The Young Carolinians (1818)

Dramatis Personæ. CAROLINIANS. States Woodberry. St. Julien. James Trevors. Zeikel. Homespun — an old back country Farmer. George — his son. Cudjoe — an old African servant of Miss Woodberry's, Miss Woodberry. Ellinor. Caroline. Margaret Homespun. TURKS. Mustapha — the Aga, or general of the Janissaries at Algiers. Achmet — his son, captain of Janissaries. Lisbero — Turkish civil officer. Selima. Waggoners — American captives — Turks, &c. &c.

SCENE — sometimes Carolina — sometimes Algiers.

The events of the Play, supposed to have occurred several years previous to the last war with Great Britain.

Act I.

Scene SCENE — A bold river, winding through rich scenery, part of an ancient chapel appears embosomed amidst venerable live oaks. The moon shines bright and discovers the waving moss suspended from the trees. The oars of an approaching boat strike time to the music of horns and flutes. The boat appears full of company. States Woodberry jumps ashore and assists Ellinor. out of the boat; the rest of the party remain on board. States.

Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 206 chars .

Ellen.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

( They walk towards the chapel. ) ( James speaks from the boat. ) James.

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 159 chars .

Music and Song.

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 175 chars .

( States and Ellinor return from the chapel. ) Ellinor.

Contains 38 words in 6 sentences using 198 chars .

( She stands in a musing attitude. ) ( James calls from the boat. ) James.

Contains 47 words in 5 sentences using 255 chars .

( Miss Woodberry from the boat. ) Miss W.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

( James leaps ashore and assists Ellinor on board. The boat rows off. Music. )

Scene Scene changes to an Encampment of Waggons. Several waggoners appear — some employed in feeding their horses, others stretched out at their length sleeping, and at a distance some are cooking at a fire. ( Homespun advances from among the trees ) Homespun.

Contains 119 words in 9 sentences using 596 chars .

( Enter George with a waggoner's whip. ) George.

Contains 48 words in 4 sentences using 231 chars .

Homespun.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

George.

Contains 134 words in 6 sentences using 729 chars .

Homespun.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

George.

Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 212 chars .

Homespun.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars .

George.

Contains 63 words in 3 sentences using 307 chars .

(George whistles Yankee Doodle — smacks his whip, and then sings, to the tune of Yankee Doodle. )

Contains 53 words in 3 sentences using 252 chars .

Contains 55 words in 3 sentences using 283 chars .

Contains 57 words in 2 sentences using 266 chars .

Contains 53 words in 3 sentences using 251 chars .

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars .

waggoner. (A

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

George sings in reply. )

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars .

( Smacks his whip as he goes off. )

Scene Scene changes to Woodberry hall. Discovers an apartment handsomely furnished, though in rather an old fashioned style. Miss Woodberry , seated on the sofa. States standing near her Ellinor by her side. Caroline and James leaning in at one of the windows from the piazza. Miss W.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

James.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars .

States.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 48 words in 2 sentences using 262 chars .

James.

Contains 88 words in 4 sentences using 496 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

States.

Contains 52 words in 2 sentences using 279 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

States.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars .

( Enter Caroline and James as they were speaking. ) James.

Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 201 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars .

James.

Contains 45 words in 5 sentences using 258 chars .

Enter Cudjo. Cudjo.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

( Exit Cudjo.) States.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars .

James.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

( Re-enter Cudjo with candles in shades, followed by Homespun. Homespun bows respectfully. Exit Cudjo.) Homespun.

Contains 66 words in 4 sentences using 321 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

Homespun.

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 118 chars .

States.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Homespun.

Contains 38 words in 1 sentence using 190 chars .

Margaret. Enter ( Embraces her father affectionately. )

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

Marg.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 135 chars .

Homespun.

Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 201 chars .

( Pats her on the cheek. States walks about anxiously observing them. ) Ellinor.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars .

Homespun.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 143 chars .

Homespun.

Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 133 chars .

Margaret leans upon him tenderly. ) Marg.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 53 words in 2 sentences using 274 chars .

(Homespun pauses and looks at Margaret.) Homespun.

