The British Slave (1856)

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Frederick Lonsdale, Mr. J. B. Howe
Sergeant Langley, Mr. D. McMillan
Obadiah Bates , (a Barber.) Mr. H. Farren
Sir Archibald Redburn. (a Magistrate,) Mr. Parker
Gerald Redburn, (his Son,) Mr. W. Olwine
Peter Davis, (Father to Lucy.) Mr. Currier
Jerry Slowem, (a Barber's Boy,) Mr. J. Robinson
Whippersnapper , (a Village Tailor,) Mr. J. Purdey
Reginald Herbert, Mr. C. Loveday
Dr. Colocynth, Mr. Strahan
Mr. Roper , (a Constable,) Mr. Taylor
Corporal Mr. Becks
Humphrey , (a Soldier.) Mr. Brown
Bushell , (a Landlord,) Mr. C. McMillan
A Baker Mr. Staunton
Sheepwash , (a Village Butcher,) Mr. Jones
Pot Boy, Master Nichols
Child, Miss McMillan
Lucy Davis , (afterwards Mrs. Lousdale.) Miss F. Mordant
Aunt Jane , (sister to Sir Archibald Redburn,) Mrs. Nichols
Lady Redburn, Miss Carr
Villagers, Soldiers, &c.

PLACE OF ACTION.

ACT I. VILLAGE OF OAKLEIGH.

ACT II. PART IN PORTSMOUTH AND COVENTRY.

ACT III. MIDDLETON.

ACT IV. MIDDLETON.

COSTUMES.

Frederick Lonsdale. — First Dress. Brown cloth breeches and gaiters: white linen coat; vest; straw hat. Second Dress. Undress military; red jacket; white pants; foraging cap. Third Dress. Plain suit of modern black. Fourth Dress. Full uniform, military; red coat. Fifth Dress. White pants; shirt; black neckkerchief.

Sergeant Langley. — First Dress. Full uniform; red, with tri-colored recruiting cockades for hat: walking cane. Second Dress. Colonel's uniform.

Obadiah Bates. — First Dress. Striped coat: pants; white apron. Second Dress. Long great coat. Third Dress. Ragged dress, same description.

Gerald Redburn. — First Dress. Modern. Second Dress. Officer's uniform.

Sir Archibald Redburn. — Handsome modern.

Peter Davis. — First Dress. Breeches; gaiters; coat. Second Dress. Ragged, same.

Jerry Slowem. — Blue coat, school dress; short blue coat, brass buttons; yellow breeches; gray stockings; shoes; little hat of cloth, to go on back of his head; white apron.

Whippersnapper. — Modern.

Reginald Herbert. — Indian officer's uniform.

Dr. Colocynth. — Modern.

Mr. Roper. — Great coat; gaiters; white hat; throat muffled.

Lucy Davis. — First Dress. Modern rustic. Second Dress. Neat brown travelling dress. Third Dress. Neat gray; bonnet; shawl.

Aunt Jane. — Handsome gray silk, lace, &c.

Lady Redburn. — Handsome modern.

ACT I.

Scene I.

— Exterior of a Barber's Shop, with the words " Obadiah Bates , Village Hairdresser and Perfumer," over the door. Under the shop window, the words "Beautiful Bear's Grease. — Five fat bears imported and killed on the premises."

EnterJerry Slowem , the barber's apprentice , L. 1 E. ( Looking off. )

Jerry.

Note: Contains 146 words in 13 sentences using 732 chars.

Enter Bates , a Butcher , a Baker , a Tailor , and Bushel , the landlord of the Royal Oak.

Butcher.

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 102 chars.

Baker.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

Bates.

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

Tailor.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars.

Butcher.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 11 chars.

Baker.

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

Bates.

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

Tailor.

Note: Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 82 chars.

Bates.

Note: Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 219 chars.

Butcher.

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

Bates.

Note: Contains 50 words in 4 sentences using 256 chars.

Jerry.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars.

Omnes.

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

Tailor.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars.

Bates.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 126 chars.

( To Jerry. )

Jerry.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars.

Omnes.

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

Bates.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars.

Jerry.

( Aside. )

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars.

Tailor.

Note: Contains 63 words in 5 sentences using 339 chars.

Jerry.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 26 chars.

Bates.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars.

Jerry.

Note: Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 133 chars.

( Blubbering. )

Bates.

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 236 chars.

Jerry.

( Aside. )

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

Butcher.

( Looking off. L. 1 E.)

Note: Contains 47 words in 5 sentences using 200 chars.

Baker.

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars.

Bates.

Note: Contains 89 words in 7 sentences using 443 chars.

Omnes.

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

( Exeunt Bates , &c., L. 1 E.)

Jerry.

