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      CAST OF CHARACTERS.As first performed at the Bowery Theater, December 16, 1859.
    • John Brown, Mr. G. C. Boniface.
    • Mr. Cook, Mr. Foster.
    • Frederick , Brown's Son, Mr. Warwick.
    • Oliver , Brown's Son, Mr. Carden.
    • Watson , Brown's Son, Mr. Evans.
    • Lewis , Brown's Son, Mr. Holland.
    • Black Jim , a Border Ruffian, Mr. Rynar.
    • Little Billy, Mr. W. M. Reeve.
    • Old Dearborn, Mr. Hotto.
    • Ralph Dearborn, His Son, Mr. J. M. Ward.
    • Landlord, Mr. Davenport.
    • Reporter, Mr. Lee.
    • Citizen, Mr. Moore.
    • Jailor, Mr. Burke.
    • Soldiers, Citizens, Ruffians, &c.
    • Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Cantor
    • Julia, Miss Annie Senter.
    • Alice, Mrs. Boniface.
    • Jeptha, Miss H. Lang.
    • Suke, Miss Osborne.
    • Mrs. Sligo, Miss Lee.

ACT I.

SCENE I.

— An apartment in the North Elba farm. Mrs. Brown seated in an arm chair. Room arranged for the reception of guests.
Mrs. Brown.

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Enter Jeptha.

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Jeptha.
[ Putting down a tremendous wedding cake, and displaying a number of extremely large favors.

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Mrs. B.

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

Jeptha.

Note: Contains 50 words in 2 sentences using 223 chars.

Sticks them on with pins as she speaks.
Mrs. B.

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

Jeptha.

Note: Contains 118 words in 9 sentences using 632 chars.

Enter Little Billy . He is eating as he enters, hides a tart in his jacket, and wipes his mouth.
Jeptha.

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

Little Billy.

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 152 chars.

Jeptha.

Note: Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 158 chars.

Little B.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars.

Jeptha.

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

Little B.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars.

Jeptha.

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

Little B.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars.

Jeptha.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars.

They go up, quarrelling.
Enter Brown.
Brown.

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Mrs. B.

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

Brown.

Note: Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 171 chars.

Jeptha.
[ Coming down

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Enter the bridal party — Frederick leading Julia — Oliver, Alice Watson and Lewis with ladies of the party.
Frederick.

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Julia.

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Taking the hand of Brown , and sinking at the feet of Mrs. Brown.
Mrs. B.

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

Jeptha.

Note: Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 211 chars.

Screams at seeing Little Billy Choking — He makes the most violent gesticulations as Jeptha looses his neck, slaps him on the back, and at last throws a quantity of water in his face.

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Guests arrive at intervals — Music heard — Places taken for the dance — As the dance is ended, all rush forward, at a scream from Jeptha , who is supporting Mrs. Brown in her chair.
Mrs. B.
[ Slowly recovering.

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Fred.

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Mrs. B.

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 190 chars.

All.

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Mrs. B.
[ To Julia.

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Julia.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars.

Mrs. B.

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Dies.
TABLEAU.

SCENE II.

— Garden without the Farm.
Enter Jeptha , with milk pails.
Jeptha,

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Enter Little Billy . On seeing Jeptha , tries to hide doughnuts, they burn his fingers and he puts them in the breast of his coat.
Little B.
[ Aside.

Note: Contains 46 words in 6 sentences using 231 chars.

Jeptha.

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 141 chars.

Little B.

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Detaining her.
Jeptha.
[ Going ].

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Little B.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

Jeptha.
[ Turning back.

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Little B.
[ Aside.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 132 chars.

Jeptha.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

Simpering.
Little B.

Note: Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 198 chars.

Jeptha.

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

Little B.

Note: Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 249 chars.

Jeptha.

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

Little B.

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

Jeptha.

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

Still going.
Little B.

Note: Contains 63 words in 6 sentences using 277 chars.

Exit.

SCENE III.

— Interior of a rude tavern or ranchero.
Black Jim and ruffians gambling. Landlord looking on. Suke busy at side.
Black J.

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

Suke.

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 157 chars.

Black J.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

Suke.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars.

