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      CHARACTERS.
    • Charles Seymour, A British Officer.
    • M'lle Madelaine Lecour, A Young French Girl.
    • Monsieur Lecour, Father to Madelaine.
    • The Earl of Cheshire, Uncle to Seymour.
    • Madame Lecour, Mother to Madelaine.
    • Adolph Lefèvre, Betrothed to Madelaine.
    • Félix, Valet to Seymour.
    • François, Servant to Lefèvre.
    • Mons. Shampoo, A French Barber.
    • Mons. Curdle, A Customer.
    • Annette, Maid to Madelaine.
    • Marie, A Country Girl.
    • Various Subordinates.

ACT I.

Scene I.

— The curtain rises upon a gay festival of a rural character, in one of the inland villages of France. All the parties are French except one young man, Charles Seymour , who pays particular attention to Madelaine Lecour , the belle of the ball, and the only daughter of a thriving manufacturer of Lyons, the lady being betrothed to Adolph Lefèvre , a member of the firm of Lecour, Lefèvre & Co. The dance goes on, and at its close.
Seymour and Madelaine come forward.
Seymour.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars.

Madelaine.

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

Seymour.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 143 chars.

Madelaine.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars.

( Lefèvre , evidently much annoyed, and who has been standing among the group eying the couple, now approaches. )
Lefèvre.

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

Madelaine.

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

( She turns to leave. )
Seymour.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars.

Madelaine.

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

( They move off. )
Annette and Marie ( two of the girl dancers ) now come forward.
Annette.

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

Marie.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 131 chars.

Annette.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars.

Marie.

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

Annette.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

Marie.

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

Annette.

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 155 chars.

Marie.

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

Annette.

Note: Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 267 chars.

Marie.

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 159 chars.

Annette.

Note: Contains 55 words in 6 sentences using 286 chars.

( They clasp hands and go out. )

Scene II.

— Madelaine in her chamber. She rises from a sofa and comes forward.
Madelaine.

Note: Contains 208 words in 15 sentences using 1119 chars.

( She falls upon her knees in prayer, and the scene shifts. )

Scene III.

— A room at the village inn. The young Englishman is seated at a table, his head resting upon one hand. He rises and paces the apartment.
Seymour.

Note: Contains 212 words in 12 sentences using 1150 chars.

Note: Contains 143 words in 13 sentences using 748 chars.

( Calls to his valet. )
( Felix soon appears, bowing. He is a dashing young Irishman, with a palpable desire to ape French manners and habits. )
Félix.

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

Seymour.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars.

Félix.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 122 chars.

Seymour.

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

Félix.

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 96 chars.

Seymour.

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

Félix.

Note: Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 252 chars.

Seymour.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars.

Félix.

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

Seymour.

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

Félix.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

Seymour.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

Félix.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

Seymour.

Note: Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 243 chars.

Félix.

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

Seymour.

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 144 chars.

Félix.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.

( Bows and retires as Charles proceeds to write the note. )
Scene changes

Scene IV.

— A garden; Madelaine walking leisurely with a book in her hand, and her eyes bent upon the ground. Annette follows a few steps behind, evidently observing her mistress, but unwilling to interrupt her reverie. Francois , the servant of Adolph Lefèvre , concealed behind some bushes, watching and listening. Felix suddenly appears to Annette with two bouquets in his hand.
Félix.

Note: Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 194 chars.

( He seizes her hand, presses it gallantly to his lips, and rushes off . Madelaine at this point turns around, and Annette, hastening to her,gives the flowers and letter. )
Madelaine
( much agitated. She holds the letter in her hand and exclaims )

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

Note: Contains 189 words in 13 sentences using 1008 chars.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

( The letter, which was read by starts, and produced the deepest emotion, fell from the hands of the young girl when she had concluded. She threw herself upon a seat, and for a moment pressed her hands to her forehead. )
Madelaine.

Note: Contains 151 words in 15 sentences using 760 chars.

Madame Lecour.

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

Madelaine.

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

Enter Madame Lecour.
Mad. Lecour.

Note: Contains 39 words in 5 sentences using 199 chars.

Madelaine.

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

Mad. Lecour.

Note: Contains 81 words in 10 sentences using 439 chars.

Madelaine.

