A Tale of Lexington (1823) Judah, Samuel B. H. (Samuel Benjamin Helbert) Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag Samuel B. H. (Samuel Benjamin Helbert) Judah, ca. 1799 – 1876 A Tale of Lexington: A National Comedy, Founded on the Opening of the Revolution. In Three Acts New-York The Dramatic Repository 60 p. Ethlinde Captain Parker Haversack Ambuscade Roger Mey Bothel Soldiers Alianor De Valance Major Pitcairn Fusee Harer Provincials Geffrey Adam Bothel Haversack and Ambuscade Voice within unclear Joscelyne De Valance Grimalkiah Sheepshanks Voices without Sampson Comedy History Prose data extraction from source 1823 First performed: July 18, 1822
PERSONAGE IN THE DRAMA. ENGLISH. Major Pitcairn, Mr. Richings. Ethlinde, Woodhull. Haversack, Pritchard. Ambuscade, Cowell. Fusee, Bancker. Joscelyne De Valance, Miss I. Durang. Grenadiers , &c. Alianor De Valance, Mrs. Holman. PROVINCIALS. Captain Parker, Mr. Philips. Raffe, — Wheatly. Roger, Wheatly. Grimalkiah Sheepshanks, Kent. Geffrey, Reed. Sampson, Nexsen. Adam Bothel, Maywood. Farmers , &c. Mey Bothel, Miss Johnson.
ACT I.
Scene I. — An inner chamber of Adam Bothel's house — large chimney place, &c. in the old fashioned style — an open window looks towards the road — a lamp is burning on the table — midnight. Music. — Enter Ethlinde and Mey from a side door. Ethl.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 22 chars .

Mey.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 61 words in 4 sentences using 290 chars .

Mey.

Contains 105 words in 4 sentences using 522 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 88 words in 3 sentences using 451 chars .

Mey.

Contains 12 words in 5 sentences using 68 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 137 chars .

Mey.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 132 chars .

Mey.

Contains 67 words in 6 sentences using 372 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 166 chars .

Voice within

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 5 chars .

Mey.

Contains 74 words in 7 sentences using 418 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars .

Voice again

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Mey.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 110 words in 3 sentences using 539 chars .

Voice. ( sings within. )

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 137 chars .

Ethl. [ Starting wildly from his knees.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 26 chars .

Mey.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Mey.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 176 chars .

Mey.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Mey.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 53 words in 4 sentences using 292 chars .

Mey.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 56 words in 3 sentences using 272 chars .

Mey.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Mey.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars .

Mey.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars .

Voice ( sings again within. )

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 136 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

Mey.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

Mey.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 79 chars .

Enter Joscelyne De Valance. Jos.

Contains 55 words in 2 sentences using 286 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars .

Jos.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

Mey.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 27 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars .

Jos. ( Gazing eagerly at him — passes his hand across his brow, advances hastity — pauses, then rushes and falls before Ethlinde. )

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Mey.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Jos.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

( clinging. ) Ethl. ( Recovering himself. )

Contains 35 words in 7 sentences using 195 chars .

( Rushes out. ) Jos. ( Rushing into Mey's arms. )

Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 172 chars .

( Exit. Mey. ( After a pause. )

Contains 132 words in 10 sentences using 675 chars .

Adam. ( In a rough tone )

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 27 chars .

Mey.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

Adam.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

( in a sharp voice. ) Mey.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Adam.

Contains 7 words in 5 sentences using 32 chars .

Mey.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Adam.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars .

Mey.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Adam.

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 47 chars .

Mey.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars .

Adam.

Contains 117 words in 11 sentences using 543 chars .

Mey.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Adam.

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 178 chars .

Mey.

Contains 49 words in 7 sentences using 230 chars .

Adam.

Contains 112 words in 7 sentences using 560 chars .

Mey.

Contains 93 words in 6 sentences using 473 chars .

Adam.

Contains 88 words in 7 sentences using 454 chars .

Mey.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Adam.

Contains 175 words in 5 sentences using 842 chars .

