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    PERSONS REPRESENTED.

  • Madame de la Tour — a lady of Normandy.
  • Marguerite — a peasant woman of Brittany.
  • Virginia — Daughter of Mad. de la Tour.
  • Paul — son of Marguerite.
  • M. de la Bourdonnais — Governor General of the Island.
  • Monsieur Dorval — a French planter.
  • Father Pierre — a Priest.
  • Officer of the Port.
  • Zabi — a fugitive slave.
  • Domingo — a Negro of Angola.
  • French Soldiers .
  • French Sailors .
  • Negroes .
Time of the Play , A. D. 1738.

ACT I.

The Scene represents a wild part of the Isle of France; a narrow river, with rocks appearing above the water. These must be near enough to each other to serve as stepping stones. At the end of the overture is heard the sound of rain, and as the curtain rises, Paul and Virginia appear huddling together, with the skirt of Virginia's dress thrown over their heads.
Paul.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars.

Virginia.

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

Paul.
( Drawing his head from under her skirt .)

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars.

Virginia.
( Pettishly .)

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars.

Virginia.

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

Paul.
( Coming forward .)

Note: Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 142 chars.

Virginia.

Note: Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 223 chars.

Paul.

Note: Contains 85 words in 6 sentences using 428 chars.

Virginia.

Note: Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 150 chars.

Paul.

Note: Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 203 chars.

Virginia.
( Covering her face .)

Note: Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 190 chars.

Paul.

Note: Contains 54 words in 4 sentences using 269 chars.

Virginia.
( Cries suddenly .)

Note: Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 69 chars.

Paul.
( Placing himself before her .)

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

( Zabi appears creeping cautiously through the forest .)
Virginia.

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

Paul.

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

Virginia.
( Stopping him .)

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars.

Zabi.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars.

Paul.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars.

Zabi.

Note: Contains 16 words in 5 sentences using 81 chars.

Paul.
( To Virginia )

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

( Zabi seats himself on a bank besides Virginia , who wipes his brow with her handkerchief .)
Virginia.

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 85 chars.

Zabi.

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

Virginia.

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

Zabi.

Note: Contains 46 words in 6 sentences using 213 chars.

( Sobs .)
Virginia.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars.

Paul.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 141 chars.

Zabi.

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

Paul.

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

Zabi.

Note: Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 242 chars.

Virginia.

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars.

Zabi.

Note: Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 77 chars.

Virginia.
( Taking food from the basket .)

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 158 chars.

( Paul goes back looking for branches .)
Virginia.

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

Zabi.

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

Virginia.

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

( Goes off .)
Zabi.
( Alone .)

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars.

( Weeps .)
Virginia.
( Bringing water in a cup made of leaves .)

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

Zabi.

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 59 chars.

Virginia.

Note: Contains 10 words in 7 sentences using 63 chars.

( Pushing Zabi behind her .)
( Enter Dorval , attended by negroes .)
Dorval.

Note: Contains 7 words in 4 sentences using 39 chars.

Paul.
( Hurrying up .)

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

Dorval.
( To Blacks .)

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

Paul.
( Firmly .)

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 20 chars.

Dorval.
( Menacingly to the Blacks .)

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

Virginia.
( Clinging to Paul .)

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

Paul.
( To Virginia .)

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars.

Dorval.

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

Paul.

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

Dorval.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars.

Virginia.
( Impetuously .)

Note: Contains 29 words in 6 sentences using 143 chars.

Dorval.
( Angrily .)

Note: Contains 39 words in 7 sentences using 182 chars.

Paul.

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

Dorval.

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

Paul.
( With sudden resolution .)

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars.

Dorval.
( Aside .)

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

Virginia.
( Aside to Paul )

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars.

Paul.
( Aside to Virginia .)

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

Zabi.
( Kneeling to Dorval .)

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 140 chars.

Dorval.
( Sternly .)

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars.

Virginia.
( Appealingly to Dorval .)

Note: Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 203 chars.

( Coaxingly .)
Dorval.

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

Zabi.

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

Dorval.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 148 chars.

Virginia.
( Aside to Zabi .)

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

Dorval.

Note: Contains 60 words in 5 sentences using 299 chars.

( Exit .)
Paul.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

Virginia.

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

Zabi.

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

( Exit with the rest of the Negroes .)
Virginia.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

( With simplicity .)
Paul.
( Fondly .)

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

Virginia.
( Anxiously .)

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars.

( Sinks on the bank .)
Paul.

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

Virginia.

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 97 chars.

Paul.

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

Virginia.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

Paul.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars.

Virginia.
( Timidly .)

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

Paul.

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

Virginia.