Note: Contains 177 words in 8 sentences using 817 chars.

( Exit into shop. )

Scene II.

— A Landscape.

Enter Frederick Lonsdale , followed by Lucy Davis , R. 1 E.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 54 words in 3 sentences using 275 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 87 words in 5 sentences using 491 chars.

Lucy.

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

Fred.

Note: Contains 111 words in 4 sentences using 572 chars.

Lucy,

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 120 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 114 words in 5 sentences using 578 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars.

Fred.

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

Lucy.

Note: Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 241 chars.

( Embracing him. )

Fred.

Note: Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 253 chars.

Enter Peter Davis , R. 1 E.

Lucy.

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

( In confusion. )

Davis.

Note: Contains 35 words in 6 sentences using 189 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 125 chars.

Davis.

( Crosses to R.)

Note: Contains 71 words in 9 sentences using 352 chars.

( Drags Lucy off forcibly , R., by the hand, she looking piteously back at Frederick. )

Fred.

( Crosses to R., looking after them. Bates enters , L., picks up purse, and exits , L., again. )

Note: Contains 49 words in 8 sentences using 261 chars.

Reënter Bates , L. 1 E.

Bates.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars.

Fred.

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

( Despondingly. )

Bates.

Note: Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 96 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 125 chars.

Bates.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars.

Fred.

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

Bates.

Note: Contains 59 words in 2 sentences using 315 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 84 words in 9 sentences using 400 chars.

( Crosses to L.)

Bates.

Note: Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 186 chars.

Fred.

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

Exit, L. 1 E., followed by Bates. )

Scene III.

— Drawing Room in Redburn Manor. Sir Archy, Lady Redburn , and Aunt Jane seated at a table, c. Gerald Redburn lounging upon a sofa, R., before the fire, smoking cigar, in dressing gown. Aunt Jane knitting. Sir Archy is reading a newspaper. A small table near sofa, with a tumbler of wine upon it. Wine upon table, C. Lady Redburn fanning herself, as scene opens.

Sir A.

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

Gerald.

Note: Contains 60 words in 5 sentences using 307 chars.

Aunt Jane.

( Aside. )

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

Sir A.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars.

Lady R.

Note: Contains 66 words in 4 sentences using 324 chars.

Jane.

( Smothering a laugh. )

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

Gerald.

Note: Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 235 chars.

Jane.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars.

Gerald.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars.

Lady R.

Note: Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 149 chars.

Jane.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars.

Lady R.

( Petulantly. )

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars.

Gerald.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

Jane.

( Aside. )

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

Gerald.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars.

Jane.

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

Lady R.

Note: Contains 51 words in 3 sentences using 268 chars.

Jane.

( Aside. )

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

Lady R.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars.

Jane.

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

( Aside. )

Sir A.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars.

Jane.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars.

Gerald.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars.

Sir A.

Note: Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 158 chars.

Gerald.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars.

Jane.

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

Gerald.

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 157 chars.

Jane.

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

Gerald.

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

Sir A.

Note: Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 172 chars.

Jane.

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

Enter Servant , C. D.

Serv.

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

( Exit , C. D.)

Sir A.

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 83 chars.

( Exit Sir A. and Lady , C. D. Gerald rises, with an air of pomposity. )

Gerald.

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

Jane.

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

Gerald.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars.

Jane.

( Sarcastically. )

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

Gerald.

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

( Exit , C. D.)

Jane.

( Rising. )

Note: Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 227 chars.

( Exit , C. D.)

Scene IV.

— The Interior of the Royal Oak Inn. Lonsdale discovered seated at a table, R. 1 E. Sergeant Langley, Bates, Butcher, Baker, Tailor , and several villagers, discovered at table, C. All looking with astonishment at Langley , as scene opens. Bushell , the landlord, in attendance.

Langley.

( Brandishing a large cane, and smoking a long pipe. )

Note: Contains 155 words in 9 sentences using 816 chars.

Bates.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

Lang.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 148 chars.

Tailor.

( Aside. )

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

Lang.

Note: Contains 97 words in 6 sentences using 496 chars.

Tailor.

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

Lang.

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

( Turning sharp round. )

Tailor.

( To one of the villagers. )

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars.

Lang.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 187 chars.

Omnes.

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

Lang.

Note: Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 184 chars.

( Taking up the tailor's pot, and drinking. )

Tailor.

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 62 chars.

Lang.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars.

Tailor.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars.

Lang.

Note: Contains 87 words in 3 sentences using 451 chars.

Bates.

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

Lang.

Note: Contains 65 words in 4 sentences using 333 chars.

Bates.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars.

Lang.

Note: Contains 105 words in 4 sentences using 568 chars.

Bates.

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 163 chars.

Tailor.

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 96 chars.

