The Drunkard (1847) Smith, William Henry Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag William Henry Smith, 1806 – 1872 The Drunkard: Or, The Fallen Saved! A Moral Domestic Drama. In Five Acts. Printed from the Acting Copy, with the Stage Business, Cast, Etc. Boston Jones's Publishing House 50 p. Farmer Gates Agnes Dowton First Loafer Bar-Keeper Edward Middleton, Loafers Patience Brayton Mr. Rencelaw Edward Middleton Messenger Miss Spindle Second Loafer Boy Landlord unclear Third Loafer Farmer Stevens Chorus Mary Wilson Sam Evans Lawyer Cribbs Mrs. Wilson Julia All William Dowton Drama Moralities Prose data extraction from source 1847 First performed: February 12, 1844
DRAMATIS PERSONÆ. ORIGINAL CAST AT BOSTON MUSEUM. Edward Middleton, Mr. W. H. Smith. Lawyer Cribbs, Mr. G. H. Wyatt. William Dowton, Mr. C. W. Hunt. Farmer Gates, Mr. C. H. Saunders. Farmer Stevens, Mr. G. Howard. Old Johnson, Mr. G. E. Locke. Sam, Mr. S. Adams. First Loafer, Mr. J. Adams. Second Loafer, Mr. Thompson. Mr. Rencelaw, Mr. G. C. Germon. Landlord, Mr. Harris. Bar Keeper, Mr. Willard. Watchman, Mr. Coad. Villagers, Loafers, Watchmen, &c., &c. Mary Wilson, afterwards Mrs. Middleton, Mrs. G. C. Germon. Agnes Dowton, (a maniac,) Mrs. Thoman. Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Woodward. Patience, Mrs. C. W. Hunt. Julia, Miss A. Phillips. Villagers, &c., &c.
First produced Feb. 12, 1844.
Time of acting 2 hours 40 minutes.
ACT I.
SCENE 1st. — Interior of a pretty rural cottage. Flowers, &c. Paintings, &c. Every thing exhibits refined taste and elegant simplicity. Table, with Bible and arm chair, R. H. Table and chair with embroidery frame, L. H. Mrs. Wilson discovered in arm chair, R. H. Mary seated by table, L. H. Mrs. Wilson.

Contains 73 words in 3 sentences using 371 chars .

Mary.

Contains 62 words in 9 sentences using 322 chars .

Mrs. W.

Contains 63 words in 8 sentences using 356 chars .

Cribbs. [ sitting L. H. C.]

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Mrs. W.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 25 words in 8 sentences using 127 chars .

Mary.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 155 chars .

Mrs. W.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 183 chars .

Mary.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 53 words in 6 sentences using 263 chars .

Mrs. W.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 172 chars .

Handkerchief to his eyes. Mrs. W.

Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 119 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 147 chars .

Mrs. W.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 125 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 269 chars .

Mary.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

Cribbs. [ Pretending feeling.

Contains 56 words in 2 sentences using 285 chars .

Mrs. W.

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Cribbs.

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Exit Cribbs C. D. & off L. H.] Mrs. W. and Mary look for a moment at each other and then embrace. Mrs. W.

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Mary.

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 102 chars .

Mrs. W.

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Mary.

Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 162 chars .

Mrs. W.

Contains 58 words in 4 sentences using 329 chars .

Mary.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 127 chars .

Puts on little village bonnet, &c. Mrs. W. [ Kisses her.

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Mrs. Wilson Exits , R. 1. E., & Mary C. Doors.
SCENE 2d. Front and cut Woods in Q. Enter Lawyer Cribbs , L. H. Cribbs.

Contains 77 words in 7 sentences using 421 chars .

Retires , L. H. Q. E. Mary enters, fearful and hesitating. Mary.

Contains 94 words in 10 sentences using 501 chars .

Retires gathering flowers , R. H.] Enter Edward Middleton , R. 1. E. & Cribbs , L. Q. E. meeting. Cribbs.

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Edward.

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Cribbs.

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Edward.

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Cribbs.

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Edward.

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Cribbs.

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Edward.

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Cribbs.

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Mary shudders. Edward.

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Cribbs.

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Edward.

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Cribbs.

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Exit L. H. muttering. Edward.

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Re-enter Cribbs , L. H. Cribbs.

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Edward.

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Cribbs.

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Edward.

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Cribbs.

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Edward.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

Cribbs.

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Edward.

Contains 145 words in 6 sentences using 706 chars .