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

( Paul throws her some, she catches it, and throws him back a kiss with her fingers .)
Paul.

Note: Contains 48 words in 9 sentences using 225 chars.

Virginia.

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 108 chars.

Paul.

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

( Disconcerted .)
Virginia.

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 84 chars.

Paul.

Note: Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 32 chars.

Virginia.
( Joyfully .)

Note: Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 111 chars.

Paul.
( Rapturously .)

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

( Domingo appears on the other side of the stream .)
Domingo.

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

( Begins to cross by leaping from rock to rock .)
Virginia.
( In fright .)

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 69 chars.

Domingo.

Note: Contains 80 words in 6 sentences using 422 chars.

Paul.

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

Domingo.

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

Virginia.

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

Paul.

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

Domingo.

Note: Contains 48 words in 2 sentences using 231 chars.

Paul.
( Ardently .)

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

Domingo.

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 37 words in 7 sentences using 192 chars.

Domingo.
( Aside .)

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars.

Virginia.
( Shrinking back .)

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

Domingo.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 119 chars.

Virginia.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars.

( Shudders .)
Domingo.

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 56 chars.

Virginia.
( In sudden alarm .)

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars.

Domingo.

Note: Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 113 chars.

( The Negroes appear on the other side of the stream .)
A Negro.

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 154 chars.

( The Negroes cross — some by the rocks — others plunging into the water .)
Paul.

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 103 chars.

Negro.

Note: Contains 52 words in 5 sentences using 262 chars.

Another Negro.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 151 chars.

Negro.

Note: Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 249 chars.

Tableau.

ACT II.

Scene — Garden of Madame de la Tour's dwelling. Two palm trees, of nearly the same heighth, at the entrance.
Madame de la Tour.

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

Marguerite.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars.

Madame.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 134 chars.

Marguerite.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 142 chars.

Madame.

Note: Contains 13 words in 5 sentences using 66 chars.

Marguerite.

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 161 chars.

Madame.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars.

Marguerite.

Note: Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 213 chars.

Madame.

Note: Contains 86 words in 8 sentences using 486 chars.

Marguerite.

Note: Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 289 chars.

Madame.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 165 chars.

Marguerite.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars.

Madame.

Note: Contains 84 words in 8 sentences using 445 chars.

Marguerite.

Note: Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 260 chars.

Madame.

Note: Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 222 chars.

Marguerite.

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

Madame.

Note: Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 195 chars.

Marguerite.
( Anxiously .)

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

Madame.

Note: Contains 86 words in 5 sentences using 462 chars.

Marguerite.

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

Madame.

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

Marguerite.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars.

( Enter Paul, Virginia and Negroes .)
Paul.

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

Madame.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars.

Virginia.
( Artlessly .)

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

First Negro.
( To Madame de la Tour .)

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 85 chars.

Second Negro.
( Eagerly .)

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 156 chars.

First Negro.

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

Second Negro.

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 165 chars.

First Negro.

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

Second Negro.

Note: Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 76 chars.

Marguerite.
( With emotion .)

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

Madame.
( Embracing Virginia .)

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

Marguerite.

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars.

( Madame starts as with pain, and Marguerite places her hand on his month as if playfully embracing him .)
Virginia.
( Gaily .)

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 120 chars.

Domingo.
( To Madame .)

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

Madame.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars.

Domingo.

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

( Exeunt Domingo and other Negroes .)
Madame.

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

Virginia.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

Madame.
( Vehemently .)

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

Virginia.

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

Paul.

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

( Goes into the cabin and returns immediately .)
Virginia.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars.

Madame.
( Aside .)

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

Virginia.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars.

Paul.
( To Marguerite .)

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

Virginia.
( To Madame .)

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars.

( Re-enter Domingo with the other Negroes .)
Domingo.

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

Paul.

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

Madame.

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 229 chars.

Madame.
( Aside to Marguerite .)

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 141 chars.

( Suppressing her emotion .)
Paul.

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

Virginia.

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

( Exeunt Madame, Marguerite, Virginia and Paul .)
Domingo.

Note: Contains 46 words in 4 sentences using 228 chars.

Old Negro.
( Looking at himself with delight .)

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 108 chars.

( To the Negro standing next .)
Domingo.
( Much amused .)

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

Old Negro.
( Enchanted .)

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars.

Domingo.

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

( Enter M. de la Bourdonnais followed by two Negroes carrying a small chest . Domingo and the rest of the Negroes bow humbly, some kissing his garments .)
La Bourdonnais.
( Graciously .)

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

Domingo.
( Bowing .)

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

La Bourdonnais.
( Good-naturedly .)