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 165 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Marg.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars .

Homespun.

Contains 56 words in 4 sentences using 273 chars .

Marg.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

States.

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 93 chars .

( Exeunt all but Miss W. She rises and walks about. ) Miss W.

Contains 163 words in 9 sentences using 895 chars .

Scene Scene changes to the vicinity of the city of Algiers — View of the city — the sea, and a large broken rock of stone. Christian slaves are at work; many of them dragging carettes, upon which stones are laid of an immense weight; the slaves are yoked together in great numbers, and proceeding with their load towards the Marine — Other slaves are employed in preparing to blow up part of the rock of stone. Loud explosion — several large pieces of stone fly off: — The slaves then fix some upon burrils — others raising the smaller pieces upon the carettes — Turks at different places standing over the slaves with goads and whips — one driver in particular standing on a projection of the rock, appears to be lashing about his whip, unmercifully driving the slaves. St. Julien languidly advances. St. Julien.

Contains 177 words in 19 sentences using 1043 chars .

The driver calls to him from the projection of the rock — holding up his whip in a threatening manner — ) Turk.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars .

(St. Julien looks at him. ) St. Julien.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars .

Turk.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars .

( The Turk springs passionately towards St. Julien, and falls headlong upon a large fragment of the rock, and lies without motion. The Christians cry out, "huzza! huzza! — he's dead! he's dead!" — Several Turks approach and turn him over. ) Lisbero.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

St. Julien.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

( Scene closes. )

Scene Scene changes to Woodberry hall. States holds a book, which he impatiently tosses upon a table. States.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Contains 78 words in 6 sentences using 444 chars .

Enter James. James.

Contains 98 words in 5 sentences using 520 chars .

States.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

Enter Ellinor and Caroline. James.

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 144 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars .

States. ( Eagerly. )

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 184 chars .

States.

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 154 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 151 chars .

James.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 183 chars .

( Exeunt Ellinor, Caroline and James.) (Margaret enters not seeing States. She arranges some flowers, and puts them into a large China jar. ) Marg.

Contains 86 words in 7 sentences using 387 chars .

States.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Marg.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

( She courtesies, and offers to retire. States.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 154 chars .

Marg.

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 136 chars .

States.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 154 chars .

Marg.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

States.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 160 chars .

Marg.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

States.

Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 185 chars .

Margaret. sings.

Contains 86 words in 5 sentences using 430 chars .

States.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Marg.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

( Exit Margaret) States.

Contains 145 words in 7 sentences using 840 chars .

( Exit States.)

END OF ACT FIRST.

Act II.

Scene

SCENE. — The ocean — a ship sailing — a gun is fired — American ship hoists the United States flag — an Algerine corsair approaches under Hamburg colours — fires another gun — hoists the bloody flag, and puts out a boat, which rows to the ship — they attempt to board, but are for some time repulsed by the Americans — among them States Woodberry appears; he strikes down two or three of the pirates: they at length board the ship, knock down the sailors, and some they strip of their jackets — several go below and presently return with Ellinor and Margaret , who kneel on the deck, imploring to remain on board the ship; mean time States is hand-cuffed with a few others, and left on board — while Ellinor and Margaret are forced into the boat. Algerines hoist the crescent on board their prise, leaving some of the pirates to keep possession — the rest with the American sailors row to the corsair, and as soon as taken on board the vesse's sail off. — (Scene closes.)

Scene Scene changes. An apartment at Miss Woodberry's , in Charleston. Miss Woodberry and Caroline at work. Miss W.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 160 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 64 words in 2 sentences using 393 chars .

Enter James. He bows gravely. Miss W.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars .

James.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 55 words in 5 sentences using 311 chars .

James.

Contains 67 words in 4 sentences using 367 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

James.

Contains 89 words in 4 sentences using 518 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 71 words in 9 sentences using 440 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

James.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars .

James.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 180 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 166 chars .

James.

Contains 57 words in 3 sentences using 303 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 63 words in 4 sentences using 316 chars .

James.

Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 272 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 158 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 180 chars .