Crosses to L. H.] Cribbs.

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Edward.

Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 301 chars .

Crosses R. H., Mary rushes forward C. and kneels. Mary.

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 177 chars .

Cribbs.

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Outside. Exit Cribbs L. I. E. Edward.

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Crossing and going L. H.] Mary. R.

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Holding out money. Edward.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars .

Mary.

Contains 61 words in 5 sentences using 331 chars .

Edward.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Mary.

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Edward.

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Mary.

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Apprehensively. Edward.

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Mary.

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 121 chars .

Edward.

Contains 126 words in 8 sentences using 673 chars .

Mary. [ Droops her head during the above.

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Edward.

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Mary.

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Edward.

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Mary.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Edward.

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 160 chars .

Leads her off L. U. E.
SCENE 3d. — Interior of Miss Spindle's Dwelling House. Toilette Table. Looking Glass. Essence Bottles. All denotes vulgar wealth, devoid of elegance or taste. Miss Spindle discovered at Toilette Table. R. H. Miss S.

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Taps at window centre. William sings without L. H.

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Enter William Dowton , L. 1. E. William.

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Miss S.

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Wm.

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Miss S.

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Wm.

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Miss S.

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Wm.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars .

Both sit centre. Miss S. R. C.

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Wm. L. C.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars .

Miss S.

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Wm.

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Miss S.

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Wm.

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Miss S.

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Wm.

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Miss S.

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Wm.

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Miss S.

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Wm.

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Miss S.

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Wm.

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Miss S.

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Wm.

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Miss S.

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Wm.

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Miss S.

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Wm.

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Miss S.

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Wm.

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Miss S.

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Wm.

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Miss S.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars .

Wm.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

Miss S.

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Wm.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Miss S.

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Wm.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 103 chars .

Miss S.

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Wm.

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Miss S.

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Wm.

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Miss S.

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Wm.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

Miss S.

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Wm.

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Miss S.

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Wm.

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Miss M.

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Wm.

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Miss S.

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Wm.

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Miss S.

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Wm.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars .

Miss S.

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Wm.

Contains 50 words in 6 sentences using 268 chars .

Sings.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Exit William , L. I. E. Miss S.

Contains 104 words in 8 sentences using 552 chars .

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Exit affectedly , R. 1. E.
SCENE IV. in II. — Landscape view. ( Enter Patience Brayton, Sam Evans, Old Johnson. Male and female villagers , R. 1. E.) Patience.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

All.

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 46 chars .

Sam.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Pa.

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Sam.

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They form a circle and revolve round the young man, singing.

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Sam chooses one of the girls. She enters the ring. He kisses her, and the ring goes round. Sing.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

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Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

The ring goes round. Patience, who is in the ring, chooses Old Johnson. Pa.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

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Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

( A general laugh. ) Sam.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

Pa. R. C.

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Johnson. L. C.

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Sam.

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All.

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( A village dance, & Exeunt L. 1. E.) EnterLawyer Cribbs , R. 1. E. Cribbs.

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Enter William Dowton , whistling. L. I. E. Wm.

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Cribbs.

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Wm. crossing R.

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Cribbs.

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Wm.

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( Aside. ) Cribbs.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars .

Wm.

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( Aside. ) Cribbs.

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Wm.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars .

Wm.

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Cribbs.

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Wm.

Contains 53 words in 2 sentences using 269 chars .

ExitWilliam , R. 1. E. Cribbs.

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Agnes ( sings without , L. I. E.)

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Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 66 words in 6 sentences using 337 chars .

Enter Agnes deranged, L. H. Agnes. ( Singing. )

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

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Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

( Sings. )

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Contains 33 words in 6 sentences using 160 chars .

Cribbs. ( Angrily. )

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Agnes.

Contains 62 words in 8 sentences using 330 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 118 chars .

( Threatening. ) Agnes.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars .

( Sings. )

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Contains 72 words in 8 sentences using 337 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

( Seizes her and raises cane , William enters rapidly , R. H. & throws him round to R. H. corner. ) Wm. L. C.

Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 230 chars .

Cribbs. ( Rising R. H.)

Contains 41 words in 6 sentences using 203 chars .

( Exit blustering R. 1. E. Wm.

Contains 60 words in 6 sentences using 298 chars .

( Exit R. 1. E. Agnes. ( Scattering flowers and singing. )

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Contains 81 words in 6 sentences using 372 chars .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

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Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 123 chars .