Lang.

Note: Contains 72 words in 8 sentences using 359 chars.

( To Bates , taking up his tobacco, and filling his pipe. )

Bates.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

( Enter Bushell , with ale; he places it on table , C., near Langley. )

Lang.

Note: Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 176 chars.

Bush.

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

( Running out. )

Lang.

Note: Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 220 chars.

Bush.

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

( Exit. )

Tailor.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

( Aside to others. )

Baker.

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

Lang.

( To Bates. )

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 140 chars.

Bates.

Note: Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 209 chars.

Lang.

Note: Contains 128 words in 7 sentences using 640 chars.

Omnes.

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

Bates.

Note: Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 216 chars.

Lang.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars.

Bates.

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 78 chars.

Lang.

Note: Contains 38 words in 5 sentences using 195 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars.

Lang.

Note: Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 184 chars.

( Putting money into his hand. )

Fred.

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

Lang.

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

Fred.

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

Lang.

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 165 chars.

Fred.

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

Lang.

Note: Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 192 chars.

Bates.

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

Lang.

Note: Contains 52 words in 4 sentences using 262 chars.

Omnes.

Note: Contains 3 words in 4 sentences using 22 chars.

( Exit Sergeant , and others following , R., as scene closes. )

Scene V.

— Exterior of Bates's House. Same as Scene I.

Enter Frederick Lonsdale , R. 1 E.

Fred.

Note: Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 287 chars.

Enter Lucy , R. 1 E.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars.

Fred.

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

Lucy.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 68 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 108 words in 9 sentences using 546 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 218 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 146 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 230 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 61 words in 4 sentences using 290 chars.

Fred.

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

Lucy.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars.

( Kisses her. She exits , R. 1 E., — Fred. into shop. )

Scene VI.

— Frederick's Apartment in Bates's House.

Enter Bates and Frederick , D. F.

Bates.

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

Fred.

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

Bates.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 245 chars.

Bates.

Note: Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 110 chars.

Fred.

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

Enter Sergeant Langley , followed by two soldiers, D. F.

Lang.

Note: Contains 59 words in 6 sentences using 283 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars.

Lang.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 270 chars.

Lang.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

Lang.

Note: Contains 74 words in 6 sentences using 385 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars.

Lang.

Note: Contains 74 words in 5 sentences using 370 chars.

( Exeunt Langley and Bates , D. F.)

Fred.

Note: Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 116 chars.

( Jerry pops his head up from trap , L. 1 E.)

Jerry.

Note: Contains 74 words in 8 sentences using 370 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 111 chars.

Jerry.

Note: Contains 91 words in 4 sentences using 433 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars.

Jerry.

Note: Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 140 chars.

( They shut down trap, as Sergeant and Bates enter, followed by four soldiers with muskets, who station themselves at D. F.)

Lang.

( As he enters. )

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars.

Bates.

( In astonishment. )

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

Lang.

( Furiously. )

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

Bates.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars.

Lang.

Note: Contains 33 words in 7 sentences using 174 chars.

( Exeunt , D. F.)

Scene VII.

— The Stone Quarry, with a bridge running across at the back, and stone pathway from L. U. E. on to stage. Hurried music as Frederick runs over bridge and down pathway to stage.

Fred.

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 164 chars.

( Goes up to foot of pathway, as Lucy appears on bridge. )

Lucy.

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

Fred.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars.

( Lucy runs down into his arms. )

Lucy.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 193 chars.

Lucy.

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

Jerry enters upon bridge, and looks down into quarry.

Jerry.

Note: Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 218 chars.

Fred.

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

Jerry.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars.

( He conceals himself behind opening , L. 1 E., on bridge. )

Enter Sergeant Langley, Bates , and several soldiers on bridge.

Lang.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars.

( Lucy throws herself between Frederick and the soldiers, as they level their muskets at him. )

Lucy.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars.

( Sergeant Langley is on stone pathway pointing to Frederick ; the Soldiers levelling their muskets. Jerry rushes from behind, and pushes Bates off the bridge: he falls into the water beneath, as act drop descends. )

END OF ACT I.

ACT II.

Scene I.

— Interior of Guard House in the barracks at Portsmouth. A long table running up C. of stage; forms, each side; several soldiers seated at table, some reading books, others smoking. Humphrey ( a soldier ) is reading a newspaper at the upper end of table. Two doors in flat , K. and L.; a large cupboard, or closet , L. C., in flat. Frederick Lonsdale , in undress uniform, is seated at the end of table nearest the front, perusing a letter; he appears pale and careworn.

Fred.

Note: Contains 85 words in 7 sentences using 468 chars.

Humph.

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 177 chars.

Fred.

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

Enter Langley , D. F. R.

Lang.

