A Live Woman in the Mines (1857) Delano, Alonzo Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag Alonzo Delano, 1806 – 1874 A Live Woman in the Mines; or, Pike County Ahead! A Local Play in Two Acts. By "Old Block." To Which Are Added a Description of the Costume — Cast of the Characters — Entrances and Exits — Relative Positions of the Performers on the Stage, and the Whole of the Stage Business New York Samuel French 36 p. 2d Miner Old Swamp unclear Watchman Sluice Dice Judge John Wilson Cash Chinaman High Betty Martin Stokes Miners Joe Jones Express Rider Mary Wilson 1st Miner All Pike County Jess Postmaster Prose data extraction from source 1857
CHARACTERS. Pike County Jess , The Poet and Philanthropist. John Wilson. Cash. Gambler. Dice. Gambler. Sluice , the Plucked Pigeon. Judge. Stokes. Joe. Ned. Old Swamp, the Sermonizer. Doctor. Jones , the Printer Man. Express Rider, Watchman. Postmaster. Chinaman. Miners. Mary Wilson , the Live Woman, High Betty Martin.
Costume . — Modern and Mining.
STAGE DIRECTIONS.

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

The reader is supposed to be on the Stage, facing the Audience.
ACT I.
SCENE I. — J Street in Sacramento. Time — about August, 1850. Enter JOHN , R. , and Mary , L. John. [ Embracing her.

Contains 13 words in 6 sentences using 71 chars .

Mary.

Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 253 chars .

John.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Mary.

Contains 96 words in 3 sentences using 542 chars .

John.

Contains 105 words in 5 sentences using 524 chars .

Mary.

Contains 68 words in 3 sentences using 396 chars .

John.

Contains 88 words in 4 sentences using 459 chars .

Mary.

Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 246 chars .

With fervor. John. [ Clasping her in his arms passionately.

Contains 49 words in 5 sentences using 254 chars .

Mary.

Contains 64 words in 4 sentences using 331 chars .

John.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Mary.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 184 chars .

John.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars .

Crosses , L. Mary.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars .

John.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars .

Mary.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 19 chars .

They retire up the stage as if in search of a lodging-place. Enter Cash and Dice, L. Cash.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Dice.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Cash.

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 91 chars .

Dice.

Contains 142 words in 5 sentences using 698 chars .

Cash.

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 53 chars .

Dice.

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 184 chars .

Cash.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Dice.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 139 chars .

Cash.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Dice.

Contains 53 words in 3 sentences using 293 chars .

Cash.

Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 37 chars .

Dice.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

Cash.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars .

Dice.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Cash.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Dice.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 160 chars .

Cash.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

Dice.

Contains 67 words in 5 sentences using 299 chars .

Cash.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Dice.

Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 191 chars .

Cash.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Dice.

Contains 107 words in 6 sentences using 543 chars .

Cash.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Dice.

Contains 58 words in 2 sentences using 302 chars .

Cash.

Contains 23 words in 7 sentences using 105 chars .

Dice.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars .

Pointing to John and Mary in the back ground. Cash.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars .

Dice.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Cash.

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 134 chars .

Dice.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

John and Mary advance , L. Cash.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars .

Inquiringly. John.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Dice.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars .

John.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars .

Cash.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

John.

Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 177 chars .

Dice.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

John.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Cash.

Contains 22 words in 6 sentences using 102 chars .

Dice.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars .

Mary.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars .

Cash.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

Mary.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

With reserve. Cash.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

Dice.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars .

John.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Dice.

Contains 42 words in 7 sentences using 214 chars .

Cash.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

John. [ Aside to Mary.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

Mary.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars .

Cash.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Takes her rudely by the arm. Mary.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

Dice.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

Endeavors to pull him along. Cash.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 134 chars .

Mary. [ Struggles as he attempts to pull her along.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

John. [ Struggles to protect Mary.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

Dice.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 113 chars .

Mary screams as Cash endeavors to force her off; John struggles to reach her, but is overthrown by Dice , who suddenly draws a pistol, and presents at him. Enter Pike , running, L. U. E. Pike.

Contains 32 words in 6 sentences using 158 chars .

Knocks Cash down and releases Mary. Pike.

Contains 55 words in 5 sentences using 285 chars .

To them as Cash goes off , L. John. (R.)

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

Mary. (C.)

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Pike.

Contains 37 words in 7 sentences using 191 chars .

Mary.

Contains 62 words in 3 sentences using 310 chars .

Pike.