Black J.

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 201 chars.

Exeunt loafers.
Suke.

Note: Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 160 chars.

Enter Frederick, Oliver , and Lewis.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars.

Lewis.

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Suke.

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

Enter Black Jim and the others.

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

Black J.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars.

Lewis.

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

Black J.

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 110 chars.

To Lewis , as Oliver and Watson sit at table.
Suke.
[ Making signs to Lewis.

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

Lewis.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

Black J.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

Taking out his knife and trifling with it.
Lewis.

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

Black J.

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Striking him, the blow is returned. Black Jim's companions try to pull him away and mollify him. He breaks from them and strikes at Lewis with his knife. Frederick snatches the knife from his grasp and fells him to the earth.
PICTURE.

SCENE IV.

Enter Frederick , travel-worn and weary.
Fred.

Note: Contains 57 words in 8 sentences using 280 chars.

Exit.
Enter Lewis , supported by Oliver.
Lewis.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars.

Oliver.

Note: Contains 48 words in 5 sentences using 230 chars.

Lewis.

Note: Contains 69 words in 5 sentences using 357 chars.

Oliver.

Note: Contains 22 words in 6 sentences using 123 chars.

Enter Frederick.
Fred.

Note: Contains 19 words in 5 sentences using 95 chars.

Lewis.

Note: Contains 74 words in 7 sentences using 370 chars.

Dies.

SCENE V.

Interior of Brown's house in Pottowottomie Creck.
Brown seated roading. Julia occupied at table. Jeptha busy round the room.
Julia.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars.

Brown.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 130 chars.

Julia.

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

Brown.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars.

Enter Alice
Alice.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars.

Brown.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars.

Enter Frederick, Oliver , and Watson.
Fred.

Note: Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 205 chars.

Kisses Julia.
Julia.

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

Fred.

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

Brown.

Note: Contains 47 words in 6 sentences using 230 chars.

Jeptha.
[ Coming down.

Note: Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 187 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars.

Jeptha.

Note: Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 206 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars.

Jeptha.

Note: Contains 54 words in 5 sentences using 261 chars.

Producing letter.
Alice.
[ Snatching it.

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

Jeptha.

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

Alice.

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

Exit.
Jeptha.
[ Looking off.

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

Oliver.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 135 chars.

Oliver.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars.

Julia.

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

Enter a farm laborer.
Man.

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

Julia.

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

Fred.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 112 chars.

Exit.
Julia.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars.

Oliver.
[ Starting up.

Note: Contains 13 words in 8 sentences using 77 chars.

A shot is heard — Julia screams and sinks upon her knees — They bring in Frederick , who is wounded, and place him on the ground besides her — She shrieks and sinks upon his breast — Alice , who has entered, stands motionless.
PICTURE.
Brown.
[ After a pause, and standing over Frederick's body.

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All.

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END OF ACT I.

ACT II.

SCENE I.

— A Wood.
Enter Brown , as if pursued.
Brown.

Note: Contains 85 words in 7 sentences using 486 chars.

Enter Oliver, Watson , and others.

Note: Contains 26 words in 7 sentences using 140 chars.

Oliver.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars.

Watson.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars.

Brown.

Note: Contains 39 words in 5 sentences using 198 chars.

Exeunt.

SCENE II.

— Same as Scene V, Act I.
Julia, Alice and Jeptha discovered.
Alice.

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 78 chars.

Julia.

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

Alice.

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

Jeptha.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars.

Sobbing violently.
Julia.

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

Starting up wildly.
Jeptha.

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

Julia.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 118 chars.

Shouts are heard — Brown rushes in, followed by Oliver and Watson
Brown.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 152 chars.

As he is speaking and doors being secured, a man appears at window, levels musket at Brown , is seen by Jeptha who snatches has musket and levels it at his head; he retreats.
Jeptha.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

Secures window.
Brown.

Note: Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 154 chars.

Julia.
[ Looking out.

Note: Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 186 chars.

Brown.

Note: Contains 58 words in 4 sentences using 309 chars.

Julia.
[ To Oliver.

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

Oliver.

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

Brown.