Note: Contains 66 words in 6 sentences using 359 chars.

Fred.

( Rising. )

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars.

Lang.

Note: Contains 71 words in 8 sentences using 359 chars.

Fred.

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

Lang.

Note: Contains 65 words in 9 sentences using 312 chars.

Fred.

( Turning fiercely upon him. )

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

Lang.

Note: Contains 60 words in 5 sentences using 293 chars.

( Drum heard without. Soldiers rise, put on their hats, take up their muskets, &c., and exit , R. D. F. Langley takes out handkerchief from his coat pocket, lifts his hat up, wipes his forehead, as if in a perspiration. )

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 141 chars.

( Exit , R. D. F.)

Fred.

Note: Contains 65 words in 10 sentences using 335 chars.

( Reads letter. )

Note: Contains 98 words in 8 sentences using 521 chars.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

( During the reading of the letter Langley enters , R. D. F., and conceals himself in closet , R. C. of flat. )

Fred.

Note: Contains 104 words in 20 sentences using 521 chars.

( Rushes out , L. D. F.)

Lang.

( Come forward. )

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 57 chars.

Enter Simmonds , second soldier, D. F.

Note: Contains 39 words in 6 sentences using 212 chars.

Simmonds.

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

( Exit Sim. , D. F. L.)

Lang.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars.

( Exit , R. D. F.)

Scene II.

— Parlor of the George Inn, Coventry.

Enter a Waiter , ushering in Mr. Davis and Lucy , both in travelling attire, Lucy very pale, and almost unconscious of what she is doing.

Waiter.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars.

Davis.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars.

Waiter.

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

( Exit. )

( Davis brings two chairs down stage, places one for Lucy , and motions her to sit; seats himself beside her. )

Davis.

Note: Contains 71 words in 6 sentences using 379 chars.

Lucy.

( Rises slowly, and with great firmness exclaims ,)

Note: Contains 9 words in 5 sentences using 48 chars.

Davis.

Note: Contains 142 words in 9 sentences using 742 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars.

Davis.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 151 chars.

Lucy.

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

Davis.

Note: Contains 89 words in 7 sentences using 481 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 3 words in 4 sentences using 26 chars.

( Kneeling to him. )

Davis.

Note: Contains 83 words in 12 sentences using 448 chars.

Lucy.

( Clasping his hand. )

Note: Contains 41 words in 9 sentences using 207 chars.

Davis.

Note: Contains 40 words in 7 sentences using 197 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 150 chars.

Davis.

( Shaking her violently by the wrist. )

Note: Contains 38 words in 8 sentences using 221 chars.

Lucy.

( Mechanically. )

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

Davis.

Note: Contains 23 words in 6 sentences using 122 chars.

( Exit Davis , R.)

Lucy.

Note: Contains 115 words in 19 sentences using 647 chars.

( Rushes through door , R.)

Scene III.

— A Street in Coventry. A public house in C., with the sign of King's Arms, over the door.

Enter Bates , in travelling dress, L. 2 E.

Bates.

Note: Contains 127 words in 10 sentences using 655 chars.

Enter Langley and four soldiers with muskets, R. 2 E.

Lang.

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 162 chars.

Bates.

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 160 chars.

Lang.

Note: Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 155 chars.

Bates.

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

Lang.

Note: Contains 52 words in 6 sentences using 242 chars.

Bates.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 117 chars.

Lang.

Note: Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 71 chars.

( Exeunt Langley and Bates into public house, followed by the four soldiers. )

Enter Lonsdale and Lucy , L. 1 E. Fred. is dressed in a plain suit of black. Lucy appears faint.

Fred.

Note: Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 276 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 147 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars.

Lucy.

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

Fred.

Note: Contains 118 words in 7 sentences using 622 chars.

Lucy.

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

Fred.

Note: Contains 168 words in 8 sentences using 938 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 237 chars.

( Goes up towards door of inn. Bates steps out from inn, utters an exclamation of surprise at beholding Lonsdale. Lucy screams, and is falling, when Lonsdale catches her in his arms. )

Fred.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

Bates.

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

Fred.

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 195 chars.

Bates.

( Advancing. )

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 158 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 87 words in 8 sentences using 442 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars.

Bates.

Note: Contains 68 words in 3 sentences using 368 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars.

Lucy.

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

Bates.

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

Lucy.

( Gives him money. )

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

Fred.

( Aside. )

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

Bates.

( Counting money. )

Note: Contains 100 words in 6 sentences using 560 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

Bates.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars.

Fred.

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

( About to rush upon him. Lucy clings to him. )

Lucy.

Note: Contains 26 words in 8 sentences using 152 chars.

Fred.

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

Lucy.

Note: Contains 72 words in 6 sentences using 400 chars.