Mey.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Adam.

Contains 69 words in 2 sentences using 348 chars .

Mey.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Adam.

Contains 248 words in 9 sentences using 1272 chars .

Mey.

Contains 123 words in 3 sentences using 641 chars .

Adam.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Mey.

Contains 61 words in 3 sentences using 307 chars .

Adam.

Contains 83 words in 4 sentences using 407 chars .

Mey.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Adam.

Contains 57 words in 3 sentences using 273 chars .

Mey.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

Adam.

Contains 128 words in 3 sentences using 693 chars .

Mey.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

Adam.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Mey.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Adam.

Contains 132 words in 8 sentences using 657 chars .

Mey, Song. — accompanied by harp, &c.

Contains 83 words in 7 sentences using 467 chars .

Contains 82 words in 7 sentences using 461 chars .

Scene II. — The country above Phipps' Farm — a little before sunrise; music — as Grimalkiah Sheepshanks , followed by Sampson , enters cautiously. Grim.

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Samp.

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Grim.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Grim.

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 133 chars .

Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Grim.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars .

Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

Grim.

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 196 chars .

Samp. ( looking out. )

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Grim.

Contains 103 words in 3 sentences using 589 chars .

Samp.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Grim.

Contains 87 words in 2 sentences using 540 chars .

Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Grim.

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 224 chars .

Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Grim.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 137 chars .

Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

a trumpet sounds without. Grim.

Contains 96 words in 3 sentences using 566 chars .

Samp.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

trumpet nearer. Grim.

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 128 chars .

Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Ambuscade. [ without.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Grim.

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Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Grim.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

Samp.

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 14 chars .

Exeunt. Enter Ambuscade, Haversack , and Fusee. Amb.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars .

Haver.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars .

Amb.

Contains 183 words in 7 sentences using 960 chars .

Fusee.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Amb.

Contains 107 words in 4 sentences using 521 chars .

Haver.

Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 224 chars .

Amb.

Contains 143 words in 11 sentences using 734 chars .

Fusee.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Amb.

Contains 145 words in 6 sentences using 778 chars .

Enter Ethlinde. Haver.

Contains 9 words in 5 sentences using 60 chars .

Amb.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

Amb.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Amb.

Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 305 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 193 chars .

Amb.

Contains 120 words in 5 sentences using 635 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 51 words in 3 sentences using 275 chars .

Haver.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 79 words in 2 sentences using 422 chars .

Fusee.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Putting out his hand. Amb.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Pockets the guinea. Ethl.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 123 chars .

Exit. Amb.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

Haver.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Fusee.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Amb.

Contains 72 words in 7 sentences using 401 chars .

Exeunt marching.
SCENE III — The green at Lexington in the centre of the village — Adam Bothel's house on one side, a clump of trees on the other — cottage — high road, &c. &c. Music. — Roger, Geffrey, Raffe , &c. &c. discovered with other farmers, armed — Captain Parker marshalling the throng — they at last come forward — time, about sunrise. Parker.

Contains 98 words in 4 sentences using 531 chars .

Geffrey.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

Parker.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars .

Enter Grimalkiah and Sampson. Grim.

Contains 62 words in 3 sentences using 405 chars .

Samp.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Parker.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Grim.

Contains 92 words in 3 sentences using 550 chars .

Samp.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Trumpets without. Enther Adam Bothel, Mey , &c. from the house. Parker.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

Adam.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Drums at a distance. Parker.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Music — The farmers, &c. form a line on one side of the stage — Sheepshanks and Sampson remain in front. Parker.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Grim.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Drums nearer. Grim.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Exeunt Sampson and Grimalkiah. Adam.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Mey.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Adam.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars .

Parker.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Martial music — The British troops march in, and fill the back and side of the stage opposite the provincials — Major Pitcairn advances before them as they halt. Pitcairn.

Contains 7 words in 4 sentences using 44 chars .

Adam.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

Pitcairn.

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Adam.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars .

Pitcairn.

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Adam.

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Pitcairn.

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Adam.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Pitcairn

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Adam.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Pitcairn.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars .

Soldiers.

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 15 chars .

The soldiers at the command of Pitcairn discharge their pieces — The Provincials fall back in disorder, and retreat in every direction dismayed. Provincials.

Contains 3 words in 4 sentences using 30 chars .

Pitcairn.

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Adam.

Contains 66 words in 6 sentences using 364 chars .

Music — Some of the Provincials rally, and led on by Adan return the fire of the king's troops. Pitcairn.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

Adam.

Contains 48 words in 4 sentences using 277 chars .

Pitcairn.

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Flourish — A charge is made, and the Provincials are put to flight. — Adam defends himself boldly against a party of the British. Soldiers.

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 19 chars .

Pitcairn.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Soldiers.

Contains 4 words in 5 sentences using 36 chars .

Music. — They discharge shots in the windows of the different houses, and having scattered themselves through the village, they rush about with lighted torches, plundering and firing the houses — the flames kindle fast — Ethlinde comes to the front. Ethlinde.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Exit. Haver.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Music — They advance towards Adam Bothel's house, but e'er they can enter, Adam , who has slain one or two of the soldiers, cuts his way through the remainder, and darts before the entrance. Adam. [ Raising the butt end of his rifle

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

Amb.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

Music. — The soldiers, who at Adam's words had paused in terror, raise their guns to the last command of Ambuscade , and prepare to fire, when Mey , who has been hid in the thicket near the door, rushes out and casts herself between Adam and the guns. Mey.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars .

Haver.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Amb.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Fusee.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Mey.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars .

Adam.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Amb.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Music — Mey clings to her father's knees, who raising his arm to strike Fusee as he seizes on Mey, is wounded by Haversack; Mey utters a piercing screech, and sinks lifeless to the earth, at the instant the gun is fired: Adam totters against the door. Adam.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 23 chars .

Amb.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

Music. — As Fusee is about to raise and drag her off, and almost simultaneous with the firing of the gun, Alianor de Valance rushes from the cottage, which is now in flames, leading her son by the hand — she is dressed wildly with flowers, &c. — her hair hangs disherelled on her shoulders, her whole appearance bespeaking the maniac — she rushes before Mey, and spreads her long white robe before her — the soldiers involuntarily pause at her command. Alianor. [ speaking in a wild, yet commanding tone

Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 77 chars .

She stops — then, dropping her hand, she tears her crown of flowers off, and strews them upon Mey, singing to a wild strain the following words:

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 161 chars .

ACT II.
Scene I. — A thick wood, with a large tree near the wing, supposed to be near Lexington. — Music, as Grimalkiah Sheepshanks descends the tree. Grim.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 26 chars .

Samp. [ Poking his head from amid the branches

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Grim.

Contains 95 words in 3 sentences using 560 chars .

Samp. [ getting down

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 5 chars .

Grim.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 190 chars .

Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Grim.

Contains 73 words in 5 sentences using 421 chars .

Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Grim.

Contains 66 words in 2 sentences using 374 chars .

Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Geffrey. [ without

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Grim.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Grim.

Contains 61 words in 6 sentences using 342 chars .

Geffrey. [ without

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

Samp.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Grim.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 145 chars .

Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Grim.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

Geffrey.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

They retire behind a tree. Enter Geffrey supporting Adam Bothel. Geffrey.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Adam.

Contains 176 words in 8 sentences using 926 chars .

Geffrey.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars .

Adam.

Contains 64 words in 3 sentences using 331 chars .

Geffrey.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Adam.

Contains 46 words in 4 sentences using 238 chars .

Geffrey.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Adam.

Contains 77 words in 3 sentences using 383 chars .

Geffrey.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 145 chars .

Adam.

Contains 53 words in 3 sentences using 287 chars .

Grim.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Geffrey.

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 89 chars .

Grim and Samp. [ both rising together

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars .

Geffrey.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars .

Grim.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Geffrey.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

Grim.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

they come forward. Grim.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 128 chars .

Samp.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Geffrey.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 120 chars .

Grim.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

Geffrey.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Grim.