Note: Contains 76 words in 5 sentences using 353 chars.

Oliver.

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

Julia.

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

Alice.

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

Brown.

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

Jeptha.
[ Looking out.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 103 chars.

An explosion heard.
Brown.

Note: Contains 50 words in 9 sentences using 266 chars.

Oliver and Watson.

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

Alice.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars.

Julia.
[ Placing herself in doorway.

Note: Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 159 chars.

Jeptha.

Note: Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 252 chars.

Sends them down singly. The flames mount higher and higher . Jeptha begins to descend as the flames burst in.
PICTURE

SCENE III.

Apartment in Dearborn's house.
Enter Dearborn and Ralph.
Dearborn.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

Ralph.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Dearb.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars.

Ralph.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 159 chars.

Dearb.

Note: Contains 71 words in 5 sentences using 366 chars.

Ralph.

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

Dearb.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars.

Ralph.
[ Starting.

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

Dearb.
[ Pointedly.

Note: Contains 54 words in 3 sentences using 286 chars.

Ralph.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars.

Dearb.

Note: Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 206 chars.

Ralph.

Note: Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 192 chars.

Dearb.

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

Ralph.

Note: Contains 132 words in 8 sentences using 731 chars.

Dearb.

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 89 chars.

Ralph.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 134 chars.

Enter a Servant, with Letters.
Dearb.

Note: Contains 132 words in 17 sentences using 674 chars.

Exit.

SCENE IV.

Interior of a miserable shed.
Julia supporting Alice. Jeptha seated near.
Julia.

Note: Contains 73 words in 7 sentences using 396 chars.

Alice.
[ Awakening.

Note: Contains 28 words in 6 sentences using 133 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars.

Alice.

Note: Contains 37 words in 8 sentences using 194 chars.

Falls senseless as Black Jim appears at window.
Julia.

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

Black J

Note: Contains 38 words in 8 sentences using 187 chars.

Is about to lift her. Julia hurts him off.
Julia.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars.

Black J.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 59 words in 6 sentences using 290 chars.

Jeptha steals to window and makes signals for assistance.
Black J.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 62 words in 5 sentences using 333 chars.

Black J.

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

Julia.

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 164 chars.

He rushes towards her, when Jeptha seizes a gun and fires out of window.
Black J.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

Seizes Jeptha , holds a knife over her, when Brown and Watson rush in . Brown snatching the knife from his grasp, plunges it in his heart; he falls.
Brown.

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

PICTURE.

SCENE V.

An apartment in Cook 's house.
Enter Cook with an open letter.
Cook.

Note: Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 216 chars.

Enter Julia.
Julia.

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

Cook.

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 116 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 257 chars.

Cook.

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

Julia.

Note: Contains 86 words in 6 sentences using 471 chars.

Cook.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 146 chars.

Cook.

Note: Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 216 chars.

Exit as Brown enters.
Julia.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 138 chars.

Brown.

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

Julia.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars.

Brown.

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

Julia.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 128 chars.

Brown.

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 138 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.

Alice rushes on, and sinks into her father's arms — he regards her with great tenderness and emotion.
Brown.

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

Alice.

Note: Contains 34 words in 6 sentences using 172 chars.

Sinks at his feet.
Brown.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars.

Alice.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 148 chars.

Brown.

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

Alice.

Note: Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 237 chars.

Brown.

Note: Contains 32 words in 6 sentences using 147 chars.

Turns away . — Alice clings to Julia.
PICTURE.

ACT III.

SCENE I.

Interior of the Kennedy Farm, near Harper's Ferry.
Brown seated at table with letters.
Brown.
[ Reading letter.

Note: Contains 404 words in 24 sentences using 2176 chars.

As Oliver enters
Enter Oliver.
Oliver.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 149 chars.

Brown.

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

Oliver.

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

Brown.

Note: Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 253 chars.

Oliver.

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

Brown.

Note: Contains 161 words in 10 sentences using 854 chars.

Enter Watson.
Watson.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars.

Brown.

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

Enter Cook , disguised as a Peddler.

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

Cook.

Note: Contains 53 words in 5 sentences using 293 chars.

Brown.

