The Foundling (1839) McLellan, Rufus Charles Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag Rufus Charles McLellan The Foundling, or Yankee Fidelity. A Drama, in Two Acts Philadelphia King & Baird 68 p. Sir Henry Somersett unclear John Alfred Policemen Obediah Whitcher Sir John Rutland Kirkland 1st Policeman Chaplain Emily Alred Kirkland, Carlton Ralph Obedian Whitcher Servant Lucy Aroline Eliza Carlton Carlton, Ralph Drama Prose data extraction from source 1839
CHARACTERS TO BE PERSONATED: Obediah Whitcher , The Yankee. Alfred , The Foundling. Kirkland , A Scotch Baron. Sir Henry Somersett , A Scotch Baron. Sir John Rutland , An English Baron, settled in Scotland. Carlton , A Robber. Ralph , A Robber. John , Kirkland's servant. Chaplain. Servants, Police, &c. Emily , Sir Henry's daughter. Aroline , Sir John's daughter. Eliza , Kirkland's mistress. Lucy , Maid to Emily.
SCENE — In Scotland.
ACT I.
SCENE I. — A room in Sir Henry's dwelling. Enter Sir Henry and Alfred. Sir H.

Contains 61 words in 4 sentences using 331 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 53 words in 3 sentences using 277 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

Alfred. ( kneeling. )

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars .

Alfred. ( rising. )

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 233 chars .

Alfred. ( fiercely )

Contains 78 words in 4 sentences using 454 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars .

Exeunt, different ways. Enter Emily and Lucy. Emily.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

Emily.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 186 chars .

Emily.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 155 chars .

Emily.

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 161 chars .

Lucy. ( looking round )

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Emily.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

( They both step into a closet and close the door. ) Enter Sir Henry and Obediah. Sir H.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Obed.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Obed.

Contains 63 words in 4 sentences using 284 chars .

Sir H. ( in an angry tone. )

Contains 49 words in 2 sentences using 281 chars .

Obed.

Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 192 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 176 chars .

Obed.

Contains 182 words in 6 sentences using 893 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 210 chars .

Obed.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 83 words in 4 sentences using 441 chars .

Exit Sir Henry. Re-enter Emily and Lucy. Emily.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars .

Obed. ( looking cautiously after Sir Henry. )

Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 210 chars .

Emily.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

Obed.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

Emily.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Obed.

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars .

Emily.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars .

Obed.

Contains 51 words in 3 sentences using 235 chars .

Emily.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

Obed.

Contains 68 words in 2 sentences using 339 chars .

Emily.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

Emily.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars .

Obed.

Contains 63 words in 4 sentences using 301 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

Obed.

Contains 78 words in 5 sentences using 365 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

Emily.

Contains 111 words in 6 sentences using 556 chars .

Obed.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Emily.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Exit. Obed.

Contains 128 words in 6 sentences using 631 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

Obed.

Contains 71 words in 3 sentences using 314 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Obed.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

Obed.

Contains 101 words in 4 sentences using 489 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 212 chars .

Obed.

Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 261 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 156 chars .

Obed.

Contains 60 words in 2 sentences using 278 chars .

( Exeunt.
ACT I. SCENE II. — Exterior of Kirkland's house, at some distance, with door opening on the stage. Trees and shrubbery in front, so as to partly obscure the house. Enter Carlton and Ralph , two robbers. Carlton. (pointing.)

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 163 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 126 chars .

Carl.

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 175 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Carl.

Contains 47 words in 2 sentences using 264 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

Carl.

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 147 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 17 chars .

Enter Kirkland. Kirk.

Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 230 chars .

Enter Alfred unseen, and listens. Carl.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Carl.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 187 chars .

Carl.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 46 words in 2 sentences using 242 chars .

Carl.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars .

Carl.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 185 chars .

Carl.

Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 126 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 218 chars .

Carl.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

Carl.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Both.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Alfred retires behind a tree. ( Exeunt , Kirkland one way , Robbers the other. ) Alfred. (coming forward.)

Contains 151 words in 8 sentences using 766 chars .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

Exit. EnterObediah , ( with hands in his breeches pockets. ) Obed. (after minutely surveying the premises.)

Contains 103 words in 3 sentences using 487 chars .

Enter John from the house.

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 195 chars .

John.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Obed.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars .

John.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

Obed.

Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 152 chars .

John.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars .

Obed. (taking off his hat, and flinging it down with fury, — turns up the cuffs of his coat.)

Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 165 chars .

(treads on his toes.) John. (lifting up his foot.)

Contains 16 words in 5 sentences using 74 chars .