Enter Cudjo. Cudjo.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

James.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

( Bows, and exit with Cudjo.) Miss W.

Contains 63 words in 4 sentences using 371 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 105 words in 4 sentences using 556 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 249 chars .

(Exeunt.)

Scene Scene changes to a street in the city of Algiers. Veiw of some of the principal buildings — the Dey's palace, and several mosques, upon which white flags are exhibited, to show them it is the hour of prayer. (Lazar hour.) Enter Zeikel , with a chain fixed round his waist and from thence down his leg, and clasping his right ankls. He looks towards the mosques. Zeikel.

Contains 183 words in 15 sentences using 949 chars .

Sings.

Contains 57 words in 5 sentences using 266 chars .

Contains 52 words in 4 sentences using 259 chars .

Contains 4 words in 4 sentences using 31 chars .

( Margaret speaks through a grated window, in an house close by the spot where Zeikel stands.) Marg.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Ziekel. (Starts.)

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

Marg.

Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 38 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

Marg.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 139 chars .

Marg.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Ezeikll.

Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 181 chars .

Marg.

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 86 chars .

(She retires.) Zeikel.

Contains 152 words in 11 sentences using 734 chars .

(Exit Zeikel. )

Scene Scene changes to the country residence of Mustapha , near the city of Algiers. The scene represents a white house beautifully shaded by evergreens and fruit trees — opens into a garden, where a fountain is playing. View of the city and the sea. Achmet leads Ellinor out of the house. She still wears her American dress of white muslin; her hair gracefully dressed, without any other ornament than a large comb. Ach.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 114 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 165 chars .

Ach. (He gazes at her.)

Contains 111 words in 9 sentences using 596 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

Ach.

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 115 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 180 chars .

Ach.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 18 chars .

Ach.

Contains 52 words in 6 sentences using 295 chars .

(They retire.) Enter Mustapha. (He looks eagerly after them.) Mus.

Contains 131 words in 7 sentences using 719 chars .

(He returns angrily into the house.) Ellinor advances from the shaded walk. Ellinor.

Contains 126 words in 11 sentences using 648 chars .

Mustapha comes out of the house. Must.

Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 117 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

Must.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars .

Ellinor. ( In great agitation. )

Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 197 chars .

Must.

Contains 69 words in 4 sentences using 360 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 136 chars .

Must.

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 211 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 48 words in 4 sentences using 236 chars .

Must.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 24 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 181 chars .

Must.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

(They re-enter the house. Scene closes.)

Scene Scene changes to the inside of a bagnio in the city of Algiers — where the slaves are locked up for the night; links of heavy chains suspended from the walls fixed to staples of iron. Two slaves who have been refractory are fastened to them; one by the neck, the other by the leg. A few dim lamps are also suspended. Americans seated in front of the stage. One of them has an old violin, upon which he plays Washington's march; Zeikel sitting with his arms folded near him. Two Moorish guards keep watch on each side. 1st Amer.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Zeikel. ( Jumps up half singing. )

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 231 chars .

Amer.

Contains 66 words in 4 sentences using 327 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

(Guard nearest seems asleep.) Amer.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Amer.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 67 words in 4 sentences using 358 chars .

Amer.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 50 words in 3 sentences using 236 chars .

Amer.

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 143 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Amer.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Ziekel.

Contains 80 words in 4 sentences using 387 chars .

Amer.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 116 words in 6 sentences using 570 chars .

Amer.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 55 words in 5 sentences using 294 chars .

Ziekel sings, and every now and then kicks about.

Contains 69 words in 4 sentences using 336 chars .

(Scene closes.)

END OF ACT SECOND.

Act III.

Scene SCENE — The slaves at work near Algiers, loading carettes, &c. with large stones from the rock, as before; St. Julien assisting to load them; States Woodberry suddenly enters among a fresh gang of slaves — the young men look at each other — start — look again, then rush into each other's arms. St. Julien.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

States.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 18 chars .

St. Jul.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

States.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars .

St. Jul.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

States.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars .

St. Jul.

Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 63 chars .

States.

Contains 67 words in 6 sentences using 322 chars .

St. Jul.