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

Madame Lecour leaves.
Madelaine.

Note: Contains 117 words in 10 sentences using 610 chars.

Scene V.

— Monsieur and Madame Lecour enter from one side, and Monsieur Lefèvre from the other. The latter is a man of thirty-five or forty, thin, precise, and formal. His manner is stiff and cold, and his air is somewhat haughty.
Lefévre.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars.

Lecour.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars.

Lefèvre.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 161 chars.

Lecour.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 142 chars.

Lefère.

Note: Contains 51 words in 5 sentences using 279 chars.

Lecour.

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 107 chars.

Lefèvre.

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

Lecour.

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

( They proceed together to a table and sign papers. )
Lefèvre.

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

Lecour.

Note: Contains 38 words in 6 sentences using 213 chars.

Lefèvre.

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 167 chars.

( Leaves. )
Lecour.

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

( Leaves on the other side, and the scene changes. )

Scene VI.

— A grove. Charles pacing up and down near the spot where the first scene opened. Francois , servant of Lefèvre , in the background watching him.
Seymour.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars.

Madelaine approaches accompanied by Annette, who lingers a few steps behind.
Seymour.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

Madelaine.

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 173 chars.

Seymour.

Note: Contains 92 words in 4 sentences using 467 chars.

Madelaine.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars.

Seymour.

Note: Contains 95 words in 8 sentences using 504 chars.

( Madelaine presses her hand to her head and is in deep agitation. )
Seymour.

Note: Contains 84 words in 9 sentences using 444 chars.

Madelaine.
( Still more agitated. )

Note: Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 206 chars.

Seymour.

Note: Contains 52 words in 4 sentences using 288 chars.

Mad.

Note: Contains 131 words in 8 sentences using 706 chars.

Seymour.

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

Mad.

Note: Contains 42 words in 6 sentences using 218 chars.

Seymour.

Note: Contains 53 words in 4 sentences using 287 chars.

Madelaine.

Note: Contains 45 words in 5 sentences using 265 chars.

Seymour.

Note: Contains 78 words in 8 sentences using 430 chars.

Madelaine.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars.

Seymour.

Note: Contains 95 words in 8 sentences using 546 chars.

Madelaine.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars.

( She falls into his arms, and as he leads her off the curtain falls. )

ACT II.

Scene I.

— A chamber.
Lefèvre.

Note: Contains 85 words in 10 sentences using 427 chars.

Enter Francois.
Lefèvre.

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

François.

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

Lefèvre
( starting with impatience ).

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

François.

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

Lefèvre.

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

François.

Note: Contains 33 words in 6 sentences using 189 chars.

Lefèvre.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 13 chars.

François.

Note: Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 184 chars.

Lefèvre.

Note: Contains 39 words in 6 sentences using 202 chars.

François.

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

Lefèvre.

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

François.
( approaching and speaking in a low voice ).

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars.

Lefèvre.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars.

François.

Note: Contains 53 words in 3 sentences using 293 chars.

Lefèvre.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars.

François.

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

( Turning to go. )
Lefèvre.

Note: Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 264 chars.

François.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars.

Lefèvre.

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

François.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 145 chars.

Lefèvre.

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

François.

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

Lefèvre.
( after traversing the chamber a few seconds ).

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars.

François.

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

Lefèvre.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars.

François.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars.

( He leaves the room. )
Lefèvre.

Note: Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 217 chars.

( Scene changes. )

Scene II.

— Room at a hotel; Seymour , and Félix in attendance.
Seymour.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars.

Félix.

Note: Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 160 chars.

Seymour.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars.

François.

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

Seymour.

Note: Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 184 chars.

Félix.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars.

Seymour.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars.

Félix.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 123 chars.

Seymour.

Note: Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 186 chars.

( Felix examines the door. )
Seymour.

Note: Contains 52 words in 5 sentences using 296 chars.

François.

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

Seymour.

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 186 chars.

Félix.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars.

Seymour.

Note: Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 254 chars.

Félix.

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

Seymour.

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 173 chars.

Félix.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

Seymour.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 194 chars.

( Leave at opposite side of the stage, and the scene changes. )

Scene III.

— A low restaurant in the Faubourg St. Antoine, Paris; François in a room alone.
François.

