Tecumseh (1836)

PROLOGUE. DELIVERED BY MRS. PRESTON.

This night a native bard unfolds a scene

That, yet, abides within the mem'ry green;

His first attempt the Thespian art to reach,

Heroic deeds through mimic life to teach.

Long had the Nation, ere to arms she rushed,

Suffered — till pity wept and virtue blushed;

Spies round the land like gaunt hyenas prowled,

While faction, like an unchained maniac, howled.

Our gallant mariners — forbear the theme —

Their blood, from scourgings, dyed the ocean stream:

The savage axe was whetted for our doom,

The vandal torch was lighted to consume.

Columbia dropped the olive from her hand,

She grasped her arrows and drew forth her brand;

In awe profound, the nations from afar,

Gazed to behold her ride on Vict'ry's car.

High beat the generous heart — her praises rung

From every voice that had a freeman's tongue.

The foe, at length, humanity was taught,

And back the dove the peaceful olive brought.

Ranked with those feats that admiration claims,

In brilliance stands "The Battle of the Thames!"

At Raisin's stream, and at Miami's flood,

Had the stern Indian glutted him with blood.

Lo! Perry's voice in startling thunder spoke,

And Johnson ! soon, the savage sceptre broke:

The mighty Chief, before him, prostrate fell,

With whom expired the last appalling yell.

The West, in mourning weeds, looked on and smiled,

And hailed the Champion as her first-born child.

The poet, now, will this event explore,

He craves your candour, but — he asks no more.

DRAMATIS PERSONÆ. AMERICANS. Col. R. M. Johnson (commander of the mounted rifle regiment), Mr. Conner. Col. James Johnson (his brother), C. Porter. Whitely (an aged warrior), Preston. Edward (a captive), Moreton. Ralph (Kentucky riflemen), Hadaway. Arthur (Kentucky riflemen), Durang. Franklin (Kentucky riflemen), Crouta. Militia, Mounted Riflemen, and Volunteers, by the Company. INDIANS. Tecumseh (an Indian chief), Mr. Clarke. Prophet (his brother), Raffile. Maypock, Myers. Indian Chief, Clemens. Tuscarora, Plucher. Kus-Kerkoo, Miss Charnock. Ohpothleholo, Scott. Warriors, Squaws, &c. &c. ENGLISH. General Proctor, Newton. Col. Chambers, Percival. Lieut. Anderson, Boswell. Jerry, Mestayer. Cloutier, Roberts. Aide-de-camp, Wilks. Lucinda Mrs. Willis.

ACT I.

SCENE I. — Enter Jerry. — L.U.E. Jerry.

Contains 383 words in 25 sentences using 1946 chars .

Enter Proctor and Aide-de-Camp, L. Proc.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Jer.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 35 chars .

Proc.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 164 chars .

Jer.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars .

Exit Proctor and Aide, L.

Contains 28 words in 6 sentences using 137 chars .

SCENE II. — Exhibits a tent pitched in the woods, supposed to be in the rear of Malden. Enter Lucinda in boy's attire from tent, U.E.R. Lucin.

Contains 276 words in 26 sentences using 1551 chars .

Cham.

Contains 35 words in 6 sentences using 203 chars .

Lucin.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars .

Cham.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

Lucin.

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 43 chars .

Cham.

Contains 60 words in 8 sentences using 389 chars .

Lucin. ( aside. )

Contains 14 words in 5 sentences using 94 chars .

Cham.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Lucin.

Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 96 chars .

Cham.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

Enter Proctor and Aide-de-camp, in haste, L. Proc.

Contains 28 words in 6 sentences using 164 chars .

Lucin. ( aside. )

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Proc.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 125 chars .

Cham. ( pausing. )

Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 163 chars .

Proc.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Cham.

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 153 chars .

Proc.

Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 88 chars .

Cham.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

A war whoop. — Tecumseh rushes in and makes a pass to strike down Chambers, but suddenly restrains himself. Tecum.

Contains 105 words in 15 sentences using 589 chars .

Cham.

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 136 chars .

Tecum.

Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 116 chars .

Cham.

Contains 33 words in 6 sentences using 198 chars .

Tecum.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars .

Cham.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Tecum.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Cham.

Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 182 chars .

Tecum.

Contains 51 words in 6 sentences using 272 chars .

Enter Lieutenant Anderson, R. H. U. E. And.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

Cham.

