Derived Text You are viewing a derived text.

THE ARGUMENT.

Great truths have frequently been thundered into the world's ear, through the instrumentality of the player's art. It is self-evident that a common-place and UNDIGNIFIED FAMILIARITY now pervades the atmosphere of every-day life. How different the superb Nimbus, of cold but classic formality, which surrounded the HEROES OF THE OLDEN TIME, as recently exemplified at all our first theatres. Compare the diction and demeanor of

MR. PRIME MINISTER RICHELIEU

with those of the

HONORABLE LEWIS CASS.

What a declension! What a humiliating change!

It is the province of the dramatist to show society its errors, regardless of private prejudice or public animadversion. The conventional conversational tone is utterly

UNWORTHY THE GREAT AGE WE LIVE IN.

It must be elevated to the proper histrionic standard. Therefore, acknowledging the necessity of this radical reform,

COME, SEE, AND BE INSTRUCTED.

      THE PROGRAMME.DISTRIBUTION OF CHARACTERS.
    • Marcus Brutus Richelieu Samith Mr. Brougham.
    • Cassius Marc Antony Shylock Barown Mr. Burton.
    • Iago Iachimo Jones Mr. Walcot.
    • Romeo Stubbs Mr. Barrett.
    • Tom Bernardo Mr. Setchell.
    • Bill Rubaldi Mr. McRae
    • Jessica Barown Miss Polly Marshall.
    • Helen McGregor Miss Stella.
    • Policemen, Messengers, &c.

The scene, which may be thought singularly inappropriate, has been recklessly selected, without the SLIGHTEST REGARD TO EXPENSE, and will represent a baronial hall of Mediæval magnificence, the same being an old and well-established favorite — such unquestionable claims to consideration being deemed sufficient equivalent for its unfitness in every particular. The plot of the drama, together with a pair of antique folding doors, will be simultaneously opened by two WAITERS IN LIVERY, disclosing an ante-chamber of regal proportions. The speculative spectators may exercise their imaginative faculties in picturing to themselves what a GORGEOUS BAL MASQUE might be given in those elegant saloons, if its legal possibility could be achieved. Also, what countless PYRAMIDS OF ICE CREAM, and GOBLETS OF ORIENTAL SHERBET might be consumed in such a fairy-like retreat, especially if heightened by the introduction of an ALABASTER FOUNTAIN OF REAL WATER, temperately diluted with suppositious COGNAC, from any of the hotels.

Important Notice . — It is a well accredited fact that the pabulum which sustains the art life of both actors and dramatists is PUBLIC APPROBATION. In order that the invigorating and indispensi le mental aliment should be administered at the proper period, A GONG WILL BE SOUNDED whenever a joke of sufficient magnitude shall have eventuated.

N. B. — Should the drama not be found sufficiently absorbing, the MORNING AND EVENING PAPERS, together with Harpers' Magazine or the New York Directory, will be found admirably adapted to divert undue attention, and ameliorate the rigor of intellectual fatigue.

SCENE I.

— Breakfast Room in the House of Shylock Barown.
Bill Bernardo and Tom Rubaldi meeting — Bill with dish, R.
Bill.

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

Tom.

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

Bill.

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

Tom.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 77 words in 5 sentences using 449 chars.

Crosses , L.
Tom.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 53 words in 5 sentences using 296 chars.

Tom.
[ Brings him forward.

Note: Contains 55 words in 3 sentences using 291 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

Tom.

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

Bill.

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

Tom.

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

Bill.

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

Tom.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

Bill.

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

Tom.

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

Bill.

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

Tom.

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

Bill.

Note: Contains 64 words in 6 sentences using 347 chars.

Exeunt. Music.
Enter Iago Jones and Romeo Stubbs , C.
Jones.

Note: Contains 118 words in 11 sentences using 632 chars.

Romeo.

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

Jones.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 117 chars.

Romeo.

Note: Contains 63 words in 4 sentences using 333 chars.

Jones.

Note: Contains 26 words in 5 sentences using 159 chars.

Romeo.

Note: Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 299 chars.

Jones.

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 142 chars.

Romeo.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

Jones.

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

Romeo.

Note: Contains 53 words in 3 sentences using 309 chars.

Crosses , R.
Jones.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars.

Romeo.

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 75 chars.

Jones.

Note: Contains 106 words in 8 sentences using 585 chars.

Romeo.

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 156 chars.

Jones.

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

Romeo.

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

Jones.

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

Romeo.

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

Jones.

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

Romeo.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars.

Jones.

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

Romeo.

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

Jones.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars.

