Horseshoe Robinson (1858) Tayleure, Clifton W. Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag Clifton W. Tayleure, 1830 – 1891 Horseshoe Robinson; or, The Battle of King's Mountain. A Legendary Patriotic Drama, in Three Acts. With Cast of Characters, Stage Business, Costumes, Relative Positions, &c., &c. As Performed at the American Theaters New York London Samuel French 40 p. Tyrrell Henry Lindsay unclear Hugh Habershaw Horseshoe Robinson Mildred Lindsay Major Arthur Butler James Curry Mrs. Crosby Omnes Chris Shaw Wat Adair Edgar St. Jermyn Corporal Steve Foster Campbell Col. James Williams Carry Mrs. Adair Allen Musgrove Mr. Lindsay St. Jermyn, or Tyrrell Mary Musgrove Drama Prose data extraction from source 1858 First performed: April, 1856
Cast of the Characters . — [ Horseshoe Robinson. ] Holiday St., Balt., April , 1856. National, Washington , 1856. Chamber St., N. Y. , 1856. Holiday St., Balt ., 1857. Richmond, Va ., 1857. Horseshoe Robinson Mr. Wm. Ellis. Mr. G. C. Boniface. Mr. E. Eddy. Mr. E. Eddy. Mr. J. B. Studley. Major Arthur Butler Mr. G. C. Boniface. Mr. E. Adams. Mr. R. Johnston. Mr. H. A. Langdon. Mr. E. Adams. Henry Lindsay Mr. J. Albaugh. Mr. J. Barron. Miss Emma Lewis. Mr. J. Van Osten. Mr. J. W. Albaugh. Col. James Williams Mr. W. H. Briggs. Mr. T. Hamilton. Mr. Allen. Mr. W. H. Briggs. Mr. J. Barron. Mr. Lindsay Mr. J. H. Jack. Mr. C. S. Porter. Mr. Blake. Mr. C. S. Porter. Mr. C. S. Porter. Allen Musgrove Mr. J. Drake. Mr. Johnson. Mr. S. Wright. Mr. F. Hight. — Chris Shaw Mr. H. S. Chapman. Mr. J. Jefferson. Mr. C. Hale. Mr. S. Robson. Mr. I. B. Phillips. Steve Foster Mr. I. B. Phillips. Mr. George Stout Mr. J. Seymour. Mr. John Germon. Mr. W. Johnson. Wat Adair Mr. W. H. Bokee. Mr. John Proctor. Mr. Grosvenor. Mr. J. S. Maffit. Mr. W. H. Bokee. Hugh Habershaw Mr. Jos. Parker. Mr. J. G. Burnett. Mr. N. B. Clarke. Mr. Jos. Parker. Mr. Jos Parker. Col. St. Jermyn Mr. J. W. Wallace. Mr. J. W. Wallace. Mr. E. Edwards. Mr. Wm. Marden. Mr. Johnson. Edgar St. Jermyn Mr. A. F. Blake. Mr. T. Cline. Mr. Edson. Mr. Bartholomew. Mr. W. Mortimer. Captain Du Poistre Mr. B. Clarke. Mr. J. Somers. Mr. Georges. Mr. Denniston. Mr. H. Osborne. James Curry Mr. H. A. Langdon. Mr. Wentworth. Mr. Collins. Mr. W. H. Bokee Mr. J. S. Maffit. Mildred Lindsay Mrs. I. B. Phillips. Mrs. A. Proctor. Miss. E. Raymond. Mrs. Phillips. Mrs. I. B. Phillips. Mary Musgrove Miss. V. Kemble. Miss Mary Devlin. Mrs. E. Eddy. Miss. E.Morant. Mrs. Tayleure. Mrs. Adair Mrs. G. C. Boniface. Mrs. Hermon. Miss M'Cormick. Mrs. Germon. Mrs. J. Parker. Mrs. Crosby Mrs. H. Mussy. Mrs. G. C. Germon. Mrs. Bellamy. Mrs. F. Lyster. Mrs. J. Baker.
Costume . — [ Horseshoe Robinson. ]

MAJOR BUTLER. — First dress: Gentleman's costume of that period — dark square-out coat — waistcoat — buff knee-breeches — Hessian boots — round slouched hat, with white cockado — cloak. Second dress: Full continental costume.

