The Little Father of the Wilderness Strong, Austin Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag Austin Strong, 1881 – 1952 The Little Father of the Wilderness: Comedy in One Act [in, One Act Plays for Stage Study: A Collection of Plays by Well-known Dramatists, American, English, and Irish: Preface by Augustus Thomas] New York London Samuel French 490 p. PÈRE MARLOTTE. CHEVALIER. THE AMERICAN SUITE. CAPTAIN CHEVILLON. CAPTAIN. ST. ALBRET. LADIES. HENRIETTE. FRONTENAC. LOUIS. GRÉGOIRE. CHEVALIER DE FRONTENAC. FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE. Comedy One-act Prose data extraction from source 1925
CHARACTERS PÈRE MARLOTTE, an heroic Jesuit priest . FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE, Franciscan friar . MARLOTTE'S friend . CAPTAIN CHEVILLON, of the King's Guard . MLLE. HENRIETTE, Louis' favorite of the hour . LOUIS XV. CHEVALIER DE FRONTENAC, Governor of New France . DUKE DE ST. ALBERT. Extras for Ladies of Court and Suite .

SCENE: An antechamber of the Palace of Versailles .

TIME: Mid-eighteenth century .

SCENE: An antechamber in the palace of Versailles. Throne-like seat to L. front. Two huge French windows at L. rear, looking out on the great gardens of Versailles. Grand double-door entrance at R. rear. Between windows and doors at rear is a table, upon which is a decanter encircled by wine-glasses. Fireplace at R., with lighted logs. Enormous chandelier hangs from the ceiling .

TIME: Eleven-thirty in the morning .

Curtain rises on empty stage. Pause. Enter CAPTAIN CHEVILLON of the King's Guard. Young, soldierly, swaggering, handsome man, in steel breast-plate, lace collar, boots, etc. He enters angrily, and gives a comprehensive glance about the room. Shakes the fire up. Then goes back to entrance, and beckons contemptuously to someone without .

 CAPTAIN CHEVILLON. ( Coming down stage .)

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars .

( Enter PÈRE MARLOTTE and FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE. They stand on the threshold of the door and timidly look, awestricken, at the gorgeousness of the room . PÈRE MARLOTTE is a little Jesuit priest, timid and white-haired. He carries in his arms a large wooden cage containing an American coon, his shovel hat, a large green umbrella, and a bandanna handkerchief . FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE is a little Franciscan friar in the conventional garb of his order — sandals, scapula, etc. He is the adoring and simple-minded comrade of PÈRE MARLOTTE. He is from PÈRE MARLOTTE'S native town, Bourron, and has never before been outside its narrow limits .) CAPTAIN CHEVILLON. ( From front to them at rear .)

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. (R. C. Gabbling inarticulately with fright .)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

CAPTAIN CHEVILLON. ( Shouting .)

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( In terror .)

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 82 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE. ( Ingratiatingly .)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

CAPTAIN.

Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 143 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 77 chars .

CAPTAIN.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE. (R.)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

CAPTAIN CHEVILLON. (L. C.)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Bewildered .)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE. ( Crosses to C. Confidentially .)

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 153 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. (R. C. Deprecatingly .)

Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 111 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE. ( Valiantly .)

Contains 81 words in 4 sentences using 457 chars .

CAPTAIN. ( Stops FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE by tapping him on the head with the immense document .)

Contains 26 words in 7 sentences using 136 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. (R.)

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 121 chars .

CAPTAIN. (B. R. C.)

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( With the first touch of pride .)

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars .

CAPTAIN. ( Laughing boisterously .)

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Turning his face to GRÉGOIRE.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE. ( Shaking his head bewilderedly .)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Wiping his forehead with handkerchief .)

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE. ( Not listening, but gaping, head in air, at the gorgeousness of the room .)

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 132 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Serenely looking after him .)

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 145 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( With a frightened laugh .)

Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 216 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE. ( Staggered .)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 169 chars .

GRÉGOIRE. ( With a kingly air .)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

( Then stands embarrassed, not knowing what to say next .) PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Picks up cage and offers it to the FRÈRE.)

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE. ( In exactly the same voice .)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( With winning voice .)

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE. ( As he holds the cage awkwardly and looks around it at PÈRE MARLOTTE. Sits on throne with raccoon on lap .)

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 224 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Overcome at the thought .)

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

( A roll of drums and a fanfare of trumpets are heard without in the gardens . GRÉGOIRE skips off the throne, and they both hold onto each other in terror. They wait in silence. Nothing happens. They regain their courage .) FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE. ( Puts down cage .)

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE.

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 109 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( As the King .)

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE. ( Not noticing anything wrong .)

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Painfully, and pressing his closed fist to his breast in agony .)