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 187 chars.

1st Ruffian.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars.

François.

Note: Contains 55 words in 6 sentences using 298 chars.

1st Ruffian.

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

François.

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

1st Ruffian.

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

François.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

1st Ruffian.

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

2d Ruffian.

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

1st Ruffian.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

François.
( Gives his hand. )

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

1st Ruffian.

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

François.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars.

1st Ruffian.

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

( They go out, and scene changes. )

Scene IV.

— Night. Two coaches are in waiting in a side road near the residence of Madelaine . The coachmen are lingering and talking.
1st Coachman.

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

2d Coachman.

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

1st Coachman.

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

2d Coachman.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

1st Coachman.

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

2d Coachman.

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

1st Coachman.

Note: Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 199 chars.

2d Coachman.

Note: Contains 76 words in 6 sentences using 394 chars.

1st Coachman.

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

2d Coachman.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars.

1st Coachman.

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

2d Coachman.

Note: Contains 23 words in 6 sentences using 141 chars.

(Seymour and Madelaine , disguised as servants, and Félix and Annette disguised as Seymour and Madelaine , make their appearance. Félix assumes the character of master and gives the orders. )
Félix.

Note: Contains 49 words in 5 sentences using 269 chars.

1st Coachman.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars.

( Félix and Annette move towards one carriage and are driven off. )
(Seymour coming forward with Madelaine leaning on his arm. )
Seymour.

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

Madelaine
( shuddering and looking back ).

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 148 chars.

Seymour.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

( They pass towards the other carriage and are driven off. )

Scene V.

— The Depot for Boulogne. Much confusion prevails. Travellers arrive every minute. Porters and cabmen are seen crowding upon one another, and the scene is full of excitement. The steam of the locomotive is heard, and the conductor cries out, Are all ready? At this moment the crack of a whip and the wheels of a coach are heard, and Félix and Annette rush in, and a porter follows with their baggage. As they move rapidly across the stage toward the railway car, two ruffians, disguised as police officers, suddenly make their appearance.
First Ruffian
( addressing Félix ).

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars.

Félix.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars.

1st Ruffian.

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

2d Ruffian
( to Annette ).

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars.

Annette.

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

Félix.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 129 chars.

( They pass off, and immediately after the crack of another whip is heard, when Seymour and Madelaine make their appearance, and hasten towards the cars. )
Seymour.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars.

Madelaine.
( She looks back wistfully and exclaims )

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

(They hurry forward to the cars, and the scene changes.)

Scene VI.

— A barber shop. The barber, a busy, talkative fellow, is engaged shaving a customer, and is at the same time retailing the news of the day.
1st Customer.

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

Mons. Shampoo.

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

1st Customer.

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

Mons. Shampoo.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 164 chars.

1st Customer.

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

Mons. Shampoo.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars.

1st Customer.

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

Mons. Shampoo.

Note: Contains 41 words in 7 sentences using 237 chars.

1st Customer.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars.

2d Customer
( still reading the newspaper ).

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

Mons. Shampoo.

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

2d Customer.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

Mons. Shampoo.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars.

2d Customer.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars.

Mons. Shampoo.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars.

2d Customer.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars.

Mons. Shampoo.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 114 chars.

1st Customer.

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

2d Customer.

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

1st Customer.

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

2d Customer.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars.

1st Customer.

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 179 chars.

( Scene changes. )

Scene VII

— The villa of Mons. Lecour near Lyons. The curtain rises and discloses Madame Lecour lying upon a sofa. Her husband is walking the room in a state of much agitation. Madame L. sighs and weeps.
Mons. Lecour.

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

Madame Lecour.

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 184 chars.

( A servant enters ).
Servant.

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

( Madame Lecour starts from her seat and steps forward, all anxiety. )
Mons. Lecour.

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

Servant.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars.

Mons. Lecour.

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

Servant.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 129 chars.

( Madame Lecour totters back and falls on the sofa. Servant leaves. )
Mons. Lecour.

Note: Contains 127 words in 13 sentences using 708 chars.

( Mad. Lecour makes an effort to rise, and, supported by her husband, gains her feet. The two walk slowly through the room. )
Mad. L.