Contains 57 words in 3 sentences using 362 chars .

Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Geffrey.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Samp. [ taking a pocket bottle out, and putting it to his lips

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

gives it to Adam. Geffrey.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Adam.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 115 chars .

to Grim. Grim.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Samp.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 20 chars .

Adam.

Contains 89 words in 4 sentences using 456 chars .

Exit, supported by Geffrey. Grim.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Grim.

Contains 62 words in 2 sentences using 337 chars .

Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Grim.

Contains 23 words in 7 sentences using 162 chars .

Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Exeunt.
SCENE II. — The ruins of Adam Bothel's house, the ravages of the fire and the hand of the plunderer are distinctly marked by the black and smokened walls. &c. — the roof has fallen in at several places, and the sky is seen through it — the windows, doors, &c are rent away — the whole scene presents a reverse to its comfortable appearance in the first act — one door alone is entire and is partly secured — Fusee lays sleeping before it on his musket — Ambuscade and haversack, both a little tipsy are sealed on their knapsacks drinking — broken bottles, glasses, &c. strewed around. Amb.

Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 199 chars .

Haver.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 123 chars .

drinks. Amb.

Contains 140 words in 3 sentences using 691 chars .

Haver.

Contains 77 words in 3 sentences using 370 chars .

Amb.

Contains 206 words in 10 sentences using 1068 chars .

Haver.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars .

Amb.

Contains 110 words in 5 sentences using 522 chars .

Haver.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Amb.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Haver.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Amb.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

Haver.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Amb.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Haver.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

points his gun and cocks it. Amb.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Fusee. [ Starting up and coming between.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Amb.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

Haver.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Amb.

Contains 134 words in 15 sentences using 655 chars .

Enter Ethlinde. Ethl.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars .

Amb.

Contains 88 words in 5 sentences using 465 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars .

Amb.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 49 words in 3 sentences using 252 chars .

Fusee.

Contains 86 words in 2 sentences using 426 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 187 chars .

Haver.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 63 words in 4 sentences using 315 chars .

Fusee.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Alianor ( sings within. )

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 143 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 151 chars .

Haver.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Alianor within.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars .

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars .

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Alianor. [ within

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 5 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Alianor. [ within

Contains 44 words in 2 sentences using 199 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Fusee.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Music. — Before Fusee or the others can intercept her she enters. Ethl.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Alianor.

Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 166 chars .

sings.

Contains 47 words in 2 sentences using 236 chars .

The soldiers who advance to seize her at her entrance, hesitate at first, but as she finishes her wild lay, they prepare to drag her back to the apartment. Amb.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Alianor.

Contains 58 words in 5 sentences using 280 chars .

Amb.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Alianor.

Contains 56 words in 2 sentences using 272 chars .

( sinks down. ) Ethl.

Contains 111 words in 7 sentences using 597 chars .

Alianor.

Contains 132 words in 6 sentences using 674 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars .

Alianor.

Contains 77 words in 11 sentences using 385 chars .

(Sings.)

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars .

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 15 chars .

Exit in the room. Ethl.

Contains 275 words in 19 sentences using 1435 chars .

Exit. Haver.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars .

Amb.

Contains 90 words in 7 sentences using 455 chars .

Fusee.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Haver.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Amb.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Music. — They march up the stage to their knapsacks, and sei to a drinking. Haver.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 134 chars .

Amb.

Contains 110 words in 6 sentences using 570 chars .

drinks. Fusee.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

Drinks. Haver.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

Drinks. Amb.

Contains 103 words in 3 sentences using 485 chars .

Haver.

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 91 chars .

Amb.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Haver.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars .

Fusee.

Contains 32 words in 6 sentences using 162 chars .

Amb.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Fusee.

Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 206 chars .

Haver.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Amb.

Contains 50 words in 2 sentences using 231 chars .

Sings. —

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 151 chars .

Fusee.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 120 chars .

Haver, and Amb.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 21 chars .

Fusee.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 156 chars .

