Adeline (1822) Payne, John Howard Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag John Howard Payne, 1791 – 1852 Adeline, the Victim of Seduction: A Melo-Dramatic Serious Drama, in Three Acts: Altered from the French of Monsieur R. C. Guilbert Pixerècourt, and Adapted to the English Stage. First Performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Saturday Evening, February 9, 1822 London J. Tabby 42 p. Countess Blanche Baron Remberg unclear Dorlin Count Wilhelm Paulo Adeline Kertzler Prince Durstein Albin Melodrama Prose data extraction from source 1822 First performed: February 9, 1822
DRAMATIS PERSONÆ. Prince Durstein, the Sovereign's favourite, and Prime Minister Mr. Bromley. Count Wilhelm, his Son, assuming the name of Fabian Mr. Penley. Baron Remberg, Wilhelm's friend, and the Sovereign's Chamberlain, Mr. Thompson. Dorlin, an old invalid Soldier, blind, Mr. Cooper. Kertzler, a Gardener, Mr. Knight. Gratz, Wilhelm's Valet, Mr. Webster. Albin, a Servant of the Prince, Mr. Willmott. Paulo Mr. Howell. Lords, Servants, Peasantry, Dancers, &c. &c. Adeline, Dorlin's Daughter, Miss Copeland. Countess Blanche, Wife of Wilhelm, Miss Smithson. Ladies of the Court, Attendants, &c.
Scene. — Germany.
ACT I.
Scene SCENE: A GARDEN ON THE RIGHT HAND; FACING THE AUDIENCE, A SMALL BUT BEAUTIFUL MANSION, THE ENTRANCE TO WHICH IS THROUGH AN OPEN PORTICO, RAISED A FEW STEPS FROM THE GROUND. ON THE LEFT, A HIGH WALL, STRETCHING OBLIQUELY ACROSS THE STAGE, THE OPPOSITE EXTREMITY LOST TO VIEW IN THE WINGS. — SHRUBS, TREES AND FLOWERS ARE SCATTERED PICTURESQUELY. — ON THE SAME SIDE, THERE IS A SMALL GARDEN DOOR. A shriek is heard from the house. — Adeline rushes out, runs to the garden door, and finds it locked; totters to the centre of the stage, and sits upon a garden chair. Kertzler follows Adeline, evidently in great grief. Music commences. Adel.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars .

Kert.

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Adel. ( wildly )

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Kert. ( hesitating )

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Adel.

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Kert.

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Adel.

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Kert.

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Adel.

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Kert.

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Adel.

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Kert.

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Adel.

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Kert.

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Adel.

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Kert.

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Adel.

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Kert.

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Adel.

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Kert.

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Adel.

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Kert.

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Adel.

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Kert. ( aside )

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Exit into the house. Adel. ( alone )

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Kert. [ without

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Adel.

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Kert. [ running in with gown

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Adel.

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Going up stage, Kertzler runs and brings her back. Kert.

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Adel.

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( distractedly ). Kert.

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Adel. ( aside )

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Kert.

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Adel.

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Kert.

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Adel. ( going )

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Exit Adeline up the stage. Kert. ( alone )

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Kertzler begins to work with his garden knife — the gate is unlocked. — Baron Remberg enters cautiously — looks about, and then calls to Court Wilhelm. Baron.

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Enter Count Wilhelm.

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Kert.

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Count. ( startled and agitated. )

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Kert. ( aside )

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Count. ( eagerly )

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Kert.

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Baron.

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Kert.

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Count. ( with encreasing emotion )

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Kert.

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Count.

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Kert.

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Count. ( aside to Baron. )

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Baron. ( aside to Count. )

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Count. ( to Kert. rapidly )

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Kert.

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Count.

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Kert.

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Count. ( going )

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Baron. [ detaining him

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Kert.

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runs out. Count. [ distractedly

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Baron.

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Count.

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Baron.

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Count.

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Baron.

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Count.

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Baron.

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Count.

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Baron.

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Count.

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Baron.

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Count.

