The Grecian Captive (1822) Noah, M. M. (Mordecai Manuel) Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag M. M. (Mordecai Manuel) Noah, 1785 – 1851 The Grecian Captive, or The Fall of Athens. As Performed at the New-York Theatre New-York E. M. Murden [4], 48 p. Roberto Demetrius Ypsilanti unclear Alexander Ypsilanti Zelia Officer Osmin Ypsilanti Burrows Achmet Nadir Kiminski Ali Pacha Drama History Prose data extraction from source 1822 First performed: June 17, 1822
DRAMATIS PERSONÆ. Turks. Ali Pacha Pritchard Achmet, chief of the janissaries Woodhull Osmin Bancker. Nadir Nexser Officer Wheatley Mutes, Soldiers, guards, &c. &c. Greeks. Soldiers, &c. &c. Kiminski Maywood. Demetrius Ypsilanti Simpson. Alexander Ypsilanti Phillips. Roberto Cowell. Burrows, an American officer Ritchings. Zelia, the Grecian captive Miss Johnson. Female attendants, Africans, &c.
Scene, Athens.
ACT I.
Scene — The garden of the Pacha — summer houses, a terrace, vases of flowers and other ornaments are seen — curtain rises to quick music — enter several black slaves, carrying a frame pallet, box of colours, canvass, and all the apparatus for painting a portrait, followed by Roberto. Rob.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 174 chars .

The slaves make their obeisance and exeunt.

Contains 93 words in 8 sentences using 516 chars .

Ypsilanti enters buried in thought — he is plainly dressed as a Greek, and does not perceive Roberto. Yps

Contains 110 words in 11 sentences using 591 chars .

( Roberto, who has retired to the back of the stage, comes forward and stands before Ypsilanti .) Rob.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars .

Yps ( surprised .)

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

( embraces Roberto .) Rob.

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 146 chars .

Yps.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Rob. ( reflecting .)

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

Yps.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Rob.

Contains 50 words in 2 sentences using 284 chars .

Yps.

Contains 85 words in 5 sentences using 453 chars .

Rob.

Contains 71 words in 3 sentences using 408 chars .

Yps.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Rob.

Contains 52 words in 2 sentences using 286 chars .

Yps.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Rob.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Yps.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars .

Rob.

Contains 59 words in 5 sentences using 318 chars .

Yps.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Rob. ( mysteriously )

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

Yps.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Rob.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 127 chars .

Yps. ( smiling .)

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Rob.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

Yps.

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 173 chars .

Rob.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Yps.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars .

Rob.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Yps.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 156 chars .

Rob.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

Yps.

Contains 116 words in 6 sentences using 678 chars .

Rob.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars .

Yps.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars .

Rob.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Yps.

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 145 chars .

Rob.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars .

Yps.

Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 183 chars .

Rob.

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 84 chars .

Music — enter Guards, Mamelukes, Janissaries, Mutes, Slaves, &c. and Ali Pacha. Ali.

Contains 168 words in 11 sentences using 995 chars .

Rob.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars .

Yps.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

Ali.

Contains 46 words in 2 sentences using 236 chars .

Yps. ( aside .)

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Rob. ( aside .)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Ali.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Rob. ( quickly .)

Contains 50 words in 3 sentences using 290 chars .

Yps. ( still uneasy .)

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Ali.

Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 280 chars .

Yps. ( aside .)

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 70 chars .

Ali.

Contains 71 words in 4 sentences using 425 chars .

Yps.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

Ali.

Contains 58 words in 3 sentences using 346 chars .

Rob. (aside.)

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

Ali.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Yps. ( aside .)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Rob. ( aside .)

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

( Ypsilanti, greatly agitated, endeavours to conceal his feelings, by arranging his pallet, pencils, &c. Music — enter several black Guards and Eunuchs, Tartars, Boys, Ladies, &c. followed by Zelia . She is richly dressed, and covered with a long veil, which falls to her feet. Her march is slow and dignified, and her appearance indicating profound sorrow. Ali goes to meet her, takes her hand, and says with softness ) Ali.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Yps. ( aside .)

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Ali.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 193 chars .

Zel.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Ali. ( in a quick manner unveils her .)

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

( Ali regards her with transport — Ypsilanti recognising her, almost forgets his situation, and cries out ) Yps.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Rob. ( seizing his hand )

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Ali.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars .

