Francesca da Rimini Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion) Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag F. Marion (Francis Marion) Crawford, 1854 – 1909 John Charles Moran, 1942 – Francesca da Rimini: A Play in Four Acts by F. Marion Crawford: Edited by John C. Moran: First publication in English. Heretofore only Published in French: Containing the First English Translations of Crawford's Preface and Prologue to the French Edition of 1902 by Allene Stuart Phy Nashville The Worthies Library xxvii, 73 p. SECOND WOMAN: SENESCHAL. CONCORDIA'S VOICE GARDENER SOLDIER. FIRST SOLDIER 1st Soldier SECOND SOLDIER CONCORDIA. FIRST WOMAN: GIOVANNI FRANCESCA. THE SERVANT: PAOLO. FIRST AND SECOND WOMEN: unclear 2nd Soldier THIRD WOMAN: WOMAN'S VOICE GAOLER PAGE. History Drama Prose data extraction from source 1980 First performed: April 22, 1902 CRAWFORD'S DEDICATION TO THE 1902 FRENCH EDITION

A MADAME SARAH BERNHARDT QUI PAR SA MAGIE CRÉATRICE A RÉINCARNÉ APRÉS SIX CENTS ANS L'AME DE FRANCESCA CHE PIANGE E DICE

In Memoriam Rev. Montague Summers (1880 – 1948)

Dramatis Personae GIOVANNI MALATESTA (Gianciotto). Aged 40 PAOLO MALATESTA His brother, aged 35 – 39 (about) FRANCESCA Gianciotto's wife, aged 32. Married 15 years CONCORDIA Their daughter, aged 14 A GAOLER FIRST SOLDIER SECOND SOLDIER A PAGE A SENESCHAL SOLDIERS, ATTENDANTS, AND OTHERS
MM. DE MAX. PIERRE MAGNIER. KRAUSS. BARRY. JEAN DARA. CAUROY. PIRON. DE NUEVILLE. Mme PATHY. Mme BOULANGER. SIMONSON. Mme SAVELLI. YVONNE DE BRAY. GERMAIN.

TIME — 1289

PLACE — THE MALATESTA CASTLE AT RIMINI

FRANCESCA'S ROOM. MORNING. JUNE

CASTLE COURT. SAME DAY

A GARDEN. TWO MONTHS LATER. AFTERNOON

FRANCESCA'S ROOM. NO INTERVAL OF TIME
PLAYERS OF THE PROLOGUE PAOLO MALATESTA. GIOVANNI MALATESTA. AN OLD SERVANT. FRANCESCA. FIRST WOMAN. SECOND WOMAN. THIRD WOMAN.

The action of the prologue takes place in 1275; that of the play in 1289, The scene is the Castle of Verruchio, near Rimini.

PROLOGUE: A parlor of the castle. FIRST ACT: The room of Francesca. Spring morning. SECOND ACT: The castle courtyard. Same day. THIRD ACT: A garden. Two months later. Afternoon. FOURTH ACT: The room of Francesca. Same day.

A large parlor of the castle of Verruchio, near Rimini. Upstage, to the left, a door opening into the bedroom of Francesca. Upstage, to the right, weapons and full suits of armour. To the right, on the first level, a large window with inside shutters. Upstage, at an angle to the left, a niche with a large statue of the Virgin, of painted wood. On each side a vase containing autumn flowers. Above the niche, a suspended lamp, from which shines a faint light. Door to the left, on the first level. On the right, second level, small door opening on to Giovanni's apartment .

Large table and large oak chair. Two square stools. Two large chests of sculptured wood on which are thrown bear and wolf skins. The room is plunged in semi-darkness. By the open door of the bedchamber a light can be perceived .

At the rise of the curtain, the First Woman, aged, is seated on the stool near the table. The Second Woman pulls out from two trunks pieces of silk, lace, etc. The Third Woman enters by the open door of the bedchamber and helps the first two; during the dialogue she goes and comes, carrying the materials to the bedchamber. (Music in the distance .)
SCENE ONE FIRST WOMAN, SECOND WOMAN, THIRD WOMAN FIRST WOMAN:

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SECOND WOMAN:

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FIRST WOMAN:

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SECOND WOMAN:

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SECOND WOMAN:

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FIRST WOMAN:

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SECOND WOMAN:

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FIRST WOMAN:

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SECOND WOMAN:

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FIRST WOMAN: ( Lowering her voice )

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SECOND WOMAN: ( Walking toward door to left )

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FIRST WOMAN: ( She interrupts and points to the door to the right .)