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Baron.

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Count.

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Baron.

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Count.

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Baron.

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Count.

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Baron.

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Exit count at gate, Baron locks it after him, and takes out the key. Baron. ( alone. )

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Kertzler has entered during this speech with a letter, and he is seen to steal from bush to bush to the gate, which he finds locked. Kert. ( aside. )

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Baron. ( starting. )

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Kert.

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Baron.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars .

Kert. ( aside )

Contains 51 words in 5 sentences using 240 chars .

Is seen to climb the wall, and disappears the other side waving his hat as he gets to the top Baron. ( alone )

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 146 chars .

Adeline appears at the back of the stage in her own plain dress, she approaches cautiously, not seeing Baron. Adel. ( aside )

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 109 chars .

Recedes. Baron brings her forward. Baron.

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Adel. ( with dignity )

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Baron.

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Adel.

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Baron.

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Adel.

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Baron.

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Adel.

Contains 56 words in 6 sentences using 301 chars .

Baron. ( cooly. )

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Adel.

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Baron.

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Adel.

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Baron.

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Endeavours to draw her towards the house. Adel.

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Baron.

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Adel.

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Baron.

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Adel.

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Baron.

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Adel.

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Baron.

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Adel.

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Baron.

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Adel.

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A loud knock is heard at the garden gate, both start. A voice exclaims outside Voice. ( without. )

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Baron.

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Adel. ( aside )

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Kertzler appears at the top of the wall and descends presently. Voice. ( without )

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Baron.

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Voice. ( without )

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Baron. ( troubled )

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Remberg unlocks the gate, still taking away the key — Dorlin enters — Adeline rashes into his arms. Adel.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars .

Baron.

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Dorl.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars .

Baron.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars .

Dorl.

Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 208 chars .

Baron ( violently )

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Dorl.

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Baron.

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Kert.

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holding it up triumphantly. Baron. [ drawing his sword.

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Kert.

Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 190 chars .

Dorl.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Baron. [ aside

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars .

offers gold. Kert.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 173 chars .

Baron [ sneeringly

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Kert.

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Dorl. [ going

Contains 4 words in 4 sentences using 27 chars .

Adel.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Kert.

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Remberg seeing them going, desperately rushes forward. Baron.

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Kert. [ interposing

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Baron.

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Tableau. Remberg advances towards Dorlin, Adeline interposes. — Tableau. Adel.

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Remberg seizes Adeline, and throws her round to the side of the mansion. Tableau. Dorl.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars .

During this speech, Adeline runs back to her Father, and Kertzler takes the sword of Dorlin, and points it at Remberg who recoils. — Tableau. Kert.

Contains 7 words in 5 sentences using 42 chars .

Tableau: — Act-drop falls as Adeline leads Dorlin out at the gate, and Remberg is prevented by Kertzler from following.
END OF ACT I.
ACT II.
Scene SCENE: A PARLOUR IN DORLIN'S HUMBLE DWELLING; IN THE FLAT A DOOR, AND A SMALL WINDOW (THE SHUTTERS CLOSED) AT THE RIGHT HAND OF THE DOOR FACING THE AUDIENCE — THERE ARE TWO DOORS AT THE SIDE WINGS, ONE ON THE LEFT HAND LEADING TO THE OLD MAN'S CHAMBER; AND THE OPPOSITE ONE TO ADELINE'S. — A TABLE LEFT HAND SIDE WITH PENS, INK, AND PAPER; TWO CHAIRS. Adeline opens the door and enters first. Adel. ( alone )

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 111 chars .

She throws herself on a seat absolved in thought, Dorlin enters led by Kertzler, they guide him to a chair, he sits down. Dor.

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Kert.

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Dor.

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Kert.

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Dor.

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Kert.

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Dor.

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Kert.

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Dor.

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Adel.

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Dor.

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Adel.

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Dor.

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Adel.

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Dor.

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Adel. ( deeply agitated ,)

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

( kisses his hand impassionedly ) Dor.