ROBINSON. — Coarse gray coatee — dark linsey-woolsey trousers — shoes — broad-rimmed round slouched hat — red neckerchief, carelessly tied — deer-skin pouch, powder horn, and long rifle — brown wig, tied in long que behind.

MR. LINDSAY. — Black square-cut suit of the period — powdered wig — shoes and buckles.

HENRY. — Green jacket and trousers — green cloth cap — laced shoes — black polished waist-belt.

CURRY. — English sergeant's uniform of the period.

TYRRELL. — English colonel's uniform — powdered wig.

ENSIGN ST. JERMYN. — English ensign's uniform — powdered wig.

ALLEN MUSGROVE — Light square-cut suit — shoes and buckler.

CHRIS SHAW. — Light. small clothes and slouched hat — miller's over-shirt.

ADAIR. — Coarse green hunting-shirt, open at collar — black leather waist-belt — moccasins — rude fur cap — long knife.

HABERSHAW. — Very stoutly padded, bald crown — meager red whiskers — greasy cocked hat, plentifully bedecked with feathers of all kinds — old square-cut brown coat — threadbare epaulets — buckskin waist-belt and brass buckle — long rusty sabre and knife — dark breeches — long black boots.

COL. WILLIAMS. — Hunting-shirt, with fringe — leggings — slouched hat, with buck-tail.

COL. CAMPBELL. — Ibid.

AMERICAN SOLDIERS. — The same, varying in color.

MILDRED LINDSAY. — Neat tuck-up. Second dress; Riding habit.

MARY MUSGROVE. — Plain tuck-up and flat.

MRS. ADAIR. — Coarso homespun dress.

MRS. CROSBY. — Ibid.

STAGE DIRECTIONS.

L. means First Entrance, Left . R. First Entrance, Right . S. E. L. Second Entrance, Left . S. E. R. Second Entrance, Right . U. E. L. Upper Entrance, Left . U. E. R. Upper Entrance Right . C. Centre . L. C. Left Centre . R. C. Right of Centre . T. E. L. Third Entrance, Left , T. E. R. Third Entrance, Right . C. D. Centre Door . D. R. Door Right . D. L. Door Left . U. D. L. Upper Door, Left . U. D. R. Upper Door, Right.

The reader is supposed to be on the Stage, facing the Audience.
ACT I.
SCENE I. Picturesque Valley in Virginia, through which the Rock-fish River passes. Beyond the river lofty verdure-covered hills. Music. Robinson. [ Speaking outside , L.]

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Enter Major Butler and Robinson , L. 2 H. Butler. [R.]

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Rob.

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But.

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Rob. [ Kneeling and examining wallet.

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But. [ Interrupting.

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Rob. [ Producing flask.

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But.

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Rob.

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Replaces articles in wallet, leaving it near L. 2 E. But.

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Rob. [ Laughingly.

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Enter Henry Lindsay and Steve Foster , armed with rifles. Steve. [L.]

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Henry. [L. C.]

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Henry. [ Eagerly advancing and grasping his hand.

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Rob.

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Henry.

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Henry.

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Steve. [ Bowing.

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Henry.

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Rob. [R. C.]

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Steve. [ Aside.

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Henry.

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Robinson bows — Goes up and beckons Steve — Presents him flask — They drink. But.

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Henry.

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But.

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Henry.

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They exeunt L. U. E. But.

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Rob.

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But.

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Rob.

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Rob.

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But.

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Rob.

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Enter Henry and Mildred Lindsay , L. U. E. — She rushes into Butler's embrace. Rob. [R.] [ Beckoning Henry up.

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Pulls him out , R. 8 E. But.

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Mildred.

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Mil.

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Mil.

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Mil.

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But.

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Enter Henry , R. 2 E. — Horseshoe restraining him. Henry. [ Coming forward , L.]

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But.

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Mil.

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But.

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Henry.

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Curry appears, U. E. L. — Crosses over to R., behind. Mil.

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But.

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Exeunt Butler, Herny and Mildred , L. U. E. Curry. [ Coming forward , R.]

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Rob. [ Sternly eyeing him.

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Curry.

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Rob.

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Curry.

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Rob.