Obed. (hits him on the head, and knocks him down.)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

John. (putting his hand, with something red in it, on his forehead, so as to leave the mark.)

Contains 13 words in 6 sentences using 67 chars .

Obed.

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 171 chars .

John.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

Obed.

Contains 86 words in 4 sentences using 389 chars .

John.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Obed.

Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 187 chars .

John.

Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 258 chars .

( Exit. Enters Eliza from the house. — Eliza.

Contains 87 words in 2 sentences using 508 chars .

Enter Kirkland — Kirk.

Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 45 chars .

Eliza.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars .

Eliza.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 148 chars .

Eliza (firmly.)

Contains 63 words in 1 sentence using 336 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 67 chars .

Eliza.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

(seizes her by the arm.) Eliza (struggling to release herself.)

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 139 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars .

Eliza.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Eliza (flourishing the dagger.)

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 138 chars .

Exit into the house. Eliza, (alone.)

Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 236 chars .

Exit into the house. Enter Alfred , disguised as a beggar. Alfred.

Contains 51 words in 2 sentences using 264 chars .

(starts towards the door.) Enter Kirkland from the house. Kirk.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 99 words in 8 sentences using 511 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Alfred, (pulling one out he has concealed.)

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 176 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 46 words in 2 sentences using 230 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 67 words in 5 sentences using 359 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 286 chars .

(starts to go.) Alfred, (lingering,) aside.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 138 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Exeunt into the house.
ACT I. SCENE III. — A room in Sir Henry's dwelling. Enter Sir Henry. Sir H.

Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 197 chars .

EnterObediah , ( unseen. )

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

Obed. (aside.)

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars .

Obed. (aside.)

Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 189 chars .

Sir H. (sharply.)

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

Obed.

Contains 140 words in 7 sentences using 732 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Obed.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Obed.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars .

Obed.

Contains 83 words in 3 sentences using 427 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 123 chars .

(starts to go.) Obed. (aside.)

Contains 73 words in 3 sentences using 340 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

Obed.

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 146 chars .

(A knock is heard at the door.) Sir H.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Obed.

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 100 chars .

(opens the door.) ( Enter Kirkland. ) Sir H.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Obed.

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 146 chars .

Exit. Sir H.

Contains 46 words in 2 sentences using 217 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 60 words in 4 sentences using 332 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 156 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Exeunt.
ACT I. SCENE IV. — Exterior of garden with fence and gate near the back of the stage. Enter Alfred , in his real character and dress. Alfred, (alone.)

Contains 100 words in 9 sentences using 524 chars .

Enter Emily. Alfred, (taking her hand.)

Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 244 chars .

Emily.

Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 175 chars .

Alfred, (looking carefully around, and speaking low.)

Contains 51 words in 3 sentences using 261 chars .

(they listen. Emily.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 161 chars .

Emily.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

Emily.

Contains 51 words in 3 sentences using 272 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 80 words in 4 sentences using 396 chars .

Obed. (without.)

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

Emily.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

(looking anxiously about.) Obed. (without.)

Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 155 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

(They start, and look wildly about, as if they knew not which way to fly.) Kirk. (without.)

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Obed.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Kirk. (without.)

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Enter Obediah and Kirkland , through the gate, closely grappled, and striving to throw each other — when near the middle of the stage, Obediah throws Kirkland with fury and frees himself. Obed. (laughing.)

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

Alfred, (to Emily. )

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Obed.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 132 chars .

Exeunt Obed. and Emily. Kirk. (rising,)

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

Kirk. (interrupting him.)

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars .

(draws.) Alfred, (drawing.)

Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 177 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

(They fight. — Alfred strikes the sword from Kirkland's hand. — Kirkland draws a pistol, and snaps it at Alfred. ) Enter Sir H. in haste, Sir H. (going between them.)

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 117 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 83 words in 3 sentences using 429 chars .

(picks up his sword.) Alfred.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars .

Kirk. (stamping fiercely.)

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 128 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 132 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 207 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

[They rush towards each other. Sir H. (throwing himself between them,)

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 214 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 241 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Exit Kirkland. Sir H. (to Alfred. )

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars .

(starts to go.) Alfred.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 140 chars .

Enter Obediah unseen through the gate, and secretes himself. Sir H.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 166 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 172 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Exit Sir Henry through the gate. Alfred, (alone.)

Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 165 chars .

Obed. (coming forward.)

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars .

Obed.

Contains 79 words in 3 sentences using 363 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Obed.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

Obed.

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 137 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 44 words in 2 sentences using 225 chars .

Obed.

Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 207 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 100 words in 3 sentences using 492 chars .

Obed.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars .

Obed.

Contains 52 words in 4 sentences using 256 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 60 words in 1 sentence using 310 chars .

Obed.

Contains 62 words in 2 sentences using 321 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 57 words in 2 sentences using 296 chars .

Exit. Obed (alone.)

Contains 94 words in 2 sentences using 438 chars .

Exit.
ACT I. SCENE V. — A thicket of trees. Enter Carlton and Ralph Carl.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Carl.

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 161 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars .

Carl.

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 105 chars .

Enter Alfred in disguise. Carl (drawing a pistol from his belt.)

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars .

Carl.

Contains 46 words in 2 sentences using 241 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 148 chars .

(aims another in the other hand at Ralph.) Enter Kirkland. Kirk.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars .

Carl.

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 185 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 60 words in 3 sentences using 324 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

Carl & Ralph.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

(They shake hands.) Kirk.

Contains 80 words in 2 sentences using 399 chars .

Alfred (aside.)

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 164 chars .

Alfred (aside, lingering.)

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars .

Exeunt.
ACT I. SCENE VI. — A room in Sir John Rutland's dwelling, with the portraits of a lady and little boy in it. Sir John and his daughter Aroline discovered gazing at the pictures as the scene draws. Sir John.

Contains 60 words in 2 sentences using 336 chars .

Aroline.

Contains 99 words in 3 sentences using 549 chars .

(weeps.) Sir John (wiping the tears from his eyes.)

Contains 365 words in 16 sentences using 1940 chars .

(covers his face and sobs.) Aroline.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

Sir John.

Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 239 chars .

Enter Servant. Servant.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

Sir John.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Servant.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

Sir John.

Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 190 chars .

Enter Alfred in disguise. Alfred.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Sir John.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Sir John.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Alfred (throwing his tattered cloak back on his shoulders, displays his natural dress, with sword and pistols in his belt.) Aroline, (in a fright.)

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

Sir J.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars .

Sir J.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

Sir J.

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 184 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 248 words in 11 sentences using 1404 chars .

Aroline.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Sir J.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 45 words in 2 sentences using 229 chars .

Sir J.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

Sir J.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars .

Aroline.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Sir J.

Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 254 chars .

Exit. Alfred, (alone.)

Contains 53 words in 5 sentences using 305 chars .

Enter Sir John with a sword in his hand, followed by Obediah with his rifle, and four servants — one with an old rusty sword, one with an old horse-pistol, one with an axe, the other with a poker. Sir J.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 55 words in 3 sentences using 307 chars .

(They all go and hide.) Obed. (as he is going, opens the pan of his gun and looks at thepriming.)

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 150 chars .

(goes behind the scene.) Alfred. (to Sir J.)

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

( Sir J. goes behind the scene. The stage becomes dark. Alfred. (goes to the window, opens it, and putting out his head, calls in a suppressed tone,)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Kirk. (without.)

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Kirk. (without.)

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

(closes the window and opens the door) Enter Kirkland, John, Carlton , and Ralph. Kirkland and Alfred come forward — the rest remain near the door. Kirk.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Alfred, (tears off Kirkland's wig and cloak, then his own, quickly draws his sword,)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Kirk. (drawing.)

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Alfred, (in a loud tone.)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Sir John, Obediah, and the four servants rush in, and attack the robbers. — Alfred and Krikland furiously attack each other — Alfred receives a pistol shot from the robbers and falls; Kirkland rushes furiously forward to stab him. Obed. (with the breech of his gun knocks the sword from Kirkland's hand.)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

( Kirkland, with the other Robbers escape through the door. — Alfred , ( rising ,) with the others pursue them. Several pistols are heard. Enter Aroline. Aroline, (alone.)

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 149 chars .

Enter Alfred, supported on one side by Sir John and on the other by Obed., who has got the broken fragments of his gun with him. Aroline rushes to her father's arms. Sir J.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 129 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Obed.

Contains 63 words in 2 sentences using 314 chars .

Alfred, (fainting.)

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 21 chars .

(falls.) Obed. (catches him.)

Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 226 chars .

( Curtain drops :]
END OF ACT I.
ACT II.
SCENE I. — A room in Sir Henry's dwelling. — Obediah discovered blacking a pair of boots. Obed. (throwing down the boots.)

Contains 187 words in 13 sentences using 941 chars .

Enter Lucy. Lucy.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars .

Obed.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

Obed.

Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 264 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Obed.

Contains 150 words in 6 sentences using 736 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars .

Obed.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

Obed.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Obed.

Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 168 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars .

Obed. (starting to go)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Obed. (turning round.)

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Obed. (opening his arms.)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

( They embrace and kiss each other. Obed. (scratching his head.)

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 144 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Obed.

Contains 58 words in 3 sentences using 276 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Obed.

Contains 1198 words in 32 sentences using 5736 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Obed.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Obed.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Obed. (aside.)

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

Obed.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 96 chars .

Obed.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Obed.

Contains 50 words in 2 sentences using 216 chars .

(starts as if going.) Lucy. (hanging her head bashfully.)

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Obed.

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 157 chars .

Lucy.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Obed.

Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 214 chars .

Exeunt.
ACT II. SCENE II. — The former scene at Sir John Rutland's: Alfred discovered as the scene draws sitting in an arm chair perusing a book. Enter Aroline with a bunch of roses in her hand. Aroline.

Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 131 chars .

(hands the roses.) Alfred (receiving them.)

Contains 59 words in 2 sentences using 301 chars .

Aroline.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

Aroline.

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 182 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 156 chars .

Aroline.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Exit. Alfred (goes to the window, and gazes after her.) Enter Sir John. Sir John.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 58 words in 1 sentence using 318 chars .

(pointing to the window.) Sir John. (gazes out of the window intently for some moments, then turns again.)

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

(points to the portrait.) Alfred.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 121 chars .

Sir J. (sighing.)

Contains 70 words in 6 sentences using 368 chars .

Alfred, (surprised.)

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Sir J.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars .

Sir J.

Contains 150 words in 7 sentences using 791 chars .

(presents some papers.) Alfred. (opens the papers and looks at them. Aside. )

Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 262 chars .

Sir J. (lifting him up.)

Contains 70 words in 4 sentences using 340 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars .

Sir J.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 225 chars .

Sir J.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars .

Exeunt.
ACT II. SCENE III. — A room at Sir Henry's dwelling. Enter Sir Henry , followed by Emily. Sir H.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars .

Emily.

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 183 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 165 chars .

Emily.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 189 chars .

Emily.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 245 chars .

Enter Alfred , with hat and cloak on. Alfred, (who heard the last sentence, replies.)

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 47 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 177 chars .

(hands the papers, then taking Emily by the hand, they retire and appear to commune with each other. Sir H. (after perusing the papers.)

Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 226 chars .

Alfred. (leading Emily forward,)

Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 187 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 155 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

(starts to go.) Emily.

Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 233 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 145 chars .

Alfred. (raising Emily, hands her a little aside.)

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 155 chars .

Alfred, (stifling his indignation, formally replies,)

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

Exit Sir Henry. Emily, (going to Alfred, who stands with his eyes gloomily fixed on the floor.)

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 197 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 139 words in 5 sentences using 731 chars .

Emily.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars .

Emily.

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 154 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 223 chars .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Emily.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 146 chars .

Emily.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 108 words in 3 sentences using 563 chars .

Emily.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 111 words in 6 sentences using 642 chars .

Emily.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 65 words in 4 sentences using 369 chars .

Emily.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 198 chars .

Emily.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars .

(kisses her.) Emily.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

Exeunt.
ACT II. SCENE IV. — Kirkland's retreat in the mountain. — Kirkland is discovered leaning against the rocks as the scene draws. Kirk. (alone.)

Contains 196 words in 13 sentences using 1076 chars .

Eliza appears at the summit of the rocks.

Contains 43 words in 6 sentences using 223 chars .

(draws a pistol from his belt, turns suddenly round, and fires at her, ( Eliza shrieks, but still maintains her position by clinging to the rocks.) Kirk.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

(rushes furiously off the stage, and is quickly seen making his way up the cliffs — seizes Eliza — a desperate struggle ensues, which ends with a shriek from Eliza as she is thrown from the precipice.) Kirk.

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 87 chars .

John.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

John.

Contains 43 words in 2 sentences using 263 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 191 chars .

John.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Kirk. ( aside , with a scowl and sneer.)

Contains 41 words in 9 sentences using 222 chars .

John.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars .

(reads.)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Contains 68 words in 4 sentences using 367 chars .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

Wednesday afternoon, June 6.

Contains 105 words in 11 sentences using 538 chars .

Exeunt.
ACT II. SCENE V. — A room in Sir John's dwelling. Enter Alfred and Chaplain , in conversation. Alfred.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Chap.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 79 words in 5 sentences using 398 chars .

Exit. Chap. (alone.)

Contains 69 words in 3 sentences using 347 chars .

Enter Alfred. Alfred. (gives the ring to the Chaplain.)

