The Fortress of Sorrento (1808)

The leading features of the following drama are taken from the french opera of Leonora.

DRAMATIS PERSONÆ. Don Ferdinand , viceroy of Seville. Don Pizare , governor of the fortress. Horestan , a prisoner. Roc , the jailor. Jacquinett , the porter. Guards, Soldiers. Leonora , wife to Horestan, in disguise. Marceline , Roc's daughter.

ACT I. SCENE — a court yard surrounded with buildings having grated windows — on each side is a grated arcade — at the bottom a large gate, near which a sentry-box stands. MARCELINE discovered netting — JACQUINETT on guard. Mar.

Contains 62 words in 5 sentences using 328 chars .

Jacq. (closing the gate)

Contains 39 words in 5 sentences using 200 chars .

(opens it) Mar.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars .

Jacq. (without)

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars .

Mar.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Jacq.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Mar.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Jacq.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

Mar.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

Jacq.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Mar.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars .

Jacq.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars .

Mar.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Jacq.

Contains 58 words in 3 sentences using 300 chars .

Mar.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Jacq.

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 120 chars .

Mar.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

Jacq.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars .

enter ROC , the jailor. Roc.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 28 chars .

Mar.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars .

Jacq.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Roc.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Mar.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Roc. (ironically)

Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 220 chars .

exit Jacquinett

Has Fidelio not yet return'd?

Mar.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Roc.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

Mar.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

enter LEONORA , drest in coarse garments. On her back a large basket — a belt around her waist, to which a tin box is suspended. She carries a heavy chain, which she lets fall as she enters. Mar.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Roc. (assisting to remove she basket)

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Leon.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars .

Roc. (regarding it)

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars .

Leon.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Roc. (examining it)

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 132 chars .

Leon.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Roc.

Contains 51 words in 2 sentences using 275 chars .

Mar.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Roc.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 138 chars .

Leon.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

(aside) Roc.

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 181 chars .

Leon.

Contains 54 words in 3 sentences using 275 chars .

Roc.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars .

Leon.

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 233 chars .

Roc.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 147 chars .

Leon.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

Roc.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 160 chars .

Leon. (with sudden joy)

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 5 chars .

Roc.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars .

Mar.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Roc.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Leon.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Roc.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Leon. (hastily)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Mar.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Roc.

Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 192 chars .

Leon.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

Roc.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars .

Leon. (with anxiety)

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

Roc.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Leon.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Mar.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Roc.

Contains 58 words in 1 sentence using 305 chars .

Mar.

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 88 chars .

Leon.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 129 chars .

Roc.

Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 174 chars .

enter DON PIZARE preceeded by GUARDS. Piz. (speaking to the captain of guards)

Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 198 chars .

Roc.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Piz.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Roc.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

(giving several letters, which he takes from a tin box) Piz. (opening the letters)

Contains 197 words in 18 sentences using 1097 chars .

Roc.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Piz.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Roc.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

(with surprise) Piz.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars .

exit Piz, and Roc (Leonora and Marceline advance ) Mar.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 141 chars .

Leon.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

Mar.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 157 chars .

Leon.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars .

Mar.

Contains 53 words in 4 sentences using 305 chars .

Leon. (agitated)

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

Mar.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Leon.

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 129 chars .

Mar.

Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 245 chars .

exit Leon.

Contains 94 words in 8 sentences using 541 chars .

enter ROC , hastily. Roc.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars .

Leon.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars .

Roc.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 168 chars .

Leon. (with joy)

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

Roc.

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars .

Leon.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

Roc.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Leon.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Roc.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Leon. (with emotion)

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 15 chars .

Roc.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars .

Leon.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Roc.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Leon. (hastily)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Roc.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars .

Leon.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 8 chars .

Roc.

Contains 86 words in 4 sentences using 464 chars .

Leon. (aside, who has listened with great attention)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Roc.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars .

Leon. (with affected joy)

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 18 chars .

Roc.

Contains 56 words in 4 sentences using 287 chars .

Leon.

Contains 52 words in 3 sentences using 281 chars .

Roc.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Leon.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

Roc.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Leon.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

Roc.

Contains 89 words in 6 sentences using 474 chars .

exit Leon.

Contains 176 words in 15 sentences using 926 chars .

exit END OF THE FIRST ACT.

ACT II. SCENE — a dark subterraneous dungeon, at the extremity of which a ruined staircase is perceived — large stones and rubbish are scatter'd about the whole; having the appearance of age and decay. HORESTAN is discovered chained to the wall and resting on a large stone: his visage is pale and emaciated; and his appearance bespeaks a long confinement. Hor.

Contains 104 words in 15 sentences using 570 chars .

ROC and LEONORA are seen descending the stairs bearing tools and a lantern. Leon.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Roc.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Leon. (casting a fearful glance around)

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Roc. (advancing towards Horestan )

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Leon.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

Roc.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Leon. (striving to recognize him)

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Roc.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Leon. (shuddering)

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 28 chars .

Roc.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Leon. (aside)

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 67 chars .

Roc. (placing the lantern on a stone)

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars .

(he descends in a hollow, which is formed by the removal of the rubbish — Leonora assists him) Roc.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars .

Leon.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

(Leonora, during Roc's employment takes advantage at intervals to regard Horestan) Roc.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Leon. (removing the rubbish)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Roc. (raising a large stone)

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

( Leonora assists him — Roc then descends into the cistern) Leon. (in a low voice to Horestan )

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars .

Roc. (raising himself from the cistern)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Leon.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 26 chars .

Roc.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars .

Leon.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

Roc.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars .

Hor.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Leon. (aside)

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars .

Hor.

Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 84 chars .

Leon. (aside)

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars .

Hor.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars .

Leon.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 17 chars .

(sinks exhausted on a stone) Roc.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

Hor.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

Roc. (aside)

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 89 chars .

Hor.

Contains 52 words in 3 sentences using 267 chars .

Leon. (recovering)

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars .

(aside) Hor. (to Roc )

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 226 chars .

Roc. (after a moment's reflection)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Hor.

Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 231 chars .

Leon. (aside)

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

Hor (agitated)

Contains 59 words in 3 sentences using 308 chars .

Roc.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

Hor.

Contains 47 words in 6 sentences using 245 chars .

Leon. (supporting herself by the fragment of a large stone)

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 22 chars .

Hor.

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 119 chars .

Roc. (aside)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Hor. (in the most impressive tone)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Roc. (with emotion)

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 102 chars .

Leon. (brings the bottle with haste)

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Hor. (looking at Leonora )

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Roc.

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 94 chars .

Leon. ( in great affliction )

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 45 chars .

Roc.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

Hor. (after having drank part of the wine)

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Roc. (in a low voice to Leonora )

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

Leon. (aside)

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

Hor. ( aside )

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars .

Leon. ( drawing a piece of bread from her pocket and says in a low voice to Roc )

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars .

Roc.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Leon.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Roc.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Leon.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Roc.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Leon. (presenting the bread to Horestan )

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Hor. (seizing eagerly the hand of Leonora )

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 120 chars .

Leon. (aside)

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Roc. (to Leonora after a moment's pause)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Leon. (aside)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Roc.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

(Roc retires to the back of the stage and whistles ) Hor.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars .

Leon.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Hor.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Leon. (aside, repressing her emotion)

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 113 chars .

Hor.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

PIZARE descends the stairs disguised and masked. Piz.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Roc.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Piz.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Roc. (to Leonora )

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

(Leonora retires to the bottom of the stage, and unperceived draws near Horestan, attentively watching the movements of Pizare) Roc.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Piz.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars .

(draws a dagger, and at the moment he motions to strike Horestan , Leonora screams and rushes before him) Leon.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars .

Piz.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 20 chars .

Leon. (with determination)

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars .

Hor.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Roc.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Leon.

Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 229 chars .

Roc.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Leon.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

(rushes in his arms) Hor.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Piz.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Roc.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Hor.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Leon. (to Roc )

Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 251 chars .

Piz. (rushing between Roc and Leonora )

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 113 chars .

(takes off his mask) Roc.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

Hor.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

Piz. (with fury)

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 14 chars .

Hor. (rushing forward, but is detained by his chains)

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Piz. (giving Roc a purse)

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars .

(attempts to stab Horestan — Leonora , throwing herself before him, and drawing a pistol from her bosom, presents it to Pizare ) Leon.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

( Pizare starts back with surprise: at that instant a a trumpet sounds) Piz. ( with dismay )

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Roc. (aside)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Piz.

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars .

exit Leon. (running after Roc , detains him)

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

(falls at Roc's feet, who takes the pistol from her and exits — she screams) Hor.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars .

Leon (with the greatest agony)

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 124 chars .

(she falls) Hor.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars .

Leon (in a faint voice)

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Hor.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Leon.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 17 chars .

(crawls to Horestan , who press her in his arms) Hor.

Contains 32 words in 7 sentences using 170 chars .

Leon.

Contains 59 words in 3 sentences using 345 chars .

Hor.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Leon.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

Hor.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Leon.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

Hor.

Contains 55 words in 5 sentences using 289 chars .

(they hear footsteps) Leon.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars .

Hor.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars .

(they embrace) enter don FERDINAND , guards. PIZARE in custody; ROC. MARCELINE, JACQUINETT — soldiers with torches. Roc. (showing don Ferdinand, Horestan and Leonora )

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Hor.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars .

Don Ferdinand

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Leon.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

(falls at his feet) Don Ferd.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 122 chars .

Hor.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars .

Don Ferd.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars .

Roc.

Contains 81 words in 4 sentences using 445 chars .

( throwing them down ) Don Ferd. (to Pizare )

Contains 72 words in 6 sentences using 419 chars .

( Leonora unlocks Horestan's chains) Mar. ( apart )

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Don Ferd. (embracing Horestan )

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

Hor.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars .

Roc.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Don Ferd. (to guards)

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 147 chars .

Hor.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars .

Leon.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Don Ferd.

Contains 100 words in 5 sentences using 558 chars .

Hor.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Leon.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars .

( pointing to Horestan) Mar.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

Jacq. (coming from among the crowd)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Leon.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Don Ferd.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 154 chars .

END OF THE FORTRESS OF SORRENTO.