The Orphans (1818) Pinckney, Maria Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag Maria Pinckney The Orphans [in, Essays, Religious, Moral, Etc. By a Lady] Charleston Archibald E. Miller 242 p. Ben Cheerly unclear Lady Flinty A Youth Skin Sailor 2d Robber 1st Robber Frederick Anna Louisa Emily Mr. Pinch Lord Edward Sir Spendall Flinty Freeman Dame Spindle Lucy Cloddy 1st Sailor Lawyer Trap Drama Prose data extraction from source 1818
DRAMATIS PERSONÆ. Sir Spendall Flinty. Freeman — his half brother. Lord Edward. Frederick. Mr. Pinch — a miser. Lawyer Trap. A Youth. Skin — servant to Pinch. Cloddy. Lady Flinty. Louisa. Freeman's sister. Emily, Freeman's sister. Lucy, Freeman's sister. Anna, Freeman's sister. Dame Spindle. Sailors — Robbers — Country folks.
SCENE — A county in England.
I.
Scene Scene — an apartment in the house of Sir Spendall Flinty. — Sir Spendall reclining upon an elegant sopha — Anna seated by him, gently rubbing his foot — He starts up suddenly, then reclines again. Sir Spen.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars .

Anna.

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 204 chars .

Enter Louisa , and Lucy as if fearful of disturbing Sir S. Sir Spen.

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 109 chars .

Louisa.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars .

Sir Spen.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars .

Lucy Sings.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars .

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 145 chars .

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 146 chars .

Contains 27 words in 6 sentences using 156 chars .

Enter Lady Flinty, she goes up angrily to Anna and slaps her upon the shoulder. Lady Flin.

Contains 48 words in 5 sentences using 269 chars .

( Anna rises — Sir Spendall looks timidly at Lady Flinty. ) Anna.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars .

Lady Flin.

Contains 75 words in 4 sentences using 403 chars .

( Exeunt Louisa and Anna.) Sir Spen.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

( Lady Flinty aproaches him with violence .) Lady Flin.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Sir Spen.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Lady Flin.

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 160 chars .

Sir Spen.

Contains 125 words in 7 sentences using 644 chars .

Lady Flin.

Contains 72 words in 3 sentences using 361 chars .

Sir Spen.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Lady Flin.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 163 chars .

Sir Spen.

Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 224 chars .

Lady Flin.

Contains 67 words in 4 sentences using 399 chars .

Sir Spen.

Contains 57 words in 4 sentences using 274 chars .

( Lady Flinty rings the bell and the scene closes .)
Scene Scene changes to a sea-port town — principal object an Inn, the sign Bacchus. — A Sailor enters from the Inn — and enter at the opposide side another Sailor — he walks lame with a stick, has lost an arm, and his head is bound up beneath his hat. 1st. Sailor. — ( starts with surprise .)

Contains 32 words in 7 sentences using 186 chars .

Ben.

Contains 58 words in 2 sentences using 287 chars .

1st. Sailor.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Ben.

Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 172 chars .

1st. Sailor.

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 166 chars .

Ben.

Contains 75 words in 5 sentences using 387 chars .

1st. Sailor.

Contains 88 words in 5 sentences using 464 chars .

Ben.

Contains 128 words in 5 sentences using 648 chars .

Enter Freeman from the Inn. — Freeman's left arm in a sling. Ben.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Freeman.

Contains 7 words in 4 sentences using 32 chars .

Ben.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 130 chars .

Freeman.

Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 239 chars .

( Offers money to Ben, who modestly refuses .) Ben.

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 191 chars .

1st. Sailor.

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 188 chars .

(Sailors enter the house .) Freeman.

Contains 114 words in 4 sentences using 599 chars .

(Freeman walks slowly off .)
Scene Scene changes to an apartment at Sir Spendall Flinty's. Emily, Lucy and Anna. Lucy holds a book , Emily and Anna at work. Emily.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 161 chars .

( Lucy puts the book down reluctantly looking at the page.) Lucy.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars .

Anna.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

( Exit Anna.) Lucy.

Contains 58 words in 2 sentences using 317 chars .

Emily.

