The Crock of Gold

THIS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING, JUNE 2, 1858 At 3 and 7½ o'clock Performance will commence with the overture, Fra Diavolo After which will be acted (1st times for 12 years), the admirable drama in 4 parts, called the CROCK OF GOLD; Or, THE TOILER'S TRIALS Sir John Vincent , heir of Hurstley Manor Mr. F. Whitman Simon Jennings , a steward, butler, bailiff and extortioner in all Mr. J. Davies Jonathan Floyd , footman at Hurstley E. F. Keach M. Vaughan , a magistrate J. H. Ring Peter Perch , a young fisherman Warren Lord Silliphant Walton Honorable C. Silkhair J. Wilson Roger Acton , an oppressed laborer, the victim of extortion and temptation W. H. Smith Ben Burke , a poacher Joyce Tom Acton , son to Roger Miss M. Thompson Dick , the tanner Wheelock Old Floyd Delano Snip , the landlord Burt Joseph Nolan Mayhew Baker Billy Acton Miss C. Thompson Countrymen, Police, Servants, etc. Mrs. Bridget Quarles , housekeeper at Hurstley Mrs. J. R. Vincent Mary Acton , Acton's second wife Miss Anderson Grace Acton , his daughter Miss R. Skerett Sarah Slack Mrs. H. Eckhardt Kitty Acton La Petitite Angelina Ellen Gray Miss Fredricks Polly White Miss Mason June Gossip Miss E. Wright Villager Mrs. Wright Villager Miss Turner Villager Miss Evans, etc.

PROGRAMME OF SCENERY AND INCIDENTS

Part 1, Scene 1: Room at Hurstley Hall. Love and gossip. The aunt and nephew. Secret receptacle of ill-gotten wealth. Novel money safe. Charity versus selfishness. The honey crock. Secret design of the cunning steward. Beware, man, beware — Crime leads to crime. scene 2: Interior of cottage. The toiler's home. The cotter's return from labor. The wife's ill temper. Reproaches of the sorrowful husband. Poverty and despair. The ray of light! Religious feeling of poor Grace. The thirst for gold. The divine commandment, "Thou shall not steal." scene 3: Room at Hurstley. Darkness visible; the missing bailiff; "My nephew, my poor child." The alarm! The search! The scandal! scene 4: Housekeeper's bedchamber; concealment of the villainous steward. The thief betrayed; what's to be done? Awful alternative! Mammon leads to murder! Struggle for life. Loss of the "Crock of Gold" — the murderer escapes!

Part 2, scene 1: The toiler's home. Departure for labor. The daughter's consolation; the father's misery. The toil is grievous, and the peace long a coming. scene 2: Exterior of cottage. The honest fisherman. 'Tis a holiday, they're drinking like fish, swimming in a sea of good things. "Come, there might be hope yet in my dream of the crock of gold." scene 3: Exterior of Hurstley Hall. Gentlemen carousing; the drinking bout. The gamblers! The fight! The temptation. THE FIRST THEFT! scene 4: Landscape. Conscience and the last guinea. "I thought it were that plaguing gold, and it's only a button!" The baronet's gift. The bailiff's theft. "Rob not the poor." The denouncement; the discharge. scene 5: The cottage. The toiler's second trial; the poacher's story; the housekeeper's shawl. The dream of temptation! The finding of the crock of gold.

Part 3, scene 1: The cottage. Does money confer happiness? Dissipation and its consequence. "Where shall I hide my money?" The daughter's grief. Woe in the crock of gold. scene 2: Chamber in Hurstley Hall. The steward and his pursuing fiend; conscience! conscience! The lover's quarrel and reconciliation. The calumny! scene 3: The toiler's attic. The bailiff on the scent of his blood-bought horde. Jennings's demand of restitution. The struggle with the finder; discovery of the crock of gold! "Grace was right, it was a friend after all." The charge of murder! The arrest! Tableau.