Bates.

Note: Contains 26 words in 5 sentences using 133 chars.

( Offering his hand. )

Fred.

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

Bates.

( Retreating up stage. )

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars.

( Lucy and Frederick have their backs towards him. As he is speaking this speech, he retreats gradually to the door of the inn, still keeping his eye on Lucy and Frederick. He beckons some one; and Sergeant Langley steps out of the door, followed by four soldiers — two of the soldiers with handcuffs. Langley taps him upon the shoulder. Exit Bates , R. U. E., laughing exultingly. Frederick starts, and almost frantically exclaims ,) —

Fred.

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

Lang.

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 107 chars.

( Lucy screams, and is falling, as Davis rushes on , L. 1 E., and catches her in his arms, followed by Gerald Redburn. )

Davis.

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

Gerald.

( Advancing towards her to offer aid. )

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

Fred.

( Madly. )

Note: Contains 13 words in 5 sentences using 68 chars.

Omnes.

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

( Frederick is in C., held by the soldiers. Lucy, Davis , and Redburn , L. Sergeant Langley , R. Act drop descends quickly on picture. )

END OF ACT II.

ACT III.

Scene I.

— Interior of the Royal Oak, at Oakleigh , ( as in Act I. ) Whippersnapper , ( the tailor ,) Jerry Slowem , the Baker, Butcher, Bushell , ( the landlord, ) and others, discovered seated at table, L. C., drinking and smoking. Mr. Roper is seated at a table , R. U. E., muffled in a large neck scarf, a great coat on, with a large slouched hat. He has a large scar upon his forehead. He is perusing a newspaper, and takes no notice of the other characters.

Bush.

Note: Contains 83 words in 4 sentences using 468 chars.

Tailor.

Note: Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 200 chars.

Bush.

Note: Contains 126 words in 4 sentences using 697 chars.

Tailor.

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

Bush.

Note: Contains 95 words in 4 sentences using 525 chars.

Tailor.

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

Bush.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 126 chars.

Tailor.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 155 chars.

Enter Bates. All the characters, except the Tailor , turn from him and whisper to each other.

Bush.

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 82 chars.

Bates.

( Sitting. )

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 124 chars.

( Pointing to Mr. Roper. )

Bush.

Note: Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 130 chars.

Bates.

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

Tailor.

Note: Contains 63 words in 2 sentences using 355 chars.

( During Tailor's speech , Bushell runs to and fro, till the end, when he makes one rush off, saying , "Yes, sir — yes," &c. )

Bates.

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 153 chars.

Tailor.

Note: Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 165 chars.

Jerry.

( Rising with great dignity. )

Note: Contains 115 words in 6 sentences using 592 chars.

Bates.

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

Jerry.

Note: Contains 75 words in 3 sentences using 406 chars.

Bates.

( Striking the table with his fist. )

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 35 chars.

Baker.

( Rising, and looking awfully stern. )

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

Bates.

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 168 chars.

Baker.

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

Bates.

( Rising in a rage. )

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 89 chars.

Tailor.

Note: Contains 48 words in 4 sentences using 252 chars.

Jerry.

Note: Contains 89 words in 5 sentences using 491 chars.

( During this speech Jerry gets considerably excited, and takes up one of the pewter pots from table, and keeps knocking it upon table, as if to give emphatical effect to the speech. At the end ( as above ) he knocks it very forcibly on the head of Butcher. Butcher calls out , "O, my head!" &c. They are in this state when — )

Enter Sir Archibald , D. F. All rise.

Sir A.

Note: Contains 81 words in 14 sentences using 411 chars.

Bates.

( Confused. )

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 135 chars.

Sir A.

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 63 chars.

Tailor.

( Rummaging in pocket. )

Note: Contains 68 words in 11 sentences using 321 chars.

Sir A.

( To Roper. )

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

( Roper advances, and seizes Bates by the collar of coat. )

Roper.

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

Bates.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars.

Sir A.

Note: Contains 26 words in 5 sentences using 153 chars.

Roper.

Note: Contains 46 words in 4 sentences using 258 chars.

Tailor.

Note: Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 227 chars.

Roper.

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

( To Tailor. )

Sir A.

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

Tailor.

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

Sir A.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars.

Bates.

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

( They are bearing him away, as scene closes. )

Scene II.

— A Landscape.

EnterDavis , somewhat intoxicated, followed by Lucy , with a little boy , ( her son. ) Lucy appears very much changed in appearance. Old Davis is almost in rags.

Davis.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 220 chars.

Davis.

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

Lucy.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 178 chars.

Davis.

Note: Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 186 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars.

Davis.

Note: Contains 37 words in 7 sentences using 204 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 112 words in 3 sentences using 611 chars.

Davis.

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 88 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars.