Contains 67 words in 6 sentences using 383 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 53 words in 3 sentences using 305 chars .

Emily.

Contains 56 words in 6 sentences using 341 chars .

Enter Lawyer Trap. Trap.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 156 chars .

( Looks at Lucy.) Lucy.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 201 chars .

( Looks at him .) Trap.

Contains 106 words in 4 sentences using 612 chars .

Emily.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 175 chars .

Trap.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars .

Trap.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars .

Anna enters, as he speaks. Anna.

Contains 58 words in 6 sentences using 283 chars .

Trap.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Emily.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Trap. ( Bows .)

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Anna.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Trap. (Not attending to Anna.)

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

Emily.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Anna.

Contains 119 words in 3 sentences using 632 chars .

Trap.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

Anna.

Contains 33 words in 1 sentence using 160 chars .

Trap.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Anna.

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 168 chars .

Emily.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 183 chars .

Emily.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

( Exeunt .)
Scene Scene changes to another apartment at Sir Spendall's. — Louisa seated at a writing-table, notes scatterd about — She finishes, and folds up a note — directs it and then looks attentivey at the address. Louisa.

Contains 110 words in 11 sentences using 599 chars .

Enter Lawyer Trap. Trap.

Contains 53 words in 4 sentences using 317 chars .

Louisa.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Trap.

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 82 chars .

Louisa.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars .

Trap.

Contains 40 words in 6 sentences using 194 chars .

Louisa.

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 104 chars .

Trap.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars .

Louisa.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

Trap.

Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 245 chars .

Louisa.

Contains 11 words in 5 sentences using 62 chars .

Enter Lady Flinty. ( She winks at Trap, approaches and takes up one of the notes .) Lady Flin.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Louisa.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

(Trap looks out at a window .) Trap.

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 158 chars .

Lady Flin.

Contains 41 words in 6 sentences using 211 chars .

Louisa.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

Lady Flin.

Contains 56 words in 4 sentences using 309 chars .

( Exit Trap.) Louisa.

Contains 56 words in 4 sentences using 328 chars .

Lady Flin.

Contains 53 words in 6 sentences using 284 chars .

( Exit Lady Flinty.) Louisa.

Contains 65 words in 7 sentences using 377 chars .

( Exit Louisa.)
END OF ACT FIRST.
II.
Scene SCENE — Sir Spendall Flinty's study. Sir Spendall and Lady Flinty. Sir Spen.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 22 chars .

Lady Flin.

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 145 chars .

Sir Spen.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

Lady Flin.

Contains 91 words in 3 sentences using 483 chars .

Sir Spen. ( Pauses .)

Contains 16 words in 6 sentences using 94 chars .

( Exit Lady Flinty.) Enter Louisa, in agitation. Louisa.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Sir Spen.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Louisa.

Contains 61 words in 3 sentences using 351 chars .

Sir Spen.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Louisa.

Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 210 chars .

Sir Spen.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

( Turns his head aside .) Louisa.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars .

Sir Spen.

Contains 23 words in 7 sentences using 130 chars .

(Louisa embraces her father in silence .) Enter Lady Flinty — a servant follows with wine — she seems surprised. Sir Spen.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

Lady Flin.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 121 chars .

Sir Spen.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

( Exit .)
Scene Scene changes to a large old farm house. — Scene darkened. Enter Emily, Lucy and Anna — each with a small bundle — Emily knocks at the door. Emily.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Anna.

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 17 chars .

Emily.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

Emily.

Contains 12 words in 5 sentences using 74 chars .

Enter Cloddy. Cloddy.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars .

Cloddy.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Anna.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 143 chars .

Clodyd. ( He wipes his eyes with his sleeve .)

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

( He knocks and whistles .) Dame Spindle opens the door.) Dame.

Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 76 chars .

Cloddy.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Dame.

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 179 chars .

Emily.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars .

Cloddy.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Dame.

Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 205 chars .

(All enter the house.)
Scene Scene changes — represents a distant view of the sea on one side — and a small village on the other. Freeman appears in a travelling dress. Free.

Contains 103 words in 2 sentences using 553 chars .

Enter a press-gang, dragging in a youth. Sailor.