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

Cook.

Note: Contains 48 words in 5 sentences using 258 chars.

Brown.

Note: Contains 83 words in 6 sentences using 426 chars.

Cook.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars.

Brown.

Note: Contains 66 words in 6 sentences using 331 chars.

Exit.
Oliver.
[ To Cook.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars.

Cook.

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

Oliver.

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

Exeunt severally.

SCENE II.

Same as Scene I, Act I.
Enter Jeptha.
Jeptha.

Note: Contains 189 words in 11 sentences using 944 chars.

Cries.
Enter Ralph.
Ralph.

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

Jeptha.

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

Ralph.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars.

Jeptha.

Note: Contains 65 words in 3 sentences using 314 chars.

Ralph.

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

Jeptha.

Note: Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 151 chars.

Ralph.

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

Jeptha.

Note: Contains 47 words in 4 sentences using 227 chars.

Ralph.

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

Jeptha.

Note: Contains 61 words in 4 sentences using 275 chars.

Ralph.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

Jeptha.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars.

Cries and exit.
Ralph.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 129 chars.

Enter Alice.
Alice.

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

Ralph.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars.

Alice.

Note: Contains 77 words in 5 sentences using 373 chars.

Ralph.

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

Alice.

Note: Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 247 chars.

Ralph.

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

Rushes out as Julia enters.
Alice.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars.

Falls on Julia's shoulder, who leads her off.

SCENE III.

Same room in Dearborn's house.
Enter Dearborn.
Dearb.

Note: Contains 67 words in 4 sentences using 363 chars.

Enter Servant.
Servant.

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

Dearb.

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

Enter Julia and Jeptha.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars.

Julia.

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

Dearb.
[ Aside.

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

Julia.

Note: Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 166 chars.

Dearb.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 203 chars.

Dearb.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 141 chars.

Dearb.

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

Julia.

Note: Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 206 chars.

Dearb.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars.

Julia.

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

Dearb.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars.

Julia.

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

Exit, followed by Jeptha.
Dearb.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 86 chars.

Re-enter Jeptha , suddenly.
Jeptha.

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

Dearb.
[ Starting violently.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 24 chars.

Jeptha.

Note: Contains 133 words in 6 sentences using 637 chars.

Dearb.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars.

Exit.
Jeptha.

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 170 chars.

Exit

SCENE IV.

— Exterior of Armory at Harper's Ferry.
Several of Brown's men stationed as Sentinels — Enter Cook and Oliver — They sign to Sentinels, and are approaching the entrance, when Brown appears from within.
Brown.

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

Cook.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

Brown.

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 210 chars.

Cook.

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

Brown.

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

Oliver.

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

Brown.

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

Oliver.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars.

Brown.

Note: Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 169 chars.

Cook.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars.

Brown.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 158 chars.

Cook.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars.

Brown.

Note: Contains 39 words in 5 sentences using 203 chars.

Cook.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars.

Exit.
Brown.

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 157 chars.

Oliver.

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

Brown.

Note: Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 178 chars.

Oliver.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

Brown.

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 144 chars.

Enter Watson.
Watson.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars.

Brown.

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

Watson.

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

Brown.

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

Watson.

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

Brown.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars.

Watson.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars.

Brown.

Note: Contains 42 words in 6 sentences using 208 chars.

Enter one of Brown's men.
Man.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 135 chars.

Enter Oliver.
Oliver.

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 170 chars.

Brown.

Note: Contains 81 words in 7 sentences using 403 chars.

Exeunt into armory.
A noise is heard as of the approach of a body of people. Brown reappears at entrance, looks around and turns to give orders within.
Brown.

Note: Contains 44 words in 6 sentences using 225 chars.

Retires.
The noise of barricading is heard within. Shouts increase without. Tramp of Military, who presently appear, preceded by a noisy crowd. Shouts kept up with cries of, down with them.
Capt. M.

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

Soldiers attempt to batter in the doors, which do not yield.

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

The door is opened and an aged citizen appears bearing a flag of truce.

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

Voice.
[ From within.

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

Capt. M.

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

Voice

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

Cries of no, no, murmuring among the people.
Capt. M.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars.