Music. — At the command of Fusee the soldiers pile their arms behind them and Mey and Joscelyne come forth from the rooms in which they have been confined. Jos.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

They rush in each other's arms Mey.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

They rush in each other's arms. Amb.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars .

Fusee.

Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 160 chars .

Jos.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Harer.

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 170 chars .

Mey.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Amb.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars .

Mey.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Fusee.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

Mey.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars .

Haver.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Mey.

Contains 87 words in 4 sentences using 448 chars .

Haver.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

Amb.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

Fusee.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Mey.

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 94 chars .

Music. — She advances to the front. — The orchestra accompanies the following throughout the different changes of the story.

Contains 52 words in 3 sentences using 296 chars .

Contains 56 words in 3 sentences using 305 chars .

Contains 63 words in 2 sentences using 315 chars .

Contains 61 words in 5 sentences using 295 chars .

Contains 55 words in 3 sentences using 291 chars .

Amb.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 145 chars .

Haver.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Fusee.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars .

Haver.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Amb.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

Fusee.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Mey.

Contains 60 words in 3 sentences using 303 chars .

Contains 59 words in 3 sentences using 301 chars .

Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 236 chars .

Fusee.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars .

Mey. [ Dropping on her knees.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

Jos.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars .

Fusee.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Jos.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Fusee.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

Amb.

Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 145 chars .

Mey.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Fusee.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Mey.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Contains 51 words in 3 sentences using 283 chars .

During this verse Joscelyne removes all the guns except one which he retains and points at Fusee, who has not remarked his quitting Ambuscade, who with Haversack, is so drunk that they do not notice the action of the scene — Mey, on beholding Joscelyne's success, cannot restrain a cry of joy. Mey.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 28 chars .

Fusee. [ Half rising.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 17 chars .

Mey. [ Running to him and seizing his arm so as to prevent his turning round.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Fusee.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 35 chars .

reseats himself. Mey.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Contains 44 words in 1 sentence using 226 chars .

Fusee. [ Rushing on her.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Mey.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Jos. [ Presenting the gun.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

Fusee. [ Recoiling back.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 18 chars .

Jos.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Mey.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Jos. [ Shrieking.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

Music — He drops the gun and rushes in the room — Fusee darts to seize it, when Mey snatches it up — he pauses as she points it at his breast — Joscelyne re-appears leading Alianor, who unconscious of what is going on, stops short on beholding the characters. Jos.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

Alianor.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

Fusee.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

Mey.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

A scattered firing heard. Fusee.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 5 chars .

Jos. [ Looking out.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 35 chars .

Mey.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars .

Jos.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Mey.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Firing and shouts without. Fusee.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

Mey.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 27 chars .

Still keeps the musket pointed. Alianor.

Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 208 chars .

Mey. [ Distractedly.

Contains 3 words in 4 sentences using 19 chars .

Voices without.

Contains 6 words in 5 sentences using 45 chars .

Alianor.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

Jos.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

Alianor. [ Sings.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Mey.

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 190 chars .

Flourish without — Exeunt. Fusee.

Contains 5 words in 4 sentences using 39 chars .

Haver.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Fusee.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Amb.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Fusee.

Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 51 chars .

Flourish, firing — the retreating regulars enter in confusion on every side — the back wall of the cottage is broken down, and Major Pitcairn rushes in with his sword in one hand, and the English standard in the other — a scattered firing is heard throughout. Pitcairn.

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 132 chars .

Music — They rally round Pitcairn in a picturesque groupe as the curtain descends.
ACT III.
Scene I. — Forest scenery — Music — Enter Mey, Joscelyne , and Alianor. Mey.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Jos.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars .

Mey.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars .

Jos.

Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 177 chars .

Reels against a bank. Mey.

Contains 56 words in 3 sentences using 313 chars .

Jos.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

Mey.

Contains 50 words in 3 sentences using 250 chars .

Exit. Jos.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars .

Alianor. [ Who during the above dialogue, has been culling flowers to braid in wreaths, starts forward when she hears the voice of her son.

Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 170 chars .

Sings.