( Exit frantically , R. 1. E.
SCENE V. — A New England Village. Exterior of a beautiful cottage, L. 1. E. Vines, entwined roses, &c. The extreme of rural, tranquil beauty. Rustic table with fruit, cake, &c., &c. L. H. Rustic chairs and benches. Enter Procession, R. U. E. , of Villagers. Edward, Mary, Mrs. Wilson. Clergyman, children with baskets of flowers. Bridesman & Bridesmaid, &c., &c. Bells ringing. They enter, come down R. to front cross and up stage on L. H. singing chorus. Chorus.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Edward. L. C.

Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 272 chars .

Mary, L.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 203 chars .

Johnson, R. H.

Contains 62 words in 5 sentences using 341 chars .

Mary,

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

( Points to Sam L. H. corner. Patience, L. H.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Sam.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Mary.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Mrs. W.

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 163 chars .

Wm.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars .

(GENERAL DANCE AND TABLEAU.)
ACT SECOND.
SCENE 1st. — A chamber in Miss Spindle's house. Lawyer Cribb and Miss Spindle discovered. Seated C. Cribbs. R. C.

Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 191 chars .

Miss S. L. C.

Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 239 chars .

Aside. Cribbs.

Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 30 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 133 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 26 words in 5 sentences using 132 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 233 chars .

Cribbs. [ with energy

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 156 chars .

Cribbs. [ Groans.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 54 words in 6 sentences using 285 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 22 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 103 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 80 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 144 words in 10 sentences using 747 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 100 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 71 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars .

Cribbs. [ Discouraged.

Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 67 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 23 words in 6 sentences using 118 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 153 chars .

Exit hastily , R. 1. E. Miss S.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 103 chars .

Exit angrily , L. 1. E.
SCENE 2nd. — A New England Village or Landscape. Enter William Dowton R. H. Farmer Gates and Farmer Stevens , meeting. Gates. L. H.

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 64 chars .

Stevens.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Gates.

Contains 74 words in 6 sentences using 363 chars .

William. R. H.

Contains 103 words in 5 sentences using 519 chars .

Stevens.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

William.

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Stevens.

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William.

Contains 74 words in 6 sentences using 361 chars .

Gates.

Contains 88 words in 3 sentences using 419 chars .

Crosses and exit , R. 1. E. Stevens.

Contains 54 words in 3 sentences using 278 chars .

Crosses and exit , R. 1. E. William. [ Rather serious.

Contains 185 words in 10 sentences using 894 chars .

Exit , R. 1. E.]
SCENE 3d. A Country Bar-Room. Old-fashioned gun hung up. Cow Notices, &c., &c. Stevens , the Drover seated at table. Several loafers. Landlord behind Bar at L. U. E. attending. Decanters filled with different liquors, on bar. — Stools, benches, &c., &c. Stevens, R. C. seated.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 135 chars .

Landlord.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

2d Loafer.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Landlord.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

Enter Edward Middleton , dress rather shabby, from door R. H. All look at him; he walks up to the bar. Edward.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

Landlord.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 134 chars .

Edward.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Enter Cribbs, door R. H. Cribbs.

Contains 50 words in 11 sentences using 248 chars .

Landlord.

Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 119 chars .

Edward.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars .

Landlord.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 133 chars .

Cribbs. [ Starts violently.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

Landlord.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Landlord.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars .

Edward.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Edward.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

Landlord.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Edward.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars .

Stevens looks up and shakes his head. Edward. [ Drinks.

Contains 18 words in 5 sentences using 98 chars .

Landlord.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Edward.

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 138 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

Edward.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

Edward.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 129 chars .

Landlord.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Edward.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars .

Drinks it off. Cribbs. [ Throwing away his liquor unseen.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Edward,

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 21 chars .

Landlord.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Edward.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

Cribbs slyly fills Edward's glass. Landlord.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars .

Edward. [ Drinks.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Landlord.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Edward.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 116 chars .

2d Loafer.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

3d Loafer.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Walking up to bar. Stevens.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

( Strikes 1 st loafer with whip, and he falls on ground. ) 1st Loafer.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars .

Edward.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

1st Loafer.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

— [ Tumbles against wall. Landlord.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

Edward.

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 116 chars .

Stevens.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Edward.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Stevens.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 109 chars .

Edward.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars .

Stevens. [ Rising.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Edward. [ Strikes him.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 24 chars .

