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      Cast of the Characters . — [ The Miller of New Jersey. ]Bowery, N. Y. , 1856.
    • General Washington Mr. G. C. Boniface.
    • General Mercer Mr. Mitchell.
    • General Conway Mr. Ferdon.
    • Colonel Reed Mr. Greer.
    • Major Sheldon Mr. Williams.
    • Captain Boozy Hessian, Mr. Brookes.
    • Sergeant Krowler, Hessian, Mr. Hotto.
    • Colonel Percy Mr. Oakley.
    • David Sprout , Commissary of Prisoners Mr. Rynar.
    • Doctor Probang Mr. Stanton.
    • Saunders , a Drummer Mr. Bradshaw.
    • Seth Peabody , the Miller of New Jersey Mr. G. L. Fox.
    • Hiram Peabody , his Brother Mr. J. Dunn.
    • Oatman , Miller Mr. Ferguson.
    • Corning , Miller Mr. Johnson.
    • Wheatley , Miller Mr. Bradley.
    • Colonel Mawhood Mr. Haviland.
    • Adjutant to Washington Mr. Kirkham.
    • Orderly Mr. Connelly.
    • Robert Wilson Mr. Greene.
    • Mrs. Peabody Mrs. Henry.
    • Pearl Cartwright Miss Hathaway.
    • Bridget O'Thrush Miss F. Herring.
    • Judith Wilson Miss Denvil.
    • Continentallers, British and Hessian Soldiers, &c.
Costume . — Military and Civic of the Period.

STAGE DIRECTIONS.

L. means First Entrance, Left . R. First Entrance, Right . S. E. L. Second Entrance, Left . S. E. R. Second Entrance, Right . U. E. L. Upper Entrance Left . U. E. R. Upper Entrance, Right . C. Center . L. C. Left Center . R. C. Right of Centre . T. E. L. Third Entrance, Left . T. E. R. Third Entrance, Right . C. D. Center Door . D. R. Door Right . D. L. Door Left . U. D. L. Upper Door, Left . U. D. R. Upper Door, Right.

The reader is supposed to be on the Stage, facing the Audience.

ACT I.

SCENE I.

— Interior of the Mill.
Enter Mrs. Peabody — Pearl and Bridget O'Thrush discovered.
Bridget.

Note: Contains 21 words in 6 sentences using 111 chars.

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

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars.

Mrs. Peabody.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars.

Brid.

Note: Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 183 chars.

Sings.

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

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars.

Note: Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

Mrs. P.

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

Music — Enter, hurriedly, Seth and Hiram Peabody , with four others, with accoutrements over their plain clothes. Hiram runs to Pearl.
Hiram.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars.

Mrs. P.

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

Seth.

Note: Contains 69 words in 4 sentences using 362 chars.

Hir.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars.

They go off — Hiram goes down trap.
Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars.

Pearl.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 121 chars.

Mrs. P.

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

Pearl.

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

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 52 words in 8 sentences using 278 chars.

Brid.

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 92 chars.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

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

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

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Voices.
[ Outside.

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Mrs. P.

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

Boozy.

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

Mrs. P.

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

Bridget goes to door.
Brid.

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Boo.

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Mrs. Peabody opens door.
They all rush in.
Brid.
Sings — "Garryowen ."]

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Sergeant Krowl.

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

Goes to kiss Bridget — she slaps his face.
Brid.

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

Krowl.

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 171 chars.

Boo.

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

Brid.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

Boo.

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Brid.

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

Boo.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars.

Brid.

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

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Boo.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars.

Mrs. P.

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

Boo.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars.

Brid.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars.

Boo.

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

Brid.
Sings.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

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

Boo.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 136 chars.

Boo.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 135 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars.

Bridget lays table, &c.
Brid.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 135 chars.

Boo.

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

Brid.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 128 chars.

Mrs. P.

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

Boo.

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 94 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars.

Brid.

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

Boo.

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Mrs. P.

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

Brid.

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

Boo.

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

They seat themselves at table.
Enter Seth, disguised as a Yankee.
Seth.

Note: Contains 62 words in 8 sentences using 330 chars.

To Boozy.
Boo.

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

Seth.

Note: Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 185 chars.

Brid.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 116 chars.

Mrs. P.

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

Seth.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars.

Boo.

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

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

Boo.

Note: Contains 29 words in 6 sentences using 153 chars.

Krowl.

Note: Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 39 chars.

Boo.

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 92 chars.

Krowl.