Contains 80 words in 4 sentences using 441 chars .

Adel. ( aside )

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 17 chars .

Dor.

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Adel.

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Dor.

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Adel. ( aside. )

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Dor.

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Adel.

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Dor.

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Adel.

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( wildly. ) Dor.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Adel. ( wildly. )

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Dor.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Enter Kertzler, suddenly. Kert.

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Dor.

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 148 chars .

Kert.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

Dor.

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[Exeunt Dorlin and Adeline into the left hand chamber. Kert. [ alone

Contains 65 words in 7 sentences using 336 chars .

Adel. ( as if struck with a sudden resolution )

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Kert.

Contains 26 words in 8 sentences using 131 chars .

Adel.

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Kert.

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Adeline, goes slowly to the table; sits and writes.

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She folds and seals the letter. Dorlin calls from within the chamber. Dor. ( within )

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Adel.

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Dor. ( within )

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Adel.

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Rises agitatedly, putting her hand to her heart. Dor. [ within

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Adel. [ throwing open shutters wildly to herself, after looking out

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

Dor. [ within

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Adel. [ faulteringly

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She totters to the door, and makes a sign to Wilhelm not to shew himself. Dor. [ within

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Adel. [ approaching her father's door

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Dor. [ within

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Adel.

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Dor. [ within

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Adel.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

Dor. [ within

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Adel.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Dor. [ within

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Adel.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Dor. [ within

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Adeline shuts the door of her father's chamber, opens that which leads to the outside, and returns tottering, to take her letters. Wilhelm enters, wrapt in a black mantle; his hat drawn over his eyes: he comes in cautiously, closes the door after him, looks round the room; approaches Adeline with trembling. Adeline with one hand hides her free, and with the other holds out the letter: then falls on a chair. Wilhelm is deeply agitated while reading the letter, and when he has finished it, throws himself on his knees to Adeline. Count.

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Adel.

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Count.

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Adel.

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Count.

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aside Adel.

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Count.

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Adel.

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Count.

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Adel.

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Count.

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Adel.

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Count.

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Adel. ( hesitating )

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Count. [ violently.

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Adel.

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Count. ( aside )

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Adel.

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Count.

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Adel.

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Count.

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Adel.

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Count.

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Adel.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars .

Count.

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Adel.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars .

Count.

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Adel.

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Count.

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Adel. [ rising

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( violently ) Dorl. [ rushing out

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( loudly ) Adeline darts between the Count and Dorlin, and placing her hand on the Count's mouth, exclaims rapidly — Adel.

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Dorl.

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Adel.

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Dor.

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Adel. [ low to Count.

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Dor.

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Adel.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars .

Dor. [ going

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Adeline conducts her father, making signs at the same time to Count to escape. Count. [ alone

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Going, meets Kertzler — who runs in, breathless. Kert.

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Count.

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Kert.

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Count.

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Kert. [ catching the last words

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Exit Kert. Count. [ alone

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Darts into the chamber on the right hand. — Enter Adeline rapidly following Kertzler. Kert.

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Exit Kertzler. Countess enters: Adeline offers a chair, which the Countess refuses, gazing at her in silence. Adel.

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 145 chars .

Countess.

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Adel.

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Countess. ( with a bitter smile. )

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Adel.

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Countess.

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Adel.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

Countess.

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Adel. ( starting and aside )

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Countess.

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Adel.

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Countess.

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Adel. ( aside )

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Countess.

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Adel.

Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 187 chars .

Countess.

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Adel.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars .

Countess.

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Adel.

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 64 chars .

Countess.

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Adel.

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Countess. ( aside, much affected )

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Adel.

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Countess.

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Adel.

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Countess.

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Adel.

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Countess.

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Adel.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Countess.

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Adel.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Countess.

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Adel. ( mournfully )

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Countess.

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Adel.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars .

Countess.

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Adel.

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 130 chars .

Countess.

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Adel.

Contains 10 words in 5 sentences using 45 chars .

Countess.

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Adel.

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Countess.

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Adel.