Stevens.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars .

Exit Stevens , R. H. door. Landlord.

Contains 42 words in 6 sentences using 221 chars .

William. ( Entering door R.)

Contains 26 words in 7 sentences using 142 chars .

Landlord.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars .

William.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

Landlord.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

William. ( Throws him off, kneels by Middleton. )

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 111 chars .

Edw. ( Reviving. )

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

William.

Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 137 chars .

Edward.

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 74 chars .

William.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 26 chars .

Landlord.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars .

Edward.

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 116 chars .

Landlord.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars .

Edward.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

Landlord.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars .

William.

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 134 chars .

Edward.

Contains 5 words in 5 sentences using 36 chars .

William.

Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 106 chars .

Edward.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

William.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

Edward.

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 60 chars .

Exit, leaning on William , D. R. H. Landlord retires behind bar.
SCENE IV. in 2. — Landscape view. Enter Cribbs. L. H. So far the scheme works admirably. I know his nature well. He has tasted, and will not stop now short of madness or oblivion. I mostly fear his wife, she has great influence over him. Ah, who's this, Bill Dowton? Where then is Middleton? ( Retires L. Q. E.) Enter Wm. Dowton. Wm.

Contains 119 words in 8 sentences using 566 chars .

Exit threatening , R. H. Cribbs. ( Advancing cautiously. )

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 144 chars .

( Retires L. Q. E.) EnterEdward , L. 1. E. Edward.

Contains 201 words in 25 sentences using 1044 chars .

Cribbs. L. H.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars .

Edw. R. H.

Contains 19 words in 6 sentences using 113 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 121 chars .

Edw.

Contains 27 words in 8 sentences using 150 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 131 chars .

Edw.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 174 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 156 chars .

Edw.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Edw.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars .

Edw.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars .

Edw.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 14 chars .

Edw.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Edw.

Contains 56 words in 4 sentences using 279 chars .

Crosses L. H.] Cribbs.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

Edw.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Edw.

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 84 chars .

Crosses R. H.] Cribbs.

Contains 53 words in 8 sentences using 252 chars .

Edw.

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 64 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 133 chars .

Edw.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 61 chars .

Exeunt L. 1. E.
SCENE V. Interior of the cottage as in Act 1st. The furniture very plain. A want of comfort and order. Table and two chairs R. C. Enter Mary from set door, R. Q. C. Her dress plain and patched, but put on with neatness and care. She is weeping. Mary.

Contains 73 words in 11 sentences using 396 chars .

Enter Julia from room R. H. She is barefooted. Dress clean, but very poor. Julia.

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 106 chars .

Mary.

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 101 chars .

Ju.

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 108 chars .

Mary.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars .

Ju.

Contains 51 words in 7 sentences using 256 chars .

Mary.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Ju.

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 112 chars .

Mary.

Contains 35 words in 7 sentences using 190 chars .

Exit into Room R. Q. E.] Ju.

Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 157 chars .

Enter William gently D. Flat. Wm.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Ju. Puts her finger on her lip, and points to door. Wm.

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 52 chars .

Mary.

Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 128 chars .

Wm.

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 186 chars .

Mary.

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 119 chars .

Wm.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars .

Edward is heard outside Edw. Sings without

Contains 7 words in 4 sentences using 39 chars .

Mary.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

William rushes out C. D. and off L. U. E. and re-enters with Edward drunk and noisy. Wm. trying to soothe him, he staggers as he passes door-way. Speaks as he enters. — I've had a glorious time Bill. Old Cribbs — — Mary. R.

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 16 chars .

Edw.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars .

Mary.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Edw.

Contains 21 words in 6 sentences using 102 chars .

Mary.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Trying to hide her tears. Edw.

Contains 53 words in 5 sentences using 245 chars .

Julia. [ Crossing to her father from R. to C.]

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Striving to kiss him. Edw.

Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 157 chars .

Wm.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Edw.

Contains 65 words in 7 sentences using 313 chars .

A groan is heard, R. H. D. A pause; — a shriek; — a pause. Mary enters. Mary.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Edw.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Mary.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Edw.

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 106 chars .

Mary. [ Springing forward and clasping his neck.

Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 162 chars .

Edw.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

Mary,

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 47 chars .

Wm. ( Holding him. )

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Julia. ( Clinging to him. )

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 17 chars .

Mary.

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 85 chars .

Edw.

Contains 26 words in 6 sentences using 135 chars .