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Sneaks out.
Boo.
[ To Seth.

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Seth.

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Bridget , meantime, is stealthily handing the muskets, one by one, to Hiram , who just appears above the trap-door.
Boo.

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

Brid.

Note: Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 105 chars.

Boo.

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

Brid.

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

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Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars.

Boo.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

Brid.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars.

Boo.

Note: Contains 61 words in 4 sentences using 356 chars.

Forcing her down.
Mrs. P.

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

Seth.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

Boo.

Note: Contains 25 words in 7 sentences using 142 chars.

Brid.

Note: Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 144 chars.

Flings flour in their faces . — Krowl enters, and gets a double dose.
Boo.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars.

Krowl.

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Seth.

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Enter all the Millers with the guns of the Soldiers leveled at Boozy , &c . — Seth gets the dispatches . — Hiram and Pearl embrace . — Mrs. Peabody kneels, &c., &c., — Tableau.

SCENE II.

— An Apartment in the Mill.
Enter Hiram and Pearl.
Hir.

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 63 chars.

Pearl.

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

Hir.

Note: Contains 81 words in 4 sentences using 416 chars.

Pearl.

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

Hir.

Note: Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 273 chars.

Pearl.

Note: Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 213 chars.

Embrace and exit.
Hir.

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SONG.

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Exit.

SCENE III.

— A Picturesque Gorge near Princeton. — Trees covred with Snow. — Camp-fires Lighted.
Officers grouped around . — Sentinels on post. — Fires seen in the distance. — Stage at back filled with Men. — General Mercer, Colonel Reed, General Conway, Major Sheldon , &c., discovered.
Gen. Mercer.

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

Conway.

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Mer.

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 90 chars.

Con.

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

Mer.

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 185 chars.

Con.

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

Mer.

Note: Contains 73 words in 4 sentences using 404 chars.

Con.

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

Mer.

Note: Contains 54 words in 6 sentences using 289 chars.

Con.

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

Mer.

Note: Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 255 chars.

Drum.
All.

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Enter Washington . — All salute . — Washington has pavers in his hand. — He walks up and down uneasily.
Washington.

Note: Contains 149 words in 4 sentences using 853 chars.

Con.

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Wash.

Note: Contains 108 words in 3 sentences using 603 chars.

Con.

Note: Contains 73 words in 7 sentences using 401 chars.

Wash.

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 112 chars.

Mer.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 204 chars.

Wash.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 136 chars.

Mer.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars.

Wash.

Note: Contains 70 words in 4 sentences using 383 chars.

Gun heard outside. — Alarm drum, &c. — A general movement.
Sentinel.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars.

Wash.

Note: Contains 28 words in 7 sentences using 155 chars.

Enter Orderly.
Orderly.

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Wash.

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Orderly.

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Wash.

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

Orderly.

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Enter Hessians, driven by Seth and Hiram . — Greatlaughter among the Soldiers.
Wash.

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Seth.

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Wash.

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

Seth.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 189 chars.

Wash.

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

Seth.

Note: Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 257 chars.

Wash.

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To Hiram.
Hir.

Note: Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 240 chars.

Wash.

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 145 chars.

Seth.

Note: Contains 69 words in 3 sentences using 335 chars.

Wash.
[ To Hiram.

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

Hir.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

Wash.

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

Seth.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 148 chars.

Wash.
[ Perusing papers.

Note: Contains 140 words in 9 sentences using 757 chars.

Hir.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars.

Seth.

Note: Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 182 chars.

Wash.

Note: Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 238 chars.

Seth collects his drove.
Seth.
[ To Orderly.

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

Wash.

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Seth and Hiram take leave of Washington . — The march is taken up. — All go off.

SCENE IV.

— Somewhere in New Jersey.
Enter Boozy, running, and out of breath.
Boo.

Note: Contains 82 words in 12 sentences using 391 chars.

Throws himself on his knees. — Enter Krowler , stealthily, back towards Boozy . — As they come together , Krowler drops on his knees. — They have their backs to each other.

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Krowl.

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

Boo.

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

Krowl.

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They embrace.
Boo.

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

Krowl.

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

Boo.

Note: Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 164 chars.

They retire behind tree.
Enter Bridget.
Brid.

Note: Contains 45 words in 2 sentences using 219 chars.

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Boozy and Krowler advance on each side.
Boo.

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

Brid.

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

Stayed by Krowler.
Krowl.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

They seize Bridget, who screams for help.
Boo.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 158 chars.

Brid.

