Morton .

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

Wilde .

Note: Contains 116 words in 7 sentences using 570 chars.

Morton .

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars.

Wilde .

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 148 chars.

Morton .

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

Wilde .

Note: Contains 38 words in 8 sentences using 198 chars.

Morton .

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

Wilde .

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 11 chars.

Morton .

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 11 chars.

( Enter Cornwallis and Valiere .)
Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 121 chars.

Valiere .

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars.

Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 130 chars.

Morton .

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 162 chars.

Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 183 chars.

Wilde .

Note: Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 171 chars.

Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars.

Wilde .

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

Valiere .

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars.

Morton .
( Stiffly .)

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

Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 301 chars.

Morton .

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 132 chars.

Cornwallis .

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

Valiere .

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars.

Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 44 words in 2 sentences using 234 chars.

Wilde .
( Aside to Morton .)

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Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 36 words in 1 sentence using 200 chars.

Wilde .
( To Morton .)

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( Here Eileen starts to run in, but catching sight of the suitors, scurries back and peeps in from the edge of scene .)
Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 156 chars.

Valiere .

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars.

Cornwallis .

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

Wilde .

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars.

( Just as the last has passed through the door, and Cornwallis is about to follow, Eileen trips stealthily across the room, trying to call Cornwallis' attention by whispering loudly — "My lord! — My lord!" Failing, she runs and pulls him by the sleeve, just as he is slowly passing through the doorway .)
Eileen .

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Cornwallis .

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Eileen .

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Cornwallis .

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Eileen .

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( Enter Right, Lady Wyndham, hurriedly .)
Lady W.

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Cornwallis .

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

Eileen .

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( Exit Cornwallis — Ladies curtsy .)
Lady W.
( Eyeing Eileen with a look of reprobation .)

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Eileen .
( Innocently .)

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Lady W.

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Eileen .

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

Lady W.
( Throwing up her hands .)

Note: Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 218 chars.

Eileen .

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 79 chars.

Lady W.

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

Eileen .

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

Lady W.

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

Eileen .

Note: Contains 59 words in 7 sentences using 305 chars.

Lady W.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars.

Eileen .

Note: Contains 38 words in 5 sentences using 171 chars.

Lady W.

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

Eileen .

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Lady W.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

Eileen .

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

Lady W.

Note: Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 267 chars.

Eileen .

Note: Contains 90 words in 4 sentences using 453 chars.

Lady W.

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

Eileen .

Note: Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 159 chars.

Lady W.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

Eileen .

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

Lady W.

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

Eileen .

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

Lady W.

Note: Contains 35 words in 8 sentences using 194 chars.

Eileen .

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

Lady W.

Note: Contains 53 words in 7 sentences using 260 chars.

Eileen .

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars.

( Enter Cornwallis .)
Cornwallis .

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

Eileen .

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

Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 68 words in 6 sentences using 347 chars.

Eileen .
( Evidently a bit startled at his manner .)

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars.

Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars.

Eileen .

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars.

Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 66 words in 2 sentences using 345 chars.

Eileen .

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars.

Cornwallis .

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

Eileen .

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

Cornwallis .

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

Eileen .

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

Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 167 chars.

Eileen .

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars.

Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars.

Eileen .

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars.

Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 82 chars.

Eileen .

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars.

Cornwallis .

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

Eileen .

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

Cornwallis .

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

Eileen .

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

Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 46 words in 2 sentences using 228 chars.

Eileen .
( Kisses his hand .)

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 161 chars.

Cornwallis .

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

Eileen .

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

Cornwallis .

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

Eileen .

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

Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars.

Eileen .

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars.

Cornwallis .

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

Eileen .

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

Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars.

Eileen .

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

Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars.

Eileen .

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Cornwallis .

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Eileen .

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

Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars.

Eileen .

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 20 chars.

Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 38 words in 5 sentences using 206 chars.

Eileen .

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 100 chars.

Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 67 words in 6 sentences using 342 chars.

Eileen .

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

Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 168 chars.

Eileen .

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

Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 55 words in 6 sentences using 294 chars.

( Enter the servant, showing in O'Moirne, who is travel-stained and tired. He comes in looking about him wistfully .)
Servant .

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Desmond .

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

Servant .

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

Desmond .

Note: Contains 82 words in 8 sentences using 401 chars.

( Enter Eileen hurriedly; she starts on seeing Desmond .)
Eileen .

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

Desmond .

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

Eileen .

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 131 chars.

( She extends her hand which he takes and kisses .)
Desmond .

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Eileen .

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Desmond .

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

Eileen .

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

Desmond .

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Eileen .

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars.

Desmond .

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

Eileen .

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Desmond .
( Smiling .)

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Eileen .

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars.

Desmond .

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars.

Eileen .

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Desmond .

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Eileen .

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Desmond .

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Eileen .

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

Desmond .

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Eileen .

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars.

Desmond .
( Walking back and forth .)

Note: Contains 107 words in 11 sentences using 536 chars.

Eileen .

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

Desmond .

Note: Contains 142 words in 10 sentences using 671 chars.

Lady W.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

Desmond .
( Rising .)

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 132 chars.

Lady W.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars.

Eileen .
( Haughtily .)

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

Lady W.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.

Desmond .

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 79 chars.

Lady W.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars.

Eileen .

Note: Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 212 chars.

Desmond .

Note: Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 174 chars.

( Enter Morton, Wilde and Valiere .)
Valiere .

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars.

Valiere .

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

Morton .

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 103 chars.

Valiere .

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 98 chars.

Morton .

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

Valiere .

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars.

Valiere .

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars.

Valiere .

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

Desmond .

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Morton .

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

Desmond .

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Morton .

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Valiere .

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars.

Desmond .
( Disdainfully to Wilde .)

Note: Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 211 chars.

Morton .

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 149 chars.

Valiere .

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 171 chars.

Valiere .

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

Desmond .

Note: Contains 30 words in 1 sentence using 162 chars.

Morton .

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 100 chars.

Desmond .

Note: Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 177 chars.

Morton .

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars.

Desmond .

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Valiere .

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

Valiere .

Note: Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 168 chars.

Desmond .

Note: Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 122 chars.

Valiere .

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

Valiere .

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 153 chars.

Desmond .

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

Valiere .
( With a taunting smile .)

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Desmond .
( Striking him in the face with his glove .)

Note: Contains 91 words in 8 sentences using 515 chars.

( All draw their swords; Desmond keeps Morton and Wilde at bay, while Valiere runs to the door. The chief bout is between Desmond and Morton, Desmond getting the upper hand, while Wilde aids Morton on the outskirts .)
Morton .

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars.

Valiere .

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars.

Valiere .

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars.

( Enter Cornwallis, followed by Eileen .)
Cornwallis .

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

Morton .

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

Valiere .

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

Cornwallis .
( With acerbity .)

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Desmond .

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars.

Cornwallis .

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

Desmond .

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Cornwallis .

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( Desmond sheathes his sword, and with a deep salutation, turns to go .)
Eileen .

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars.

Valiere .

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

Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 141 chars.

Desmond .

Note: Contains 77 words in 3 sentences using 372 chars.

Eileen .

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars.

Morton .
( Aside .)

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

Valiere .

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars.

Desmond .

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( He sings "The Wearing of the Green." Ending with a burst of high feeling, Desmond hands Cornwallis his sword. Cornwallis looks at it coldly .)
Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 125 chars.

Valiere .

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

Eileen .

Note: Contains 61 words in 6 sentences using 282 chars.

Desmond .

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

Eileen .

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

Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars.

Morton .

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

Eileen .

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

Cornwallis .

Note: Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 223 chars.

Eileen .
( Kneels .)

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars.

Desmond .

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

( Curtain .)
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