Contains 44 words in 10 sentences using 251 chars .

Enter Achme Ach.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Lis.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Ach.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Lis. ( Calls out )

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

States.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Ach.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars .

States.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

Ach.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

States.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

(Achmet speaks apart to the Lisbero.) States. ( To St. Julien.)

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars .

St. Julien.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 5 chars .

Lis. ( To St. Julien.)

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Ach. ( To States.)

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Lis.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

( Exeunt Achmet, States and Lisbero.) St. Julien advances again. St. Jul.

Contains 145 words in 23 sentences using 842 chars .

The Lisbero returns. Lis.

Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 171 chars .

St. Jul.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

( He stands in the attitude odespair. ) ( The Moor fixes a large clog to his leg, while the Lisbero cracks a whip over him. Scene closes. )

Scene The scene changes to Mustapha's house in the city of Algiers. Achmet, Ellinor, States and a Turkish soldier. Ach.

Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 217 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

States.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars .

Ach.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

States.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars .

( Embraces her, and exit with the soldier. ) Ach.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Ach.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Ach.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars .

Ach.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 4 words in 4 sentences using 25 chars .

Ach.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Ellinor. ( Timidly. )

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Ach.

Contains 38 words in 5 sentences using 196 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Ach.

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 173 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Ach.

Contains 54 words in 6 sentences using 298 chars .

( He kneels. ) Ellinor.

Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 48 chars .

Ach.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

Ach.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Ach.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 199 chars .

Ach.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Ach.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars .

Ach.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Ach.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars .

Ach. ( Pauses. )

Contains 65 words in 3 sentences using 358 chars .

( Exeunt severally. )

Scene Scene changes to a street in Charleston, before the door of Miss Woodberry's house. James Trevors and several young men with musical instruments. Music. James half tipsey. James.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

Sings.

Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 133 chars .

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 157 chars .

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars .

( Two or three of the young men go up close to the guards, and sound their instruments as loud as possible in their ears. ) Guard.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

James.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Guard.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

( As James advances again, the guard presses on with his bayonet, and James is wounded in the arm ) Ist Young Gentleman.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

( knocks the man down. ) ( Several of the guard enter, and force off James and party, after some struggle. )

Scene Scene changes to the inside of Miss Woodberry's house. Two candles almost burnt down to the socket, stand on a table, upon which lies an open volume. Caroline walks hastily to the chimney and pulls a bell. Enter Cudjo , rubbing his eyes. Caroline.

Contains 27 words in 6 sentences using 149 chars .

Cud.

Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 161 chars .

Enter Miss Woodberry , with a lamp. Miss W.

Contains 56 words in 6 sentences using 278 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 83 words in 8 sentences using 436 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 245 chars .

(Cudjo stands nodding his head in every direction. ) Caroline.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars .

Cud.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

( He stumbles over chairs, &c. in going to fetch the writing implements. ) Caroline.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

( Scene closes. )

Scene Scene changes to Algiers — The mosques appear with the white flags as before — Zeikel advances, looking about to see if alone.) Zeikel.

Contains 202 words in 12 sentences using 984 chars .

Reads.

Contains 110 words in 5 sentences using 527 chars .

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars .

Marg. ( From the window. )

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 35 chars .

Marg.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars .

( She retires. ) Zeikel.

Contains 143 words in 10 sentences using 716 chars .

A grand procession. Selima is borne on a kind of sedan chair, by men, attended by a long train of attendants, male and female. Turkish music. (Scene closes.)

Scene Scene changes to the inside of Mustapha's house in the city, Achmet stands thoughtfully — then speaks. Ach.

Contains 63 words in 6 sentences using 329 chars .

Enter Mustapha at one door, followed by a train of slaves, Ellinor immediately behind the Aga. Enter at the opposite Selima , conducted by her relations. She is superbly dressed in the Turkish costume, and very beautiful. Selima bends to Achmet , who receives her graciously. Turkish music. Ach.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 27 chars .

( The slaves, except Ellinor, all kneel to Selima.) Must.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 28 chars .

Sel.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars .

(Ellinor bows and advances. ) Ellinor.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

(Achmet converses with the company. ) Must.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

Sel.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Must.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

(Achmet turns and looks at Ellinor.) Ach.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

( He turns from her and takes the hand of Selima.) Ellinor.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars .

Ach.

Contains 7 words in 4 sentences using 47 chars .

( Music. All exeunt but Ellinor and Mustapha. Ellinor kneels at the Aga's feet. ) Must.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Must.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Must.

Contains 29 words in 6 sentences using 162 chars .

(Ellinor rises, clasps her hands; he points to the door, she goes out slowly, followed by Mustapha.)

Scene Scene changes to the Aga's country residence; States digging in the garden. ( He pauses. ) States.

Contains 265 words in 19 sentences using 1422 chars .

Enter a Moor. Moor.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

States.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 20 chars .

Moor.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

( Exeunt. )

Scene Scene changes to the mosques — flags flying as before — at a distance a British ship — a small skiff near. Enter Zeikel in a Moorish dress. Zeikel.

Contains 72 words in 15 sentences using 398 chars .

(Margaret appears at the grate. ) Marg.

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 159 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 187 chars .

Marg.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

( They run to the skiff, get on board and row off. ) (Sturdy, the American, enters — looks after them — spreads out his arms towards the skiff — then faints away. ) ( Enter the Lisbero, and other Turks advance and approach Sturdy; they raise him up — he looks at them wildly and fearfully. ) Lis.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 20 chars .

Amer.

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 126 chars .

END OF ACT THIRD.

Act IV.

Scene SCENE — Mustapha's house in the city of Algiers. Ellinor and States. He looks cautiously round the apartment. States.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars .

States.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 167 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

States.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 7 words in 4 sentences using 36 chars .

States.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars .

(Ellinor leans upon him for support ) Ellinor.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

States.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

States.

Contains 88 words in 7 sentences using 466 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 9 words in 6 sentences using 53 chars .

Achmet calls from an apartment. Ach.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

States.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

( Exit States.) Ellinor.

Contains 67 words in 6 sentences using 356 chars .

Enter Selima. Sel.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Sel.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Sel.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

Enter Achmet. Ach. ( Aside. )

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Sel.

Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 194 chars .

Ach.

Contains 83 words in 3 sentences using 428 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 184 chars .

Ach.

Contains 78 words in 4 sentences using 429 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 7 words in 4 sentences using 39 chars .

Sel.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

( Exeunt Ellinor and Selima.) Ach. ( Looks after Ellinor.)

Contains 53 words in 4 sentences using 295 chars .

( Exit Achmet.)

Scene Scene changes to Tavern in Charleston — A large apartment — several card-tables at which parties of gentlemen are seated at play. Near one of the tables stands James Trevors — his arm in a sling — Several other young men are also standing by the tables betting. James.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

Young Gent.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

James advances. James.

Contains 159 words in 11 sentences using 837 chars .

1st Young Gent.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars .

James.

Contains 79 words in 5 sentences using 449 chars .

( He makes towards the door, when one of the card players take hold of his arm. They all laugh. ) Young Man.

Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 75 chars .

James.

Contains 19 words in 5 sentences using 97 chars .

( Goes to a table and writes. ) Young Man.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

James.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

( Exit James. Scene closes. )

Scene Scene changes to Miss Woodberry's house in town. Miss Woodberry and Caroline. Caroline.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 168 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 146 words in 7 sentences using 880 chars .

Caroline. ( goes to the piano, plays and sings. ) Song.

Contains 54 words in 3 sentences using 306 chars .

Enter Cudjo , presents a note to Miss. W. and retires. Miss W. reads. Miss W.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

( Tears the note. ) Caroline.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

( Enter James — Miss W. starts — He bows to the ladies. James.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

James.

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 94 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

James.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars .

James.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 186 chars .

( She gently unties the sling. Miss W. rests her head on her hand thoughtfully. ) James.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 113 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

James. ( Starts up. )

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 77 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

James.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

James.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

James.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 51 words in 6 sentences using 271 chars .

James.