Davis.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 129 chars.

Davis.

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

( Exit , R.)

Lucy.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars.

Enter Gerald Redburn , R. 1 E., in officer's undress uniform.

Gerald.

Note: Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 144 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars.

Gerald.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 201 chars.

Gerald.

Note: Contains 56 words in 5 sentences using 281 chars.

Lucy.

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

Gerald.

( Approaches her, takes her by the hand, and puts his arm forcibly around her waist. )

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

Lucy.

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

Gerald.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars.

Enter Jerry , L. 1 E.

Jerry.

Note: Contains 31 words in 7 sentences using 161 chars.

Gerald.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars.

Jerry.

Note: Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 208 chars.

Lucy.

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

( To Jerry. )

Jerry.

Note: Contains 69 words in 5 sentences using 330 chars.

Gerald.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars.

Jerry.

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 133 chars.

Gerald.

Note: Contains 33 words in 6 sentences using 183 chars.

( Exit , R.)

Jerry.

Note: Contains 64 words in 9 sentences using 313 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 78 words in 6 sentences using 414 chars.

Jerry.

Note: Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 223 chars.

Lucy.

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

Jerry.

Note: Contains 54 words in 7 sentences using 247 chars.

( Exeunt , L. 1 E.)

Scene III.

— Drawing Room in Redburn Manor. Same as in Act I.

Sir Archibald, Lady Redburn, Aunt Jane , and Gerald , discovered seated. Gerald in his uniform.

Sir A.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars.

Gerald.

Note: Contains 57 words in 3 sentences using 306 chars.

Lady R.

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 62 chars.

Aunt Jane.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars.

Sir A.

Note: Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 194 chars.

Jane.

Note: Contains 61 words in 5 sentences using 336 chars.

( Rising and going , L. 1 E.)

Gerald.

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

Jane.

Note: Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 225 chars.

Sir A.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars.

Gerald.

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

Lady R.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

Jane.

Note: Contains 171 words in 6 sentences using 941 chars.

( Exit , L. 1 R.)

Gerald.

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

Sir A.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars.

Gerald.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 115 chars.

Enter a Servant , L. 1 E.

Serv.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 138 chars.

Sir A.

Note: Contains 45 words in 10 sentences using 237 chars.

( Exit, running , R. 1 E.)

Lady R.

Note: Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 236 chars.

Gerald.

Note: Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 207 chars.

( Exeunt , L. 1 E.)

Scene IV.

— Apartment in the Barracks at Middleton.

Colonel Langley discovered seated at a table, drinking champagne. Sergeant in attendance.

Col. Lang.

Note: Contains 74 words in 4 sentences using 365 chars.

Serg.

Note: Contains 49 words in 2 sentences using 252 chars.

Col. Lang.

( Sipping champagne. )

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

( Carelessly. )

Serg.

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

( Bows, and exit , L.)

Enter First Soldier , R. D.

1st Sol.

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

Col. Lang.

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

1st Sol.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 161 chars.

Col. Lang.

Note: Contains 18 words in 5 sentences using 91 chars.

1st Sol.

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 165 chars.

Col. Lang.

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

1st Sol.

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

Enter Lucy , R. D. — Exit Soldier.

Col. Lang.

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

Lucy.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars.

Col. Lang.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars.

Lucy.

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

Col. Lang.

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

Lucy.

Note: Contains 112 words in 8 sentences using 594 chars.

Col. Lang.

Note: Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 174 chars.

Lucy.

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

Col. Lang.

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

Lucy.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 169 chars.

Col. Lang.

Note: Contains 48 words in 5 sentences using 250 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 169 chars.

Col. Lang.

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

Lucy.

Note: Contains 53 words in 3 sentences using 275 chars.

Col. Lang.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 123 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

Col. Lang.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars.

Lucy.

( Rising and looking fiercely at him. )

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars.

Col. Lang.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 71 chars.

( Starts. )

Col. Lang.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Lucy.

( Staggering to a chair for support. )

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars.

Col. Lang.

Note: Contains 52 words in 1 sentence using 266 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 83 words in 7 sentences using 438 chars.

Col. Lang.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars.

( Going up to window, in flat, and drawing aside the curtains, displays the court yard — Frederick tied up to the triangle, stripped to the waist, with the blood running down his back; a drummer boy whipping him with the cat-o'-nine-tails. Another standing with a whip, with shirt sleeves up, ready to take his place. Two drummers playing a roll as the stripes are given; Sergeant putting down the number of stripes in a small book. Redburn and other officers standing by, and appearing to enjoy the scene. The doctor of the regiment, with stick under his arm, and spectacles on, and soldiers formed in a square. )

Lucy.

( Screams and calls. )

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

Fred.