Part 4, scene 1: Landscape. Consultation of the village wiseacres; the arrest for poaching; the license. Peter Perch on the right side. "Where were you on the night of Mrs. Quarles's death?" Rage and fear of Jennings. scene 2: The prison. Acton confined on the charge of murder. The comfort of the BOOK. Woman's love! REPENTANCE AND HOPE. "Remember the words that were not written in vain." scene 3: Country view near Hurstley. The hypocrite and his intended prey. Crime still engenders crime. She is never helpless who trusts in Heaven. The plot! The surprise! The capture! scene 4: Chamber at Hurstley. The true and false gentleman. Discharge of Jennings. His insolence. The imprecation and departure. scene 5: Hurstley Court House. The examination. The defense. The doubt! The timely witness! Power of conscience! The innocent free. Death of the murderer. Tableau.

ACT I.

1: Scene A plain antique chamber in Hurstley Hall. In C. a tea table, set for two persons. An old-fashioned chair beside table. Sarah Slack discovered at table looking over articles . Sarah .

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2: Scene Interior of Acton's cottage. In R. front a shattered casement partially shrouded with vine, or liverwort. At L. of window, a ladder-like staircase leading to an upper apartment. On L. of stage a rude cupboard, on shelves of which are articles of unmatched crockery, some of which are broken, and a few tins. On the lower shelf is an unshapely loaf of brown bread and some country cheese, etc. On R. of stage a rude fireplace and mantelpiece, over which is a print of "The Prodigal Son," and the Christmas Carol, busts of Albert and Victoria. A large black boiler is hanging in the fireplace over a dim peat fire. On the window sill is an old Bible, a few tracts, and a loaf of white bread. Near the ceiling is hooked an old fowling piece, by which a rope of onions is suspended. The walls of cottage are decorated with rude prints, "The Sailor's Return," "Death of Nelson," "May Fair," etc. The furniture consists of an old triangular tri-legged table and two old rush bottom chairs, a small bench by window, and an old stool by fire. On the floor a few yards of matting. Music. Mary Acton enters. She stirs up the fire. Her manner is restless and disconsolate . Mary .

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3: Scene An entry, or a narrow passage in Hurstley Hall. Lights down. Music. Enter Jennings cautiously and very pale, with his neckcloth off, and in his stocking feet . Jen.

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4: Scene Bridget's bedroom. Bedsteps, R. Toilette table, R. of bed. A neatly made bed, on a low and old-fashioned bedstead at C. On L. of bed a shower bath, with a door, lock and key, etc. A cloak and one or two articles of apparel hung up in bath. On R. of bed, a narrow cupboard with doors and key. On the upper shelf are six small honey jars or stone crocks, the mouth of each secured by a bladder tied over it. In the middle crock a number of gold pieces, covered with buckskin, à la button. On middle shelf is a tin money box with a hole in the top, and marked "Savings Bank," a few pieces of metal in it, sufficient to make a rattle. At L., a door, leading to an apartment. On R., opposite, a high-set door, and a window looking upon the lawn. In C. of room, a small table, a couple of chairs, washstand, etc., near the bed. Lights down. Music. Jennings is discovered L., grasping the door of the shower bath and listening, and watching L. door with intense anxiety . Jen.

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ACT II.

1: Scene The cottage of Acton as before. Table, C., with wallet on it with some provision in it. Slight rain heard. Acton is seen, slowly descending the stairs with an air and look of extreme despondency. He puts on his hat, frock, etc. during speech . Acton .

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2: Scene Exterior of Acton's cottage. A low and dark thatched tenement. The time is in the month of March, and the dwelling partially covered with dead vines and creeping plants of summer. In the near distance, a small lake and island, near which on a smooth eminence, studded with trees, walks, statues, etc., sloping to the water's edge, stands Hurstley Hall, a large Elizabethan mansion with mullioned windows, pinnacles, high-peaked roof, etc. The back surrounding grounds consist of clipped hedges, terraced gardens, etc. Acton enters with his spade on his shoulder, and provision wallet slung to his side . Acton .