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SECOND WOMAN:

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THIRD WOMAN:

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THIRD WOMAN:

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FIRST WOMAN:

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SECOND WOMAN:

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THIRD WOMAN:

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FIRST WOMAN:

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THIRD WOMAN:

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SECOND WOMAN:

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THIRD WOMAN:

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SECOND WOMAN: ( She listens at the door to the left, that she has just opened .)

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FIRST WOMAN: ( She gets up and listens .)

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( Music of soft string instruments; the voice of Francesca is heard, laughing. A feeble light illuminates the door. The three women place themselves on each side and wait .)
SCENE II THE SAME, THEN FRANCESCA, PAOLO, TWO WOMEN, AND TWO MEN ( Enter Paolo, leading Francesca by the hand. Two Women and Two Men follow them with candles, which they place in the candelabra of forged iron. The music outside is heard a bit louder .) FIRST AND SECOND WOMEN: ( Making a curtsy )

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FRANCESCA: ( Looking around her, still holding Paolo's hand )

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FIRST WOMAN:

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PAOLO:

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FRANCESCA: ( Restraining him )

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PAOLO:

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FRANCESCA: ( Motioning him toward the table )

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PAOLO: ( Protesting )

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FRANCESCA: ( Smiling )

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PAOLO:

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FRANCESCA:

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PAOLO: ( Evasively )

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FRANCESCA:

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PAOLO:

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FRANCESCA: ( Regretfully )

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PAOLO: ( Turning )

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FRANCESCA:

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PAOLO:

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FRANCESCA: ( Casting a glance toward her bedroom )

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PAOLO: ( After a moment's hesitation )

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FRANCESCA: ( With a shade of humor )

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PAOLO: ( Who knows the truth )

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FRANCESCA:

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PAOLO:

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FRANCESCA: ( Sadly, to herself )

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PAOLO:

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FRANCESCA:

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PAOLO:

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FRANCESCA:

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PAOLO:

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FRANCESCA: ( After a pause, pensively )

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PAOLO: ( After a pause )

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FRANCESCA: ( Interested )

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PAOLO:

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FRANCESCA:

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PAOLO:

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SCENE III FRANCESCA, PAOLO, THEN THE WOMEN AND THE OLD SERVANT FRANCESCA: ( Regretfully )

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( Paolo delays a moment, then, with effort, goes straight to the door without turning around. Francesca, alone, sighs, rises, goes slowly and regretfully toward her bedchamber, turns, then seemingly suddenly resolved to forget, directs her steps toward the statue of the Virgin and clasps her hands before the image .)

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( Her voice is lost now in higher murmur. While she prays the First Woman enters from her bedchamber .) FIRST WOMAN:

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FRANCESCA:

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( Scarcely have they left than the Old Servant enters through the little door to the right, carrying a coat of mail, a helmet, and arms. He advances with precaution, listening in the direction of the bedchamber, then, he puts down his burdens in their proper place. He passes to the left, extinguishing one of the wax candles and takes the second, still lighted. At the instant he takes the extinguisher to put out the night-light, the First Woman enters .) FIRST WOMAN:

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THE SERVANT:

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FIRST WOMAN:

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THE SERVANT:

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FIRST WOMAN: ( Looks at him .)

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( The Servant accompanies her with his torch. She finds the veil at the place where Francesca was seated. The Servant quickly directs himself toward Giovanni's door, leaving that door agape. The First Woman opens the door of Francesca's bedchamber and is seen in the light. The Second Women is on the point of leaving .) FIRST WOMAN:

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SCENE IV

GIOVANNI, THEN FRANCESCA

 FIRST WOMAN, The Voice of the from the interior:

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( The two Women enter, carrying torches. They laugh, looking behind them and go out to the left. The stage is in almost complete darkness, except for the moonlight filtering in through the half-closed blinds of the window. Just as the women close the door, Francesca enters in a white nightgown .)

( At the same moment Giovanni enters, by the door of his bedchamber. He encounters Francesca, his face seen by the light of the moon .)

 FRANCESCA: ( Struck by terror )

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GIOVANNI:

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CURTAIN
ACT I Francesca's room. Gothic architecture. Double door , C., with large ornamented iron bolt plainly visible when curtains are drawn back. Windows , L. 1 and 2 and L. U. C. ( the latter narrow without steps ). Small arched door , L. 1. R. C., an open alcove, showing curtained bed . R. 2, large Gothic fireplace. Floor, black and white pavement. Down L., a high-backed Gothic settle for two — a footstool. The windows are high, and reached by steps, so that a man standing on the highest step of window , L. 2, looks over the settle. As curtain rises, birds are singing outside and the morning sun falls through L. C. window. During the act, the sun moves slowly to fall through windows L. 1 and L. 2.
SCENE I. — CONCORDIA discovered . CONCORDIA ( looking in between curtains , C., calling ).