Rushes off , C. D.] Mary.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 20 chars .

Faints. Wm. [ Bursting in tears.

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 18 chars .

Julia.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Runs to the door and falls on the threshold.
ACT III.
PHILLIP'S PLACE. In Boston. Enter Lawyer Cribbs , R. H. Cribbs.

Contains 90 words in 10 sentences using 471 chars .

( Retiring. ) Enter Edward and two Loufers. 1st Loafer.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Edw. [ Clothes torn and very shabby, hat do. Moodily.

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 72 chars .

1st Loafer.

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 125 chars .

Edw.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Exit Loafers, L. 1. E. Cribbs. ( Advancing L.)

Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 34 chars .

Edw. R.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 115 chars .

Edw.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 49 words in 6 sentences using 236 chars .

Aside. Edw. ( Slowly taking it, struggling with pride and necessity, &c. )

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 56 words in 5 sentences using 295 chars .

Edw.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Edw. [ After pause.

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 73 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Edw.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 52 words in 5 sentences using 315 chars .

Edw.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars .

( Aside. ) Edw. [ Musing.

Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 187 chars .

Cribbs. [ Pause.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 113 chars .

Edw.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars .

Cribbs. ( Cautiously. )

Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 159 chars .

Edw.

Contains 116 words in 12 sentences using 645 chars .

Throws down the money. Cribbs. [ Bursting with passion.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

Exit L. 1. E. Edw.

Contains 80 words in 9 sentences using 468 chars .

Rushes of R. H.
SCENE 2d. School Street. Stage little dark. EnterCribbs , R. H. Plague take the fellow; who would have thought he would have been so foolishly conscientious? I will not abandon my scheme on the house of Rencelaw though; the speculation is too good to be lost. Why! as I live, here comes that old fool Miss Spindle. Enter Miss Spindle , her dress a ridiculous compound of by-gone days, and present fashions, L. 1. E. Miss S.

Contains 54 words in 4 sentences using 244 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 92 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 196 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 108 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 44 words in 6 sentences using 273 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 206 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 70 words in 8 sentences using 400 chars .

Exit together arm in arm. EnterEdwardand 1 st and 2 d Loafer , R. H. 1. E. 1st Loafer.

Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 155 chars .

2d Loaf.

Contains 26 words in 6 sentences using 138 chars .

Edw.

Contains 30 words in 6 sentences using 173 chars .

Omnes. ( Sings. )

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Exeunt R. 1. E.
SCENE 3d in 5. — Interior of a Bar-room. Bar with decanters, &c. R. H. Table with Backgammon Board at back C. Two men playing at it. Another reading paper and smoking. — Others seated around, &c. Enter Edward & Loafers , R. U. E. singing, — "Here's a health." Bar-keeper. ( Behind bar. )

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars .

Edward.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

1st Loaf.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

2d Loaf.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars .

( Edward and others after drinking dance and sing "Dan Tucker," "Boatman Dance," &c. ) Bar-keep.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 141 chars .

Edward.

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 125 chars .

1st Loaf.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Edward & Loafers.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars .

Bar-K.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars .

2d Loaf.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

Edward.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Bar-K.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Edw.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

1st Loaf.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Bar-K.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

( Hands decanters. ) 2d Loaf.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Edw.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

( Fills & Drinks. ) 1st Loaf.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Omnes. ( Singing. )

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Man. ( At table playing checkers. )

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 28 chars .

2d Man. ( At table. )

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars .

1st Man. ( At table. )

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

( Regular wrangle. ) Edw. & Loafers.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

( Singing & laughing. ) Bar-K.

Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 64 chars .

Edw. & Loafers.

Contains 15 words in 6 sentences using 91 chars .

SCENE 4th. — Exterior of Bar-room. A street. Noise inside Cribbs enters and listens at door. Cribbs.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars .

( Enter 2 d watchman. ) Exit Cribbs L. H. Edward , Watchmen and loafers enter struggling, singing, shouting, &c. &c. Exit fighting, Rattles are heard in all directions. First and Second Loafers enter clinching each other and fighting — several knock downs; square off, recognize each other.] 1st Lof.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

2d Lof.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

1st. Lof. (Who has had his bat knocked entirely over his head, crown out.)