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3: Scene The antique apartment in the private mansion of Sir John Vincent seen through two large casement windows extending to the floor and occupying the entire front flat. The windows hung with rich scarlet and gold draperies, the back flat decorated with costly framed portraits, prints, hangings, etc. The windows or casements are partly open and discover a splendid banqueting room; a superb chandelier hanging from C.; a number of richly covered tables on which are costly glasses, fruits, wines. Wax candles lighted, cards, dice, etc. A table at L. casement covered with green cloth, on which are large heaps of gold and silver coins, cards, dice, etc. At R. casement, another table set similarly, at which are three or four fashionably-dressed persons playing at dice. At L. table, Lord Silliphant, Henry Mynton, Caesar Silkhair, playing cards. A dice box also on table. At a table, C., Sir John Vincent and others are drinking and watching the gamesters. Candles nearly burnt out . Sir John .

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4: Scene A view on the estate of Hurstley. Acton runs in clutching his gold piece with a momentary look of rapture . Acton .

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6: Scene The back gardens and walks at Hurstley. Enter Sarah Slack, followed by Peter Perch with rod, basket, etc. Sarah .

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7: Scene Interior of Acton's cottage as before. Acton is discovered upon a chair beside the table, C., with his hands in his hair. Grace and Mary are bending over him with tender anxiety . Grace .

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Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

Burke . Takes a long drink

Contains 73 words in 6 sentences using 348 chars .

Mary .

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars .

Burke .

Contains 61 words in 4 sentences using 305 chars .

Mary . Taking it

Contains 58 words in 9 sentences using 284 chars .

Acton .

Contains 28 words in 1 sentence using 130 chars .

Burke .

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars .

Acton .

Contains 64 words in 5 sentences using 279 chars .

Burke .

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars .

Acton .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Burke .

Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 199 chars .

Mary .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

Acton . Aside

Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 182 chars .

Mary . Seated at fire

Contains 147 words in 8 sentences using 728 chars .

Acton .

Contains 80 words in 6 sentences using 373 chars .

Mary .

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars .

Acton . Looking

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

Mary .

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars .

Acton . In wild ecstasy

Contains 16 words in 7 sentences using 84 chars .

ACT III.

1: Scene Interior of Acton's cottage as before. Enter Grace hurriedly downstairs, her cloak and bonnet off . Grace .

Contains 101 words in 15 sentences using 526 chars .

Mary .

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars .

Grace .

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars .

Mary .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

Grace .

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Acton .

Contains 45 words in 8 sentences using 232 chars .

Mary .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars .

Acton .

Contains 73 words in 12 sentences using 352 chars .

Grace .

Contains 36 words in 7 sentences using 180 chars .

Acton .

Contains 59 words in 6 sentences using 271 chars .

Mary . Coming down, aside

Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 183 chars .

Acton .

Contains 100 words in 11 sentences using 468 chars .

Grace .

Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 189 chars .

Acton .

Contains 172 words in 15 sentences using 837 chars .

Mary . Starting up

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

Acton .

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

Grace .

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 142 chars .

Acton .

Contains 66 words in 9 sentences using 322 chars .

Mary . Holding on to him

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars .

Grace .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

Acton .

Contains 131 words in 9 sentences using 624 chars .

Grace . Following him

Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 125 chars .

Mary .

Contains 165 words in 8 sentences using 796 chars .

Grace . Screams and runs down

Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 52 chars .

2: Scene The steward's hall in Hurstley Hall. Enter Jennings, pale and nervous as usual . Jen.

Contains 96 words in 7 sentences using 480 chars .

Sarah . Starting back

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 121 chars .

Jen. Panting

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 181 chars .

Jen. Aside

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

Jen. Furiously

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

Sarah . Loudly

Contains 23 words in 7 sentences using 112 chars .

Jen.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Jen.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 76 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Jen.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Jen.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 116 chars .

Jen.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Sir John . Outside

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Jen. Aside

Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 51 chars .

Sarah . Imitating him

Contains 79 words in 10 sentences using 370 chars .

Peter .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Peter .

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 145 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 48 words in 2 sentences using 215 chars .

Peter .

Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 142 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Peter .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Peter .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Sarah . Indignantly

Contains 16 words in 5 sentences using 64 chars .

Peter .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Peter .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

Peter . Turning about quickly and going

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

Sarah . She turns and catches him

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 102 chars .

Peter .

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars .

Sarah . Aside

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

Peter .