Contains 55 words in 2 sentences using 266 chars .

Youth.

Contains 80 words in 3 sentences using 395 chars .

Sailor.

Contains 47 words in 5 sentences using 256 chars .

Youth.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars .

Free. ( Approaches .)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Youth.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Free.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars .

Sailor.

Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 64 chars .

Free.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Sailor.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Free.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Sailor.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Free.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 142 chars .

Sailor.

Contains 67 words in 5 sentences using 339 chars .

( The Sailor slaps the lad on the shoulder — and exit with the men .) Free.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

(Embraces him.) Youth.

Contains 46 words in 8 sentences using 248 chars .

Free.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

Youth.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 142 chars .

Free.

Contains 52 words in 5 sentences using 292 chars .

Youth.

Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 210 chars .

Free.

Contains 62 words in 4 sentences using 329 chars .

Youth.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars .

Free.

Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 236 chars .

( Exeunt .)
Scene Scene changes to Sir Spendall Flinty's — a room elegantly fitted up — music stands and performers. — Music. Sir Spendall , Lady Flinty, Louisa , Lord Edward, Frederick in military uniform — Lawyer Trap — other company seated. Fred.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

Lord Edward.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Frederick.

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 149 chars .

Lord Edward and Frederick converse low, till the music ceases. Lord Edward. ( Aloud .)

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 148 chars .

( Bows to Louisa.) Lady Flin. ( She flirts her fan violently .)

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 152 chars .

Lord Edward. ( Quizzing .)

Contains 47 words in 2 sentences using 289 chars .

Frederick.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Lady Flin.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Frederick.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

(Sir Spendall comes forward, talking to some gentleman and Trap — band play again. — Frederick and Louisa converse. Lord Edward approaches them, pretending to listen to the music — but attending to their conversation.) Louisa.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Frederick.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars .

(Trap approaches Louisa — bowing obsequiously .) Trap.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Louisa.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Frederick.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars .

Trap.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars .

Lord Edward.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Trap.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Sir Spen.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Louisa sings, accompanied.

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 172 chars .

Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 189 chars .

Sir Spen.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

Lady Flin.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars .

Frederick.

Contains 52 words in 4 sentences using 290 chars .

( Glances at Trap) Servant enters, and speaks to Lady Flinty — Trap takes her hand — and the company follow — all but Lord Edward. Lord Edward.

Contains 108 words in 9 sentences using 594 chars .

(Exit.)
Scene Scene changes to the house of Mr. Pinch — he is discovered sitting by a miserable fire, with his feet almost into it — shivering with cold. Pinch.

Contains 141 words in 5 sentences using 762 chars .

Enter Skin — his teeth chattering and coat buttoned so close, that he appears like a lath. Skin.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars .

Pinch.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

Skin.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Pinch.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

Skin.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

Pinch.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Skin.

Contains 29 words in 1 sentence using 142 chars .

Pinch.

Contains 41 words in 8 sentences using 221 chars .

Skin.

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 140 chars .

Pinch.

Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 164 chars .

Skin.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

( Skin goes out and returns with a candle.) Pinch.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars .

Skin.

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 159 chars .

( Exit Skin.) Pinch.

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 89 chars .

Enter Skin with a plate, knife and fork — some food on the plate . — Pinch turns angrily round. Pinch.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Skin.

Contains 93 words in 4 sentences using 477 chars .

Pinch.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

( He sits down to eat — noise heard of a window opening — Skin goes close up to his master .) Skin.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Pinch.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

( He half rises from the table — noise again .) Skin.

Contains 50 words in 3 sentences using 267 chars .

( The door opens hastily — and enter three Robbers; one of them seizes Skin — gags him, and ties his hands — another takes hold of Pinch. 1st. Robber.

Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 170 chars .

Pinch.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Robber.

Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 244 chars .

Pinch.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

2d. Robber.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

( Presents a pistol — 1st Robber takes the keys from Pinch's pockets . — Skin disengages himself, and rushes up to the second Robber, and struggles for the pistol — while the 3d . Robber goes to the cabinet, but returns; and is aiming a blow at Pinch, when a scuffling is heard at the door — a pistol fired, and a person calls out — "follow me, follow me brave boys ." Enter Freeman. — The Robbers run out at the opposite door — Freeman snaps another pistol after them. Pinch staggers to his chair. Pinch.

