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      PERSONS.
    • The Lord of the Manor .
    • A Fishergirl , his granddaughter.
    • His Steward .
    • His Librarian .
    • An Old Fishwife .
    • A Serving-maid .
    • A Youth , her grandson.
    • An Old Fisherman .
    • Other Fisherfolk.

A neglected terrace in front of a dilapidated château. The château is at the estuary of a river, and its terrace commands a wide view of a watery land: low-lying shores help to define an indefinite horizon, and many dim sails flit by without pausing and without approaching. Level with the rugged old balustrade rise the masts and chimneys of a fishing-village, and through the middle of the terrace a seamed and salt-stained old stairway leads to the beach below. The time is sunset, and a pinkish glow touches alike the sky, the sea, and the distant sails. There is a light breeze.

At one corner of the terrace the Lord of the Manor lounges on a shabby garden-seat which is set between two oleanders in tubs of faded green. In attendance upon him are his Steward and his Librarian .

The Lord of the Manor
( yawning and stretching ).

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars.

The Librarian .

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

The Steward .

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 66 words in 3 sentences using 345 chars.

The Librarian .

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 221 chars.

The Steward .

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars.

The Steward .

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars.

The Librarian .

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

The Lord of the Manor .

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

The Steward .

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars.

The Librarian .

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 85 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 176 chars.

The Librarian .

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

The Steward .

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 167 chars.

The Librarian .

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

The Steward .

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars.

The Librarian .

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

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

The Steward .

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars.

The Librarian .

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars.

The Librarian .

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

The Steward
( to himself ).

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars.

The Librarian .

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars.

The Steward
( to himself ).

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars.

The Librarian .

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars.

The Steward .

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

The Lord of the Manor .

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

The Steward .

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 108 chars.

The Steward .

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

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

[A Serving-maid advances along the terrace, bearing a tray with refreshment.]
The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

The Maid .

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

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

The Steward
( with considerable self-consciousness ).

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

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 179 chars.

The Librarian .

Note: Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 90 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

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

The Librarian .

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

The Lord of the Manor .

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

The Librarian .

Note: Contains 53 words in 2 sentences using 282 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 46 words in 4 sentences using 249 chars.

The Librarian .

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

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars.

The Steward
( in sudden alarm ).

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

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 194 chars.

The Maid
( picking up her tray ).

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

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

The Maid
( shading her eyes ).

Note: Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 138 chars.

The Librarian .

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars.

The Steward
( in an undertone of great relief ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 18 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

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

The Steward .

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

[The Maid leans over the balustrade and signals the appearance of the sail to the Fisherfolk below. They crowd slowly up the stairway for the sake of a wider outlook. The Old Fisherman and his Granddaughter leave the pier and climb upward with the rest.]
The Steward .

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

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 134 chars.

The Steward .

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

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

The Librarian .

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars.

The Old Fisherman
( upon the topmost step ).

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 94 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

The Old Fisherman .

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

The Old Fishwife
( coughing ).

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

The Fishergirl
( with her head upon the Fishwife's shoulder ).

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

The Old Fisherman .

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

The Maid .

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 113 chars.

[The Fishergirl raises her head suddenly, and clumsily makes as if to cross over to the Serving-maid
The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars.

The Steward .

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars.

The Old Fisherman .

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

The Youth .

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars.

The Librarian .

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

The Old Fisherman .

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

The Librarian .

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars.

The Old Fisherman .

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars.

The Librarian .

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars.

The Steward
( taking the Librarian aside ).

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

The Librarian .

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

The Steward .

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

The Librarian .

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars.

The Steward .

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

The Librarian .

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

The Steward .

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

The Librarian .

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

The Steward .

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

The Fishergirl
( to the Fishwife , upon whose shoulder she still hides her face ).

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars.

The Fishwife .

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars.

The Youth .

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

The Fishergirl .

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars.

The Old Fisherman .

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 126 chars.

The Librarian .

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

The Maid .

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars.

The Steward
( to himself ).

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars.

The Fishergirl
( to herself ).

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars.

[The boat approaches quietly through the dusk, and heads for the beach with little heed to the pier. All — save the Lord of the Manor — swarm down to meet it. — There is a flitting of busy figures through the falling night, and presently a great chorus of discordant cries.]
The Librarian
( appearing at the top of the stairway ).

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

The Librarian .

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars.

The Librarian .

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

The Maid
( on a lower step ).

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

The Fishergirl
( beside her ).

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

The Maid .

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

The Fishergirl .

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars.

The Maid .

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

The Fishergirl .

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

The Maid .

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

[The Fishergirl staggers blindly down the steps and disappears in the darkness.]
The Steward
( climbing up, pale as a ghost ).

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 165 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

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

The Old Fisherman
( half-way up the steps ).

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

The Old Fishwife
( beside him ).

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars.

The Youth
( flinging aside his bundle ).

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars.

[The last of the Fisherfolk pass slowly down the steps and disperse through the village.]
The Lord of the Manor
( to the Steward ).

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

The Steward .

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

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

The Steward .

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

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

The Steward .

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

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars.

The Steward
( in deep abasement ).

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

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars.

The Steward .

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

The Lord of the Manor .

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

The Steward .

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 129 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars.

The Steward .

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

The Steward .

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars.

The Steward
( in utter despair ).

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars.

The Lord of the Manor .

Note: Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 132 chars.

[Dark, moonless night. After an interval, the sail of the empty boat is raised, and the Steward puts forth alone.]
The Steward
( throwing a pistol, with a splash, into the water ).

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

[As the Steward rounds the end of the pier, a second splash is heard: the Fishergirl has flung herself into the sea.]
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