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 144 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Peter .

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Peter .

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 100 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Peter .

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 186 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars .

Peter .

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 102 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Peter .

Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 204 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars .

Peter .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 95 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars .

Jona.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

Jane .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

Peter .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

Jona.

Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 229 chars .

Jane .

Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 179 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 36 words in 1 sentence using 170 chars .

Jane .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Peter .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

Jane .

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 113 chars .

Jona.

Contains 60 words in 4 sentences using 311 chars .

Peter .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 31 words in 1 sentence using 146 chars .

Peter .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars .

Jane .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

Sarah . Flying at her

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars .

Jane .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

Sarah . Slapping her

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

Jane . Slapping back

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

Peter .

Contains 26 words in 5 sentences using 143 chars .

3: Scene The dormitory, or upper chamber in the Acton cottage. Steps leading up from trap, or by a rude lattice door up front. A small truckle bed on L. A rude, low post bed on R. Each with scanty and ragged coverlids. A few old chairs, and a small broken table near bed. A portion of thatched roof visible to the audience and so arranged as to admit the crock of gold. Music hurried. Acton comes hurriedly but still inebriated up the steps with the crock under his arm. He pulls off his coat and takes off the wallet quickly . Acton .

Contains 214 words in 28 sentences using 1015 chars .

Jen.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars .

Acton .

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 127 chars .

Jen.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 115 chars .

Acton . Springing up

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Jen.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Acton .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Jen.

Contains 43 words in 6 sentences using 232 chars .

Acton . Springing to the ground, proudly and emphatically

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

Jen.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

Acton .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Jen.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Acton .

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars .

Jen.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Acton .

Contains 105 words in 10 sentences using 496 chars .

Jen. Outside

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Mary . Outside

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Grace . Outside

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars .

Jen. Looking at Acton and showing articles

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 159 chars .

Acton . Aside

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 118 chars .

Jen.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Acton .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Jen.

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 92 chars .

Omnes .

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

ACT IV.

1: Scene A street in the village near Hurstley. Enter Peter Perch, Old Floyd, Dick, the tanner, Snip, the landlord . Peter .

Contains 71 words in 4 sentences using 348 chars .

Floyd .

Contains 46 words in 2 sentences using 230 chars .

Dick .

Contains 64 words in 5 sentences using 333 chars .

Peter .

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Dick .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Peter .

Contains 66 words in 5 sentences using 333 chars .

Floyd .

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

Dick .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars .

Jen.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

Dick .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Snip .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Jen.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Peter .

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 141 chars .

Jen. Reads

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars .

Dick .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Peter .

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

Jen. Aside, starting

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Peter .

Contains 79 words in 5 sentences using 360 chars .

Jen. Gazes after him as if every word had a double meaning. Aside

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Floyd .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Jen.

Contains 54 words in 3 sentences using 279 chars .

Floyd .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars .

Jen.

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 173 chars .

Jona. Aside

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Floyd .

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Jona.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars .

Jen.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

Floyd . Sternly

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Dick and Snip .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

Jona. To Dick and Snip

Contains 77 words in 2 sentences using 399 chars .

Jen. Starting

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Floyd .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Jona.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 135 chars .

Jen. Aside, trembling

Contains 57 words in 4 sentences using 295 chars .

Jona.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Jen. Aside

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

Floyd .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 141 chars .

Jona.

Contains 121 words in 10 sentences using 623 chars .

2: Scene The prison. A table and a couple of stools and stone jug near table. Music. Roger Acton discovered seated at table with a Bible in his hand. Mary near him . Acton . Pressing the Bible

Contains 108 words in 5 sentences using 581 chars .

Mary .

Contains 77 words in 5 sentences using 397 chars .

Acton .

Contains 69 words in 4 sentences using 389 chars .

Mary .

Contains 47 words in 5 sentences using 234 chars .

Acton .

Contains 72 words in 4 sentences using 343 chars .

Mary .

Contains 51 words in 3 sentences using 264 chars .

Acton .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 85 chars .

Mary .

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars .

Acton .

Contains 99 words in 7 sentences using 510 chars .