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 46 chars .

Skin.

Contains 65 words in 4 sentences using 308 chars .

( Exit Skin.) Pinch.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

Free.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Pinch.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 136 chars .

Free.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars .

Pinch.

Contains 103 words in 5 sentences using 523 chars .

Free.

Contains 94 words in 3 sentences using 476 chars .

Pinch.

Contains 37 words in 6 sentences using 190 chars .

Enter Skin, with some eggs in a plate. Pinch.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Skin.

Contains 65 words in 3 sentences using 306 chars .

Free.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Pinch.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Freeman takes off his hat, sits down to the table — and Pinch also; the latter looking at him with grateful surprise.) Skin.

Contains 65 words in 6 sentences using 330 chars .

Free.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 121 chars .

Skin.

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 139 chars .

Free.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars .

( Gives half a crown .) Skin.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars .

Free.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

(Skin is going .) Pinch.

Contains 97 words in 4 sentences using 488 chars .

( Exit Skin.)
END OF ACT THE SECOND.
III.
Scene SCENE — the farm house. Emily and Frederick. Fred.

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 188 chars .

Emily.

Contains 57 words in 5 sentences using 330 chars .

Fred.

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 177 chars .

Emily.

Contains 40 words in 6 sentences using 238 chars .

Fred.

Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 231 chars .

( Takes a note from his pocket-book, and respectfully offers it .) Emily.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

Fred.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

( Tries to put the note into her hand .) Lucy. Enter

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 163 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 76 words in 3 sentences using 415 chars .

Fred.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Fred.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

(He pauses.) Emily.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 79 chars .

Fred.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

Emily.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Fred.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

(Exit Frederick. ) Enter Anna and Cloddy. Anna.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Cloddy.

Contains 61 words in 2 sentences using 294 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Cloddy.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Cloddy.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars .

Anna.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Enter Skin, with solemn dignity. Skin.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Cloddy. (To Emily. )

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Emily.

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 13 chars .

Cloddy.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars .

Skin.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Cloddy.

Contains 47 words in 4 sentences using 210 chars .

Skin.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Cloddy.

Contains 82 words in 4 sentences using 395 chars .

Skin.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Cloddy.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

( He snatches up Skin, and dances him up and down — Skin all the while boxing him . — Cloddy gives him a hard shake, then puts him down — laughing heartily — Skin walks, about in a rage .) Skin.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars .

( Exit Skin shaking his fist at Cloddy.) Cloddy. ( Singing .)

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

( Exit .)
Scene Scene changes to Sir Spendall Flinty's. Lady Flinty and Sir Spendall at breakfast. Sir Spen.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 143 chars .

Lady Flin.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

Sir Spen.

Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 225 chars .

Lady Flin.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

(Pours out the tea.) Sir Spen.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

Lady Flin.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Sir Spen.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

Lady Flin.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

Sir Spen.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Enter Servant — announces Freeman , who enters — Freeman bows to Lady Flinty , and shakes Sir Spendall's hand. Sir Spen.

Contains 10 words in 5 sentences using 57 chars .

Free.

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 128 chars .

Lady Flin.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars .

Free.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

Lady

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Sir Spen.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars .

Free.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Lady Flin.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

Sir Spen.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars .

Free.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

Lady Flin.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Free.

Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 164 chars .

Sir Spen.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Free.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Lady Flin.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Free.

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 53 chars .

( Exit Freeman.) Lady Flin.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars .

( Sir Spendall goes to the window .) Sir Spen.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

(Exit Sir Spendall. ) Lady Flin.

Contains 107 words in 5 sentences using 548 chars .

( Exit Lady Flinty.)
Scene Scene changes to another apartment at Sir Spendall's — Louisa seated with a book. Enter Freeman — She exclaims in surprise. Louisa.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars .

Free.

Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 93 chars .

Louisa.

Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 207 chars .

Free.

Contains 49 words in 7 sentences using 262 chars .

Louisa.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars .

( hesitates .) Free.

Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 189 chars .

( Exit F.) Louisa.

Contains 43 words in 6 sentences using 217 chars .

Enter Sir Spendall in great trepidation — sinks into a chair. Sir Spen.

Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 252 chars .

Louisa.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 28 chars .

Sir Spen.

Contains 90 words in 3 sentences using 463 chars .

Louisa.

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 55 chars .

Sir Spen.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars .

Louisa.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars .

Enter Lady Flinty. Lady Flin.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars .

Sir Spen.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

Lady Flin.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

Sir Spen.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Lady Flin.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars .

Sir Spen.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Lady Flin.

Contains 51 words in 2 sentences using 262 chars .

( Exeunt .)
Scene Scene changes — represents a country fair — music of fiddles tabor and pipe — and bagpipes — booths with trinckets, and raree-shows. — A stage erected from which a mounte-bank gives Cloddy a silver tankard as a prize in a lottery. — — The clown makes a somerset — rope dancers at a distance — and a dancing-bear with a monkey on its back — Clown advances and dances a hornpipe. — — Among the young men and girls dressed in rural finery. Skin appears in front — clothed in a suit of stiff old family livery — Cloddy advances, admiring his tankard; half tipsey. ) Cloddy.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Skin.

Contains 38 words in 6 sentences using 194 chars .

Cloddy.

Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 233 chars .

( Takes half a guinea out of his pocket — Skin stares at him .) Skin.

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 112 chars .

( Points to his neck — Cloddy throws down the tankard, and runs up to Skin in a passion .) Cloddy.

Contains 63 words in 7 sentences using 310 chars .

Skin.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Cloddy.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Skin.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Cloddy.

Contains 42 words in 2 sentences using 192 chars .

Skin.

Contains 43 words in 6 sentences using 215 chars .

( Exit Skin.) Cloddy.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

Dance of Villagers. Ben the Sailor advances — walking lame, and with only one arm. Cloddy.

Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 89 chars .

Sailor.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

Cloddy.

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 178 chars .

Sailor Sings.

Contains 66 words in 8 sentences using 331 chars .

Contains 64 words in 9 sentences using 326 chars .

Contains 64 words in 7 sentences using 346 chars .

All chorus the last lines, and cry huzza! Cloddy.

Contains 48 words in 4 sentences using 247 chars .

( One of the men fall . Cloddy catches him up, and throws him over his shoulder in the sack — and runs off — loud laugh — and the scene closes .)
END OF THE THIRD ACT.
IV.
Scene SCENE — an old fashioned room at the farm house. Enter Lucy. Lucy.

Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 249 chars .

Enter Lord Edward. Lord Edward.

Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 86 chars .

Lucy. ( Confused .)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Lord Edward.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Lord Edward.

Contains 58 words in 2 sentences using 324 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

Lord Edward.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

( He attempts to take her hand — but she withdraws it .) Lucy.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

Lord Edward. ( Detaining her .)

Contains 47 words in 5 sentences using 239 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 190 chars .

Lord Edward.

Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 139 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 193 chars .

Lord Edward.

Contains 47 words in 5 sentences using 248 chars .

( She turns away .) Lucy.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

(still going) Lord Edward.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

Lord Edward.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Lord Edward.

Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 184 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 274 chars .

Lord Edward.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars .

Enter Freeman — as Lord Edward is speaking. (Lucy sees her brother, rushes into his arms — and they embrace affectionately — but in silence — Freeman then turns round .) Free.

Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 80 chars .

Lord Edward.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Free.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

( Bows haughtily .) Lord Edward.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Free.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

( Shews him the door .) Lord Edward.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

(Lucy seems alarmed .) Free.

Contains 99 words in 4 sentences using 524 chars .

( Exit Lord Edward.) Enter Emily and Anna , they embrace Freeman affectionately. Emily.

Contains 19 words in 5 sentences using 110 chars .

Anna.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

( Hangs upon his arm .) Free.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 169 chars .

( Kisses her cheek, she reclines on his shoulder .) Anna.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars .

Free.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Emily.

Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 157 chars .

Free.

Contains 60 words in 4 sentences using 308 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars .

Enter Dame Spindle. Dame.