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Curry. [ Threateningly.

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Rob. [ Significantly.

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Curry.

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Rob.

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Crossing to R. H.] Curry.

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Rob.

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Curry. [ Going R.]

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Rob.

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Crosses to his wallet , L. 2 E., and busies himself replacing articles in it. Curry. [ Apart.

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Drawing pistol, fires at Robinson , who darts upon Curry , and dashes him to the earth, as he draws and levels a second pistol. Rob. [ Putting his foot upon him.

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Curry rises — Robinson takes up Curry's pistols — Examines Flints — and ostentatiously, though not to Curry , pours contents of his flask over priming. Curry. [ Crosses R.]

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Rob.

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Curry darts off with an exclamation — Butler rushes in with drawn sword , L. U. E. — Robinson laughing — Picture — Scene closes.
SCENE II. — Chamber at Mr. Lindsay's Mansion — Enter Lindsay and Tyrrell , R. — the latter in plain clothes. Lindsay.

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Tyrrell.

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Lind.

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Tyr.

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Lind. [ Smiling.

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Tyr.

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Lind.

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Tyr.

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Lind.

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Tyr.

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Lind.

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Tyr.

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Lind.

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Tyr.

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Lind.

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Tyr. [ Enraged.

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Lind. [ Haughtily.

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Bows haughtily and exits , R. 1 E. Tyr.

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Curry.

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Tyr.

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Curry.

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Tyr. [ Exultingly.

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Curry.

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Tyr.

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Exit L. Curry.

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Steve.

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Curry.

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Steve.

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Curry. [ Incensed.

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Steve.

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Curry.

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Steve.

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Curry.

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Steve.

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Curry.

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Steve.

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Curry. [ Violently.

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Steve.

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Curry.

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Exit L. Steve.

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Exit laughing , L. H. Slow music at change.
SCENE III. — Interior of Wat Adair's Log Cabin — Door in L. F. — Practicable Window, L. F. — Furs hanging against wall — Loaded rifles leaning against flat near window. Mary Musgrove discovered at spinning-wheel — Mrs. Adair at wash-tub — Mrs. Crosby crouching before fire-place, smoking pipe, and swaying to and fro — Tyrrell and Adair seated at table. Tyr. [ As if continuing conversation.

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They come forward. Adair.

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Tyr. [ Giving purse to Wat.

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Adair pockets it exultingly. Mrs. Crosby.

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Adair.

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Mrs.C. [ Muttering.

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Wat.

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Tyr.

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Whistle heard. Adair.

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Exit with Tyrrell , L. 1 E. Mrs. Adair.

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Mary. [ Coming forward.

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Loud knocking at door , F. Mrs. A.

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Rob. [ Outside.

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Mrs. A [ Opening window and levelling gun.

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Rob. [ Appearing at window.

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Mrs. A. [ Opening door.

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Enter Robinson and Butler closely enveloped in cloak, 1 in F. But. [R. C.]

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Mrs. A. [L. C.]

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Rob. [C.]

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Mrs. A.

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Rob.

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Mrs. Crosby starts up and comes forward R. Mrs. C.

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Rob. [ Playfully.

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Leans his rifle against L. F. Mrs. C.

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Mrs. A [ Crossing to R. of Mrs . C.]

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Mrs. C.

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Weeping. Mrs. A.

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Mrs. C.

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Mrs. A [ Dragging her towards R. 1 E.]

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Mrs. C.

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Mrs. Adair jerks her violently out , R. 1 E. But. [L., apart to Robinson.

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Rob.

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Mary advances L. But. [ Accosting Mary.

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Mary. [ Curtssying.

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Robinson goes up stage. But.

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Mary.

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But.

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Mary.

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But.

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Mary.

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Mary.

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But.

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Mary.

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Mary.

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But.

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Mary.

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But. [ Apart.

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Mary. [ Aside.

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Robinson advances R. But.

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Mary. [ Whispering.

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Mrs. Adair Re-enters. Mrs. A.

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Opens door. Enter Wat Adair. Wat. [ Down, R . corner, slapping Robinson familiarly on the shoulder.

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Rob.

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But. [L. C.]

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Adair. [R.]

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Rob.