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

Domingo.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars.

( Exit followed by Negroes .)
La Bourdonnais.
( To his servants .)

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars.

( Enter Madame — exeunt two Negroes .)
La Bourdonnais.

Note: Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 242 chars.

Madame.

Note: Contains 61 words in 4 sentences using 318 chars.

La Bourdonnais.

Note: Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 302 chars.

Madame.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars.

La Bourdonnais.

Note: Contains 48 words in 2 sentences using 250 chars.

Madame.

Note: Contains 42 words in 2 sentences using 231 chars.

La Bourdonnais.

Note: Contains 56 words in 5 sentences using 299 chars.

Madame.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars.

La Bourdonnais.

Note: Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 232 chars.

Madame.

Note: Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 253 chars.

La Bourdonnais.

Note: Contains 59 words in 5 sentences using 310 chars.

Exit
Madame.
( Alone .)

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

( Enter Virginia and the Priest .)
Virginia.

Note: Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 236 chars.

Madame.
( Aside .)

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars.

Priest.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 120 chars.

( Crosses himself . Madame and Virginia follow his example .)
Virginia.

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

( Leads him to a seat under a tree .)
Priest.

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

Virginia.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars.

Madame.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars.

Virginia.

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

Madame.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

Virginia.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars.

Madame.

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

Virginia.
( Kneeling at the chest .)

Note: Contains 43 words in 7 sentences using 231 chars.

Priest.
( Aside .)

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

Madame.
( Affecting gaiety .)

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

Virginia.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars.

Madame.
( Timidly .)

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

Virginia.
( Playfully .)

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars.

Madame.
( Resolutely controlling herself .)

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 83 chars.

( Gives the letter to Virginia .)
Virginia.
( Aside .)

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 150 chars.

( Gives the letter to the Priest .)
Madame.
( Aside .)

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

Priest.
( Reading .)

Note: Contains 60 words in 4 sentences using 341 chars.

Virginia.
( Running to Madame .)

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars.

Madame.

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

Priest.
( Continuing .)

Note: Contains 43 words in 6 sentences using 238 chars.

Virginia.
( Passionately, snatching at the letter .)

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars.

Madame.

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

Virginia.

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

Madame.

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

Virginia.

Note: Contains 38 words in 8 sentences using 212 chars.

( Throws herself into her mother's arms .)
Madame.

Note: Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 222 chars.

Virginia.

Note: Contains 49 words in 5 sentences using 238 chars.

Madame.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Virginia.

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

Madame.

Note: Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 226 chars.

Virginia.

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

Madame.

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

Priest.

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

Virginia.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars.

Priest.

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 152 chars.

Virginia.
( Interrupting him .)

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars.

Priest.

Note: Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 296 chars.

Virginia.
( Sobbing bitterly .)

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 106 chars.

Priest.

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

Virginia.

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 196 chars.

Madame.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 133 chars.

( Exeunt Priest and Madame .)
Virginia.
( Alone .)

Note: Contains 43 words in 7 sentences using 206 chars.

( Paul enters hastily .)
Paul.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars.

Virginia.
( Terror struck .)

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

Paul.

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

Virginia.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

Paul.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars.

Virginia.

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars.

Virginia.

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 152 chars.

Paul.
( Ardently .)

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 149 chars.

Virginia.

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 55 words in 3 sentences using 313 chars.

( Rushes to the tree as if to tear it up .)
Virginia.
( Embracing him .)

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars.

Paul.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 107 chars.

Virginia.

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 154 chars.

Virginia.
( Throwing herself in his arms .)

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 210 chars.

Virginia.

Note: Contains 61 words in 5 sentences using 300 chars.

( A cannon sounds .)
( Enter Madame de la Tour, Marguerite and Priest .)
Paul.
( Beside himself .)

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 104 chars.

Marguerite.

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

Paul.
( Wildly .)

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

Madame.

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 68 words in 7 sentences using 358 chars.

Virginia.

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

Priest.

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

Paul.

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

( Falls insensible .)
Virginia.
( Distractedly .)

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

Paul.
( Rousing .)

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

Priest.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars.

Paul.

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

Marguerite.
( To Priest .)

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

Virginia.

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

( Enter M. de la Bourdonnais, Sailors and Negroes .)
La Bourdonnais.

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

Virginia.
( To sailor in a voice smothered with emotion .)

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

Madame.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars.

La Bourdonnais.

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

Paul.

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

( Virginia detatches herself, and is led off by a Sailor , while Marguerite and the Priest detain Madame de la Tour and Paul. Virginia on reaching the gate breaks from the Sailor and flies back to Paul .)
Virginia.