Contains 60 words in 2 sentences using 313 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

(Caroline attempting to leave the room , James detains her. ) James.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars .

(She passes him abruptly, and exit.) Miss W.

Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 188 chars .

James.

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 14 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 64 words in 4 sentences using 356 chars .

James.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars .

( Miss W. rings the bell, and exit. ) James.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Enter Cudjo.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Cud.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

(James walks about in great agitation. ) James.

Contains 45 words in 6 sentences using 229 chars .

Cud.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

James.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

( Exit James.) Cud.

Contains 130 words in 8 sentences using 634 chars .

( Exit Cudjo.

Scene Scene changes to the inside of the bagnio at Algiers — the slaves are sleeping — St. Julien holds a slip of paper. St. Julien.

Contains 273 words in 13 sentences using 1551 chars .

Enter the Lisbero. He pushes St. Julien with his foot. Lis.

Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 33 chars .

(St. Julien raises himself. ) St. Jul.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

Lis.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars .

St. Jul.

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 135 chars .

Lis.

Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 174 chars .

St. Jul.

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 134 chars .

Lis.

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 99 chars .

( They exeunt. )

Scene Scene changes to Mustapha's house in the city. Selima solus. Sel.

Contains 62 words in 6 sentences using 347 chars .

Enter Mustapha. Must.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

(Selima looks down. ) Sel.

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 112 chars .

Must.

Contains 60 words in 4 sentences using 322 chars .

Sel.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Must.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Sel.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

Must.

Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 162 chars .

( Exit Mustapha.) Sel. ( Pauses. )

Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 192 chars .

Enter Ellinor. (Selima looks coldly at her. ) Ellinor.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Sel.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

Sel.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Sel.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars .

Sel.

Contains 71 words in 6 sentences using 341 chars .

END OF ACT FOURTH.

Act V.

Scene SCENE — an apartment in the house of Mr. Trevors' Charleston — James is seated, thoughtfully holding a note. James.

Contains 118 words in 10 sentences using 676 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

James.

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 62 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

James.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 74 chars .

James.

Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 172 chars .

Marg.

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 204 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 52 words in 2 sentences using 279 chars .

James.

Contains 79 words in 5 sentences using 456 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 93 words in 3 sentences using 455 chars .

Marg.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 151 chars .

James.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 68 words in 4 sentences using 330 chars .

James.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars .

( Exeunt. )

Scene Scene changes to Algiers — The Aga's house in the city. Enter States. States.

Contains 61 words in 7 sentences using 362 chars .

Enter Achmet. Ach.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

States.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars .

Ach.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

(States takes a pocket book, unfolds a letter, and delivers some bills to Achmet.) States. ( Reads. )

Contains 76 words in 8 sentences using 437 chars .

Ach.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 151 chars .

States.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Ach. ( Loudly. )

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

States.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars .

Ach.

Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 210 chars .

States.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 109 chars .

Ach.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

States.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

Ach.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars .

Enter Mustapha in haste. Must.

Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 120 chars .

Ach.

Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 224 chars .

Must.

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 80 chars .

( Exit hastily. ) Ach.

Contains 107 words in 8 sentences using 603 chars .

( Puts his hand fiercely to his side, and exit with the soldier. )

Scene Scene changes to Miss Woodberry's house in Charleston. Miss Woodberry and Caroline. Enter Cudjo. Cud.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 74 words in 5 sentences using 398 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars .

( Exit Cudjo.) Caroline.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars .

Enter James. — He bows gravely. James.

Contains 48 words in 4 sentences using 273 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

James.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

Both. Ladies.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 17 chars .

James.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

James.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars .

( He bows and exit. ) Enter Zeikel and Margaret. — She kisses Miss W's hand respectfully. Miss W.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 27 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Margaret.

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 115 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 107 words in 1 sentence using 530 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 185 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 131 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 64 words in 6 sentences using 336 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 58 words in 3 sentences using 296 chars .

( Exit Miss W.) Zeikel.

Contains 51 words in 2 sentences using 253 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Marg.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

( Exit Zei. and Marg.) Caroline.

Contains 122 words in 10 sentences using 683 chars .