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Wat whispers to his wife, who comes down . R. — She goes up, and is seen emptying priming from Robinson's gun. Wat. [ To Major.

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Robinson and Major start. Rob. [ Surprised.

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Adair. [ Confused.

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Rob.

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Adair.

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Rob.

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Adair.

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Rob. [ Imitating his manner.

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They go up stage, as if to depart. Adair.

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Mary. [L. C., whispering to Butler as he passes.

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Adair. [ Detecting her.

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But.

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Adair.

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Seizes rifle leaning against L. F., and levels at Butler — Mary strikes up piece as it is discharged — Major levels his pistol, and Robinson his rifle, at Adair — They both miss fire — Robinson clubs rifle and fells Adair — Mrs. Adair interposing, shields her husband — Major in L. C. — Mary at door, as if in the act of making her egress — Robinson with upraised gun — Tableau.
SCENE IV. — Front Wood. Enter Robinson and Butler , L. 1 E. Rob.

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But.

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Rob.

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But.

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Rob. [ Priming afresh.

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Exeunt R. H.
SCENE V. — Grindall's Ford on Pacolet River — Cut wood in fourth grove — Large set tree, R. 2 E., at foot of which a camp-fire burns — Rifles leaning against trees. Twelve Soldiers discovered, in various outre costumes, reclining before camp-fires — Hugh Habershaw and Curry playing cards. Habershaw. [ Dashing cards in fire.

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Curry. [ Coming forward , R.]

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Hab. [ Blustering.

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Curry.

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Men all laugh. Hab.

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Curry.

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Hab.

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Curry.

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Hab. [ Importantly.

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Curry.

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Soldiers hurrah. Hab.

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Curry.

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Hab.

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Curry.

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Hab.

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Curry.

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Hab.

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Curry. [C.]

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Hab. [L. E.]

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Curry

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Hab.

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Curry. [ Laughing.

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Hab. [ Half drawing sword.

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Enter Black Jack , U. E. L. , hurriedly down L. Black Jack. [ To Habershaw.

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Hab.

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Pianissimo Music — The entire party conceal themselves — Soldiers behind cut-wood — Habershaw R. H. — Curry , L. 2 E. Enter Robinson and Major , L. U. E. But.

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Rob.

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Music — Habershaw darts forward . R., and engages Butler. Hab. [ Through din.

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Rob. [ Through music.

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Curry. [ Appearing.

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Fires at Robinson , who returns the fire ineffectually — Major disarms and cuts down Habershaw — About to dispatch him, when he is seized by numbers of the Tories. But. [ Through noise.

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Simultaneously with Butler's action , Robinson struggles briefly with Curry , and hurls him in L. C. Habershaw places himself, sword in hand, before R. 1. E., to intercept Robinson's flight. — The latter, clubbing his rifle, fells him to the earth, and escapes, R. 1 E. Hab. [ In sitting posture.

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Soldiers fire at Robinson. END OF ACT 1.
ACT II.
SCENE I. — Musgrove's Mill, on the Ennoree River, South Carolina — Set house, R. H. 2 E., with upper window practicable — Set tree above house, near enough to be reached from window — Set mill and water-wheel, L. U. E. — Set waters across stage — Soldiers' arms stacked, R. 2 E. Stage half dark. Ensign St. Jermyn and six English Soldiers discovered bearing bags of meal from mill off, R. 1 E. — Allen Musgrove and Chris Shaw discontentedly watching proceedings. Chris. [R., as if counting.

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Ensign. [ To Musgrove.

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March — Exit Ensign and Soldiers , R. 1 E. — Chris follows them to wing, threateningly. Chris.

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Musgrove. [L.]

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Chris.

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Stage three-quarters dark — Low thunder and lightning at intervals. Mus.

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Chris.

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Mus.

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Distant thunder — Musgrove exits into house, R. — Chris R. 1 E. — Robinson , travel-worn, enters, L. 1 E. Rob.

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Mus. [ Within.

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Rob.

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Mus.

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Rob.

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Mus. [ Grasping his hand.

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Rob.

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Mus.

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Rob.

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Mus.

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Rob.

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Mus.

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Rob.

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Mus.

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Rob.

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Mary runs in from L. 1 E., crossing to C. Mary. [ Embracing Allen.

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Rob.