Yps. ( agitated aside .)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Rob. ( aside, to Ypsilanti .)

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Ali.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Zelia.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Ali.

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 93 chars .

Rob.

Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 218 chars .

( Music — Slaves bring cushions, which are arranged in a proper manner. Ali takes Zelia, and introduces her to Y psilanti. She raises her eyes and recognises him, and expresses the utmost astonishment and surprise. Roberto, who perceives the danger of both, endeavours to direct the attention of Ali .) Zelia. ( aside .)

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 19 chars .

Yps. ( aside to Zelia .)

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Zelia. ( in a faint voice .)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

( Ali perceives the agitation of Zelia .) Ali.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Zelia. ( hastily .)

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars .

Rob. ( to Ali .)

Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 203 chars .

Yps.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 150 chars .

Rob. ( with an air of importance )

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 182 chars .

Ali.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars .

Enter Osmin.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars .

Os.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars .

Ali.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Zelia. ( aside )

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars .

Enter NADIR. Ali.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 151 chars .

Zelia. ( agitated, aside )

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars .

Nadir. (kneels and presents a letter)

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Ali. ( snatching the letter )

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars .

Zelia. ( aside )

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

( while Ali is reading, Zelia and Ypsilanti express great uneasiness, and whisper in secret ) Ali. ( aside )

Contains 54 words in 8 sentences using 312 chars .

Nad.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Zel. ( to Ypsilanti )

Contains 18 words in 5 sentences using 103 chars .

Yps.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Zel.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Yps.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Ali. ( to Nadir )

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

exit Nadir Ali. ( aside )

Contains 67 words in 5 sentences using 378 chars .

Zel.

Contains 58 words in 6 sentences using 366 chars .

Ali. ( sternly )

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Zel. ( aside )

Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 289 chars .

Ali.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Zel. ( proudly )

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Ali.

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 102 chars .

Zel.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

Ali. ( aside )

Contains 64 words in 7 sentences using 349 chars .

Zel.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars .

Ali. ( with artifice )

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars .

Zel. ( aside )

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 58 chars .

Ali.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

Zel. ( alarmed aside )

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 59 chars .

Ali.

Contains 44 words in 5 sentences using 259 chars .

Zel.

Contains 14 words in 5 sentences using 92 chars .

Ali.

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 148 chars .

Zel.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Yps.

Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 210 chars .

( Zelia regards Ypsilanti with looks of disapprobation — he explains his meaning by signs and her countenance assumes a more tranquil expression. Zel.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 143 chars .

Ali.

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 159 chars .

( music — he offers his hand to Zelia and accompanies her to the bottom of the stage — she goes to her apartment — Ali gazes upon her with rapture and exit .) Yps. ( alone )

Contains 64 words in 8 sentences using 369 chars .

Enter Roberto running. Rob.

Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 58 chars .

Yps.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Rob. ( mysteriously yet lively )

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars .

Yps.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Rob.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 109 chars .

Yps.

Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 35 chars .

Rob.

Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 217 chars .

Yps. ( pressing Roberto in his arms )

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Rob.

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 121 chars .

Yps.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Rob.

Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 38 chars .

( exeunt Ypsilanti and mute towards the seraglio ) Rob.

Contains 90 words in 10 sentences using 476 chars .

Enter Achmet, Osmin and officers. Ach.

Contains 89 words in 8 sentences using 476 chars .

Os.

Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 252 chars .

Ach.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 132 chars .

Os.

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 219 chars .

Ach.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars .

Os.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Rob. ( forgetting himself )

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

Ach. ( hearing the voice runs to him exclaiming )

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

( seizes him ) Rob. ( aside )

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Os.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

( they all draw their scimitars Ach. ( to Rob. with a threatening voice )

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Rob. ( feigning to awake suddenly and rubbing his eyes )

Contains 13 words in 5 sentences using 60 chars .

Ach.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Rob. ( hesitating )

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 20 chars .

Os.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

( makes a sign, the janissaries seize him, throw him down and are about to put him to death when Achmet arrests them ) Rob,

Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 122 chars .

Ach.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars .

Rob.

Contains 12 words in 5 sentences using 58 chars .

Os. (ironically)

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

Rob.

Contains 62 words in 4 sentences using 332 chars .

( Achmet makes a sign — the janissaries sheathe their swords ) Ach.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Rob.

Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 118 chars .

Ach. ( passionately )

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Rob. ( lively )

Contains 48 words in 2 sentences using 257 chars .

Ach.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Rob.

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 204 chars .

Os.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Rob. ( aside )

Contains 16 words in 5 sentences using 98 chars .

Ach.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

Rob. ( proudly )

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars .

Ach.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars .

Rob.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars .

Os

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars .

Rob.

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 210 chars .

Ach.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Rob.

Contains 47 words in 5 sentences using 239 chars .

Ach.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Rob.

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 174 chars .

Ach.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 35 chars .

Rob.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars .

Os. (placing his hand on his scimitar.)

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars .

Rob. ( alarmed .)

Contains 38 words in 7 sentences using 214 chars .

Ach.

Contains 46 words in 4 sentences using 250 chars .

Os. ( to Rob .)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Rob.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Exeunt all but Roberto. Rob.

Contains 61 words in 5 sentences using 316 chars .

Exit. Enter Ali, Zelia, Achmet, Osmin , and Guards. Ali.

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 253 chars .

Ach. (aside to Osman.)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Zel.

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 153 chars .

Ali.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars .

Ach.

Contains 66 words in 4 sentences using 364 chars .

Ali. (furiously.)

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 71 chars .

Ach.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars .

Ali.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 148 chars .

Ach.

Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 142 chars .

Ali. (to Achmet.)

Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 175 chars .

Zel. (to the Pacha, much alarmed.)

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Ali.

Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 133 chars .

(Gives the letter to Zelia, who beckons Nadir to approach, which he does submissively) Zel.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

Ach. ( aside .)

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars .

Os. (to Achmet, aside.)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Ali.

Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 178 chars .

( Music — Zelia smiles gratefully. Ali takes her hand and presses it passionately. Nadir exits. Achmet and Osman regard them with fury placing their hands on their scimitars. Ypsilanti and Roberto appear in the back ground, attentively regarding the movements of the Pacha. They all retire, and the curtain falls .)
END OF THE FIRST ACT.
ACT II
Scene — The hall of a rich palace, at the bottom Colonades before which curtains are drawn. — A throne is on the right. — All is prepared for a fete. Slaves place cushions and carpets and retire. Roberto and Ypsilanti appear. Yps.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Rob.

Contains 93 words in 3 sentences using 522 chars .

Yps.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Rob.

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 176 chars .

Yps.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

Rob.

Contains 74 words in 5 sentences using 392 chars .

Yps.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Rob.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 103 chars .

Yps.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 20 chars .

Rob.

Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 278 chars .

Yps.

Contains 63 words in 3 sentences using 353 chars .

Rob.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars .

Yps.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Rob.

Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 220 chars .

Yps.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Rob.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

(he sings and dances, enter soldiers, slaves, Zelia and Ali Pacha , he expresses surprise at the preparations, Zelia seems also surprised, her melancholy looks disappear by degrees. music.) Ali. (to Roberto , who continues dancing.)

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Rob. (feigning surprise.)

Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 230 chars .

Zel. (aside.)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

( Ypsilanti perceiving the affliction of Zelia , endeavours by expressive gestures to quiet her apprehensions.) Ali. (to Roberto.)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Rob.

Contains 57 words in 5 sentences using 306 chars .

Ali.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars .

Rob.

Contains 62 words in 4 sentences using 340 chars .

(Music — Ali seats himself on the throne and invites Zelia, with much tenderness of manner to take a seat beside him — Ypsilanti, observing them both with interest, seats himself on a cushion at their feet. — Enter slaves with casolets of incense — a small table on which are vases of sherbet — they present a long pipe to the Pacha, which he smokes — after which they retire and form a crescent in the back ground.) Rob.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

(Music — the ballet commences — black slaves dance a quick and lively dance — after which two Greek girls, dressed in character, dance a Greek dance, which concludes with a general ballet — Roberto occasionally dances and plays the buffoon, to divert the attention of the Pacha — Guns are heard — Enter Achmet and janissaries.) Ali. (to Ach.)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Ach.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 164 chars .

Zelia. (with despair)

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

Yps. (aside)

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Ali. (with frantic joy)

Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 59 chars .

Ach.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars .

(enter Kiminski , and several Greek prisoners, guards, &c. — Kiminski alone approaches Ali Pacha with dignity.) Zel. (screams and runs to him)

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Kim.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 28 chars .

Ali. (aside)

Contains 44 words in 4 sentences using 246 chars .

Kim. (proudly)

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

(Ali regards him with interest and walks away buried in thought) Kim.

Contains 60 words in 6 sentences using 347 chars .

Zel. (with dignity)

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

Kim.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Zel.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Yps.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars .

Kim. (astonished at seeing Ypsilanti)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Zel. (aside to Kim.)

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Ali. (recovering from his reverie)

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

Ach.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars .

Ali. (with threatening looks)

Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 59 chars .

(Achmet bows respectfully and retires among the janissaries, who by their mute actions evince their discontent — guards release Kiminski and prisoners. Kim.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Zel.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

Ali. ( with looks half menacing, yet half tender )

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 134 chars .

Zel. ( timidly )

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Ali.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Kim.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Ali.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 145 chars .

Kim.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Ali.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 151 chars .

Kim.

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 179 chars .

Ali.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

Kim.

Contains 68 words in 4 sentences using 379 chars .

Ali.

Contains 64 words in 6 sentences using 338 chars .

exeunt all but Kiminski and Zelia. Kim.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

Zel.

Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 190 chars .

Kim.

Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 220 chars .

Zel.

Contains 46 words in 2 sentences using 263 chars .

Kim.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Zel.

Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 247 chars .

Kim.

Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 191 chars .

Zel.

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 75 chars .

Kim.

Contains 57 words in 4 sentences using 320 chars .

Zel.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 145 chars .

Kim.

Contains 50 words in 3 sentences using 261 chars .

Zel.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Kim.

Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 202 chars .

Zel.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

Kim.

Contains 75 words in 4 sentences using 413 chars .

Zel.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

Enter Ali and soldiers. Ali.

Contains 68 words in 4 sentences using 376 chars .

Kim.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

Ali. ( to Zelia )

Contains 56 words in 3 sentences using 330 chars .

Zel.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

Ali.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Zel.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars .

Ali.

Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 135 chars .

Zel.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars .

Ali.

Contains 48 words in 2 sentences using 258 chars .

Zel. ( with dignity )

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Ali. ( aside )

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 154 chars .

Kim.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars .

Ali.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Kim.

Contains 75 words in 8 sentences using 425 chars .

Ali.

Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 183 chars .

Kim.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Ali. ( stifling his rage )

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

Kim.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Ali. (furiously)

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars .

Kim. ( with great calmness to Zelia )

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Ali. ( enraged, stamps )

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars .

( Guards seize Kiminski — Zelia utters a cry of despair and falls at the feet of the Pacha — at this moment Ypsilanti appears at the bottom of the stage and views with deep distress the scene before him. Zel.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars .

Kim.

Contains 31 words in 7 sentences using 187 chars .

Zel. ( throwing herself in the arms of Kim .)

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

Yps. ( advancing )

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Ali.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

Yps. ( with some heat )

Contains 57 words in 5 sentences using 297 chars .

Pacha. ( looks at him with admiration )

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Zel.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Pacha.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Zel. ( with heroism )

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

Pacha. (furiously)

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars .

( soldiers carry off Kiminski and Zelia at different sides — Ypsilanti regards them with stifled emotions of grief .) Pacha.

Contains 49 words in 2 sentences using 266 chars .

Yps. ( aside )

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Pacha.

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 151 chars .

Yps.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

Pacha.

Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 267 chars .

Yps.

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 84 chars .

Pacha.

Contains 74 words in 2 sentences using 402 chars .

Yps.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Pacha.

Contains 53 words in 2 sentences using 296 chars .

Yps.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Pacha.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars .

exit. Yps.

Contains 95 words in 5 sentences using 522 chars .

Enter Zelia and a slave — she motions the slave, who retires. Zel.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Yps.

Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 188 chars .

Zel.

Contains 38 words in 6 sentences using 215 chars .

Yps.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars .

Zel.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Yps.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

Zel.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

Yps. (firmly.)

Contains 47 words in 4 sentences using 259 chars .

Zel. (stifling her emotions.)

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

Yps. (hesitating.)

Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 270 chars .

Zel. (with warmth.)

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Yps.

Contains 64 words in 2 sentences using 329 chars .

Zel. (inspired.)