Contains 76 words in 6 sentences using 378 chars .

Free.

Contains 44 words in 2 sentences using 217 chars .

Dame.

Contains 90 words in 3 sentences using 446 chars .

(Exeunt.)
Scene Scene — the outside of the farm house. Enter Pinch walking with a stick, looks up as he advances. Pinch.

Contains 153 words in 11 sentences using 856 chars .

( Knocks at the door — Dame Spindle opens the door, and starts back in a fright — then comes out. Dame.

Contains 14 words in 5 sentences using 73 chars .

( She curtsies low .) Pinch.

Contains 51 words in 9 sentences using 261 chars .

Cloddy enters with a large faggot of wood — and tosses it down, almost upon Pinch — not seeing him. Cloddy.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

( Pinch strikes him with his stick.) Pinch.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

Cloddy.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

( He bows low to Pinch) Pinch.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars .

Cloddy.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Pinch.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars .

Cloddy.

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 168 chars .

Pinch.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars .

(Dame Spindle shews him into the house .) Dame.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

( follows Pinch.) Cloddy.

Contains 87 words in 6 sentences using 425 chars .

Enter Pinch and Dame Spindle. Pinch.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

Dame.

Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 192 chars .

( She curtsies low .) Pinch.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Cloddy.

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 112 chars .

Pinch.

Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 188 chars .

Cloddy.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars .

Pinch.

Contains 52 words in 6 sentences using 248 chars .

Dame.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars .

( Exit Cloddy, running .) Pinch.

Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 36 chars .

Dame.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

(Dame runs off ) Pinch.

Contains 111 words in 8 sentences using 567 chars .

( Exit .)
Scene Scene changes to a Wood. — Frederick in sporting dress, leans upon his gun — a net full of game lying at his feet. Fred.

Contains 144 words in 10 sentences using 775 chars .

Free.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Enter Cloddy in haste. Free.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Fred.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Free.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Cloddy.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Fred.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Free.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

Fred.

Contains 14 words in 5 sentences using 92 chars .

Free.

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 77 chars .

( They shake hands cordially .) Cloddy.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars .

Free.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 23 chars .

( He reads .) Cloddy.

Contains 141 words in 3 sentences using 704 chars .

Free.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Fred.

Contains 156 words in 6 sentences using 844 chars .

Free.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars .

Fred.

Contains 53 words in 4 sentences using 303 chars .

Free. ( To Cloddy.)

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Cloddy.

Contains 72 words in 3 sentences using 362 chars .

Freeman.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Fred.

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 112 chars .

Cloddy.

Contains 47 words in 2 sentences using 227 chars .

(Cloddy runs off .) Free.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Fred.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars .

Free.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars .

Fred. ( Returns the letter .)

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 174 chars .

Free.

Contains 42 words in 5 sentences using 222 chars .

( Exit Freeman.) Fred.

Contains 50 words in 4 sentences using 309 chars .

( Exit Frederick.)
END OF THE FOURTH ACT.
V.
Scene SCENE — The farm house. Emily, Lucy and Anna. Emily.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 153 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 160 chars .

Anna.

Contains 47 words in 2 sentences using 227 chars .

Emily.

Contains 50 words in 2 sentences using 283 chars .

(She walks about in agitation.) Lucy.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

(Anna suddenly stoops by the table, and picks up an unsealed letter, and gives it to Lucy.) Lucy.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

( She reads it and faints .) Emily.

Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 34 chars .

( Supports her .) Anna.

Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 37 chars .

Emily.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

(Anna runs out .) Enter Dame Spindle and Anna. (Emily gives Lucy some water — she revives .) Dame.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 18 words in 6 sentences using 97 chars .

(Emily reads the letter .) Enter Trap and Skin. Skin.

Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 201 chars .

(Aside.) Trapp.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars .

Emily.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

Emily.

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 87 chars .

(Lucy rests her head mournfully on the table .) Anna.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

Trap.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Dame.

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 169 chars .

Trap.

Contains 59 words in 4 sentences using 314 chars .

Emily.

Contains 69 words in 4 sentences using 428 chars .

Trap.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

( She raises her head from the table and looks steadfastly at him .) Anna.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 154 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 84 chars .