Contains 9 words in 5 sentences using 61 chars .

And.

Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Cham.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 26 chars .

And.

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 139 chars .

Tecum.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Cham.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Tecum.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars .

Chambers nods assent. And.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars .

Tecum.

Contains 35 words in 6 sentences using 182 chars .

Cham. [ To Anderson.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

And.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 150 chars .

Cham.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Tecum.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Cham.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Tecum.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars .

Cham.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars .

And,

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 173 chars .

Tecum.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Cham. ( To Anderson. )

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 209 chars .

And.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Cham.

Contains 54 words in 3 sentences using 306 chars .

And.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Cham.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Exit Anderson.

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 127 chars .

Tecum.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 171 chars .

Lucinda comes forward from the tent. Lucin.

Contains 88 words in 9 sentences using 494 chars .

ACT II.

SCENE I. — The battle ground — A hut in a forest. Enter Proctor and Aide-de-camp from hut. Proc.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Aide.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Proc.

Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 130 chars .

Aide.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Proc.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Aide.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Proc.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

Aide.

Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 214 chars .

Proc.

Contains 62 words in 6 sentences using 337 chars .

Aide.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars .

Proc.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Aide.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Proc.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Aide.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Proc.

Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 60 chars .

Exit Aide-de-camp.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Enter Maypock, Ohpothleholo, and Kus-Kerkoo, bearing a large pack of scalps, the supporting straps of which passes across her forehead — she takes it off; opens it; then seats herself on one side of it — Ohpothleholo on the other. Proc.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

May.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars .

Proctor examines them. Proc.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

May.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Proc.

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 105 chars .

May.

Contains 40 words in 8 sentences using 209 chars .

Proc.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

May.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Again brandishes his knife. Proc.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

May.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Proc.

Contains 40 words in 6 sentences using 216 chars .

May.

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 110 chars .

Proc.

Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 152 chars .

May.

Contains 21 words in 6 sentences using 143 chars .

Proc.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars .

Exit Maypock. Proctor lays his hand upon his head. Proc.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars .

Enter Jerry, alarmed. Jer.

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 67 chars .

Proc.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 22 chars .

Jer.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

Proc.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Jer.

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 15 chars .

Proc.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Jer.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Proc.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

Jer.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

Proc.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars .

Jer.

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 115 chars .

Proc.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Jer.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Proc.

Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 66 chars .

Jer.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars .

Proc.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Jer.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

Proc.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Jer.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 106 chars .

Proc.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Jer.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars .

Proc.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

Jer.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Proc.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Jer.

Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 272 chars .

Proc.

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 61 chars .

Jer.

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 75 chars .

Proc.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

Jer.

Contains 42 words in 5 sentences using 223 chars .

Proc.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 139 chars .

Jer.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Proc.

Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 71 chars .

Jer.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Proc.

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 90 chars .

Jer. [ feeling his head with his hand — aside

Contains 19 words in 5 sentences using 87 chars .

Proc.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Jer.

Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 163 chars .

Exit. Proc.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 149 chars .

Exit into the cabin.

SCENE IV. — Another part of the forest. Enter Prophet and Maypock. — R. H. May.

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 167 chars .

Proph.

Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 100 chars .

May.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Proph.

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 17 chars .

May.

Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 141 chars .

Proph.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

May.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 167 chars .

Proph.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

May.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Proph.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

May.

Contains 115 words in 11 sentences using 611 chars .

Proph.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

May.

Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 181 chars .

Both.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 5 chars .

Proph.

Contains 73 words in 9 sentences using 413 chars .

May.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars .

Proph.

Contains 150 words in 14 sentences using 836 chars .

Enter Maypock, leading in Edward, bound, accompanied with several Indians. Proph.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

While the Indians are engaged in gathering and adjusting the fuel, &c., Edward thus: Edw.

Contains 113 words in 16 sentences using 625 chars .

They bear him to a tree — bind him to the same. The Prophet gives the signal for Maypock to light the combustibles. While Maypock is in the act to obey, a clap of thunder. All the Indians fall prostrate. The Prophet mutters a prayer — he rises — makes a circle — draws lines within it, &c. He looks up to heaven and says — Proph.

Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 188 chars .

As Maypock is about to light the combustibles a second time, Enter Tecumseh, Chambers, and Lucinda. Tecum.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 26 chars .

Proph.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars .

Lucin.