Contains 73 words in 4 sentences using 340 chars .

Mary.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Pike.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars .

John.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Pike.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

John.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

Pike.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

John.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Pike.

Contains 44 words in 2 sentences using 209 chars .

John.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars .

Pike.

Contains 53 words in 7 sentences using 251 chars .

Mary.

Contains 9 words in 5 sentences using 53 chars .

To John. Pike.

Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 258 chars .

Mary.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

John.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

Mary.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 104 chars .

Pike.

Contains 146 words in 16 sentences using 733 chars .

Exeunt , L.
SCENE II. — Sacramento, in front of the Round Tent, J Street. Time — morning. Sluice discovered lying asleep in the gutter. Enter Watchman , L. Watch.

Contains 183 words in 10 sentences using 971 chars .

Watches him. Sluice. [ Starting from sleep.

Contains 109 words in 12 sentences using 510 chars .

Watch.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

Aside. Sluice. [ Gets up.

Contains 89 words in 9 sentences using 406 chars .

Much alarmed. Watch. [ Aside.

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 126 chars .

Sluice. [ In alarm.

Contains 47 words in 14 sentences using 242 chars .

Watch.

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 67 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 56 chars .

Watch.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars .

Watch.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 46 words in 9 sentences using 213 chars .

Bursts into tears. Watch.

Contains 92 words in 5 sentences using 462 chars .

Sluice. [ Agonized.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars .

Watch.

Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 238 chars .

Enter Betsey , L. , in men's boots, with a large ox whip in her hand. Betsey.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Watch.

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Betsey.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

Watch.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Watch.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 143 chars .

Watch.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars .

Watch.

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Betsey.

Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 240 chars .

Watch.

Contains 45 words in 6 sentences using 219 chars .

Betsey. [ Addressing Sluice .

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 125 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 142 chars .

Groans. Betsey.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 109 chars .

Watch.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Watch.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 164 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 38 words in 5 sentences using 173 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 220 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 39 words in 5 sentences using 188 chars .

Watch.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 77 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 51 words in 6 sentences using 221 chars .

Watch.

Contains 41 words in 9 sentences using 225 chars .

Aside, and exit , R. Betsey.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 194 chars .

Sluice. [ Leading.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars .

Exeunt.
SCENE III. — K. Street, corner Third. Enter Sluice and Betsey . Sluice.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 164 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 30 words in 7 sentences using 150 chars .

Postmaster. [ Puts his head out of the window — his night cap on.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 11 words in 5 sentences using 48 chars .

Postmaster.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Postmaster.

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Betsey.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

Postmaster.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 98 chars .

Postmaster.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Shuts the window. Betsey.

Contains 78 words in 8 sentences using 350 chars .

Postmaster. [ Opening the window.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars .

Postmaster.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Tartly. Betsey.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars .

Postmaster.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 81 words in 7 sentences using 378 chars .

Postmaster.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 156 chars .

Postmaster.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Disappears. Betsey.

Contains 45 words in 5 sentences using 199 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars .

Postmaster. [ Opens the windows and hands out a letter.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

Retires. Betsey.

Contains 45 words in 7 sentences using 213 chars .

Sluice. [ Opens the letter and reads.

Contains 99 words in 7 sentences using 511 chars .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 45 words in 6 sentences using 259 chars .

Exeunt.
SCENE IV. — Stringtown Hill. — Wild and romantic high Mountains around, and in the distance, with deep ravines. A tent is discovered, closed. — Pike is seen lying outside, in his blankets. Pike. [ Rousing np from sleep.

Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 174 chars .

Enter Mary , from the tent.

Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 68 chars .

Mary.

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 113 chars .

Pike.

Contains 62 words in 4 sentences using 299 chars .

Enter John.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

John. (R.)

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars .

Pike. (C.)

Contains 46 words in 3 sentences using 244 chars .

Mary. (L.)

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 122 chars .

Pike.

Contains 67 words in 5 sentences using 340 chars .

John.

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 64 chars .

Mary.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Pike.

Contains 75 words in 8 sentences using 384 chars .

Mary.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Pike.

Contains 68 words in 4 sentences using 343 chars .

John.

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 84 chars .

Pike.

Contains 125 words in 5 sentences using 591 chars .

Mary.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Pike.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Mary.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Pike.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Mary.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars .

John.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Pike.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Mary.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Pike.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

John.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Pike.

Contains 132 words in 5 sentences using 629 chars .

Mary.

Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 132 chars .

Pike.