Contains 54 words in 3 sentences using 278 chars .

She takes each flower as she names them and strews them around the bank where Joscelyne reclines. Jos.

Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 202 chars .

Alianor.

Contains 66 words in 2 sentences using 321 chars .

Enter Ethlinde. Ethl.

Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 209 chars .

( Seeing Alianor and Joscelyne. ) Jos.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 60 words in 6 sentences using 288 chars .

Alianor ( sings. )

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 121 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Jos.

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 133 chars .

Alianor.

Contains 80 words in 6 sentences using 396 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 73 words in 4 sentences using 371 chars .

Alianor.

Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 180 chars .

Sings.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Jos.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 136 chars .

Alianor.

Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 226 chars .

Jos.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Jos. ( Leading his mother. )

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 111 chars .

Enter Mey. Mey.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 24 chars .

Ethl. [ Not perceiving her.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

Mey. [ Sinking back.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 61 words in 2 sentences using 338 chars .

Mey. [ In a low and broken voice.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 70 chars .

her words rattle in her throat and she falls lifeless to the ground. Alianor. [ Putting her hand on his forehead — looks earnestly in his face.

Contains 75 words in 3 sentences using 351 chars .

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars .

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 35 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Jos.

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 178 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Alianor.

Contains 73 words in 3 sentences using 345 chars .

Ethl.

Contains 270 words in 14 sentences using 1386 chars .

Rushes out. Jos.

Contains 58 words in 9 sentences using 323 chars .

Alianor.

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 138 chars .

Mey. [ slowly rising from the earth

Contains 92 words in 10 sentences using 468 chars .

falls — drums, &c. Jos.

Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 36 chars .

Alianor sings.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars .

Voices without.

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 15 chars .

Jos.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 162 chars .

Music — American march — enter Adam Bothel, Raffe, Parker , &c. &c. with drums and other marlial music — English prisoners, &c. &c. Adam.

Contains 171 words in 11 sentences using 977 chars .

Parker.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 140 chars .

Adam.

Contains 82 words in 1 sentence using 423 chars .

Geffrey. [ Coming down the stage.

Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 219 chars .

Adam looks round and gazes wildly on them — Mye is raised by Raffe , &c. Jos.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Adam. [ Placing his hand on his throat as if to keep down the rising emotion.

Contains 87 words in 13 sentences using 473 chars .

Mey. [ Dropping from Adam's arms

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars .

Adam.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Mey.

Contains 44 words in 6 sentences using 224 chars .

Adam.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars .

Mey.

Contains 52 words in 2 sentences using 285 chars .

Adam.

Contains 54 words in 3 sentences using 266 chars .

Jos.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars .

Adam. [ Grasping his rifle

Contains 39 words in 5 sentences using 190 chars .

Mey.

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 15 chars .

Adam.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars .

Mey.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 136 chars .

Ambuscade. [ Without

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Adam.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Geffrey.

Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 247 chars .

Enter Ambuscade and Haversack , prisoners. Haver.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Geffrey. [ pointing to Adam and Parker

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Amb. [ Advancing authoritatively

Contains 68 words in 5 sentences using 383 chars .

Parker.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

Amb.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

Parker.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

Amb.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars .

Mey.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 35 chars .

Adam.

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 47 chars .

Amb.

Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 136 chars .

Mey.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

trumpet and firing without. Enter Roger. Adam.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Roger.

Contains 45 words in 2 sentences using 226 chars .

Mey.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Adam. [ reproach fully

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Mey.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Flourish and shoul. Mey.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

Adam.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Mey.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Enter Grimalkiah and Sampson. Grim.

Contains 15 words in 7 sentences using 118 chars .

Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Mey.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Grim.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars .

Samp.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Mey. [ Falling in the arms of her father

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars .

Adam. [ Giving Mey to Geffrey.

Contains 57 words in 2 sentences using 288 chars .

Jos.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Alianor.

Contains 84 words in 4 sentences using 408 chars .

Adam.

Contains 167 words in 8 sentences using 911 chars .

Flourish — Tableau.