Contains 5 words in 4 sentences using 33 chars .

( faints. ) Cham.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars .

Tecum.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

Cham.

Contains 5 words in 4 sentences using 29 chars .

Lucin.

Contains 20 words in 7 sentences using 122 chars .

Cham.

Contains 47 words in 6 sentences using 258 chars .

While the attention of Chambers and Tecumseh is directed to Lucinda, the Prophet and his party hastily unbind and retreat with their captive. Tecum.

Contains 11 words in 5 sentences using 69 chars .

Exit. Cham.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

He bears off Lucinda.

ACT III.

SCENE I. Enter Ralph, Arthur, and Franklin, clad in hunting shirts. Ralph.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

Arth.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

Frank.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Frank.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

Arth.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars .

Arth.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 47 words in 6 sentences using 238 chars .

Arth.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 170 chars .

Frank.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

Arth.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 60 words in 6 sentences using 322 chars .

Frank.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

drinks. Arth.

Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 142 chars .

drinks. Ralph.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars .

Frank.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Arth.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 82 words in 8 sentences using 406 chars .

Frank.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars .

Arth.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

Frank.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 72 chars .

Arth.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars .

Frank.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars .

Arth.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Arth. & Frank.

Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 34 chars .

Arth.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars .

Frank.

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

Arth.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 112 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

Arth. ( nodding. )

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

Arth. & Frank.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 5 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Contains 52 words in 5 sentences using 308 chars .

Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 269 chars .

Contains 47 words in 4 sentences using 275 chars .

Contains 58 words in 5 sentences using 292 chars .

Contains 53 words in 5 sentences using 277 chars .

Contains 52 words in 5 sentences using 270 chars .

Contains 58 words in 5 sentences using 294 chars .

Contains 56 words in 5 sentences using 284 chars .

All.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Arth.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Arth.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Frank.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars .

Arth.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Frank.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Arth.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 162 chars .

Frank.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

Arth.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Frank.

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars .

Arth.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Frank.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Arth.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

Frank.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Arth.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Frank.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars .

Arth.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Arth.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars .

Frank.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

Frank.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Arth.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 186 chars .

Arth.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 76 words in 4 sentences using 395 chars .

Ar. & Frank.

Contains 3 words in 4 sentences using 13 chars .

Arth.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

drinks. Franks.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars .

Frank.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

Arth.

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 13 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 17 chars .

Frank.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Arth.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

Frank.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Arth.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 186 chars .

All.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Both.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Arth.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 115 chars .

Frank.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Arth.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Frank.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

they conceal themselves. (Enter Anderson, with pencil and paper, taking notes, L. H.) And.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars .

Ralph. [ aside.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars .

And.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars .

Frank. [ aside

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Arth.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

And.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars .

Enter Cloutier. Clout.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars .

And.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars .

Clout.

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 127 chars .

And.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

Clout.

Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

And.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Clout.

Contains 16 words in 6 sentences using 79 chars .

And.

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 18 chars .

Clout.

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 81 chars .

Ralph. ( aside. )

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Clout.

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 186 chars .

And. ( aside. )

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Clout.

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 163 chars .

( weeps. ) And. ( aside. )

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Arth.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

Frank . ( wipes his eyes. ) Clout. ( recovering from weeping. )

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

And.

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 11 chars .

Clout.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

And.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

Clout.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

And.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

Clout.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

( wipes his eyes. ) And.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars .

Clout.

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 143 chars .

And.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Clout.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

And. ( aside. )

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Clout.

Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 149 chars .

And.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Clout.

Contains 59 words in 5 sentences using 321 chars .

Arth. ( aside. )

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

Ralph. ( aside. )

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars .

And.

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 104 chars .

Clout.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars .

Arth. ( aside. )

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

( attempts to spring forward. ) Ralph. ( aside. )

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

( holds him back. ) And.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Clout.

Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars .

And.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

Clout.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars .

And.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Clout.

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 155 chars .

And.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars .

Cloutier takes the paper — going — stops. — Clout.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars .

And.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

Ralph, Arthur, and Franklin, come forward. Ralph.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

And.

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 18 chars .

Clout.

Contains 22 words in 6 sentences using 106 chars .

Cloutier drops the paper — Ralph picks it up. Ralph.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

And. ( aside )

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Clout.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

Clout.

Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 124 chars .

Arth.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Frank.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

While Ralph, Arthur, and Franklin are conversing with Cloutier, Anderson, with apparent indifference, retires at some distance out of sight of the audience and climbs a tree. Ralph.

Contains 32 words in 7 sentences using 174 chars .

Arth.

Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars .

And.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 174 chars .

A trumpet sounds. Arth.

Contains 5 words in 4 sentences using 33 chars .

Ralph.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars .

( Exeunt. )

ACT IV.

SCENE I. — Another part of the Forest, in which there are appearances of there having been a recent encampment, brands of fire, &c. ( March. ) Enter Johnson and his brother, in hunting-shirts. John.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars .

Br.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars .

John.

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 165 chars .

Br.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

John.

Contains 36 words in 6 sentences using 211 chars .

Br.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

John.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars .

Br.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars .

John.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 178 chars .

Br.

Contains 43 words in 6 sentences using 240 chars .

John.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

Br.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars .

Enter Ralph, Arthur, Franklin, Anderson, and Cloutier. Ralph.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars .

Clout.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars .

Br. ( Aside. )

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

And.

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars .

John.

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars .

And.

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

John.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

And. ( Nods assent. )

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

John.

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 239 chars .

And.

Contains 46 words in 6 sentences using 254 chars .

John.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

And.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

John.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

And.

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars .

John.

Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 188 chars .

And.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

John.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

And.

Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 128 chars .

( The Johnsons smile. ) John.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

And.

Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 221 chars .

John.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars .

( A trumpet sounds. ) Br.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

John.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

And.

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 110 chars .

Clout.

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 92 chars .

Exeunt Anderson, Cloutier, Ralph, Arthur, and Franklin. Br.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

John.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 129 chars .

Br.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

John.

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 192 chars .

Br.

Contains 7 words in 4 sentences using 41 chars .

Enter Ralph, in haste — delivers a paper to Johnson. Ralph.

Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 220 chars .

John.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars .

Exit Ralph. John.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

Br.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

John.

Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 286 chars .

Brother takes the paper. Br.

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 141 chars .

John.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Br.

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

John.

Contains 14 words in 5 sentences using 77 chars .

Enter Whitley. Both.

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 19 chars .

Whit.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

John.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

Whit.

Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 152 chars .

Br.

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars .

Whit.

Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 160 chars .

John.

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 109 chars .

Whit.

Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 176 chars .

John.

Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 290 chars .

Whit.

Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 124 chars .

Br.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

John.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Whit.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

John.

Contains 57 words in 5 sentences using 361 chars .

Whit.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Br.

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars .

John.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

Br.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Exit. John. [ He sighs.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars .

Whit.

Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 249 chars .

John.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars .

( Going. ) Whit.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

John.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

Whit.

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars .

John.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

Whit.

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars .

John.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

Whit.

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

John.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

Whit.

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars .

John.

Contains 60 words in 6 sentences using 325 chars .

SCENE III. — The English Camp. — A tent in centre. Enter Proctor, Chambers and Lucinda. Proc.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

Cham.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

Lucin. ( Aside. )

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

Cham.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Proc.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

Lucin.

Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars .

( aside. ) Cham.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

Proc.

Contains 32 words in 8 sentences using 194 chars .

Enter Tecumseh. Tecum.

Contains 29 words in 6 sentences using 174 chars .

Enter Aide-de-camp, panting. Proc.

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars .

Aide.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Tecum.

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars .

Aide.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Proc.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Aide.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

Cham.

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars .

Proc.

Contains 41 words in 6 sentences using 226 chars .

Tecumseh raises his war club. Tecum.

Contains 95 words in 11 sentences using 486 chars .

( Proctor offers him a military sash and epaulettes. ) Proc.

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars .

Tecum.

Contains 48 words in 6 sentences using 252 chars .

Contains 138 words in 10 sentences using 781 chars .

Contains 109 words in 12 sentences using 612 chars .

Proc.

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 7 chars .

Tecum.

Contains 21 words in 6 sentences using 103 chars .

( Shows him a scalp. ) Proc.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars .

Tecum.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

Proc.

Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars .

Tecum.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Proc.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

Tecum.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

Proc.

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

Tecum.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Lucin. ( aside. )

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars .

Proc. ( To Tecumseh. )

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

Tecum.