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Chris rushes in breathless, his nose bleeding and clothes dishevelled, R. H. 1 E. Mary.

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Chris.

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Rob. [R.]

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Chris.

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Mus.

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Chris.

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Mary.

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Chris.

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Slight thunder. Rob.

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Chris.

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Rob. [ Starting.

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Rain slightly. Chris.

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Rob.

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Chris.

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Rob.

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Chris.

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Rob. [ Crossing to Musgrove.

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Mus.

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Chris.

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Rob.

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Chris.

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Musgrovh exits into house. Mary.

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Rob.

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Mary.

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Rob.

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Re-enter Musgrove , with rifle and pistol. Rain descends hard.

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Mary.

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Chris.

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Music , " Yankee Doodle " — Chris locks step with Robinson — Exeunt R. 1 E., Mary and Musgrove watching their departure.
SCENE II. — Front Wood — Rain, heavily — Thunder and lightning. Robinson and Chris enter R., in the order of the previous exit. Rob.

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Chris. [ In a whisper.

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Rob.

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Thunder. Chris.

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Rob.

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Chris.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Rob.

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Chris.

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Rain, heavily. Rob.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

Exeunt cautiously , L.
SCENE III. — Interior of a Dilapidated Hut — Practicable door, L. F. — Practicable window, R. F. — Muskets stacked against R. F. — Rain, heavily — Thunder — Lightning. Camp-fire, L. 2 E., around which five English Soldiers are gathered — Ensign St. Jermyn , R. C. Ensign.

Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 178 chars .

Corporal.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Ensign.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

Robinson peeps on, at door. Cor.

Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 160 chars .

Ensign.

Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 273 chars .

Rob. [ With levelled rifle.

Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 131 chars .

Chris. [ Outside.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Rob.

Contains 29 words in 6 sentences using 154 chars .

Ensign.

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 99 chars .

Rob.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars .

Chris appears at window, leveling pistol at Ensign Chris.

Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 136 chars .

Rob.

Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 192 chars .

Ensign. [ To English party.

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 132 chars .

Rob.

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 186 chars .

Chris creeps cautiously, and secures arms, presenting his pistol at every fancied move of the Ensign. Chris. [ During movement.

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 58 chars .

Rob.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

Ensign.

Contains 13 words in 5 sentences using 77 chars .

Rob. [C., with leveled rifle.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars .

Chris. [R. C.]

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 188 chars .

Ensign.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 123 chars .

Rob.

Contains 125 words in 7 sentences using 727 chars .

Chris.

Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 138 chars .

Rob.

Contains 56 words in 4 sentences using 306 chars .

Ensign.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Rob.

Contains 74 words in 3 sentences using 370 chars .

Ensign.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Rob. [ Sternly.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

Ensign.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

Rob.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

Ensign.

Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 48 chars .

Chris beckons trooper forward; makes him stand in stooping posture, while Ensign writes on his back. Rob.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars .

Chris. [ Overlooking Ensign.

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 93 chars .

Threateningly. Rob. [ Taking letter.

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 173 chars .

English quick-step played by brass instruments behind scenes. Ensign.

Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 38 chars .

Robinson and Chris both level guns. Rob.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars .

Chris backs up to window — Looks hastily out. Chris. [ Whispering.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

Music louder. Rob.

Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 93 chars .

Music forte — Robinson leads the way, followed by English, Chris bringing up the rear. Exeunt through door. Music continues until change for Scene V.
SCENE IV. — Front Wood. Enter Robinson and party in order of previous exit. Music continued, forte. Rob.

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 66 chars .

Chris.

Contains 27 words in 6 sentences using 141 chars .

Exeunt , R. — English Soldiers get behind to be discovered.
SCENE V. — Landscape and Military Encampment — Set tents, U. E. R. and U. E. L. — Flagstaff, C. with English colors, arranged to come down by the run — On either side of staff stack of arms, and a drum, upon which small English flags are laid transrersely Flourish. Sentry pacing stage, at back — Soldiers range. R. H., with covered arms — Table, L. C., at the head of which, St. Jermyn discovered — Du Poistre, L. — Officers grouped around — Butler in R. C. — Adair, Habershaw and Curry , L. H. St. Jermyn, or Tyrrell.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

But.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 151 chars .