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Enter GIOVANNI, C., softly, as if trying to surprise her . CONCORDIA listens, smiles, puts her hands out behind her for him to take. He catches them and holding them kisses her on her head. She laughs happily . CONCORDIA.

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GIOVANNI ( tenderly ).

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CONCORDIA.

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GIOVANNI.

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CONCORDIA.

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GIOVANNI ( smiling ).

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CONCORDIA.

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GIOVANNI ( grave, half aside ).

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CONCORDIA.

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GIOVANNI.

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CONCORDIA.

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GIOVANNI ( with emotion ).

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CONCORDIA.

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GIOVANNI ( half aside ).

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CONCORDIA ( trying to remember ).

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GIOVANNI ( who has listened eagerly — disappointed ).

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CONCORDIA.

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GIOVANNI.

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CONCORDIA.

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GIOVANNI.

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CONCORDIA ( impulsively; throws her arms round his neck ).

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GIOVANNI ( sadly ).

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CONCORDIA.

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GIOVANNI.

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CONCORDIA.

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GIOVANNI.

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CONCORDIA.

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GIOVANNI ( starting, but containing himself ).

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CONCORDIA.

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SCENE II GIOVANNI.

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Enter PAOLO, standing in the doorway , C. He watches the two in silence . GIOVANNI.

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PAOLO ( advancing ).

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GIOVANNI.

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CONCORDIA ( to GIOVANNI).

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GIOVANNI.

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CONCORDIA ( laughing, but afraid that he is going to say more ).

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PAOLO ( uneasy, but smiling to CONCORDIA).

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CONCORDIA.

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PAOLO.

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GIOVANNI.

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CONCORDIA ( kissing him ).

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GIOVANNI ( half aside ).

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CONCORDIA.

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PAOLO ( lightly ).

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CONCORDIA.

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PAOLO.

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GIOVANNI.

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CONCORDIA.

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GIOVANNI.

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PAOLO.

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Enter FRANCESCA, L.

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SCENE III FRANCESCA.

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GIOVANNI ( taking her left hand and kissing it ).

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[FRANCESCA shrinks visibly and exchanges a glance with PAOLO. She presses CONCORDIA to her with her right hand . (GIOVANNI. FRANCESCA. CONCORDIA. PAOLO.) FRANCESCA ( to GIOVANNI).

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GIOVANNI.

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FRANCESCA.

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GIOVANNI.

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CONCORDIA ( innocently ).

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[PAOLO draws CONCORDIA away lest she should say more . GIOVANNI ( hurt ).

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FRANCESCA ( coolly ).

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GIOVANNI.

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[FRANCESCA turns away , L. GIOVANNI stands looking after her, evidently in deep thought . FRANCESCA sits on bench, takes up book, pretends to read. During the exchange of words PAOLO and CONCORDIA have gone up stage . CONCORDIA ( at window up L., to PAOLO).

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PAOLO.

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CONCORDIA ( aside to PAOLO).

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FRANCESCA looks towards them . PAOLO ( aside to CONCORDIA).

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Exit PAOLO, C. CONCORDIA ( aside at window ).

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GIOVANNI ( to FRANCESCA).

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FRANCESCA ( not looking up ).

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Exit CONCORDIA, C. GIOVANNI ( approaching FRANCESCA).

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FRANCESCA ( shrinking into the corner of the high bench ).

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GIOVANNI ( sitting beside her ).

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FRANCESCA.

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GIOVANNI.

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FRANCESCA.

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GIOVANNI.

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FRANCESCA.

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GIOVANNI.

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FRANCESCA.

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GIOVANNI.

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FRANCESCA.

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GIOVANNI.

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FRANCESCA.

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GIOVANNI.

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FRANCESCA.

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GIOVANNI.

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FRANCESCA.

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GIOVANNI.

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FRANCESCA.

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GIOVANNI.

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FRANCESCA.

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GIOVANNI.

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FRANCESCA.

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GIOVANNI.

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FRANCESCA ( gravely ).

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GIOVANNI ( breaking out ).

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FRANCESCA ( shrinking ).

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GIOVANNI.

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FRANCESCA.

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Her expression grows dreamy as she looks away . GIOVANNI ( after a time ).

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FRANCESCA ( starting up as if stung, and snatching her hand away, in horror ).