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

( Lucy falls senseless, as act drop descends, the colonel laughing, pointing at her. )

(N. B. To give effect to this tableau, the flat, or scene, must be one large window, from floor to ceiling, with small sashes, and the curtain before it must be taken up each side, with lines dividing it in centre, so that when the colonel draws them aside, the whole of the characters in the background may be seen.

END OF ACT III.

ACT IV.

Scene I.

— Interior of the Canteen.

Lonsdale, Humphrey , and several soldiers discovered, seated at table. Lonsdale is very much changed in his appearance. He is sitting L. of table, his head resting upon his hand, and his finger nails almost buried in his cheek. He has full uniform on, with the exception of hat. The other soldiers are smoking, and appear in conversation. A pot boy is standing R. of table, with two large tin cans in his hand.

1st Sol.

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

( To Boy. )

Boy.

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

1st Sol.

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

Hump.

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars.

1st Sol.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 38 words in 6 sentences using 200 chars.

( Exit Boy. )

1st Sol.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 105 words in 11 sentences using 538 chars.

( Drinks. )

1st Sol.

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

Fred.

Note: Contains 78 words in 3 sentences using 404 chars.

1st Sol.

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 181 chars.

Omnes.

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

( All drink. )

Enter Langley , and a Sergeant , and Gerald Redburn , C. D. Langley has a lighted lantern. Gerald is slightly inebriated.

Gerald.

Note: Contains 78 words in 7 sentences using 387 chars.

Lang.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 11 chars.

Gerald.

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 173 chars.

Sergeant.

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

Fred.

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

Gerald.

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 80 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars.

Gerald.

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 104 chars.

Fred.

( Furiously. )

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

Gerald.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars.

Fred.

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

Gerald.

Note: Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 247 chars.

Lang.

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

Gerald.

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

Lang.

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

Gerald.

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

Lang.

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

( Lonsdale starts, with a shudder, staggers to form, and sinks down upon it in agony. )

Gerald.

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 149 chars.

( Exit , C. D., followed by Langley. )

Fred.

Note: Contains 45 words in 8 sentences using 227 chars.

( Exit , L. 1 E.)

1st Sol.

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

2d Sol.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars.

1st Sol.

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 154 chars.

Hump.

Note: Contains 142 words in 9 sentences using 752 chars.

1st Sol.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars.

Enter Sergeant , C. D.

Serg.

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

( Exeunt soldiers , C. D. Sergeant following. )

Scene II.

— A Portion of the Barrack Yard.

Enter Lonsdale and Lucy. Lucy has a small basket in hand.

Fred.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 223 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 94 words in 11 sentences using 486 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 69 words in 4 sentences using 356 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 154 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 54 words in 3 sentences using 294 chars.

Fred.

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

Lucy.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars.

Enter Langley and soldiers, R.

Lang.

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

Fred.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars.

Lang.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 103 chars.

Lucy.

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 189 chars.

Lang.

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

( Taking her by the hand, and forcing her over to R.)

Fred.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 115 chars.

( Drawing bayonet, and stabbing him. Langley falls. Lucy screams; one of the soldiers catches her. Frederick rushes out , L. Change. )

Scene III.

— A Chamber in Sir Archibald's Mansion. Aunt Jane discovered in arm chair, Sir Archibald, Lady Redburn , and Dr. Colocynth standing around her.

Jane.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

Sir A.

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

Jane.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars.

Sir A.

( Aside to doctor. )

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

Colo.

Note: Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 244 chars.

Lady R.

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 169 chars.

Sir A.

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 93 chars.

Colo.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars.

Enter Gerald , D. R., with newspaper in his hand.

Gerald.

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

Sir A.

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

Gerald.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars.

Sir A.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars.

Gerald.

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 130 chars.

Jane.

Note: Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 34 chars.

( Falls back in chair senseless. )

Omnes.

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

( Picture of consternation. )

Scene IV.

— A front Chamber.

Enter Sir Archibald and Dr. Colocynth , L. H.

Sir A.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars.

Colo.

Note: Contains 95 words in 4 sentences using 503 chars.

Sir A.

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

Colo.

Note: Contains 166 words in 11 sentences using 910 chars.

Sir A.

Note: Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 154 chars.

Colo.

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

Enter Gerald , L. H.

Gerald.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars.

Sir A.

Note: Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 60 chars.

Colo.

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

( Exit Colo. , L. H.)

Sir A.

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

Gerald.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 159 chars.

Sir A.

Note: Contains 76 words in 7 sentences using 409 chars.

Gerald.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars.

Sir A.

Note: Contains 114 words in 7 sentences using 599 chars.

Gerald.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

Sir A.

Note: Contains 56 words in 6 sentences using 289 chars.