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

2d Lo.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Exeunt arm in arm , R. 1. E.
SCENE 5th. — A wretched garret. Old table and chair with lamp burning dimly. Mary in miserable apparel, sewing on slop-work; a wretched shawl thrown over her shoulders. — Child sleep on straw bed on floor, R. H. covered in part by a miserable ragged rug. Half loaf bread on table. The ensemble of the scene indicates want & poverty. Mary.

Contains 68 words in 7 sentences using 364 chars .

Julia. ( Awaking. )

Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 214 chars .

( Goes to sleep murmuring. Mary puts the shawl on herself, waits till the child slumbers, and then places it over Julia, and returns to work. ) Mary.

Contains 208 words in 17 sentences using 1085 chars .

( Julia awakes noiselessly, perceiving shawl, rises and places it over her mother's shoulders. ) Julia.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars .

Mary. [ On her knees.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars .

Aside. Julia.

Contains 42 words in 5 sentences using 198 chars .

Mary.

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 89 chars .

Going to L. 1. E.] Enter Cribbs , she gets C. Cribbs. [L. H.]

Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 228 chars .

Mary.

Contains 36 words in 5 sentences using 188 chars .

Cribbs. [ Avoiding direct answer.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars .

Mary.

Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 115 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 145 chars .

Mary.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 223 chars .

Mary.

Contains 67 words in 3 sentences using 365 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars .

Mary.

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 158 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Mary. ( With proud disdain. )

Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 280 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 204 chars .

( attempts to take her hand. ) Mary.

Contains 47 words in 4 sentences using 263 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 103 chars .

( He seizes her, child screams. ) Mary.

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 14 chars .

She struggles, crosses to right hand, Cribbs follows her. William enters hastily , L. 1. E. seizes Cribbs and throws him round to L. H., he falls. Wm.

Contains 67 words in 5 sentences using 347 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Wm.

Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 246 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Wm.

Contains 63 words in 6 sentences using 308 chars .

Mary.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Wm.

Contains 74 words in 5 sentences using 391 chars .

Mary.

Contains 7 words in 4 sentences using 41 chars .

Wm.

Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 181 chars .

Mary.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Exuent , L. 1. E.
SCENE 6th. — Phillips Place. Lights down. Rattles R. & L. Enter Edward Middleton , in the custody of two watchmen, he is shouting. William Dowton enters hastily, knocks down watchmen rescues Edward. and they exit R. H. Other rowdies enter, fight, and off R. H. Stage clear, shouts, rattles, &c. Enter Cribbs , with coat torn half off, and dancing, fighting about stage, from L. U. E. Cribbs.

Contains 51 words in 10 sentences using 247 chars .

( Picks up dreadful shabby hat and puts it on, runs from one side to another. Enter watchmen and mob, meeting him from R. H. ) Wm.

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 91 chars .

Cri.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

They pick him up bodily, and carry him off R. H. shouting, he exclaims, "I'm a lawyer," "I'm a respectable man," &c. William follows laughing. General confusion. Quick-Drop.
ACT IV.
SCENE Ist. — Hawley street. A wretched out-house or shed, supposed to be near a tavern. Early morning. Lights down, Edward discovered lying on ground, without hat or coat, clothes torn, eyes sunk and haggard, appearance terrible, &c. &c. Edw. [ Awakening.

Contains 129 words in 21 sentences using 701 chars .

sinks down in agony. Lights up gradually, till full at end of scene. Enter Landlord of Tavern in act 2d, with whip, R. 1. E.] Landlord.

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 80 chars .

Edw.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars .

Landlord.

Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 144 chars .

aside. Edw.

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 87 chars .

Landlord.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 109 chars .

Edw.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars .

Landlord.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars .

Edw.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 151 chars .

Landlord. [ laughs rudely.

Contains 40 words in 7 sentences using 228 chars .

Edw. [ springing up.

Contains 137 words in 10 sentences using 697 chars .

Landlord.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

Edw.

Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 179 chars .

( seizing him. ) Landlord.

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 76 chars .

Edw.

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 105 chars .

Landlord.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 28 chars .

Edw

Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 87 chars .

( choking him ) Landlord. ( struggling. )

Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 35 chars .

( Enter William Dowton , hastily , R. 1. E.) Wm.

Contains 7 words in 4 sentences using 42 chars .

( releases Landlord and Edward falls , R. H.) Landlord.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars .

( Exit hastily , L. I. E.) Edw. ( on ground in delirium. )

Contains 53 words in 7 sentences using 276 chars .

Wm.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Edw.

Contains 63 words in 13 sentences using 328 chars .

Wm.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars .

( Exit rapidly and noiselessly , R. 1. E.) Edw.

Contains 55 words in 7 sentences using 306 chars .

Rencelaw.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Edw.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars .

Rencelaw.

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 119 chars .

Edw.

Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 175 chars .

Rencelaw.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

Edw.

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 96 chars .

Rencelaw.

Contains 63 words in 5 sentences using 335 chars .

Edw. ( starts. )

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 65 chars .

Rencelaw.

Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 278 chars .

Edw.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Rencelaw.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Edw.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars .

Rencelaw.

Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 275 chars .

( takes his hand. ) Edw.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars .

Exuent , R. H.
SCENE 2d. — The mall, on Common. ( Lights up. Citizens passing to and fro, during scene. Children playing ball, hoop, &c. ] Eeter Lawyer Cribbs , R. 1. E. Cribbs.

Contains 168 words in 9 sentences using 878 chars .

Boy crosses from L. U. E. to R. H. E. Cribbs. C.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Boy. R. H.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

William Dowton , appears at back of stage , L. H. Wm. [ aside.

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 75 chars .

Cribbs. [ Calling boy back.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Wm. [ Aside.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Boy.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars .

Wm.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 46 words in 2 sentences using 243 chars .

Boy.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Exit hastily, R. 1. E. Wm.

Contains 52 words in 5 sentences using 250 chars .

Cribbs. [ After putting up his wallet, sees Miss S.

Contains 18 words in 5 sentences using 90 chars .

Enter Miss Spindle , L. I. E. Miss S.

Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 112 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

Wm.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars .

aside Miss S.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Wm.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars .

Wm. ( Aside. )

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Cribbsstares atMiss Spindle. Miss S.

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 123 chars .

Wm. ( Aside. )

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 157 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

Wm. [ Aside.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 50 words in 3 sentences using 273 chars .

Cribbs. [ Aside.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Wm. ( aside. )

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 138 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 171 chars .

Wm. ( aside. )

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 72 words in 8 sentences using 382 chars .

out of breath. Wm. [ aside.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 15 words in 5 sentences using 86 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 19 chars .

Wm. [ Coming forward C.]

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Wm.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Wm.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Wm.

Contains 18 words in 8 sentences using 92 chars .

Miss S.

Contains 55 words in 5 sentences using 283 chars .

Exit , L. I. E.
SCENE 3d. — A street. Arden Rencelaw , crossing the stage from L., to R. Bank messenger enters after him. Mess.

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 130 chars .

( Produces cheek. ) Rencelaw.

Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 71 chars .

Mess.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars .

Ren.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Mess.

Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 191 chars .

Rence.

Contains 61 words in 10 sentences using 323 chars .

Wm.

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 51 chars .

Rence.

Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 268 chars .

Wm.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars .

Rence.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

Wm.

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 54 chars .

Rence.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Wm.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 22 chars .

Rence.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars .

Wm.

Contains 72 words in 5 sentences using 369 chars .

Rence.

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 145 chars .

Exit , R. H. Wm.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 114 chars .

Exit hustily , R. H.
SCENE. 4th. — Room in Rencelaw's house, very handsome table, chairs, handsome books, &c. Centre. Edward Middleton , (discovered reading, dressed, and looking well, &c.) Edw. [ Side of table.

Contains 74 words in 4 sentences using 437 chars .

Mary [ Outside R. H.]

Contains 13 words in 5 sentences using 78 chars .

Edw.

Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 81 chars .

Julia.

Contains 59 words in 5 sentences using 298 chars .

Edw. [ Kisses her.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

Mary.

Contains 34 words in 7 sentences using 201 chars .

Rencelaw.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 116 chars .

Julia. [ Going to Rencelaw , R.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

Rence.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Julia.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars .

Rence.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

( Kisses her. ) Edw.

Contains 45 words in 1 sentence using 256 chars .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

ACT V.
SCENE 1st. — Village Landscape, as in Act 1st. Set Cottage I., U. E. Enter Farmer Stevens , R. and Farmer Gates , L. meeting. Stevens.

Contains 19 words in 6 sentences using 118 chars .

Gates.

Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 220 chars .

Stevens.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

Gates.

Contains 87 words in 4 sentences using 466 chars .

Stevens.

Contains 54 words in 4 sentences using 276 chars .

Gates.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars .

Stevens.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars .

( Exit R.) Gates.

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 148 chars .

Wm.