Tyr. [ Rising.

Contains 99 words in 6 sentences using 625 chars .

But.

Contains 82 words in 3 sentences using 423 chars .

Tyr.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars .

But.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars .

Tyr. [ Starting.

Contains 41 words in 6 sentences using 230 chars .

But.

Contains 54 words in 5 sentences using 310 chars .

Chris Shaw enters from L. 3 E., accompanied by Mary , bearing a basket of apples. Mary. [ Passing among Officers.

Contains 25 words in 6 sentences using 142 chars .

Retires up. Chris. [ Apart.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars .

Tyr.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars .

Curry advances down L.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Curry.

Contains 75 words in 4 sentences using 459 chars .

Chris. [ Apart.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Curry.

Contains 47 words in 6 sentences using 286 chars .

Bows and retires. Chris. [ Apart.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Mary.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Tyr. [ Calling.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Adair advances, L. Adair.

Contains 94 words in 3 sentences using 517 chars .

Chris. [ Apart.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Adair.

Contains 44 words in 2 sentences using 228 chars .

Chris. [ Apart.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

Mary. [ Advancing to table, curtseying.

Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 70 chars .

Chris. [ Interrupting.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Hab.

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 15 chars .

Mary.

Contains 78 words in 6 sentences using 384 chars .

Chris.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Tyrrell whispers Curry , who exits , L. 1 E. Hab.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 19 chars .

Tyr. [ Annoyed, to Mary.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Mary.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Chris.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

Throwing off his cap. and squaring. Tyr.

Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 185 chars .

Hab. [ Advancing pompously , L.]

Contains 139 words in 6 sentences using 736 chars .

Retires up. Tyr. [ Rising.

Contains 72 words in 3 sentences using 420 chars .

Pause. But.

Contains 73 words in 7 sentences using 406 chars .

Chris.

Contains 101 words in 7 sentences using 512 chars .

Tyr.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Habershaw and Adair seize Chris , and bear him off , L. U. E. Chris. [ As he is borne off.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Mary. [ Following to wing.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars .

Volley of musketry — Drum and flourish . Tyrrell starts, and comes forward , C., followed by Officers. Mary , unseen, places letter on table. Enter Curry , L. 1 E. Habershaw and Adair re-enter. Tyr.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars .

Carry.

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 128 chars .

Soldiers on stage give three cheers. But.

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 81 chars .

Tyr.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars .

Curry exits , L. 1 E. Du Poistre. [ Down L.]

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

Tyr. [ Reading written paper.

Contains 111 words in 12 sentences using 621 chars .

Gives paper to Habershaw , who exits with Adair , R. 1 E. But. [R.]

Contains 65 words in 5 sentences using 310 chars .

Tyr. [ Standing down, front, apart from, and unheard by other characters on the scene.

Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 253 chars .

But. [ with sudden comprehension.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Tyr.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

But.

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 221 chars .

Tyr. [ Vehemently.

Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 143 chars .

Mary.

Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 149 chars .

Tyr.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars .

Dead march — Soldiers march down, with reversed arms, and form across stage — Butler takes an affectionate leave of Mary , to whom he, unseen, gives a letter, kisses locket, and takes his position in C. of file of Soldiers , who march off L. 1 E., to music of Dead March, and followed by Mary. Tyr. [ Exultingly.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars .

Sudden volley of musketry, commingled with clash of swords and the shouts of general combat — Drums — Colonel Williams enters , R., who engages with, and drives Tyrrell off , L. — English Soldiers pursued by Americans , fight across stage from R. to L. — Curry . enters , R., desperately defending himself against Robinson — They exit , L. — Chris enters , R., driving Habershaw before him with stick — and out , L. — Soldiers appear, and fight indiscriminately — Flourish — Robinson returns, tears British ensign from staff, and tramples it under foot — English overpowered — Music, "Yankee Doodle," in orchestra till curtain descends, and continued after.
END OF ACT II.
ACT III.
SCENE I. — Lawn in Front of Mr. Lindsay's Mansion. Enter Henry and Mildred , R. H. Henry.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Mil.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 152 chars .

Henry.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars .

Enter Steve , L., with soldier's hat and coat on.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Steve.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars .

Henry. Deceased,

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Steve.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars .

Mil.

Contains 61 words in 3 sentences using 371 chars .

Steve.

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars .

Mil.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

Steve.

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 176 chars .

Henry. [ Looking off R.]

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Steve.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

Exeunt Henry and Steve , L. Enter Mr. Lindsay , R. Lind.

Contains 54 words in 6 sentences using 307 chars .

Mil.

Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 304 chars .

Lind.

Contains 61 words in 4 sentences using 330 chars .

Mil.

Contains 66 words in 5 sentences using 340 chars .

Crosses , L. Lind.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

Mil.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

Lind.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

Mil.

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 199 chars .

Enter Robinson , L. H. Rob.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

Lind.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Mil. [ Eagerly.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Rob.

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 164 chars .

Lind.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Rob. [ Crossing to C.]

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Mil. [ Eagerly.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars .

Rob.

Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 207 chars .

Mil.

Contains 23 words in 6 sentences using 112 chars .

Rob.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 134 chars .

Mil.

Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 36 chars .

Rob.

Contains 55 words in 3 sentences using 297 chars .

Mil.

Contains 13 words in 5 sentences using 68 chars .

Rob. [ Seating himself.

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 177 chars .

Handing a letter to Mildred and to Mr. Lindsay. Mil. [ Hastily reading.

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 173 chars .

Lind.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars .

Mil.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Rob.

Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 205 chars .

Lind.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Rob.

Contains 108 words in 4 sentences using 587 chars .

Mil. [ Crossing , C.]

Contains 47 words in 4 sentences using 243 chars .

Lind.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

Mil.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

Rob.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 122 chars .

Lind.

Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 273 chars .

Rob.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars .

Exeunt , R.
SCENE II. — Room at Musgrove's — a very plain C. D. chamber, backed by chamber. Sentinel pacing to and fro behind C. D. — Butler seated R. of table, L.C. But.

Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 308 chars .

Mary Musgrove enters, C. D., with basket — she places her fingers on her lips to express caution. Mary. [R., ostentatiously for Sentry's ear.

Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 187 chars .

But. [ Going forward.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Mary. [ Whispering.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars .

But.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 5 chars .

Mary.

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 183 chars .

But.

Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 75 chars .

Enter Chris , C. D. R. Chris [L. C., whispering.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

But.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Chris.

Contains 78 words in 4 sentences using 435 chars .

But.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Chris.

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 132 chars .

Loud laughter outside. Mary.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

Chris.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 149 chars .

But.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars .

Chris.

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars .

Sentinel stops and listens suspiciously. Mary.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars .

Chris.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Exit Mary and Chris , C. D. R. Butler resumes his seat at table, gazing at miniature. Hab. [ Outside ,. C. D.]

Contains 54 words in 9 sentences using 287 chars .

But. [ Starting up.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars .

Hab.

Contains 14 words in 5 sentences using 78 chars .

Sentinel appears and levels his piece. Tableau. Closed in.
SCENE III. — Very Plain Front Chamber. Habershaw heard exclaiming, outside. Enter Curry , followed by Habershaw , R. Curry.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars .

Hab.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 143 chars .

Curry.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Hab.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars .

Curry,

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars .

Hab.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars .

Curry.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 144 chars .

Hab.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars .

Curry.

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 188 chars .

Exit , L. Hab.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars .

Exit , L.
SCENE IV — Exterior of Musgrove's Mill, same as Act II., Scene I. Stage three-quarters dark. Sentry discovered, pacing stage from R. to L., disappearing off stage at each round. Mary enters, cautiously, from house, and looks expectantly off, L. 3 E. Enter Habershaw , from house. Chris Shaw and Steve enter quickly from L. U. E., and conceal themselves behind tree. R. H. Hab.

Contains 48 words in 13 sentences using 239 chars .

Mary.

Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 172 chars .

Hab.

Contains 34 words in 6 sentences using 179 chars .

Mary. [ Crossing , R.]

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 175 chars .

Gives Chris a glance of intelligence, and exits into house. Hab.

Contains 52 words in 11 sentences using 267 chars .

Steve.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Chris. [ Flourishing stick.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Steve.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Chris.

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 150 chars .