Note: Contains 56 words in 7 sentences using 329 chars.

Mons. Lecour.

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 165 chars.

( A servant enters with a letter. Mad. L. grasps it — glances at the superscription — gasps for breath, and falls fainting in her husband's arms. She soon recovers, and hands the letter to her husband. He breaks the seal, and proceeds to read what follows )

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

Note: Contains 103 words in 12 sentences using 559 chars.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

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

( At the close, husband and wife embrace in silence and in tears, and the scene changes. )

Scene VIII.

— An English country-house. It is handsomely furnished, but it has an old fashioned air about it. Flowers, books, and elegant ornaments abound. Madelaine is seated upon a sofa, reading.
( Enter Seymour. )
Seymour.

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

Madelaine.

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

Seymour.

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

Madelaine.

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 174 chars.

Seymour.

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

Madelaine.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 154 chars.

Seymour.

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 70 chars.

Madelaine.

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 99 chars.

Seymour.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars.

Madelaine.

Note: Contains 77 words in 6 sentences using 450 chars.

Seymour.

Note: Contains 319 words in 18 sentences using 1758 chars.

Madelaine.

Note: Contains 154 words in 11 sentences using 847 chars.

Seymour.

Note: Contains 55 words in 6 sentences using 297 chars.

( Kisses her and goes out. Madelaine , looking anxiously after him, bursts into tears, and the scene changes. )

Scene IX.

— London. The Earl of Cheshire's apartments. The Earl seated at a cabinet with papers before him. The Earl rises, and as Charles enters he clasps his hand warmly.
The Earl.

Note: Contains 75 words in 7 sentences using 420 chars.

Seymour.

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 93 chars.

The Earl.

Note: Contains 114 words in 7 sentences using 594 chars.

( Disappears. )
Seymour
( deeply affected ).

Note: Contains 171 words in 19 sentences using 935 chars.

( Scene changes. )

Scene X.

— Seymour's country-house in England. Madelaine alone, waiting for the return of her husband.
Madelaine.

Note: Contains 107 words in 14 sentences using 559 chars.

( Enter Charles. )
Seymour.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

Madelaine.

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 66 chars.

Seymour.

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

Madelaine.

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

Seymour.

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

Madelaine.

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

Seymour.

Note: Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 252 chars.

Madelaine.

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

Seymour.

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

Madelaine.

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

Seymour.

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

Madelaine
( growing deadly pale ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars.

Seymour.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

Madelaine.

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

Seymour.

Note: Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 250 chars.

Madelaine
( trembling and deeply agitated ).

Note: Contains 37 words in 7 sentences using 183 chars.

Seymour.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars.

( He approaches her. )
Madelaine.

Note: Contains 27 words in 6 sentences using 152 chars.

( She rushes out. )
Seymour.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

( He follows, and the curtain falls. )

ACT III.

Scene I.

— The dwelling of Mons. Lecour , near Lyons. Present, Mons. Lecour and Wife. They come forward.
Madame Lecour
( addressing her husband ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

Lecour.

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

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars.

Note: Contains 165 words in 7 sentences using 917 chars.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

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

( As she concludes the letter she presses the handkerchief to her eyes and throws herself upon a chair. )
Mons. Lecour.

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

Mad. L.
( starting suddenly to her feet ).

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 109 chars.

Mons. Lecour.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 129 chars.

Mad. L.

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 81 chars.

Mons. Lecour.

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 188 chars.

Mad. L.

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

Mons. Lecour.

Note: Contains 60 words in 4 sentences using 312 chars.

Mad. L.

Note: Contains 53 words in 4 sentences using 278 chars.

Scene II.

— Madelaine alone at a desk in the library at Oxford Villa.
She rises and comes forward.
Madelaine.

Note: Contains 115 words in 10 sentences using 587 chars.

Note: Contains 93 words in 7 sentences using 499 chars.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 14 chars.

( She staggers to a chair and desk, folds, seals, and directs the letter, and there, starting hastily, rings for her maid . Annette appears. )
Madelaine.

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

Annette.

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

Madelaine.

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

( These are handed to her by Annette ; she puts them on hastily, takes one long, lingering look at the apartment, places the letter on her husband's desk, and rushes off. )
Scene changes.

Scene III.