Note: Contains 61 words in 3 sentences using 297 chars.

Boo.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars.

Enter Seth with his flail, and accommodates them accordingly.
Seth.

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

Brid.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars.

Seth.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars.

Bridget ties them together.
Seth.

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Boozey and Krowl marched off.

SCENE V.

— Tableau of Washington crossing the Delaware.
END OF ACT I.

ACT II.

SCENE I.

— Between Decks of the Prison-Hulk.
A Man lashed to gratings, his back to audience — Boatswain by him, with cat. Soldiers with guns pointed towards group of prisoners. Mrs. Wilson held by two Soldiers.
Prisoners.

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

Sprout.

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 114 chars.

Mrs. Wilson.
[ Shreiks.

Note: Contains 6 words in 5 sentences using 36 chars.

Sprout.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

Doctor.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 148 chars.

Mrs. W.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars.

Sprout.

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

Drummer.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars.

Sprout.

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

Drum.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

Sprout.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars.

Drum.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars.

Sprout.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars.

Drum.

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

Sprout.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars.

Drum.

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

Prepares to strip.
Doc.

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

Mrs. Wilson breaks from the Soldiers and rushes towards him.
Mrs. W.
[ To Sprout.

Note: Contains 112 words in 11 sentences using 616 chars.

Sprout.

Note: Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 46 chars.

Mrs. W.

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

Exit, with Wilson . Murmurs of "Shame! shame!"
Orderly.
[ From above.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars.

Hiram Peabody is forced down the ladder.
Sprout.
[ Taking paper from Orderly.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars.

Hir.

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 157 chars.

Sprout.

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

Hir.

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

Giving commission.
Sprout.

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 173 chars.

Hir.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 153 chars.

Sprout.

Note: Contains 51 words in 6 sentences using 255 chars.

Drum.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 116 chars.

Doc.

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

Drum.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 134 chars.

Bridget heard singing outside.
Doc.

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 92 chars.

Sprout.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars.

Bridget descends ladder, with a large basket of provisions. Prisoners cheer her.
Sprout.

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

Brid.
[ To Sprout.

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 175 chars.

Sings.

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 148 chars.

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 159 chars.

She distributes things among the Prisoners, in the meantime cutting their cords — sees Hiram.

Note: Contains 68 words in 6 sentences using 334 chars.

Sprout.

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

Brid.

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

Flings basket over his head. — The Prisoners seize upon the muskets of the Soldiers , and point them . — Hiram snatches up cat and lays it lustily ou Sprout, then runs up ladder with Drummer and Bridget . — Tableau.

SCENE II.

— Room in Mill.
Enter Mrs. Peabody and Pearl.
Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 139 chars.

Pearl.

Note: Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 124 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 81 words in 5 sentences using 432 chars.

Pearl.

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 208 chars.

Mrs. P.
[ Kneels.

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 158 chars.

Hiram.
[ Without.

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

Mrs. P.
[ Starting up with a scream.

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

Enter Hiram and Bridget . — They embrace.
Brid.

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 147 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 19 words in 5 sentences using 87 chars.

Hir.

Note: Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 218 chars.

Brid.

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

Pearl.

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

Hir.

Note: Contains 89 words in 3 sentences using 505 chars.

Pearl.

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

Brid.

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

Hir.

Note: Contains 50 words in 4 sentences using 267 chars.

Mrs. P.

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

Hir.

Note: Contains 78 words in 5 sentences using 416 chars.

Exeunt Omnes.

SCENE III.

— Bivouac of the British army. — Tent at the side. — Soldiers seen in groups. — Col. Mawhood, Col. Percy, and Officers playing at Cards, Dice, &c.
Mawhood.

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 151 chars.

Percy.

Note: Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 246 chars.

Maw.

Note: Contains 42 words in 5 sentences using 235 chars.

Per.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars.

Maw.

Note: Contains 26 words in 5 sentences using 131 chars.

Per.

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

Maw.
[ Calls.

Note: Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 132 chars.

Adj.

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

Maw.

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

Adj.

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

Maw.

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars.

Adjutant bows and retires.
Enter Capt. Boozy, very drunk.
Maw.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars.

Boo.

Note: Contains 50 words in 4 sentences using 245 chars.

Maw.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars.

Boo.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars.

Lies down.
Maw.

Note: Contains 40 words in 6 sentences using 213 chars.

Men take away tent, leaving Boozey asleep on the ground — all go off — Stage empty.
Enter Seth Peabody, singing. — A flail on his shoulder.
Seth.