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE.

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 76 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE. ( Angrily .)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Still gasping with pain, yet with pride .)

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Down L. C., still half supported by GRÉGOIRE. Cheerfully .)

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

( Sudden roll of drums and fanfare of trumpets from without. Both cross themselves. They cling to each other and listen .) PÈRE MARLOTTE.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE. (R. C.)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Turns to audience, and gives a great sigh of relief, agitation, fear and regret .)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Terrified .)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE. ( More terrified .)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Putting his arm through GRÉGOIRE'S.)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE. ( In a hoarse whisper .)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( In the same tone .)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( More panicstricken .)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

( Enter MLLE. HENRIETTE in a rush, still singing gaily. She is young, pretty and vivacious. She stops in the middle of her song, and stares in astonishment at the two little priests, who stare back at her in terror .) HENRIETTE. (R. With a short laugh .)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Backing L.)

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars .

HENRIETTE. (R. C.)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

PÈREMARLOTTE.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE. ( Bowing timidly .)

Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 121 chars .

HENRIETTE. ( Curiously .)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Deprecatingly .)

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars .

HENRIETTE. ( Crosses to C. Interrupting .)

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( With timid triumph, pulling out the great document .)

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

HENRIETTE. ( Laughs, and knocks it up .)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. (C., turning bewilderedly to GRÉGOIRE.)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE. ( Stoutly .)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

HENRIETTE. (B. L. C.)

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 123 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. (B. C.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

HENRIETTE. ( Crosses to MARLOTTE, touched and indignant .)

Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 148 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. (L. C.)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE. ( In warm denial .)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Looking with awe at GRÉGOIRE.)

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE. ( Significantly, in a hoarse whisper .)

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Shocked, and with sudden sternness .)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE. ( Collapsing .)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Thundering .)

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE. (L. C.)

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. (C. His face lighting up .)

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 130 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Taking out the King's order and looking at it lovingly .)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE.

Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 126 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( In excited recollection .)

Contains 74 words in 7 sentences using 425 chars .

FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Grabbing up his umbrella, hat and caged raccoon .)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

( Enter CAPTAIN CHEVILLON, of the King's Guard — stands on the threshold and looks at the two men critically .) CAPTAIN CHEVILLON. ( Pointing to R.)

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars .

(CHEVILLON then looks down the corridor, hastily stiffens, and stands at the salute . MARLOTTE and FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE fall on their knees, with bent heads and hands as in prayer . LOUIS XV enters, with HENRIETTE and a group of women, all laughing and talking at once. The KING is being partly dragged in. He is playfully reluctant . HENRIETTE has both hands on his waist . LOUIS is in black, with a lace collar. He wears his hat throughout. His voice is loud and strident. The KING is in one of his frivolous and boisterous moods .) LOUIS. ( Petulantly .)

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 147 chars .

HENRIETTE.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

LOUIS. ( Crosses to C. — to MARLOTTE and GRÉGOIRE.)

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 88 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. (R.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

LOUIS.

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 70 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

LOUIS. ( To Ladies .)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

LOUIS. ( Petulantly .)

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Humbly .)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

LOUIS. ( Taking it carelessly, and half glancing at it with a bored expression .)

Contains 19 words in 6 sentences using 89 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Very white .)

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

LOUIS.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

LOUIS. ( With contracting brows .)

Contains 27 words in 8 sentences using 151 chars .

LOUIS. ( Turning, puzzled, and scratching his head .)

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars .

HENRIETTE. (L. C. Sadly .)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

( There are tears in her voice .) LOUIS.

Contains 58 words in 19 sentences using 301 chars .

HENRIETTE. ( Coldly .)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

LOUIS.

Contains 16 words in 8 sentences using 90 chars .

( Enter the DUKE DE ST. ALBRET, an empty-headed, foppish young courtier, with a blatant voice and manner. He addresses the KING with a mixture of deference and boon companionship .) ST. ALBRET.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

LOUIS. ( Convulsed with laughter, as he takes ST. ALBRET by the lapel of his coat and brings his face close to his own .)

Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 111 chars .

ST. ALBRET. (L. C. Puzzled .)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

LOUIS. ( Turning, and pointing front to the priests .)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

ST. ALBRET. ( In a guffaw .)

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars .

LOUIS. ( Laughing .)

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

(HENRIETTE holds her skirts up in front of her like an apron .) ST. ALBRET. ( Pouring money out of his purse into her lap .)

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

LOUIS. ( Searching each of his pockets carefully and finding nothing .)

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

ST. ALBRET. ( Shouting .)

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

LOUIS.

Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 172 chars .

HENRIETTE.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars .

LOUIS. ( As he passes his hat .)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

ST. ALBRET. (R. C. Unmoved .)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

LOUIS. ( Trying to carry it off .)

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars .

ST. ALBRET. ( Stolidly .)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

(LOUIS, sighing, as he draws off ring from his finger and drops it into HENRIETTE'S lap .) LOUIS. ( To PÈRE MARLOTTE.)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Picking up hope .)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

LOUIS.

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 137 chars .

ST. ALBRET.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars .

HENRIETTE. ( Regarding the priest sadly .)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

LOUIS.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

ST. ALBRET. ( To PÈRE MARLOTTE.)

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

LOUIS. ( Stopping him .)

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

ST. ALBRET.

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 139 chars .

LOUIS. (L.C. Laughing .)

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars .

ST. ALBRET.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

( All laugh .) LOUIS. ( Crosses to MARLOTTE.)

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

LOUIS.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Pleadingly .)

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars .

LOUIS. ( Angrily .)

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Eagerly .)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

LOUIS.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Stunned .)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

LOUIS.

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 135 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Helplessly looking at the King .)

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars .

LOUIS.

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 56 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Turning a white face to the audience .)

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

ST. ALBRET. ( With a yell of triumph .)

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

LOUIS. ( Sternly .)

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

LOUIS. ( Giving MARLOTTE his hand carelessly to kiss as a sign of dismissal; and as PÈRE MARLOTTE falls on his knees, he turns to the others, talking at the top of his voice .)

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 183 chars .

( All talk at once, as the King goes rear L. and is surrounded by the ladies . PÈRE MARLOTTE, left on his knees, tries vainly to rise to his feet. Is helped up by the faithful GRÉGOIRE, who picks up for him and hands him his umbrella, his great shovel hat, and his bandanna handkerchief. The two little men give one farewell look at the group, forlornly turn their backs to the audience, and start toward the doorway .) ST. ALBRET. ( Running excitedly up to the two and forcing a handful of louis into PÈRE MARLOTTE'S hand — boisterously .)

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars .

(PÈRE MARLOTTE looks helplessly at the money in his hand, unheeding the coins that drop to the floor . GRÉGOIRE makes a motion to go forward .) CAPTAIN. ( Coming up angrily, and forcing the large cage into PÈRE MARLOTTE'S arms .)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

HENRIETTE. ( Who has been watching the little priest throughout with compassion .)

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 147 chars .

( Fanfare of trumpets .) LOUIS. ( Petulantly .)

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

CAPTAIN. ( Entering, and coming up close to the King, with a salute .)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

LOUIS. ( Crossly .)

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars .

CAPTAIN.

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 146 chars .

LOUIS. ( Delighted, and clapping his hands .)

Contains 27 words in 8 sentences using 167 chars .

( Goes up to his throne and seats himself, while the others group themselves about him . ST. ALBRET kneels, and places the footstool for him .) CAPTAIN. ( Entering and announcing .)

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 97 chars .

( Trumpet — Drums .) ( Pause .) MARLOTTE is seen at rear to start and stare wildly . HENRIETTE is astonished by his action, and puts her arm protectingly around him . FRÈRE GRÉGOIRE stands behind MARLOTTE. Enter CHEVALIER DE FRONTENAC, a magnificent old soldier, in steel breast-plate, with scarlet ribbon to which hangs an order. His rugged face is deeply bronzed. His moustache and imperial are snow white. His suite follow. Their magnificent uniforms, faded and battle-worn, are eked out with moccasins, buckskin, etc. Amongst them two Indian chiefs, almost naked, with feather head-dresses. The suite all follow FRONTENAC as he falls on one knee before the King's throne .) LOUIS.

Contains 122 words in 7 sentences using 698 chars .

CHEVALIER DE FRONTENAC.

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 163 chars .

LOUIS. ( Descending from his throne and shaking hands warmly with FRONTENAC, throwing ceremony aside .)

Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 119 chars .

LOUIS.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars .

CHEVALIER. ( Perceiving PÈRE MARLOTTE.)

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

THE AMERICAN SUITE.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars .

PÈRE MARLOTTE. ( Advancing tremulously, with both hands raised .)

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

CHEVALIER. ( Turning to the King, but still on his knees .)

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 119 chars .

LOUIS.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

LADIES.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

FRONTENAC. ( Still on his knees .)

Contains 78 words in 3 sentences using 436 chars .

LOUIS. ( Coming up to PÈRE MARLOTTE — FRONTENAC makes a movement to rise — LOUIS raises his hand .)

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 165 chars .

( Then LOUIS, with all his Court, kneels at the feet of PÈRE MARLOTTE, and the curtain goes down as the little priest, trembling, raises his hand and silently blesses them with the sign of the cross .) CURTAIN