Steve.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Chris.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

They proceed to bind him. Hab. [ Asleep.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Chris.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Hab. [ Asleep.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars .

Chris. [ Pulling cord tightly.

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 46 chars .

Steve.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars .

Chris whistles peculiarly . Butler appears at window and commences descent . Steve keeps watch ever Habershaw. Hab.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars .

Butler reaches ground — Chris him sword. Adair enters, L. 1 E. Adair. [ Firing pistol at Butler.

Contains 4 words in 4 sentences using 29 chars .

Engages with Butler. Steve belabors Habershaw , who awakes . Butler cuts down Adair , as Curry enters , L. 1 E., and attacks him . Robinson enters , R. 1 E., and engages with Adair , whom he finally cuts down . Chris , meantime, belabors the Sentinel , who runs on from house at first alarm. Red fire in house . Curry and Butler are still fighting, when scene quickly closes. The whole action brief and spirited.
SCENE V. — Front Wood. Enter Col. Williams and the Carolinian partisan Soldiers , with Campbell , L. H. Campbell.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Williams.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars .

Shouts. [ Outside.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars .

Enter Butler , R. 1 E., followed by Robinson, Steve , and Musgrove. Wil. [ Grasping Butler's hand.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Rob. [R. C.]

Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 263 chars .

But.

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 154 chars .

Wil.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Soldiers all shout. Rob.

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 191 chars .

Exit , R. 1 E. But.

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 185 chars .

Re-enter Robinson , conducting Mildred , and followed by Mary, Lindsay and Henry Lindsay. Mildred crosses to Butler , L. C. Wil.

Contains 42 words in 2 sentences using 212 chars .

Mil.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 149 chars .

Lind. [R. C.]

Contains 62 words in 3 sentences using 379 chars .

Wil.

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 196 chars .

Soldier exits , R., followed by Lindsay. Shouts outside. Enter Chris , R., waving folded paper. Chris. [ Crossing to Williams.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 134 chars .

Wil. [ Taking and reading it.

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 191 chars .

Rob. [R. C]

Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 233 chars .

But.

Contains 94 words in 6 sentences using 511 chars .

Chris.

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 54 chars .

But.

Contains 52 words in 6 sentences using 310 chars .

Rob.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 26 chars .

But.

Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 262 chars .

Soldiers shout. Rob.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars .

Omnes.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars .

Exeunt all but Butler, Mildred , and Mary. Mil.

Contains 60 words in 6 sentences using 362 chars .

But.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars .

Mil.

Contains 60 words in 8 sentences using 330 chars .

But. [ Crossing to R.]

Contains 60 words in 5 sentences using 323 chars .

Russhes out, R. Mary. [L.]

Contains 83 words in 7 sentences using 403 chars .

Mil.

Contains 71 words in 5 sentences using 399 chars .

Exeunt , R.
SCENE VI. — Interior of St. Jermyn's Tent, King's Mountain. Enter Tyrrell and Curry , L. Tyr.

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 115 chars .

Curry.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars .

Tyr.

Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 155 chars .

Enter Habershaw , quickly, R. H.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Hab.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 130 chars .

Tyr.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars .

Alarms. Enter Ensign St. Jermyn , R. Ensign.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars .

Tyr.

Contains 21 words in 6 sentences using 115 chars .

Exeunt , R.
SCENE VII. — The Base of King's Mountain. English banner on apex of mount. Alarms. Musketry — noise of combat. English and American Soldiers engage up hill, with alternate success. Butler drives Curry across stage from R. to L. — Robinson drives Tyrrell in same direction — Williams drives Ensign across — Steve Foster. Wat Adair — Chris Shaw finally beating Habershaw across. Re-enter Curry , fighting with Williams . L. 1 E. Curry.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Kills Williams , who falls off stage , R. 1 E. Enter Robinson , L. H. Rob.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Combat — Curry is killed . Butler slays Tyrrell after set fight. Other characters and soldiery contending up mountain side . Chris enters, pursuing Habershaw , whom he shoots, and, at descent of curtain, bestrides, endeavoring to behead him . Steve shoots Adair . Enter Lindsay . conducting Mildred , bearing American flag . Mary Allen Musgrove , all the characters on.
THE END.