— The dwelling of Mons. Lecour , near Lyons. Mons . and Mad. Lecour in their sitting-room. A collation on the table, and a servant in attendance
Mad. Lecour.

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

Mons. Lecour.

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

Mad. Lecour.

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

Mons. Lecour.

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

Mad. Lecour.

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

Mons. Lecour.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars.

Mad. Lecour.

Note: Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 108 chars.

Mons. Lecour.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 146 chars.

Mad. Lecour.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars.

Mons. Lecour.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars.

Mad. Lecour.

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

Mons. Lecour.

Note: Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 180 chars.

( Mad. goes to the window, and looks wistfully out. A servant enters quickly, and exclaims ) —
Servant.

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

( Mons . and Mad. Lecour move towards the door. Footsteps are heard, and Madelaine , accompained by Annette and young Andrade , make their appearance. )
Madelaine.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.

Mad. Lecour.

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

( They embrace and weep with joy. )
Madelaine
( recovering ).

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.

Mons. Lecour.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

( He throws his arms around and kisses her in the most affectionate manner. Several servants rush in, in a state of joyous excitement, and the scene changes. )

Scene IV.

Madelaine in her chamber.
Madelaine.

Note: Contains 253 words in 23 sentences using 1326 chars.

( She totters to a seat, and the scene changes. )

Scene V.

— The lodgings of the Earl of Cheshire in London. Charles in the presence of his uncle.
The Earl.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars.

Seymour.

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

The Earl.

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

( Charles takes a seat, and his uncle draws his chair beside him. )
The Earl.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

Seymour.

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

The Earl.

Note: Contains 60 words in 5 sentences using 323 chars.

Seymour
( embarrassed and hesitating ).

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars.

The Earl.

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 176 chars.

Seymour.

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

The Earl.

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

( Charles hesitates and looks at the ground, but is silent. )
The Earl
( with a softened tone and manner ).

Note: Contains 142 words in 11 sentences using 708 chars.

Seymour.

Note: Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 191 chars.

The Earl.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars.

Seymour.

Note: Contains 329 words in 15 sentences using 1815 chars.

The Earl
( much agitated, endeavoring to master his feelings ).

Note: Contains 107 words in 9 sentences using 587 chars.

Seymour.

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

The Earl.

Note: Contains 57 words in 4 sentences using 326 chars.

( Scene changes. )

Scene VI.

— The residence of Mons. Lecour; Madelaine in her chamber reclining on a sofa; her mother and her maid in attendance.
Mad. Lecour.

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

Madelaine.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars.

Mad. Lecour.

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

Madelaine.

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

Mad. Lecour.

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

( Mad. Lecour goes out. )
Madelaine
( pale and wan, she walks slowly over the room ).

Note: Contains 135 words in 10 sentences using 771 chars.

( Mad. Lecour re-enters with a letter in her hand. )
Mad. Lecour.

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

Madelaine.
( She rushes forward and grasps the letter; she holds it for a moment in her hand as if afraid to open it; she then breaks the seal and reads. )

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

Note: Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 199 chars.

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

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

Madelaine gives a shriek of joy, when, at the moment, steps are heard approaching, and Seymour rushes in and clasps her to his arms.

Scene VII.

magistrate
— The same spot as at the first meeting of the lovers. Another rural festival, but larger and more joyous than the former. The old folks are seated in the background, and the young girls have all white roses in their hair. One or two dances take place, when suddenly the dancers fall back as a bridal procession approaches. It is headed by a civil magistrate, who is accompanied by his clerk, and these are followed by a priest. Then come Seymour and Madelaine , a suitable number of bridesmaids, &c. &c. The orchestra plays appropriate music, and the parties immediately interested arrange themselves around a table or desk; a solemn peal of music goes up, when the voice of the is heard in these words: —

Note: Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 282 chars.

the whole party
Madelaine and Seymour bow their assent, when the music again swells forth, and join in a chorus, as follows: —

Note: Contains 51 words in 3 sentences using 273 chars.

Curtain falls.
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Mathias Göbel
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TextGrid Repository (2024). American Drama. The Elopement. The Elopement (1860). American Drama Corpus. Mathias Göbel. https://hdl.handle.net/21.11113/0000-0014-A484-B