Contains 28 words in 11 sentences using 163 chars .

Exeunt , L.
SCENE V. — The Hill, lower down. Jones discovered clinging to a tree. Jones. [ Solo.

Contains 132 words in 12 sentences using 641 chars .

Groans. Pike. [ Outside , R. U. E.]

Contains 30 words in 6 sentences using 144 chars .

Jones. [ Lugubriously.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 149 chars .

Groans. Pike.

Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 201 chars .

Jones.

Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 209 chars .

Pike.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

Jones.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

Pike.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 117 chars .

Jones.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

Pike.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Jones.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

Pike.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Jones.

Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 190 chars .

Pike.

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 68 chars .

Jones.

Contains 56 words in 6 sentences using 270 chars .

Groans. Pike.

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 157 chars .

Jones.

Contains 54 words in 4 sentences using 248 chars .

Pike.

Contains 74 words in 7 sentences using 380 chars .

Jones. [ Laughs deliriously.

Contains 42 words in 10 sentences using 222 chars .

Pike.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 20 chars .

Jones.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars .

Pike.

Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 177 chars .

Jones.

Contains 112 words in 5 sentences using 559 chars .

Pike.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Jones.

Contains 84 words in 4 sentences using 435 chars .

Pike.

Contains 16 words in 6 sentences using 72 chars .

Jones.

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 168 chars .

Pike.

Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 35 chars .

Jones.

Contains 62 words in 3 sentences using 307 chars .

Pike.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Jones.

Contains 64 words in 3 sentences using 313 chars .

Pike.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Jones.

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 158 chars .

Pike.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Jones.

Contains 95 words in 3 sentences using 464 chars .

Pike.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars .

Jones.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Pike.

Contains 79 words in 6 sentences using 376 chars .

Jones.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Pike.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars .

Jones.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 5 chars .

Pike.

Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 201 chars .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Reciting. Jones.

Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 215 chars .

Pike.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 139 chars .

Jones.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

Exeunt.
SCENE VI. — Inside of a miner's cabin; group of miners variously engaged — some mending clothes, some cooking, some washing clothes at the wash-tub, some lying in bunks; Old Swamp is trying to bake slap-jacks in a frying-pan. Joe. [ Trying to mend boot with fork.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 130 chars .

Old Swamp. [ Trying to turn a cake in the pan.

Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 220 chars .

Joe.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 109 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

Joe.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 138 chars .

Stokes. [ At the wash tub.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Judge. [ Mending a very ragged pair of pants.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Stokes.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Judge. [ Holds up the pants.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 154 chars .

Stokes.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Judge.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 132 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Judge.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Judge.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 174 chars .

Judge.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars .

Stokes. [ Who is washing a shirt — sleeves rolled up.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

Joe

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars .

Stokes.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 160 chars .

Joe.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars .

Stokes.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 152 chars .

Joe.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars .

Stokes.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

Judge.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

Joe.

Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 178 chars .

Judge.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 136 chars .

Stokes.

Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 200 chars .

Joe.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars .

Joe.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars .

Sings.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Judge.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Joe.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars .

Enter Pike and Jones . All.

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 103 chars .

Pike.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 122 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 157 chars .

Pike.

Contains 93 words in 4 sentences using 450 chars .

Jones.

Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 202 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 157 chars .

Judge.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Stokes.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Joe.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

Jones.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars .

Pike.

Contains 74 words in 5 sentences using 334 chars .

Holds up the petticoat. Old Swamp.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Stokes.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars .

Joe.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Pike gets into it. Judge.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

Miners.

Contains 6 words in 5 sentences using 41 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Pike.

Contains 54 words in 4 sentences using 243 chars .

Stokes.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Pike.

Contains 57 words in 4 sentences using 286 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Pike.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars .

Joe.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Pike.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Joe.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Judge.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

Stokes.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars .

Old Swamp. [ Slowly, and with emphasis.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Joe. [ Jumps after it.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 59 words in 5 sentences using 316 chars .

Plays a lively air; miners dance merrily around Pike in a grotesque manner. Pike. [ Unable to contain himself, dances inside the ring, crowing.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Joe becomes too much excited to play, and capers about without music. Stokes.

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 93 chars .

Old Swamp. [ Sings.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

Contains 37 words in 6 sentences using 222 chars .

Miners.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars .

Exeunt.
SCENE VII. — The top of the hill. Miners enter, L. , before the tent — give a cheer and fire a salute; Mary screams inside, and John rushes out alarmed. John.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars .

Miners.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 23 chars .

Old Swamp. [ Gets up on a rock.

Contains 163 words in 6 sentences using 794 chars .

John.

Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 178 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Exit John into the tent. Enter John and Mary. Miners.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars .

Pike.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars .

Miners.

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 15 chars .

Mary.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 50 words in 7 sentences using 233 chars .

Mary.

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 161 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 49 words in 8 sentences using 252 chars .

Cheers. Joe.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

Pike.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

The Miners seat Mary between them; others shoulder John; Joe strikes up a march; Pike raises the petticoat for a flag as they march out. Curtain on picture.
END OF ACT I.
ACT II.
SCENE I. — A Deep Gulf. — Hillsides rocky and steep, and covered with undergrowth. An emigrant wagan a little in the back ground. Enter Betsey and Sluice , L. U. E. Betsey.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 63 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 129 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 69 words in 4 sentences using 323 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 135 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 56 words in 5 sentences using 281 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 138 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 185 chars .

Sluice

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 196 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 55 words in 3 sentences using 257 chars .

Sluice. [ Going.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 159 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 139 chars .

Gets his rifle, and exit. Betsey. [ Sitting down on a rock.

Contains 259 words in 23 sentences using 1245 chars .

Enter Sluice , running. Betsey.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 106 words in 3 sentences using 525 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 36 words in 5 sentences using 168 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 161 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 50 words in 6 sentences using 225 chars .

SCENE II. — Exterior of Log Cabin. Enter John and Mary. Mary with a broom. Mary. [R.]

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars .

John. [L.]

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

Mary.

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 89 chars .

John.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars .

Mary. [ Raising her broom, threatening good naturedly.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

John.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Mary.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

John.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

Mary. [ Raising her broom.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

John.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Mary.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

John.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Mary.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

John.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

Mary.

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 181 chars .

John.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Mary.

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 53 chars .

John.

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 157 chars .

Mary.

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 191 chars .

John.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

Mary.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

John.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars .

Mary.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

John.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars .

Mary.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

John.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars .

Mary.

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 187 chars .

John.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

Mary.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Playfully. John.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 167 chars .

Mary.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

John.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

Mary.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

Handing him the letters. John.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

Reads.

Contains 124 words in 6 sentences using 698 chars .

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 85 chars .

Reads.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars .

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Contains 38 words in 6 sentences using 170 chars .

Affected. Post horn is heard. Mary.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars .

He takes the pail and ax and goes out. Enter Express Rider with his bags. Express Rider.

Contains 104 words in 4 sentences using 565 chars .

Mary.

Contains 22 words in 6 sentences using 108 chars .

Mary goes to the express counter. Enter Miners , L. , hastily, as if running from their work. Half a dozen voices at once. Miners.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

Mary.

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 77 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

1st Miner.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

2d Miner.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars .

Mary. [ Looking over the letters, calls out.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

Hands him a letter. Old Swamp.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars .

Takes the letter and is going off. Mary.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

1st Miner.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

Mary.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

1st Miner. [ Passing on.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

2d Miner.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Mary.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Stokes.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Mary.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Hands it. Stokes.

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 115 chars .

Turns off to read his letter, leaving the purse. Judge.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

Mary.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Judge. [ Sings and dances.

Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 107 chars .

Pike.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

Mary.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Pike.

Contains 36 words in 5 sentences using 167 chars .

Joe.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

Mary.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Joe.

Contains 38 words in 5 sentences using 183 chars .

Others are passing in dumb show — some receiving letters, some none — some getting newspapers, and ranging themselves around — some sitting on the floor, some leaning against the wall, reading their letters and papers. Old Swamp is in the fore ground, leaning against the wall, reading his letter, and wiping his eyes. Mary.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Old Swamp. [ Still absorbed with his letter.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

Mary.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Pike takes it, and puts it in his hand. Pike.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

Old Swamp. [ Struggling with emotion.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars .

Holding up the package. Pike.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

Old Swamp. [ Tears off th epaper, and opens it.

Contains 34 words in 7 sentences using 164 chars .

Bursts into tears. Miners gather round respectfully — Mary comes and takes his hand kindly. Mary.

Contains 54 words in 5 sentences using 305 chars .

Old Swamp. [ Still affected.

Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 168 chars .

Hands Mary the letter. Mary. [ Reads.

Contains 343 words in 15 sentences using 1617 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Miners.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Pike.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

Exeunt.
SCENE III. — Front Wood Glen. Enter Cash and Dice , L. Dice.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars .

Cash.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars .

Dice.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Cash.

Contains 86 words in 7 sentences using 440 chars .

Dice.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

Cash.

Contains 51 words in 2 sentences using 244 chars .

Dice.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Cash.

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 205 chars .

Dice.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 176 chars .

Cash.

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 140 chars .

Dice.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 141 chars .

Cash.

Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 243 chars .

Dice.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

Exeunt.
SCENE IV. — Stringtown. Pike and Swamp digging on Mary's claim, in the fore ground — Miners at work in the distance. Old Swamp.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Examines. Pike.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars .

Pike.

Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 176 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 106 chars .

Pike.

Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 191 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars .

Pike.

Contains 212 words in 16 sentences using 1016 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Pike.

Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 239 chars .

EnterJones , R.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars .

Jones.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 131 chars .

Pike.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 168 chars .

Jones.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars .

Pike.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars .

Jones.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Pike.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

Jones.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 136 chars .

Pike.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Jones.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Jones.

Contains 103 words in 5 sentences using 519 chars .

Pike.

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 103 chars .

Jones.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Jones.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

Enter Chinaman , L. , much alarmed. Chinaman.

Contains 17 words in 9 sentences using 87 chars .

Pike.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars .

Chinaman.

Contains 8 words in 5 sentences using 42 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Chinaman.

Contains 28 words in 9 sentences using 155 chars .

Pike.

Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 60 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars .

Pike. [ Shouts.

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 99 chars .

Miners rush in, with their arms. Old Swamp.

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 79 chars .

Pike.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

All rush out, except Chinaman , with a "Huzzah!" Chinaman.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars .

SCENE V. — Top of the Hill. Enter Betsey , with boots in her hand, and Sluice . Sluice.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars .

Sluice.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars .

They walk up the stage. EnterPike, Swamp , and party , R. Pike.

Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 169 chars .

All lay or squat down. Old Swamp.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars .

Betsey and Sluice advance slowly. Pike.

Contains 47 words in 6 sentences using 226 chars .

Taking aim. O. Swamp.

Contains 7 words in 4 sentences using 35 chars .

Pike.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

O. Swamp.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Pike. [ Looking close.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars .

Miners rise and cheer. Betsey. [ Drawing a knife and pistol, in alarm, rushes towards Pike , as if to shoot him.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

Pike.

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 58 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

They rush into each other's arms. Pike.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Miners. [ Shout.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

Pike.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 139 chars .

Pike.

Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 167 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 35 words in 7 sentences using 176 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Betsey.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

Exit all, laughing and cheering , L. 1 E.
SCENE VI. — Inside of a Miner's Store — Miners lounging around. Cash and Dice seated at a table with a Monte Box. Dice.

Contains 36 words in 8 sentences using 186 chars .

Cash scrapes it up. Enter Old Swamp as Dice is speaking. Old Swamp.

Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 158 chars .

Cash.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars .

Dice.

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 160 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars .

Jones. [ Who is reading a paper.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Hands the paper, pointing to the article. Old Swamp. [ Puts on his spectacles and reads.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Jones.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Cash.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Joe.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Miners.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Reads.

Contains 73 words in 5 sentences using 432 chars .

Cash.

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 71 chars .

To Dice. Old Swamp.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars .

Miners make demonstrations of taking them. Cash and Dice rise and draw their pistols. Dice.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars .

Enter Pike and Betsey. Pike.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 191 chars .

Pike.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars .

Cash and Dice. [ Presenting their pistols.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Betsey. [ Leveling her gun.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Pike.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

Enter John and Mary. John.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars .

Mary.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars .

John.

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 52 chars .

Dice.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars .

To Cash. Pike.

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 148 chars .

Dice.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

Pike.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 210 chars .

Pike.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 139 chars .

Miners.

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 17 chars .

Dice.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars .

They surrender — and, as they are led out — Pike.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

A shout is heard without. Enter Miners , tumultously — one holding a prospecting pan. Miners.

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 68 chars .

John.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars .

Stokes.

Contains 19 words in 5 sentences using 108 chars .

Mary.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars .

Old Swamp.

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 105 chars .

Mary.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 137 chars .

Pike.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

Kisses her. Betsey. [ Good humoredly.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

Throws her arms about John , and kisses him heartily. Pike.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

Mary.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars .

To Miners. Old Swamp.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 185 chars .

Pike.

Contains 79 words in 4 sentences using 395 chars .

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