Contains 73 words in 9 sentences using 374 chars .

Exit Proctor, who at times, during the speech of Tecumseh, grasps the hilt of his sword, and occasionally draws it partly from the scabbard. Chambers comes forward from the tent, to which he had gradually retired. Tecum.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Cham.

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 150 chars .

Tecum.

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 152 chars .

( Going. ) Cham.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Tecum.

Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 147 chars .

Exit Tecum. Lucin.

Contains 12 words in 5 sentences using 72 chars .

Cham.

Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 222 chars .

Lucin.

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars .

Cham.

Contains 52 words in 4 sentences using 310 chars .

Lucin.

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Cham.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars .

Lucin. (Aside.)

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

Cham.

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars .

Lucin.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

SCENE IV. — A war dance. Edward is discovered in the back ground fastened to a tree. The Prophet and Maypock occasionally approach and flourish their weapons over him. At the conclusion of the dance, they all raise their tomahawks, in the act to cast them at him. Enter Tecumseh. Tecum.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars .

ACT V.

SCENE I. — The American Camp. — Troops drawn up in battle array and clad in hunting shirts. ( March. ) Johnson. — Whitley. John.

Contains 275 words in 23 sentences using 1579 chars .

( The soldiers strike their rifles on the stage. )

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Contains 84 words in 7 sentences using 466 chars .

( Soldiers shout approbation. ) Johnson rapidly marches off his forces in an opposite direction, whence the trumpet sounded.

SCENE II. Edward — Small arms are heard in the rear, on either side of the stage. is represented bound to the same tree, as in the wardance. Enter Prophet, wounded and bloody. Falls upon his war club, looking towards the battle field.

Contains 94 words in 7 sentences using 532 chars .

Prophet.

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars .

SCENE III. — Field of battle. Enter Tecumseh, armed with a rifle; Maypock, Prophet, and Indians. Tecum.

Contains 53 words in 7 sentences using 294 chars .

Indians yell in reply — Exeunt.

SCENE IV. — Edw.

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

Johnson.

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 14 chars .

He loosens him. Edw. [ kneeling.

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

John.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Hands him the weapon which belonged to the Prophet ,] —

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

Edw.

Contains 5 words in 4 sentences using 29 chars .

SCENE V. — On the scene changing, Whitley is discovered dead upon the stage. Indians enter. Maypock is about to scalp him, when Tecumseh appearing, Exclaims , "Hold!" [ The Indians forbear. Tecum.

Contains 84 words in 13 sentences using 443 chars .

Exeunt. Enter Cloutier, with a child in his arms. Clout.

Contains 78 words in 11 sentences using 402 chars .

Exit.

SCENE VI. — The same part of the forest in which Johnson and the Prophet fought. Enter Tecumseh: as he crosses the stage he says — Tecum.

Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 54 chars .

( He discharges his rifle at Johnson, who enters. ) Tecum.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

John.

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

( They fight — small arms heard in the rear. They close. — Johnson is thrown as Tecumseh rushes up; Johnson shoots him with his pistol. — Tecumseh falls. ) John.

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars .

Tecum.

Contains 60 words in 9 sentences using 308 chars .

( Dies. ) Enter all — shouts, &c. Edw.

Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 232 chars .

Johnson utters a suppressed groan. Edw.

Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 42 chars .

( Gives him water from his canteen. A shout; a flourish of drums; voices exclaim, Victory! Victory. ) Enter Colonel James Johnson, with the British standard. Chambers and Lucinda prisoners of war. All the Characters shew themselves, except Proctor and servant. Troops with the American banner. Indians with a white flag. Jas. John.

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

( embraces him. ) Lucin.

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars .

( As she offers to embrace her lover, he starts back with surprise. ) Lucin.

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

Edw.

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

( they embrace. ) Cham.

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

Edw.

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

Lucin.

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars .

Edw.

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Lucin.

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars .

Jas. John.

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars .

They wave the flag over him, while Lucinda places a garland of evergreen on the brow of the Colonel. Edw. & Lucin.

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 28 chars .

All.

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

( Three cheers by all. ) As the curtain slowly descends, the band strikes up " Hail Columbia ." [The Goddess of Liberty descends from the clouds in a car, enveloped in the Revolving Star of Columbia, accompanied by Freedom's anthem, bearing in her hand the Star Spangled Banner, the glorious mantle of her Nation's Glory!