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

Chap.

Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 209 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Chap.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars .

Chap.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars .

(rings the bell.) Enter a Servant. Chap.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

Servant.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Exit. Chap. (carefully examines the ring.) Enter Sir John.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 117 chars .

(hands the ring to Sir John.) Sir J.

Contains 37 words in 7 sentences using 194 chars .

Chap.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Sir J.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Chap.

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 172 chars .

Sir J.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

Chap.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

Sir J.

Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 147 chars .

Chap.

Contains 45 words in 2 sentences using 250 chars .

Sir J.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Chap.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars .

Sir J.

Contains 107 words in 8 sentences using 519 chars .

ACT II. SCENE VI. — The exterior of Sir Henry's dwelling on the banks of a river, by moonlight. Obediah discovered sitting at a chamber window, with a nightcap on, and shirt-sleeves, as the scene draws. Obed. (singing.) Tune , Yankee Doodle.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars .

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars .

(Strikes himself, as if to kill a fly.)

Contains 140 words in 10 sentences using 692 chars .

Enter Kirkland and John , with Obediah's coat in a boat. Kirk. (getting out.)

Contains 58 words in 2 sentences using 296 chars .

John.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

(secretes himself. Obed.

Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 234 chars .

(leaves the window.) Enter Alfred. Alfred. (to John.)

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

John.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 200 chars .

(sings.)

Contains 65 words in 3 sentences using 333 chars .

Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 202 chars .

Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 211 chars .

Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 208 chars .

Enter Emily from the house. Alfred, taking her hand, sings the last verse.

Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 200 chars .

Then hands her to the boat, (John, as instructed, shoves off the boat, and leaves Alfred on shore in a state of amazement. Kirk. (making his appearance on the top of the bank where he was concealed.)

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 93 chars .

(draws a pistol from his belt, and is on the point of firing. Obed. (rushing up behind him, wrenches the pistol from his hand, and hurls him down the parapet on a level with Alfred.)

Contains 57 words in 3 sentences using 303 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 153 chars .

(They fight desperately. Kirkland , exhausted, falls; Alfred raises his sword to thrust him.) Obed. (seizing his arm.)

Contains 51 words in 5 sentences using 289 chars .

( Kirkland regains his feet, and struggles desperately to relieve himself.) Obed. (throws him furiously to the ground, then putting his foot on his breast, aims the pistol at him.)

Contains 55 words in 3 sentences using 286 chars .

Enter two Policemen.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

1st Police.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Obed.

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 153 chars .

Police.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Alred.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

(starts off.) Obed.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

(Both start off at full speed, in pursuit of the boat.) Sir H.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars .

1st Police.

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 186 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

(leaves the window.) Kirk.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 113 chars .

1st Police.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 137 chars .

Enter Sir Henry. Sir H.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars .

Kirk.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars .

Alfred, (bringing in Emily at the moment.)

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Enter Obediah , dragging and cuffing John. Obed.

Contains 64 words in 4 sentences using 334 chars .

(beats him.) Sir H.

Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 187 chars .

Alfred

Contains 54 words in 3 sentences using 268 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 227 chars .

Enter Sir John, Aroline , and Chaplain. Sir J.

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 128 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Sir J.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 28 chars .

Obed.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Sir J. (to Sir H. )

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars .

Sir J.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

(They embrace.) Aroline.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

(Embraces her.) Obed. (in an ecstacy,)

Contains 58 words in 7 sentences using 316 chars .

Sir J.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

Sir H.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars .

Sir J.

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 170 chars .

Sir J.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

Sir J.

Contains 46 words in 4 sentences using 264 chars .

Alfred. (kneeling.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Sir J. (Lifting him up.)

Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 201 chars .

Obed. (in the house.)

Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 192 chars .

Enter Obediah from the house, pulling Lucy along in a somewhat disordered dress and night-cap. Sir J.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars .

Obel.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 160 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 166 chars .

Sir J.

Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 175 chars .

Alfred.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 120 chars .

Sir J.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars .

Obed.

Contains 65 words in 3 sentences using 286 chars .

Sir J.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 126 chars .

Kirk. (fiercely.)

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Eliza. (who enters at the moment with her hair dishevelled, her dress torn and bloody, her face and hands dreadfully mangled.)

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars .

Kirk. (trembling violently and shrinking back.)

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 87 chars .

Eliza.

Contains 68 words in 2 sentences using 344 chars .

(pulls a dagger from her breast and stabs him.) Kirk.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

(Falls and dies.) Eliza.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars .

(Falls and dies.)
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