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GIOVANNI ( imploring ).

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FRANCESCA ( bitterly ).

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GIOVANNI ( who has gazed at her intensely ).

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FRANCESCA.

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GIOVANNI.

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He approaches her stealthily . FRANCESCA.

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GIOVANNI.

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FRANCESCA ( incredulous ).

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GIOVANNI.

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FRANCESCA ( looking at him curiously ).

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GIOVANNI ( containing himself ).

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FRANCESCA ( scornfully ).

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GIOVANNI.

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FRANCESCA.

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GIOVANNI.

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FRANCESCA.

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GIOVANNI ( coming nearer still ).

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They look at each other fixedly . FRANCESCA ( after a time ).

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GIOVANNI.

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FRANCESCA ( beginning to realise her danger ).

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GIOVANNI.

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He draws his dagger, unseen by FRANCESCA and holds it behind him. With his left hand he takes her wrist, but not roughly. He speaks in a low, tender voice . GIOVANNI.

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FRANCESCA ( in a dull voice of horror ).

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GIOVANNI.

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He draws her to him with his left hand and raises the dagger with his right behind her neck — she closes her eyes . GIOVANNI.

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FRANCESCA ( suddenly opens her eyes and springs back ).

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He holds her wrist, his dagger uplifted . FRANCESCA.

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She now thrusts herself forward, grasps his hand with the dagger, and tries to place it against her breast . GIOVANNI ( wrenches his hand away and steps back ).

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FRANCESCA ( low voice ).

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GIOVANNI.

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FRANCESCA ( seeing him desperate ).

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GIOVANNI.

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FRANCESCA ( springs upon him desperately and snatches the dagger from his hand — the dagger lies on the floor ).

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GIOVANNI ( slowly recovering his senses — wondering at her ).

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FRANCESCA.

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GIOVANNI.

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FRANCESCA ( gravely ).

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GIOVANNI.

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FRANCESCA.

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GIOVANNI ( looks at her a moment, then forgetting his dagger he turns on his heel and goes towards the door with bent head and uncertain steps. Gently ).

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She watches him, bends her head a little . Exit GIOVANNI. FRANCESCA ( alone — sinks upon the bench , L, still looking towards the door ).

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A pause — she is deep in thought .

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She hears PAOLO'S step, inaudible to the audience at first. She listens, and her expression becomes one of perfect happiness .

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[PAOLO enters silently through the open door, smiles and closes it carefully behind him. She does not rise, but holds out her hands to him. He comes to her and kneels before her and kisses her hands. She then presses his head with both hands and slowly bends her face to his .

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FRANCESCA.

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PAOLO.

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PAOLO.

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PAOLO.

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FRANCESCA.

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PAOLO.

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FRANCESCA ( interrupting as he pauses ).

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PAOLO.

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FRANCESCA.

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PAOLO.

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PAOLO.

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FRANCESCA.

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PAOLO ( smiling ).

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FRANCESCA ( vehemently ).

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PAOLO.

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FRANCESCA.

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PAOLO.

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FRANCESCA.

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PAOLO.

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FRANCESCA ( pointing to a page of the book ).

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PAOLO.

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FRANCESCA.

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PAOLO ( very softly ).

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FRANCESCA ( turning away smiling ).

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PAOLO ( after a time ).

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They sit in silence a moment . CONCORDIA'S VOICE ( from the courtyard ).

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CONCORDIA ( without ).

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[PAOLO goes to window . FRANCESCA listens intently . WOMAN'S VOICE ( without, screaming ).

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Silence — PAOLO looks out . FRANCESCA ( starting to her feet ).

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PAOLO ( coming back from the window ).

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FRANCESCA ( going towards the window ).

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PAOLO.

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FRANCESCA ( looking out of L. U. window ).

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PAOLO.

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FRANCESCA.

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PAOLO.

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FRANCESCA ( starting a little ).

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PAOLO ( annoyed at his mistake ).

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FRANCESCA.

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PAOLO.

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FRANCESCA ( rising again ).

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PAOLO ( has caught her hand and draws her back ).

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FRANCESCA.

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Enter CONCORDIA at the door , C. CONCORDIA ( calling ).

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PAOLO.

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[CONCORDIA hesitates, then disappears . FRANCESCA.

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PAOLO ( speaks fast and draws her back to the bench ).

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FRANCESCA ( indifferent ).

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PAOLO.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

FRANCESCA ( surprised ).

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

PAOLO ( troubled ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars .

FRANCESCA ( controlling emotions ).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

PAOLO ( rising ).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

FRANCESCA ( remains seated ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

PAOLO ( walks slowly up and down ).

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

PAOLO ( his foot strikes the dagger on the floor ).

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

FRANCESCA ( a moment's pause — then collecting herself ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

PAOLO shows dagger .

Contains 38 words in 5 sentences using 189 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 184 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

PAOLO ( suddenly ).

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars .

FRANCESCA ( quietly ).

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

PAOLO ( turning upon her ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

FRANCESCA ( indifferently ).

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Sound of scuffle in the yard . WOMAN'S VOICE ( screaming ).

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 74 chars .

[PAOLO and FRANCESCA listen a moment .

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars .

Enter CONCORDIA, much frightened . CONCORDIA ( moving forward ).

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Exit PAOLO, rushing past CONCORDIA.

The scuffle continues without. Then silence .
SCENE IV. FRANCESCA ( in strong emotion, trying to control herself ).

Contains 58 words in 5 sentences using 281 chars .

She throws herself upon the bench . CONCORDIA ( in great distress, kneels beside her ).

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

CURTAIN.
ACT II A court in the castle seen diagonally, the right angle at C. It is enclosed by a portico on R., having three arches, under each of which is a doorway closed by a curtain; on L. a covered loggia with three arches of same order, open to the country beyond and showing view , L. 1. From behind the pillar supporting the first arch, there is an entrance, supposed to lead from the prison of the castle to the loggia. There is a step from stage is the narrow platform before portico. The pedestals of the loggia columns , L., stand on square blocks of same height as step , R. ( in order to make arches of same height on both sides ). A chair of state, with a red cushion, on steps before middle arch , R., and two or three seats beside it. In the middle of the stage a stone well with wrought-iron yoke, chain and copper bucket, a stone step runs round the well .
SCENE I. — Discovered TWO SOLDIERS, then GAOLER. When the curtain rises a number of soldiers are lounging on the steps , R., playing dice and "morra." FIRST SOLDIER, his right arm bandaged, and a bandage over his head, is seated on steps of well . SECOND SOLDIER is drawing water . FIRST SOLDIER ( complaining ).

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars .

SECOND SOLDIER ( phlegmatic — slowly drawing up bucket ).

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 158 chars .

1ST S.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 132 chars .

2D S. ( holds the bucket for him to drink ).

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

1ST S. ( after drinking long ).

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

2D S. ( drinks, then sets bucket upon rim of well ).

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars .

1ST S.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

2D S.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

1ST S.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

2D S.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

1ST S.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

Enter GAOLER with an earthen water jar with a rope to it . 2D S.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

GAOLER lets down jar . 1ST S.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars .

GAOLER.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

2D S. ( to 1ST SOLDIER).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

1ST S.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

2D S. ( laughs stupidly at GAOLER).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

GAOLER ( roughly ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Moves away R. to other soldiers, leaving jar on rim of well .
SCENE II — Enter PAOLO, R. SOLDIERS rise respectfully. He comes to well behind 1ST and 2D SOLDIERS, who do not see him . 2D S. ( to 1ST SOLDIER).

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

1ST S.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

2D S.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

1ST S.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars .

2D S.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

PAOLO ( seizes the soldier by the collar, shakes him and pushes him away roughly ).

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

2D S. ( scuttling away ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

PAOLO ( to 1ST SOLDIER).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

1ST S. ( sullenly ).

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

1ST S. ( obsequious — taking the purse ).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

PAOLO ( aside, turning away ).

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars .

1ST S. ( his right arm being wounded he holds the purse with his teeth and pulls the string with his left hand, and looks into it ).

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

Pockets the purse, looking round to see if he has been observed . PAOLO ( seeing chair of state. To GAOLER).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

GAOLER.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

GAOLER.

Contains 30 words in 1 sentence using 165 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

GAOLER ( surprised ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

PAOLO ( impatiently ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

GAOLER.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars .

GAOLER.

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 164 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 169 chars .

Enter GIOVANNI, attended . GAOLER.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars .

GIOVANNI ( to GAOLER).

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

[GAOLER retires to L., taking water jar from well as he passes . GAOLER ( to SOLDIERS).

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars .

GAOLER and SOLDIERS off , L.
SCENE III GIOVANNI. ( Grave .)

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 161 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 196 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 236 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 257 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 115 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 114 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 109 chars .

Enter FRANCESCA , R.
SCENE IV PAOLO.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

FRANCESCA ( near chair — gently ).