Contains 129 words in 7 sentences using 680 chars .

Yps.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Zel.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 122 chars .

Pacha. (transported.)

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars .

Zel.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Pacha.

Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 239 chars .

Zel. (aside.)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Pacha. (aloud.)

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 151 chars .

Zel.

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 101 chars .

END OF THE SECOND ACT.
ACT III.
Scene — an apartment in the palace — a sofa and rich cushions are placed on one side of the stage. this apartment represents all the luxury and splendor of the east. The only light in the room is from casolets of incense — the night is dark — through the latticesa long gallery is seen terminating with the gardens of the palace. Enter Roberto cautiously. Rob.

Contains 56 words in 5 sentences using 314 chars .

Enter Achmet , followed by a black carrying a lantern, officer, and janissaries. Ach. ( to the chief )

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

(exit chief — Achmet makes a sign and the guard separates itself in two bodies and retires to the back of the stage — Achmet advances and Roberto meets him) Ach.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars .

Rob.

Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 273 chars .

Ach.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Rob.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

Ach.

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars .

Rob.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

Ach.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

( speaks to the officers and inspects the janissaries ) Rob.

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars .

Ach. ( to Rob .)

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Rob.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

Ach. ( after having examined the apartment )

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

exeunt Achmet and guards. Enter Zelia and female slaves. Zel.

Contains 80 words in 10 sentences using 438 chars .

( listens with uneasiness — when Ypsilanti, Kiminski, Roberto and an eunuch enter cautiously in the apartment .) Zel.

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 81 chars .

Rob. ( to eunuch )

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

exit eunuch Zel. ( embarrassed )

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Lim.

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 129 chars .

Zel.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Rob.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars .

Yps.

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 124 chars .

Zel.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars .

Kim.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

Zel ( with astonishment )

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Yps.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Kim.

Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 212 chars .

Yps.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars .

Zel. ( with tenderness )

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Kim.

Contains 79 words in 3 sentences using 411 chars .

Rob.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 145 chars .

Yps. ( to Zelia )

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Zel.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Rob. ( showing a secret door to Ypsilanti )

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 170 chars .

Yps.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Rob.

Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 191 chars .

Yps.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Rob.

Contains 39 words in 5 sentences using 213 chars .

( Zelia embraces her father, and recommends him to the care of Ypsilanti — Roberto points to the secret door through which they all exeunt — music ) Zel. ( alone )

Contains 18 words in 5 sentences using 121 chars .

(seats herself on a sofa and for a few moments is absorbed in thought — and reads the tablets — music)

Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 215 chars .

( she continues to read ) Enter the Pacha cautiously. Pacha.

Contains 33 words in 7 sentences using 191 chars .

( with a jealous and suspicious motion he advances rapidly and seizes the tablets ) Zel. ( surprised and terrified )

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 21 chars .

Pacha.

Contains 10 words in 5 sentences using 58 chars .

Zel. ( aside and with grief )

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars .

Pacha. ( strongly agitated )

Contains 56 words in 9 sentences using 299 chars .

exeunt guards Zel. ( with extreme anxiety )

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Pacha.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

Zel.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars .

Pacha.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 166 chars .

Zel. ( surmounting her weakness, and with a firm voice )

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Pacha.

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 171 chars .

Zel.

Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 159 chars .

Pacha.

Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 179 chars .

Zel.

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 11 chars .

Pacha.

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 167 chars .

Zel.

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars .

Pacha. (furiously)

Contains 30 words in 6 sentences using 179 chars .

Zelia. (with the heroism of despair)

Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 147 chars .

Pacha. (enraged)

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars .

(draws a dagger and rushes towards her) Zel. (presenting herself with an imposing countenance and great firmness)

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Pacha.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars .

Zel. ( disdainfully )

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

Pacha. ( recovering himself )

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 125 chars .

Zel. ( calmly )

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Pacha. ( in a transport of rage )

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 158 chars .

(at that moment the bell tolls two, at the sound Zelia shudders) Pacha. (to guards)

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

Zel.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

( draws her dagger quickly and attempts to kill herself — Ali arrests her arm, and snatches the dagger from her and pushes her into the arms of the guards who menace her — suddenly Ypsilanti appears at the private door with Kiminski ) Yps.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

( runs towards Zelia, and snatches the scimitar from the hand of the mute at the moment when he raises it against Zelia, and keeps the guards at bay — Kiminski throws himself before Zelia ) Pacha. ( drawing his sword )

Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 92 chars .