( She looks up .) ( Exeunt Emily, Lucy, Anna and Dame.) Trap.

Contains 48 words in 4 sentences using 248 chars .

Skin.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Trap.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars .

Skin.

Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 160 chars .

Trap.

Contains 83 words in 5 sentences using 470 chars .

Skin.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars .

Trap.

Contains 63 words in 7 sentences using 312 chars .

Skin.

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 141 chars .

Enter Dame Spindle , wiping her eyes with her apron. Dame.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Trap.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Dame.

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 86 chars .

Trap. ( Looks out .)

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

( Exit Trap.) Dame.

Contains 52 words in 4 sentences using 260 chars .

( Exit Dame Spindle.) Skin.

Contains 123 words in 7 sentences using 605 chars .

( Exit Skin.)
Scene Scene changes to the house of Mr. Pinch. Pinch.

Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 181 chars .

( Pulls off his coat — then his waistcoat, which he carefully folds up, and then puts the coat on again .) Enter Freeman. Pinch.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars .

Free.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 26 chars .

Pinch.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars .

Freeman.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Pinch.

Contains 115 words in 5 sentences using 646 chars .

Free.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars .

Pinch.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

Free.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

Pinch.

Contains 15 words in 5 sentences using 106 chars .

Free.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars .

Pinch.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 132 chars .

Free.

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 183 chars .

(Pinch looks terrified .) Pinch.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Free.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 150 chars .

(Pinch goes up to Freeman in much embarassment .) Pinch.

Contains 50 words in 8 sentences using 267 chars .

Enter Skin. Pinch.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

Skin.

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 213 chars .

(Freeman walks about in agitation .) Pinch.

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 157 chars .

(Skin holds down his head .) Skin.

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 161 chars .

Free.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars .

Pinch.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Free.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

Pinch. ( Earnestly .)

Contains 14 words in 5 sentences using 71 chars .

Free.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

Pinch.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Free.

Contains 62 words in 3 sentences using 344 chars .

Pinch.

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 206 chars .

( Goes to his desk and writes — Skin jumps about with delight .) Skin.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Pinch.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 143 chars .

Skin.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 142 chars .

(Pinch gives the paper to Freeman, who bows gratefully .) Pinch.

Contains 65 words in 2 sentences using 339 chars .

Free.

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 162 chars .

(Exit Freeman. ) Pinch. ( Puases .)

Contains 45 words in 5 sentences using 246 chars .

Skin.

Contains 60 words in 3 sentences using 326 chars .

(Pinch sits down to write — Exit Skin — the scene closes.
Scene Scene changes to the Wood. Frederick — He takes out his watch. Fred.

Contains 69 words in 2 sentences using 425 chars .

Enter Freeman hastily. Free.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Fred.

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 79 chars .

Free.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

Fred.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Free.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

Fred.

Contains 17 words in 6 sentences using 106 chars .

( Takes Freeman's hand affectionately .) Free.

Contains 43 words in 2 sentences using 203 chars .

(Gives a packet.) Fred.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Enter Lord Edward , and his friend — The seconds measure the ground — and all exchange bows. Lord Edward.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Fred.

Contains 82 words in 6 sentences using 451 chars .

Lord Edward.

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 10 chars .

Free.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars .

(Points to Frederick ) Lord Edward.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

Free.

Contains 73 words in 4 sentences using 427 chars .

Lord Edward.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

Fred.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

Lord Edward.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

Fred.

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 168 chars .

(Lord Edward throws down his pistol.) Lord Edward.

Contains 58 words in 7 sentences using 331 chars .

( Exit Lord Edward and friend .) Enter Emily, Lucy and Anna. Lucy clasps Freeman to her bosom — Emily and Anna press around him. Emily.

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 93 chars .

Anna.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

(Freeman affectionately takes their hands .) Free.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars .

Free.

Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 272 chars .

( Freeman gives Emily's hand to Frederick — she looks surprised and confused.) Fred.

Contains 60 words in 4 sentences using 338 chars .

Free.

Contains 69 words in 4 sentences using 396 chars .

( Curtain falls .)
END OF THE PLAY.