Note: Contains 324 words in 32 sentences using 1673 chars.

Lugs off Boozey.

SCENE IV.

— Front wood. — Stage dark.
Mawhood, Percy and Soldiers enter.
Maw.

Note: Contains 45 words in 6 sentences using 267 chars.

Enter Saunders.
Saun.

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

Maw.

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

Saun.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 162 chars.

Enter Seth with Boozey.
Maw.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars.

Seth.

Note: Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 243 chars.

Maw.

Note: Contains 34 words in 6 sentences using 181 chars.

Seth.

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

Maw.

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

Seth.

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 152 chars.

Maw.

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

Seth.

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 105 chars.

Exit.
Maw.

Note: Contains 100 words in 10 sentences using 564 chars.

Boo.

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

Maw.

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

Boo.

Note: Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 116 chars.

Maw.

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 67 chars.

Enter Sentinel.
Sen.

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

Maw.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 23 chars.

Boo.

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

Maw.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars.

Boo.

Note: Contains 56 words in 5 sentences using 249 chars.

Shots fired without. — Drums and great noise distant.
Maw.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

Enter Adjutant, hastily.

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

Saun.

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

Maw.

Note: Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 59 chars.

Saunders does so and goes off.
Boo.

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

Staggers off.
Maw.

Note: Contains 62 words in 9 sentences using 333 chars.

Exeunt.

SCENE V.

— The bridge at Princeton. — A skirmish — Field-pieces used. — The passage of the bridge contested. — Percy's Men attempt to break it down — are repulsed. — Rally again and are driven back. — The Continentallers cross bridge with a cheer, at bayonet point. — General melee. — Col. Mawhood, Percy and Boozey engaged. — The Continentallers are seized with a panic, and fly back over bridge. — Washington intercepts them.
Wash.

Note: Contains 119 words in 11 sentences using 629 chars.

Voices.

Note: Contains 5 words in 4 sentences using 27 chars.

Cheer.
Fight renewed. — A Hessian Soldier takes deliberate aim at Washington. — Seth , gives him a touch of the flail. — Hiram enters. — Embraces Seth , then they go in promiscuously. — At length Col. Mawhood surrenders. — Boozey and Seth have a comic encounter — change coats again. — General Tableau and Red Fire.
END OF ACT II.

ACT III.

SCENE I.

— The Mill again — interior.
Sprout and his Myrmidons discovered, with Mrs. Peabody and Pearl in custody.
Sprout.

Note: Contains 65 words in 4 sentences using 345 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 139 chars.

Sprout.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 122 chars.

Pearl.

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

Sprout.

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

They are going towards door, when
Bridget comes from trap door.
Brid.

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 154 chars.

Sprout.

Note: Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 34 chars.

Brid.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 129 chars.

Sprout.

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

Brid.

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

Sprout.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars.

Brid.

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

Sprout.

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

Hiram rushes out.
Hir.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 135 chars.

Sprout.

Note: Contains 34 words in 6 sentences using 161 chars.

Judith Wilson rushes in, wildly — Sprout recoils.
Mrs. W.

Note: Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 169 chars.

Sprout.

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

Mrs. W.

Note: Contains 64 words in 7 sentences using 345 chars.

Sprout's Men go towards her.
Sprout.

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

All are forced off.
Mrs. W.
[ Solus.

Note: Contains 66 words in 10 sentences using 349 chars.

Throws herself down on couch.
Enter Seth.
Seth.

Note: Contains 51 words in 14 sentences using 290 chars.

Going into room.
Mrs. W.
[ Rising.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars.

Re-enter Seth , hastily.
Seth.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars.

Mrs. W.

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

Seth.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars.

Mrs. W.

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

Seth.

Note: Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 48 chars.

Mrs. W.

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

Seth.

Note: Contains 29 words in 6 sentences using 161 chars.

Mrs. W.

Note: Contains 127 words in 11 sentences using 654 chars.

Rushes out.
Seth.

Note: Contains 43 words in 7 sentences using 244 chars.

Exit.

SCENE II.

— Washington's Headquarters.
The General and his Aid-de-Camps looking over a chart. Distant drum.
Wash.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars.

Enter Orderly.
Orderly.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.

Wash.

Note: Contains 53 words in 4 sentences using 311 chars.

Adjutant Percy is brought on, blindfold — bandage is removed. Washington and his Generals salute.
Wash.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 195 chars.

Per.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 152 chars.