Romeo.

Note: Contains 48 words in 6 sentences using 267 chars.

Jones.

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 69 chars.

Romeo.

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

Jones.

Note: Contains 44 words in 5 sentences using 250 chars.

Romeo.

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

Jones.

Note: Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 234 chars.

Romeo.

Note: Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 199 chars.

Crosses R.
Jones.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars.

Romeo.

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

Jones.

Note: Contains 123 words in 7 sentences using 558 chars.

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

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

Exit , L.
Music. Enter Samith , C.
Samith.

Note: Contains 50 words in 8 sentences using 289 chars.

Bill Bernardo enters, L.
Bill.

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

Rich.
[ Up.

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

Tom , enters, R.
Tom.

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

Gives it and retires up.
Rich.

Note: Contains 199 words in 10 sentences using 1168 chars.

Chord.
Tom.

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

Rich.

Note: Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 249 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars.

Rich.

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 131 chars.

Chord.
Music. Enter Barown , tragically — he paces to and fro.
Tom.

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

Bill.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.

They retire , C.
Rich.

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 74 chars.

Shy.

Note: Contains 6 words in 5 sentences using 50 chars.

Rich.

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

Shy.

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

Rich.

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

Shy.

Note: Contains 59 words in 7 sentences using 335 chars.

Rich.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars.

Shy.

Note: Contains 75 words in 4 sentences using 387 chars.

Rich.

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

Shy.

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

Rich.

Note: Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 101 chars.

Shy.

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 85 chars.

Rich.

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

They rise.
Shy.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars.

Rich.

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

Shy.

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

Rich.

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

Shy.

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

Rich.

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

Shy.

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

Rich.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

Shy.

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

Rich.

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

Shy.

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 147 chars.

Rich.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars.

Shy.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars.

Rich.

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

Shy.

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

Rich.

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

Shy.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars.

Rich.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars.

Shy.

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

Rich.

Note: Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 119 chars.

Shy.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars.

Rich.

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

Shy.

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

Rich.

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

Shy.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

Rich.

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

They rush at each other.
Jessica rushes on, and interferes.
Jes.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars.

Crosses R.
Shy.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars.

Rich.

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 96 chars.

Shy.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars.

Rich.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars.

Jes.
[ Crosses enter.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars.

Shy.

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

Jes.

Note: Contains 126 words in 7 sentences using 627 chars.

Shy.

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 245 chars.

Jes.

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 188 chars.

Shy.

Note: Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 199 chars.

Exit L.
Jes.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars.

Rich.

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

Jes.

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

Rich.

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

Jes.

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

Rich.

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

Jes.

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

Rich.

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 153 chars.

Enter at top Romeo and Iago , C.
Iago.

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

Romeo.
[R. C.]

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

Rich.

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

Iago.
[L.]

Note: Contains 30 words in 7 sentences using 157 chars.

Rich.

Note: Contains 12 words in 5 sentences using 78 chars.

Exit.
Jes.

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

Exit L.
Iago.

Note: Contains 146 words in 9 sentences using 745 chars.

Exit . R. I.
Enter Jessica and Helen M'Gregor.
Helen.

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 90 chars.

Jes.

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

Helen.

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

Jes.

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

Jes.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

Jes.

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

Helen.

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

Jes.

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

Hel.

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

Jes.

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

Hel.

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

Jes.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

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

Hel.

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

Jes.

Note: Contains 145 words in 19 sentences using 703 chars.

An irruption of people, with bandboxes, headed by Romeo.
Romeo.

Note: Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 148 chars.

Jes.

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

Enter Shylock.
Shy.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars.

Enter Richelieu.
Rich.

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

Enter Iago.
Iago.

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

Shy.

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

Rich.

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

Shy.

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

They fight with umbrellas.
Iago.

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

Romeo.

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

Iago.

Note: Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 132 chars.

Fight with pistol and bowic knives.
Jes.

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

Runs to window. They all fight a desperate combat. A squad of Police range at the back, and look quietly on . Jessica hastily swallows a mouthful of tea, which kills her instantly. Her example is followed by the devoted attendant, who collapses also. At the sound of the gong, they all give up the ghost, leaving the vigilant guardians of the peace, masters of the field.
THE END.
CC-BY-4.0
Lizenzvertrag
Holder of rights
Mathias Göbel
Citation Suggestion for this Object
TextGrid Repository (2024). American Drama. The Great Tragic Revival. The Great Tragic Revival (1858). American Drama Corpus. Mathias Göbel. https://hdl.handle.net/21.11113/0000-0014-A3CA-E