Grace .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Acton .

Contains 57 words in 4 sentences using 316 chars .

Grace .

Contains 101 words in 7 sentences using 570 chars .

Acton .

Contains 115 words in 7 sentences using 590 chars .

Grace . Kissing his forehead and raising him

Contains 54 words in 3 sentences using 286 chars .

Acton .

Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 160 chars .

Grace .

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 144 chars .

Acton . Embracing and kissing her

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars .

3: Scene An ordinary country view. Dark stage. Enter Jennings . Jen.

Contains 167 words in 14 sentences using 888 chars .

Grace .

Contains 92 words in 9 sentences using 492 chars .

Jen. Comes down, bowing

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

Grace . Starting

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Jen.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

Grace .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Jen.

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 167 chars .

Grace .

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars .

Jen.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

Grace .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Jen. Taking hold of her

Contains 39 words in 5 sentences using 191 chars .

Grace . Throwing him off furiously

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Jen. Aside

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Grace .

Contains 37 words in 6 sentences using 189 chars .

Jen.

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 140 chars .

Grace .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Jen.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Grace .

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

Jona. Outside

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Grace .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Jen.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Peter .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Jona.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Peter .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Jen. Furiously

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 100 chars .

Jona.

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 137 chars .

Grace .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

Jona.

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 102 chars .

Peter .

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

Jen.

Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 125 chars .

Peter . Holding on to him

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

Jen. Catching at the air

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

Peter .

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

Jen. Wildly

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

4: Scene A chamber in Hurstley Hall. Enter Silliphant, Silkhair, and Sir John . Silk.

Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 258 chars .

Silli.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars .

Sir John .

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 161 chars .

Silk.

Contains 44 words in 2 sentences using 240 chars .

Sir John .

Contains 40 words in 1 sentence using 216 chars .

Silk.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

Sir John .

Contains 38 words in 1 sentence using 193 chars .

Silli.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Silk.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

Silli.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 90 chars .

Silk. Looking through glass and crossing

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

Sir John .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Jona.

Contains 47 words in 1 sentence using 258 chars .

Sir John .

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 159 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

Peter .

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

Silk.

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 159 chars .

Sir John .

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars .

Jen.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Sir John .

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 234 chars .

Jen. Drawing himself up proudly

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 142 chars .

Sir John .

Contains 32 words in 1 sentence using 182 chars .

Peter . Aside

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Jen. Aside

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 97 chars .

Sir John .

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars .

Jona.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Peter .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Jen. Trying to throw them off, proudly

Contains 49 words in 2 sentences using 240 chars .

Silk.

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 106 chars .

Sir John .

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 132 chars .

Silk.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars .

Sir John . Quickly

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Silk.

Contains 42 words in 1 sentence using 226 chars .

Sir John .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

Silk.

Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 257 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

Sir John .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 31 words in 1 sentence using 143 chars .

Sir John .

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 89 chars .

Sir John .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 34 words in 1 sentence using 178 chars .

Sir John . Quickly

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Sir John .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

Silk.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Sir John .

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 83 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

Sir John .

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Sir John .

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 146 chars .

Sarah .

Contains 68 words in 6 sentences using 347 chars .

Silk.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

Sir John .

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 113 chars .

Silk.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars .

5: Scene A court of justice, whole stage. Judge, Jury, Counsels, Spectators, Acton, Mary, Grace, Jennings, very pale, Floyd, Perch, Dick, Snip, Sir John, Silliphant, Silkhair, etc., all discovered looking upon Acton with attention and sympathy. Mary and Grace are both weeping . Judge . Is concluding a few words to Acton

Contains 32 words in 1 sentence using 171 chars .

Acton .

Contains 310 words in 14 sentences using 1628 chars .

Grace . Aside

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars .

Judge .

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 133 chars .

Burke .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Jen. Aside

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

Grace .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Acton .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Burke .

Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 176 chars .

Jen.

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 66 chars .

Acton .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Burke .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Jen.

Contains 59 words in 7 sentences using 299 chars .

Acton .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Jen.

Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 131 chars .

Judge . Bending over him

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

Acton .

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 81 chars .