( Exit , L. H.)

Scene V.

— Prison Cell. Door, L., in flat. Lonsdale discovered, in irons, seated on a stool.

Fred.

Note: Contains 85 words in 5 sentences using 435 chars.

Door opens, and enter Lucy and Boy.

Lucy.

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

( Rushing into his arms. )

Fred.

Note: Contains 12 words in 5 sentences using 57 chars.

( Sinks down upon stool, and buries his face in his hands, and sobs convulsively. Lucy kneels at his feet L., weeping. Child , R.)

Lucy.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 96 words in 9 sentences using 495 chars.

Lucy.

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

Fred.

Note: Contains 102 words in 7 sentences using 503 chars.

( He kisses her. She sinks upon his bosom. )

Enter Humphrey.

Hump.

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

Fred.

Note: Contains 95 words in 9 sentences using 515 chars.

( Music. Humphrey takes Lucy from Lonsdale , carrying her towards door , Lonsdale kissing her hands passionately. Child runs to him, and clings to his legs. He turns, snatches up child, and in a paraxysm of grief exclaims , — )

Note: Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 45 chars.

( Closed in. )

Scene VI.

— A front Landscape.

Enter Reginald Herbert , a naval officer in the East India service.

Herbert.

Note: Contains 105 words in 6 sentences using 531 chars.

( Bates heard without. )

Bates.

Note: Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 44 chars.

Herbert.

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

Bates.

( Without. )

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

Herbert.

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars.

( Exit , L.)

Reënter Herbert , supporting Bates , who is frightfully emaciated, in rags, and bleeding from the hands and throat. He staggers and falls. A handsome purse and a paper fall from his breast.

Herbert.

Note: Contains 114 words in 13 sentences using 635 chars.

Enter Jerry Slowem , R.

Jerry.

Note: Contains 37 words in 6 sentences using 177 chars.

Herbert.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 169 chars.

Jerry.

Note: Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 182 chars.

Herbert.

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

Jerry.

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 104 chars.

Herbert.

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

Jerry.

Note: Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 241 chars.

Herbert.

Note: Contains 38 words in 7 sentences using 201 chars.

Jerry.

( Approaching Bates , and looking at him. )

Note: Contains 44 words in 9 sentences using 214 chars.

Herbert.

Note: Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 173 chars.

Jerry.

Note: Contains 61 words in 7 sentences using 278 chars.

( Exeunt , R.)

Scene VII.

— Barrack Yard. Soldiers arranged at back. Frederick Lonsdale , C., in white pants, shirt, and jacket. He is very pale. A coffin upon the ground behind him. Colonel and other officers, L. corner. A file of soldiers, L. H., close to the wings. Two drummers, L. H.

Fred.

Note: Contains 244 words in 11 sentences using 1316 chars.

( Humphrey approaches with a handkerchief to place over his eyes. )

Hump.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 26 words in 5 sentences using 137 chars.

( Music. — He knocks, prays, and then retires to foot of coffin. )

Hump.

( Ties handkerchief over Fred's eyes. )

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

( Retires to L.)

( Colonel motions the soldiers to make ready. At this moment Reginald Herbert is heard without. )

Herbert.

Note: Contains 15 words in 6 sentences using 94 chars.

Fred.

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

Herbert.

( Calling off , L.)

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

Enter Lucy and child; she rushes into Frederick's arms.

Lucy.

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

Fred.

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

Herbert.

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

Col. Lang.

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

Fred.

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

Enter Sir Archibald and Dr. Colocynth , L.

Sir A.

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

Fred.

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

Sir A.

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

Fred.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 27 chars.

Sir A.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

Fred.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars.

Sir A.

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

Herbert.

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

( Much affected. )

Sir A.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 77 chars.

Herbert.

Note: Contains 56 words in 3 sentences using 299 chars.

Colo.

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

Herbert.

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

Colo.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars.

( To Fred. )

Fred.

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

Sir A.

Note: Contains 65 words in 4 sentences using 375 chars.

Herbert.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 17 chars.

( Embracing. )

Sir A.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars.

Herbert.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars.

Jerry.

( Without. )

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

Enter Jerry , L., dragging on Bates , who appears almost lifeless. He falls in c.

Fred.

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

Jerry.

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 117 chars.

Enter four villagers, bearing the body of Gerald Redburn upon a ruds couch.

Sir A.

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 68 chars.

( Falls upon the body. )

Bates.

( Writhing in agony. )

Note: Contains 74 words in 8 sentences using 388 chars.

( Dies. )

Fred.

Note: Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 188 chars.

Sir A.

Note: Contains 84 words in 6 sentences using 465 chars.

( Kneels to him. )

Fred.

Note: Contains 112 words in 4 sentences using 592 chars.

CURTAIN.

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