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

GIOVANNI ( smiles, pleased by her tone ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Enter a PAGE. PAGE ( to GIOVANNI).

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 100 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

PAGE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

PAGE.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Exit GIOVANNI and PAGE.
SCENE V PAOLO.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

FRANCESCA ( coldly ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

FRANCESCA ( looking at him coldly ).

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 119 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

PAOLO ( entreating ).

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars .

PAOLO ( not fully understanding ).

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 281 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 195 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

FRANCESCA ( incredulous and scornful ).

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 126 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

FRANCESCA ( bewildered ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

FRANCESCA ( incredulous ).

Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 234 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 29 words in 1 sentence using 141 chars .

FRANCESCA ( breaking out ).

Contains 112 words in 7 sentences using 542 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

Exit FRANCESCA, R. PAOLO ( alone ).

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

Enter GIOVANNI and CONCORDIA, R. 2.
SCENE VI GIOVANNI.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

PAOLO ( trying to control his emotion ).

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Exit PAOLO, R.
SCENE VII GIOVANNI ( coaxing ).

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars .

CONCORDIA ( lovingly ).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

CONCORDIA.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

CONCORDIA ( in a low, frightened voice, looking round ).

Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 56 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

CONCORDIA.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

CONCORDIA.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

GIOVANNI ( suddenly, very earnest ).

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

CONCORDIA.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

CONCORDIA.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

GIOVANNI ( panting ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

CONCORDIA.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

GIOVANNI shows deep emotion . CONCORDIA looks curiously at his face . CONCORDIA.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

CONCORDIA.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

CONCORDIA.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars .

CONCORDIA.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars .

CONCORDIA ( kissing him ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Smiles, goes to R, looks back, waves her hand .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Exit CONCORDIA.
SCENE VIII — GIOVANNI alone. Then PAGE. He shows more emotion when he is alone — silent for a few seconds . GIOVANNI.

Contains 59 words in 5 sentences using 282 chars .

Enter PAGE, R.

Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 180 chars .

SCENE IX. Re-enter PAGE, L., followed by FIRST and SECOND SOLDIERS, GAOLER, and a SENESCHAL and others . PAGE crosses , R. and exits R. 3. GIOVANNI sits in chair of state . GIOVANNI makes a sign to the SENESCHAL. SENESCHAL.

Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 72 chars .

GIOVANNI ( to GAOLER).

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 86 chars .

GAOLER.

Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 174 chars .

Enter FRANCESCA and PAOLO from different doors , R. GIOVANNI.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

GAOLER.

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 186 chars .

GIOVANNI ( having listened intently ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

GAOLER.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

GIOVANNI ( to PAOLO).

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 129 chars .

PAOLO ( slightly embarrassed ).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

GIOVANNI ( having watched him earnestly ).

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

FRANCESCA ( to GIOVANNI).

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

To GAOLER looks at PAOLO. FRANCESCA ( to GIOVANNI).

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

GAOLER.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

GIOVANNI ( looks at PAOLO). ( To GAOLER.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

FRANCESCA ( looks at PAOLO).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

GAOLER ( to GIOVANNI).

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars .

[GAOLER looks at PAOLO, who nods to him, unseen by the rest . GAOLER ( to GIOVANNI).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

Exit GAOLER, L., dejectedly . FRANCESCA ( to GIOVANNI).

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

1ST S. ( coming forward shamefacedly, his bandages much reduced ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

1ST S. ( after looking at PAOLO).

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 103 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Re-enter GAOLER. FRANCESCA ( to GIOVANNI).

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

GAOLER.

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 107 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

FRANCESCA ( to PAOLO).

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

GAOLER ( to GIOVANNI).

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Enter four men , L., bearing a body, covered with a poor brown cloak .

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

GIOVANNI ( to bearers ).

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

He comes down from the chair .

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

FRANCESCA ( utters a strange cry, grasps PAOLO'S arm, evidently horrified, but trusting him again ).

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

PAOLO ( drops his hands and stares at the corpse ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

GIOVANNI ( after gazing long at the dead face, looks fixedly at PAOLO — in a tone of solemn command ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

CURTAIN
ACT III An old garden under FRANCESCA'S windows. At back, two windows in rough stone wall. A sundial between the windows . R. the curve of a tower half overgrown with ivy and roses . L. a crenelated wall about eight feet high having an arched gate in the middle at L. 2. Smallish fruit trees, a box hedge , R. Stone seat near a tree, down L. R. 2, stone steps leading up to low door in tower . FRANCESCA'S windows are too high to be reached from the ground .
SCENE I. — GIOVANNI and GARDENER discovered . GIOVANNI seated on stone seat , L. He watches the gardener, who stands on a ladder planted against a tree, pruning off twigs which fall to the ground . GIOVANNI ( idly ).