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Countess.

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Adel.

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with an expressive unalterable resolution. Countess.

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Adel.

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Exeunt: At the same moment Wilhelm rushes out of the right hand chamber and Dorlin out of the left. Dor.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Count. ( aside )

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Dor.

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Count.

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Dor.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

Count.

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Dor.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .

Count.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Dor.

Contains 94 words in 11 sentences using 498 chars .

Count.

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Dor.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 144 chars .

Count.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars .

Dor.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 27 chars .

Count.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

Adeline enters, shrieks, and rushes between them. Dor.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars .

Adel. ( aside to Wilhelm )

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

Dor.

Contains 7 words in 4 sentences using 42 chars .

Adel. [ falling on her knees

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Dor.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars .

Adel.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Dor.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars .

Adel.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars .

Dor.

Contains 72 words in 3 sentences using 401 chars .

Adel.

Contains 25 words in 6 sentences using 124 chars .

Dor.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Adel.

Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

Dor.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars .

Adel. ( raptuously )

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Dor.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Adel

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

Dor.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

Adel.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Dor.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars .

Adel.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars .

Dor.

Contains 8 words in 5 sentences using 59 chars .

Adeline attempts to follow Dorlin, who throws her off-and the curtain falls.
END OF ACT II.
ACT III.
Scene SCENE: A VAST GARDEN: ON THE RIGHT HAND, A STAIRCASE WINDING UP TO THE ENTRANCE OF A RICH ROTUNDA, WITH LARGE STAINED GLASS WINDOWS, SEVERAL OF WHICH ARE VISIBLE AND PRACTICABLE. ON THE LEFT, A SPLENDID TERRACE RESTING ON MARBLE COLUMNS, BETWEEN WHICH, ARE MAGNIFICENT VASES, FILLED WITH FLOWERS. IN THE BACK GROUND, A RIVER, BORDERED WITH WEEPING WILLOWS, OVER WHICH THERE IS A VERY ELEVATED CHINESE BRIDGE. EXOTIC PLANTS AND TREES, PICTURESQUELY GROUPED, RENDER THE SCENE PECULIARLY BEAUTIFUL AND ROMANTIC. Liveried servants descend from the bridge, and others come on through the columns. They range along the back. Enter Prince Durstein from the top, over the bridge, followed by Albin and another servant. Prince.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

Albin.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

Prince.

Contains 63 words in 5 sentences using 319 chars .

The Prince goes up into the Rotunda. Part of the servants follow him, others go out through the columns; and others at right hand upper entrance. The Prince is seen in the Rotunda, and presently disappears in an inner room with his train. Wilhelm has appeared on the Chinese bridge, from the left hand, but seems to fear his father, and does not descend till the Prince disappears, when he comes down and encounters Remberg, who enters through the columns. Baron.

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 76 chars .

Count.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Baron.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Count.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

Baron.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Count.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars .

Baron.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Count.

Contains 43 words in 2 sentences using 214 chars .

Baron.

Contains 58 words in 6 sentences using 298 chars .

Count.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Baron.

Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 172 chars .

Count.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Baron.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars .

Count.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Baron.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Count.

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars .

Baron.

Contains 48 words in 5 sentences using 228 chars .

Count.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

[Exit Wilhelm. Baron. ( alone )

Contains 87 words in 9 sentences using 468 chars .

Enter Dorlin, led by Gratz. Dor.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars .

The Prince appears at the window of the Rotunda, facing the left hand Wings. Remberg being between the Rotunda and Dorlin, has his back turned to the Prince. Prince. ( to himself )

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Baron.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

Prince. (aside)

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 5 chars .

Closes the window, and changes his place to another facing the Audience, which he opens and stands listening at. Dor. ( kneeling )

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

Baron.

Contains 43 words in 6 sentences using 215 chars .

Dor.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Baron.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 19 chars .

Dor.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

Baron.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

Dor.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Baron. ( anxiously )

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars .

Dor.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Baron. (aside)

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Dor.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Baron.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Dor.

Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 78 chars .

Baron. [ uneasy

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Dor.

Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 229 chars .

Prince. ( aside )

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

( Gratz appears ) Dor.

Contains 126 words in 8 sentences using 652 chars .

Baron. [ aside

Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 211 chars .

Prince. [ aside

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Baron. [ aside to Gratz.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars .

Dor.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Gratz leads him out through the columns. Remberg hurries up the stage, and exit. — The Prince descends rapidly, followed by a Servant. Prince.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Paulo comes forward Paulo.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Prince.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Paulo.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Prince.

Contains 52 words in 4 sentences using 293 chars .

Adeline appears gliding over the bridge, pursued by the Servant Albin who gets before her, as she descends to the back part of the stage. Albin.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

Prince.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

Adeline approaches — the Prince makes a sign to Albin, who retires through the columns. Adel. [ faultering, and aside

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

Prince.

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars .

Adel.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Prince.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

Adel. [ aside, exultingly

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

Prince.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Adel.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Prince.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Adel.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars .

Prince.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

Adel.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

Prince. [ aside

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

Adel.

Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 88 chars .

Prince.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

Adel.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

Prince.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

Adel.

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 179 chars .

Prince.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars .

Adel.

Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 104 chars .

Prince.

Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 180 chars .

Adel.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Prince.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Adel.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 135 chars .

Prince.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Adel. [ emphatically

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

Prince. [ with solemnity

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Adel. [ rapturously

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 86 chars .

Music. — the Prince recedes, then returns to Adeline, who kneels, and after some action, expressive of their respective feelings, the Prince retires. Adel. ( alone. )

Contains 148 words in 9 sentences using 734 chars .

Enter the Prince and Count Wilhelm. Prince.

Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 187 chars .

The Prince and Wilhelm Exeunt through columns. Adeline who has stood concealed by the staircase comes out, and follows Wilhelm intently with her eyes as long as she can. Adel.

Contains 114 words in 14 sentences using 587 chars .

Countess. [ within rotunda

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Adel. [ starts

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars .

Countess. [ within

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

Adel.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars .

Shrieks and falls. The Countess enters splendidly drest, followed by Albin and another servant. Countess.

Contains 67 words in 11 sentences using 359 chars .

The Countess returns through the columns. Light music. The garden fills from all sides. The Prince and Wilhelm enter through the columns each leading a female elegantly dressed, and followed by Remberg, the Countess, and a train of lords and ladies; the procession enters the rotunda all the windows of which are throw open, and the company seen within. A train of liveried servants ranged within the columns. The bridge, and all the elevations are crowded with people. A BALLET, which being ended, the Prince and company descend. Prince.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Albin runs on out of breath from the left hand. Albin. ( to Countess )

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 163 chars .

Countess.

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 101 chars .

Exit Countess: the greater part of the company rush after her. Others hurry to the right, the elevations are presently cleared, and Wilhelm drags Albin down with him to the front. Count.

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 54 chars .

Albin.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Count. [ Frantic and rushing from side to side.

Contains 11 words in 7 sentences using 68 chars .

A confused cry is heard from many voices without. Voices without.

Contains 3 words in 4 sentences using 22 chars .

Adeline is seen to run up the rising ground from the left hand, then gliding through the alley from right to left, till she gains the centre of the bridge, thence she cries — Adel.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars .

Throws herself from the bridge into the river. Wilhelm attempts to plunge after her but is prevented by the servants, who seize and draw him to the right hand corner. Count.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars .

Dorlin rushes out from the columns, his arms extended. Dor.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars .

Wilhelm in rushing towards the river is grasped by Dorlin. Dor.

Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 53 chars .

( seizes Wilhelm. ) Prince. ( parting them )

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Dor.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Prince.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 14 chars .

Count. ( looking off )

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Prince.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Adeline enters supported by four ladies. Adel.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

Dor.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars .

(takes her in his arms.) Adel.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

Dor.

Contains 12 words in 6 sentences using 64 chars .

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