Cries of down with them! Tumult increases. Doors again barricaded. A ladder is procured and used by the soldiers as a battering ram. After repeated efforts the door is burst open. Soldiers rush in. Skirmish. Cries of, Look to the prisoners! Oliver and Watson are seen to fall, and Brown is brought out a prisoner. Shouts.

SCENE V.

Street.
Enter Stevens , marks of blood on his face and clothes, staggering. Looking back as if pursued. Shouts. Enter a body of men, with cries of, Down with him! Shoot him! Sinks exhausted, and in an attitude of despair, begs for mercy. Shouts and hisses. He is thrown from one to the other. Pistols fired. He is wounded. Falls. Partly rising, he drags himself off, followed by mob, shouting.

SCENE VI.

Prison.
Brown lying on a cot, holding newspaper.
Brown.

Note: Contains 81 words in 7 sentences using 421 chars.

Enter Jailor.
Jailor.

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

Brown.

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

Enter Reporter, Citizen and Jailor.
Reporter.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars.

Brown.

Note: Contains 75 words in 5 sentences using 404 chars.

Reporter.

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

Citizen.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

Brown.

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

To citizen.
Reporter.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars.

Brown.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars.

Citizen.

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

Brown.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.

Citizen.

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

Reporter.

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 162 chars.

Citizen.

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 147 chars.

Exit.
Brown.

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 179 chars.

Reporter.

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

Brown.

Note: Contains 64 words in 4 sentences using 361 chars.

Reporter.

Note: Contains 68 words in 6 sentences using 342 chars.

Brown.

Note: Contains 97 words in 10 sentences using 490 chars.

Enter Mrs. Sligo and Jailor.
Mrs. Sligo.

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 191 chars.

Takes out tablet.
Brown.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

Exit Jailor.
Mrs. Sligo.
[ Writing his words down.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars.

Brown.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 134 chars.

Mrs. Sligo.
[ Aside.

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 139 chars.

Enter Jailor.
Jailor.

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

Julia rushes on and sinks on her knees at the bedside
Julia.

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

Brown.

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

Exit Mrs. Sligo.
Julia.

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

Brown.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.

Julia.

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

Brown.

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

Julia.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars.

Brown.

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

Julia.

Note: Contains 56 words in 5 sentences using 276 chars.

Brown.
[ Weeping over it.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 19 chars.

SCENE VII.

— A Corridor in the Farm
Enter Jeptha.
Jeptha.

Note: Contains 90 words in 4 sentences using 433 chars.

Enter Little Billy.
Little B.

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

Jeptha.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars.

Little B.

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 93 chars.

Jeptha.

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

Little B.

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

Jeptha.

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

Little B.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars.

Jeptha.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

Little B.
[ Wiping his eyes.

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

Jeptha.

Note: Contains 53 words in 5 sentences using 237 chars.

Exit.
Little B.

Note: Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 181 chars.

Exit.

SCENE VIII.

Same as scene I, Act I.
Enter Jeptha and Ralph.
Jeptha.

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

Ralph.

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

Jeptha.

Note: Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 65 chars.

Enter Alice , who starts on seeing Ralph.
Alice.

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

Ralph.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars.

Going.
Jeptha.
[ Detaining him.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 103 chars.

Enter Julia. Alice screams and rushes to her.
Alice.

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

Julia.
[ Taking paper from her bosom and forcing it into Ralph's hand.

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

Enter Little Billy and Dearborn.
Ralph.
[ Glancing over paper.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars.

Jeptha.

Note: Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 89 chars.

Julia.
[ Seeing Dearborn.

Note: Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 47 chars.

Dearborn joins their hands.
Alice.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

Julia.

Note: Contains 28 words in 6 sentences using 144 chars.

Dies . Alice and Ralph join hands in prayer . Dearborn turns away . Jeptha and Billy weep. Slow music.
THE END.
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TextGrid Repository (2024). American Drama. Ossawattomie Brown. Ossawattomie Brown (1859). American Drama Corpus. Mathias Göbel. https://hdl.handle.net/21.11113/0000-0014-A3F4-E