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

GARDENER.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

GARDENER.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

GARDENER ( coming down ladder ).

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 104 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

GARDENER.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

GARDENER ( taking ladder from tree ).

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 123 chars .

Lays ladder behind hedge , R. GIOVANNI ( watching him — musing ).

Contains 60 words in 4 sentences using 310 chars .

Enter PAGE, L. GIOVANNI.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

PAGE.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars .

Enter first SOLDIER, L. in finer dress than in previous act, but travel-stained GIOVANNI ( seeing him ).

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

SOLDIER.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

SOLDIER.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

SOLDIER ( looks round, lowers voice ).

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 125 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

SOLDIER.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 129 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

Leads the way out , L. Exit GIOVANNI and SOLDIER, who closes gate . Enter PAOLO over wall , R. looking into garden cautiously .
SCENE II PAOLO.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

FRANCESCA ( with delight — very low seeing PAOLO).

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

FRANCESCA ( reappearing at window ).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

[PAOLO kisses his hand, when she is already gone. Then he goes to tower door , R. and waits. Door opens inward . PAOLO tries to enter, but FRANCESCA gently pushes him back into the garden . PAOLO ( taking her hand ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

( She puts her arm round his neck, in loving greeting. They are silent a while .) PAOLO.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

FRANCESCA ( her head sinks upon his shoulder )

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

PAOLO ( very anxiously ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 47 words in 5 sentences using 234 chars .

PAOLO ( gloomily ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

PAOLO ( mechanically ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

FRANCESCA ( suspecting ).

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

PAOLO ( with an effort ).

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

FRANCESCA ( more and more horrified ).

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

PAOLO ( desperately ).

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 195 chars .

FRANCESCA ( relieved ).

Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 171 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 61 words in 4 sentences using 294 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 86 words in 8 sentences using 385 chars .

PAOLO ( interrupting ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 100 words in 6 sentences using 512 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 65 words in 4 sentences using 344 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 191 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

Pause . FRANCESCA ( after a time ).

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

FRANCESCA ( understanding ).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Drawing her to him . PAOLO.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

PAOLO ( kissing her ).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

A slight rattling is heard at the gate. The lovers separate and listen . FRANCESCA.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 71 words in 4 sentences using 337 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 178 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 57 words in 4 sentences using 274 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 151 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 212 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

PAOLO ( after a short pause ).

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars .

FRANCESCA ( starting and pushing him into the tower door ).

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

PAOLO ( going in ).

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars .

Exit PAOLO into tower R. FRANCESCA ( above, crossing slowly , L.).

Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 245 chars .

Enter GIOVANNI. GIOVANNI ( calm, pale, courteous ).

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

FRANCESCA ( surprised ).

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

[GIOVANNI looking up at window , R. U. C. GIOVANNI.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars .

FRANCESCA ( glancing nervously at window ).

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars .

They sit under tree , R. GIOVANNI turns his back to the window . GIOVANNI.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

A pause . FRANCESCA ( nervously ).

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 195 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 154 chars .

[PAOLO looks cautiously out of window , R.U.C., sees that GIOVANNI is turned from him and listens. His face is very pale and shows that he follows the conversation . FRANCESCA.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars .

FRANCESCA ( surprised ).

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 161 chars .

FRANCESCA ( controlling her increasing fear ).

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

GIOVANNI ( looking at her and after a moment's pause ).

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 94 chars .

FRANCESCA ( not sufficiently surprised, avoiding his eyes ).

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

GIOVANNI ( affecting not to notice ).

Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 176 chars .

FRANCESCA ( smiles faintly — indifferently ).

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 133 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

FRANCESCA ( nerving herself ).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 204 chars .

FRANCESCA ( indignant ).

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 171 chars .

GIOVANNI ( calm ).

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

[PAOLO cautiously draws the shutters of the window almost together, lest GIOVANNI should now turn and me him . FRANCESCA.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

GIOVANNI ( calmly walking slowly up and down before her ).

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

He glances at window and sees that it is closed .

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 134 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 145 chars .

GIOVANNI ( who is now sure that there is some one in the room ).

Contains 61 words in 4 sentences using 296 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

GIOVANNI ( grave ).

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

GIOVANNI ( same ).

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

GIOVANNI ( gravely nodding ).

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

FRANCESCA ( recovering herself a little ).

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars .

FRANCESCA ( surprised ).