Wash.

Note: Contains 50 words in 3 sentences using 300 chars.

Per.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars.

Wash.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 164 chars.

Per.

Note: Contains 43 words in 2 sentences using 250 chars.

Wash.

Note: Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 255 chars.

Per.

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 176 chars.

Enter Seth.
Seth.

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 83 chars.

Wash.

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 82 chars.

Seth.

Note: Contains 103 words in 5 sentences using 581 chars.

Per.

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

Seth.

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 180 chars.

Wash.

Note: Contains 81 words in 4 sentences using 454 chars.

Per.

Note: Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 223 chars.

Washington and Officers salute . — Percy is again blindfolded, and escorted out. — Drums beat.
Wash.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars.

Seth.

Note: Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 220 chars.

Wash.

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

Seth.

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

All the Officers and Men rush forward.
Wash.

Note: Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 236 chars.

Tableau.

SCENE III.

— Front Cabin in Prison-ship.
Enter Sprout, Doctor , and others.
Sprout.

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

Doc.

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

Sprout.

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

Doc.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars.

Sprout.

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 116 chars.

Doc.

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

Sprout.

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 170 chars.

Doc.

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 158 chars.

Sprout.

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

Exeunt.

SCENE IV.

— Between decks of Hulk as before. — Prisoners discovered. — Mrs. Peabody, Pearl, Bridget, Hiram , &c.
Brid.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars.

Sings — Air "Boys of Kilkenny."

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

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars.

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

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars.

Enter Sprout, Doctor , &c.
Sprout.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars.

They all assemble . — Sprout takes his place at table
Doc.
[ Aside.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars.

Sprout.

Note: Contains 44 words in 5 sentences using 256 chars.

Hir.

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

All.

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

Sprout.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 117 chars.

Pris.

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

Sprout.

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

Brid.

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

Sings "Coffee's Lament."

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

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

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

Hir.

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

Sprout.

Note: Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 287 chars.

Pris.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars.

Sprout.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars.

Hir.
[ To Prisoners.

Note: Contains 36 words in 5 sentences using 167 chars.

Pris.

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

Sprout.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 129 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 79 chars.

Hir.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars.

Mrs. P.

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 91 chars.

Pearl.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars.

Hir.

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 188 chars.

Sprout.
[ Enraged.

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

All.

Note: Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 11 chars.

Sprout.

Note: Contains 22 words in 6 sentences using 117 chars.

A discharge of firearms. — Some fall . — Hiram is wounded and falls into Pearl's arms. — Tableau.

SCENE V.

— Front scene representing exterior of mill on one side with view of the river. — The Prison-Hulk in the distance. — Dusk.
Seth comes from door followed by Millers.
Seth.

Note: Contains 120 words in 9 sentences using 653 chars.

Millers exeunt.
Enter Judith Wilson.
Mrs. W.

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 160 chars.

Seth.

Note: Contains 24 words in 6 sentences using 123 chars.

Mrs. W.

Note: Contains 94 words in 13 sentences using 481 chars.

Seth.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 110 chars.

Exeunt.

SCENE LAST.

— The River. — Moonlight. — A large practicable Hulk with Extensive Deck, about Third Grooves.
A schooner seen making her way down. — Boat, with Millers, disguised, puts off from side. — Soldiers are patrolling deck. — A Sentinel on the lowest rung of the ship-ladder. — As boat approaches —
Sentinel.
[ Challenges.

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

Voice.
[ From boat.

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

Sen.

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

Sprout.
[ On deck, as schooner nears.

Note: Contains 46 words in 9 sentences using 230 chars.

The Millers throw off their disguises, and struggle with the Sentinel . — Cheer. — The Continentals climb up the opposite side, headed by Washington. — Prisoners rush up from hold. — General fight. — All the British party are overpowered. — Some jump into river . — Hiram fights with Sprout and floors him . — Judith appears beside him. — A double of Sprout is tied to the mast . — Mrs. Peabody, Pearl, Bridget , and others, get into boat. — All off the hulk except stuffed figure . — Judith , who has descended hold, now re-appears with torch, laughs wildly, is taken to boat. — An explosion. — The prison-hulk breaks into fragments. — Red fire, ad. lib. — Music. — Tableau of Joy.
THE END
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TextGrid Repository (2024). American Drama. The Miller Of New Jersey. The Miller Of New Jersey (1858). American Drama Corpus. Mathias Göbel. https://hdl.handle.net/21.11113/0000-0014-A586-8