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

( Springs into his arms .)
Paul.

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

La Bourdonnais.
( Soothingly .)

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

( They are separated again by the Sailors. Virginia as she goes off puts her handkerchief to her eyes, appears to wet it with her tears and then convulsively throws it towards her mother .
Virginia.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

( Madame rushes to the handkerchief, burries her face in it and falls fainting .
Tableau.
End of Act II .

ACT III.

Scene . — The seashore — on one side at back a high practicable rock. Twilight.
Paul.
( Walking about wildly .)

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 27 chars.

Priest.

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars.

Priest.

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

Paul.

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

Priest.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars.

Paul.

Note: Contains 54 words in 4 sentences using 266 chars.

Priest.

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 39 words in 5 sentences using 200 chars.

Priest.

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 222 chars.

Priest.

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

Paul.
( Bitterly .)

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

Priest.

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

Paul.
( Softened .)

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

Priest.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 130 chars.

Paul.

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

Priest.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 121 chars.

Paul.

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

Priest.

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars.

Marguerite.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 136 chars.

Paul.
( Coldly .)

Note: Contains 42 words in 6 sentences using 214 chars.

Marguerite.

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

Paul.
( With a cry of terror .)

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

Priest.

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars.

( Goes to the rock .)
Priest.
( To Marguerite .)

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars.

Marguerite.

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

Priest.
( Sternly .)

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

( Paul and Marguerite ascend the rock, the Priest stands below .)
Marguerite.

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

Paul.

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

Priest.

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 46 words in 6 sentences using 254 chars.

Priest.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars.

( Thunder .)
Paul.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 167 chars.

Priest.
( Throws himself on his knees . Marguerite follows his example .)

Note: Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 174 chars.

Negro.

Note: Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 207 chars.

Paul.

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

Priest.

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

( Enter Domingo .)
Domingo.
( To Paul .)

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Paul.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars.

Domingo.

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

Paul.
( Passionately .)

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

Domingo.

Note: Contains 52 words in 3 sentences using 270 chars.

Priest.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars.

Paul.

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

( Goes back .)
Priest.
( To Marguerite .)

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

( Enter officer of the port and Soldiers with torches — Soldiers and Negroes move busily up and down the shore during the scene , Paul working with them .)
Officer.
( Rapidly .)

Note: Contains 83 words in 10 sentences using 442 chars.

( Exit officer .)
Marguerite.

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

Priest.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.

Marguerite.
( Impetuously .)

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 136 chars.

( Exit .)
Priest.
( Going back .)

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars.

( Negroes and Soldiers arrange empty casks and planks .)
Negro.

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

A Negro.
( Standing on the rock .)

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 85 chars.

Paul.
( Rushing to the rock .)

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

Priest.
( Interrupting him .)

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars.

Priest.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars.

Soldier.
( From the rock .)

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

( Cannon sounds, stage is dark except in the flashes of lightning .)
Paul.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars.

( Attempts to plunge into the water, but is prevented by Father Pierre .)
( Enter Marguerite and Madame de la Tour .)
Priest.

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

Paul.

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

Marguerite.
( Shrieks .)

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

Paul.
( Struggling .)

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 35 chars.

Marguerite.

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

Paul.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars.

( Bursts from those holding him and throws himself into the sea .)
( In Pantomime Madame de la Tour falls insensible , Marguerite and Priest assisting her . Officer and Soldiers appear in perspective along the shore , Negroes throwing planks from the rocks. At the back appears a ship torn by the tempest , Virginia seen standing on the deck, holding by one hand and signaling with the other . Zabi on his knees at her feet. Scene brilliantly lighted by flushes of lightning, a bolt strikes the vessel, it breaks , Virginia and Zabi disappear — the stage left in darkness .
Negro.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars.

Marguerite.
( Shrieks .)

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

( Light returns, cries in the distance, then shouts .)
Negro.
( Looking off .)

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

Negroes and Soldiers exhibit delight in pantomime. Enter Paul and Zabi bearing Virginia , unconscious, to the front. Paul supports her on his knees, while she regains consciousness — she recognizes him, then totters to her mother.
Virginia.

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

Paul.
( Rushing to Zabi .)

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

Virginia.

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 150 chars.

( Enter M. de la Bourdonnais .)
M. de la Bourdonnais.

Note: Contains 85 words in 8 sentences using 444 chars.

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Holder of rights
Mathias Göbel
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TextGrid Repository (2024). American Drama. Paul and Virginia. Paul and Virginia (1864). American Drama Corpus. Mathias Göbel. https://hdl.handle.net/21.11113/0000-0014-A6EE-3