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

GIOVANNI ( calm ).

Contains 59 words in 5 sentences using 328 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

FRANCESCA ( taking the defence boldly ).

Contains 66 words in 5 sentences using 346 chars .

GIOVANNI ( grave ).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 136 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 60 words in 4 sentences using 312 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 89 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 30 words in 1 sentence using 168 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 41 words in 1 sentence using 222 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 84 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 169 words in 14 sentences using 929 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Enter CONCORDIA, L. GIOVANNI.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

CONCORDIA.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars .

CONCORDIA.

Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 124 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

CONCORDIA.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

CONCORDIA.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars .

CONCORDIA.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

GIOVANNI ( who has listened attentively — to FRANCESCA).

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

FRANCESCA ( trying to laugh ).

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

CONCORDIA ( disappointed ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 247 chars .

CONCORDIA.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

CONCORDIA.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

GIOVANNI ( looking up ).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

CONCORDIA.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars .

GIOVANNI ( pointing to tower ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

[CONCORDIA crosses , L. Exit , L. GIOVANNI looks fixedly at FRANCESCA, then turns and walks a few steps . FRANCESCA ( after a time )

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

GIOVANNI ( turns to her ).

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 155 chars .

FRANCESCA ( with a gleam of hope ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

GIOVANNI ( suddenly ).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

FRANCESCA ( taken unawares ).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

GIOVANNI ( quietly ).

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 58 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

FRANCESCA ( in terrible emotion ).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

GIOVANNI.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

GIOVANNI ( draws her nearer. Then clasps her furiously in his arms ).

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars .

[R. U. C. window closes sharply . GIOVANNI starts and looks at it an instant; kisses her once more .

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

FRANCESCA ( half fainting, then slowly recovering and rising ).

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

A flash of lightning followed almost instantly by a clap of thunder . FRANCESCA crosses herself, then hastens to the Tower. Exit , R. Rain falls in torrents .

Re-enter GIOVANNI, L. He runs across the stage close to the wall, stooping low, till he reaches the box hedge. As the curtain falls he is seen lifting the ladder left by the gardener .

 CURTAIN
ACT IV Interval of few minutes supposed . FRANCESCA'S room, windows closed, except L. U. C. window. Dim soft light. The storm is subsiding .
SCENE I. PAOLO and FRANCESCA together . FRANCESCA is leaving the alcove as the curtain rises — her hand is on the hangings . PAOLO is already half way down stage — he stands facing audience, passing his hand over his forehead as if waking from a happy dream . PAOLO ( dreamily ).

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

FRANCESCA ( coming forward and laying her arm on his shoulder from behind ).

Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 202 chars .

She watches him as he goes up to open the window , L. 2.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

PAOLO ( opening ).

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 116 chars .

The sun streams in — standing in the sunlight .

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars .

PAOLO ( drawing her to the bench ).

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 85 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

PAOLO ( reading ).

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars .

FRANCESCA ( reading in a low voice ).

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

FRANCESCA.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars .

Enter GIOVANNI noiselessly in the embrasure of the window , L. 2. His figure darkens the light . FRANCESCA.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

GIOVANNI steals round bench to PAOLO'S end of it . FRANCESCA.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars .

As GIOVANNI strikes at PAOLO, FRANCESCA throws herself against the point and tries to force GIOVANNI back. She is mortally wounded and falls upon her knees by end of bench . GIOVANNI ( stabbing PAOLO, who has tried to draw his sword ).

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 15 chars .

[PAOLO falls, almost dead, into lower corner of bench . GIOVANNI crosses, steps back, gazes at him . FRANCESCA ( dragging herself on her knees to see PAOLO'S face ).

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

FRANCESCA kisses him . FRANCESCA.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars .

PAOLO.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Clasps her. His arms relax . FRANCESCA.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Falls forward across him. Silence . GIOVANNI retreats in horror towards door , C. FRANCESCA raises her head slowly, sees GIOVANNI, struggles to her feet, pressing one hand to her wound .

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Struggles with the pain of her wound .

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 165 chars .

Struggling for breath .

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 171 chars .

Sinks down again as her strength fails .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Gathering her last strength .

Contains 65 words in 5 sentences using 337 chars .

She kisses PAOLO. PAOLO dies .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

Dies . [GIOVANNI covers his face, and tears back the bolt of the door as she speaks the last words . CONCORDIA enters, sees the dead bodies, grasps her father's arm with both hands . CONCORDIA.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

GIOVANNI ( biding the bodies from her ).

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

CURTAIN.