( Exit Caroline.)

Scene Scene changes to Mustapha's house — in the city of Algiers. Enter Selima. Selima.

Contains 66 words in 3 sentences using 331 chars .

Enter Ellinor , disguised as a Turkish boy. — Achmet enters at the opposite door.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

Ach. ( Aside )

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars .

Enter States hastily.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

States.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Ach.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

Enter Hassan.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars .

Selima.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

(States takes the hand of Ellinor, and they proceed towards the door. — Achmet whispers to the soldier. ) Ach.

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 178 chars .

Achmet stands in fixed attention — Selima observing his countenance. The scene closes.

Scene Scene changes to the street, in which is seen a great concourse of Turks and Moors, assembling round the principal marabout or priest, asking a blessing. — States, St. Julien and Ellinor , advance with Hassan and other soldiers; some of whom commence a riot by ill-treating the Moors. Hassan seizes Ellinor in his arms. — St. Julien tries to prevent him, but is unable, through weakness. — States snatches a scimitar from a soldier, and obliges Hassan to release Ellinor; he falls to the ground from the wound States gives. — The people assemble round Hassan , while some of the Turkish soldiers endeavour to secure St. Julien and States. The door of the British consul's house is suddenly thrown open, St. Julien and Ellinor make their way in, defended by States — who enters after them, the door closes; and the scene changes to the back country in Carolina — discovers the inside of a log house, belonging to old Homespun ; who sits in front. A great many young people assembled dancing the Dutch hip se saw; a rude imitation of the waltz; but instead of the graceful movements with which the dance begins, the rustic couples clasp each others fingers as firmly as they can; then spin round many times together, as fast as possible; again let go hands, then begin to foot it violently, doing many strange steps, then again clasp hands — and turn round as at first — others succeed the couples. (Dances cease.) Old Homespun.

Contains 60 words in 2 sentences using 283 chars .

( Loud crack of a whip is heard, and jee, jee haw — whip cracks again. )

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars .

Enter George. George.

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 104 chars .

Homespun.

Contains 19 words in 5 sentences using 96 chars .

George.

Contains 56 words in 1 sentence using 295 chars .

Homespun.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

George.

Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 198 chars .

Homespun.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Enter Zeikel and Margaret.

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 83 chars .

George.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Homespun.

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 43 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 134 chars .

Homespun.

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 46 chars .

Marg.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

Homespun.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 104 words in 4 sentences using 515 chars .

All Speak.

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 71 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 55 words in 2 sentences using 270 chars .

Homespun.

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 96 chars .

George.

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 150 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

Homespun.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

Homespun.

Contains 79 words in 3 sentences using 385 chars .

Marg.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars .

Zeikel.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 140 chars .

Scene The Scene changes to East-Bay — Charleston; — view of the harbour, wharves, and shipping. James appears speaking to the mate of a ship. James.

Contains 80 words in 5 sentences using 450 chars .

Mate.

Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 246 chars .

Scene Scene discovers an appartment at Miss Woodberry's. Miss W. and Caroline. Miss W.

Contains 50 words in 2 sentences using 264 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 50 words in 2 sentences using 268 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 173 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 66 words in 4 sentences using 376 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 83 words in 3 sentences using 461 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 172 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 87 words in 3 sentences using 536 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 69 words in 3 sentences using 408 chars .

Enter Cudjo , out of breath. Cud.

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 141 chars .

Enter St. Julien, States, Ellinor and James. Miss W.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 24 chars .

( She sinks into their arms — Caroline throws her's around them in silence. ) St. Julien.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

States.

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 57 chars .

Ellinor.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

( They embrace, and States infolds them. ) St. Julien.

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 126 chars .

Miss W.

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 104 chars .

States.

Contains 76 words in 4 sentences using 411 chars .

St. Julien.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars .

(James takes the hand of Caroline timidly. ) James.

Contains 47 words in 6 sentences using 270 chars .

St. Julien.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars .

Caroline.

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 147 chars .

( Gives her hand playfully to James.) Miss W.

Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 240 chars .

( Curtain falls. )

END OF THE PLAY.