Kim. ( preparing to defend himself )

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Zel. ( in despair )

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

Pacha.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

(The guards rush upon Kiminski and Ypsilanti, who defend themselves with courage but are overpowered, seized and disarmed — at that moment Roberto appears behind the gallery followed by a mute and sees the danger of his friends — he at once forms the project of deceiving Ali Pacha — he speaks mysteriously to the mute and orders him to follow him — they go out — this scene takes place at the moment the guards obtain possession of the prisoners and are attempting to force Zelia from the arms of her father — Ali looks furiously at the prisoners — music quick.) Pacha.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

( Enter Roberto and a mute, they present themselves with courage before the Pacha, the prisoners express their astonishment, the interruption prevents their being carried off .) Rob.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

Pacha.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

Rob.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

noise without. Pacha.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

an officer rushes in. Officer.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars .

Pacha.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars .

Rob. (aside.)

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 163 chars .

(While they press close around the Pacha with drawn swords and lose sight for a moment of the prisoners, Roberto makes a sign to Kiminski and Ypsilanti — they comprehend it and go out cautiously at the secret door which they close after them. Zelia being near the Pacha observes but cannot follow them. She raises her eyes in thankfulness for their escape.) Music. Officer.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars .

Pacha. (seizes him furiously.)

Contains 42 words in 8 sentences using 228 chars .

Zelia. (calmly.)

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Pacha.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

Rob.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

exeunt soldiers, officers, and Roberto. Pacha.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

Zelia.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Tumult without, smart firing is heard, women of the Seraglio rush across the stage in alarm followed by slaves. Achmet rushes in at the head of a troop of Janissaries. Ach.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Pacha.

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 165 chars .

Ach.

Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 193 chars .

Zelia. ( shuddering at this ferocious language .)

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Pacha.

Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 211 chars .

Ach.

Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 150 chars .

Pacha. ( siezing Zelia .)

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars .

Ach.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

Pacha.

Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars .

(They fight furiously, Ali Pacha is wounded and falls.) Ali.

Contains 45 words in 7 sentences using 246 chars .

dies. Ach.

Contains 51 words in 5 sentences using 266 chars .

Zelia. ( terrified .)

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars .

Ach.

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 197 chars .

Zel.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Ach.

Contains 49 words in 5 sentences using 274 chars .

Zel. ( raising her eyes with resignation )

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 150 chars .

Enter Nadir in haste. Nad.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars .

Ach.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Nad.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

Ach.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Nad.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars .

(brisk firing without) Ach.

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 117 chars .

exit Nadir and soldiers Zel. (with animation)

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 186 chars .

Ach.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

( draws his dagger and rushes upon her — at this instant Roberto enters from the private door, seizes the uplifted arm of Achmet and wrests the dagger from him — music quick ) Rob.

Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 61 chars .

Ach.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

Rob.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars .

Zel.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars .

Rob.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

Kiminski, Ypsilanti and Greek soldiers rush in armed. Zel.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Kim.

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 61 chars .

Yps.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 153 chars .

Enter Alexander Ypsilanti — Burrows , soldiers, &c. Alex.

Contains 20 words in 7 sentences using 123 chars .

Demet. Yps.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

Alex.

Contains 48 words in 2 sentences using 267 chars .

Kim.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Alex.

Contains 102 words in 6 sentences using 577 chars .

Kim.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

Burrows.

Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 184 chars .

Kim.

Contains 37 words in 6 sentences using 221 chars .

Burrows.

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars .

Enter Roberto. Rob.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars .

Dem.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars .

Zel.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Rob.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

exeunt omnes.
the last Scene — a view of Athens and the Acropolis — music — enter Greek soldiers with spoils, Turkish captives — Alexander in a car, black slaves — Achmet, Osmin , and Nadir in chains Zelia, Kiminski, Roberto and Demetrius — females, &c. — Banners are scattered throughout the procession bearing the names of Homer, Euripides, Pericles, Solon, Lycurgus, Themistocles, Aristides, Epaminondas, Phocion, Leonidas, Socrates, Ypsilanti, Washington, Kosciusco, Bolivar, and La Fayette. Kim.

Contains 71 words in 5 sentences using 399 chars .

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