Contains 97 words in 8 sentences using 481 chars .

Gates.

Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 187 chars .

Wm.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars .

Gates.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

Wm.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars .

Gates.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

Wm.

Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 64 chars .

Gates.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars .

Wm.

Contains 59 words in 7 sentences using 311 chars .

Gates.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Agnes. ( Sings without , R. H.)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Wm.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

Farmerexits , R. 1. E. Enter Agnes. ( Plainly, but neatly dressed , R. 1. E. Sees her brother. ) William! brother! Wm.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars .

Agnes.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Wm.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Agnes.

Contains 64 words in 3 sentences using 349 chars .

Wm.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Agnes.

Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 254 chars .

Wm.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Agnes.

Contains 67 words in 4 sentences using 387 chars .

Wm.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Agnes.

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 193 chars .

Wm.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Agnes.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

Enter Rencelaw , Police officers, & boy hastily, L. H. Rencelaw.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

Enter Farmers Gates & Stevens , R. H. Wm.

Contains 46 words in 9 sentences using 246 chars .

Gates. ( Alone. )

Contains 57 words in 4 sentences using 252 chars .

Enter Cribbs , L. Hurriedly, evidently alarmed. Starts at seeing Farmer, then familiarly. Cribbs.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Gates.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

Gates.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 114 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Gates.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Gates.

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 40 chars .

( Aside. ) Cribbs.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Gates.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Gates.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars .

Exit into house , L. U. E. Cribbs.

Contains 28 words in 6 sentences using 149 chars .

Exit , R. 1. E. Enter from house, William, Rencelaw, Agnes, Farmers, Police-officers, & boy. Wm.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

Boy.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Wm.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars .

Rencelaw.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Wm.

Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 223 chars .

Gates.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Wm.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars .

Exuent , R. 1. E.
SCENE 2d. — Front Wood, and cut, as used in Act 1st. Enter William, Rencelaw, Boy, Farmers, police-officers, & Agnes, R. 1. E. Wm.

Contains 28 words in 6 sentences using 145 chars .

( All retire L. H.) Enter Cribbs cautious & fearful, L. I. E. Cribbs.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Wm.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

( Aside. ) Rence.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 29 words in 7 sentences using 159 chars .

Agnes ( enters hastily, & down L. corner. In tone of madness speaks. )

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars .

Cribbs. ( Paralyzed & recovering. )

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

(Rushes towards her. William enters, catches his arm, and helds up the will. Police-officer, who has got to R. H. seizes other arm, and points pistol to his head. Rencelaw holds up forged check, and points to it. Boy L. pointing to Cribbs. Farmers R. corner. Picture. Pause.) Wm.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 81 chars .

Wm. ( Sotto voice. )

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Wm.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

Rence.

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 117 chars .

Cribbs. ( Recovering — bold & obdurate. )

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 150 chars .

Rencelaw.

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 139 chars .

Cribbs.

Contains 154 words in 10 sentences using 859 chars .

Rencelaw.

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Cribbs.

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Rencelaw.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars .

Wm.

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Rencelaw.

Contains 56 words in 4 sentences using 329 chars .

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Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

LAST SCENE.

— Interior of Cottage as in Act 1st. Scene 1st. Everything denoting domestic peace, and tranquil happiness. The sun is setting over the hills at back of Landscape. Edward discovered near music-stand, R. H. Julia seated on low stool on his L. Mary sewing at handsome work table, L. H. Elegant table, R. 1. E. with astral lamp, not lighted. Bible and other books on it. Two beautiful flower-stands, with roses, myrlles, &c. under window, L. H. & R. H. Birdcages on wings, R. H. & L. H. Covers of tables, chairs, &c. all extremely neat, and in keeping.

Edward plays on flute symphony to "Home, sweet home." Julia sings first verse. Flute solo accompaniment. The barthen is then taken up by chorus of villagers behind. Orchestral accompaniments. &c. Gradually crescendo, forte. Villagers enter from C. Gradually, grouping L. & C. Action of recognition and good wishes, &c. while the melody is progressing. The melody is repeated quicker, and all retire with the exception of Edward, Mary, Julia, William, & Agnes , singing, and becoming gradually dimuendo. Air repeated slowly. Julia kneels to Edward , who is at table, R. H. seated in prayer. Edward's hand on bible, and pointing up. Mary standing leaning upon his chair. William and Agnes , L. centre. Music till curtain falls. Picture.

THE END.