CAST OF CHARACTERS.St. Charles, N. Y., 1853. Original. Albany, N. Y., 1853. Williamsburg, L.I. 1853. Howard Atheneum, 1853. National, Boston, 1857. National, Boston, 1858.

COSTUMES.

BARNEY. First Dress . — Frieze coat, red vest, corduroy knee-breeches, blue stockings, and shoes. Second Dress . — Corduroy trousers; other as before, in Act III.

CANARY. First Dress . — Very ragged knee-breeches, &c. Second Dress . — New York loafer.

ROBERT WILSON. Plain old man's suit.

BERNARD. First Dress . — Sportsman's frock-coat, Buckskin knee-breeches, buff vest, top-boots, hat, &c. Second Dress , in Act III. — Fashionable American suit.

HAVILAND. First Dress . — Neat farmer's suit: white vest, knee-breeches, shoes, straw hat. Second Dress , in Act III. — American dress of the present day.

STARK. First Dress . — Irish rustic suit. Second Dress , in Act III. — New York loafer.

FLANDERS. Same style of dress as Stark's.

SLOCUM. Fashionable fop dress.

COLLINS. Plain black suit.

SHARHEY. Blue pea-jacket, trousers, shoes, tarpauling hat, &c.

EVELEEN. First Dress . — Plain white dress, green sash, straw hat with green ribbons, shoes, &c. Second Dress , in Act III. — Neat merino dress, bonnet and shawl.

NORAH. Neat drab dress of the present day.

BIDDY. Quilted petticoat, blue short gown, check apron, cap, shoes, &c.

NELLY. Red quilted petticoat, short gown, apron, very full cap, shoes, &c.

AMY. Very fashionable dress of present day.

WIDOW. Black silk dress, white handkerchief, and widows' cap.

ACT I.

SCENE I.

— Interior of Nelly Blossom's Whiskey Store, Dublin. — A bar built out. L. U. E. — Show-glasses, bottles, candles, &c., on shelves round it. — Potatoes and beef on dish, — Pots for porter. — A small table, R. H. — Bill and Pat seated at a table, L. H. — A jug and glasses on L. H. table. — Men of the same character seated at table, R. H. , drinking. — Nelly inside of bar. — Music, to raise curtain. — A. loud laugh at opening.
Bill.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars.

Pat.

Note: Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 144 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 182 chars.

Pat.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 185 chars.

Pat.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars.

( Whistle without — Omnes start. )
Nelly
( rising ).

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars.

Enter Canary , door C., with a large bundle.
Omnes
( shouting ).

Note: Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 17 chars.

( Nelly comes from bar. )
Canary.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars.

Nel.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 53 words in 5 sentences using 255 chars.

Omnes.

Note: Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 15 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

Omnes.

Note: Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 15 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars.

Omnes.

Note: Contains 5 words in 4 sentences using 32 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

Omnes.

Note: Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 15 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars.

Omnes.

Note: Contains 5 words in 4 sentences using 30 chars.

Nel.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 115 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars.

Nel.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 117 chars.

Bill
( laughing ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 5 sentences using 61 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars.

( Loud knock without , c . — all start. )
Can.
( frightened ).

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars.

Enter Bernard , C. D.
Nel.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 48 chars.

Bernard
( to Pat and Bill ).

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

Pat.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 21 words in 7 sentences using 119 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 38 words in 6 sentences using 192 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 24 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 51 words in 3 sentences using 264 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 44 words in 5 sentences using 230 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 153 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 134 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars.

( Goes to Nelly , and whispers to her. )
Ber.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars.

( Gives money. )
Nel.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars.

Omnes
( shout ).

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

Nel.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars.

( Goes to bar. )
Omnes.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars.

( Nelly gets whiskey in bar, and hands a noggin of it to each, they all crowding around bar to receive it. — Bill converses in pantomime with Canary. — Bernard retires back. — All drink and shout , "A dance! a dance!" — A jig is danced by two of the party. — During dance , Bernard, Bill and Pat , exit with Canary . — The rest keep shouting to the dancers, "Go it , Nancy! Go it, Tim!" — Tim slips down, jumps up, and declares that he was knocked down, and that he will fight somebody. — A general fight. Closed in. )

SCENE II.

— Village. — Cottage, in flat. Music , "Last Rose of Summer."
Enter Eveleen , L. H , with flowers in hand.
Eveleen.

Note: Contains 185 words in 17 sentences using 947 chars.

Enter Biddy , from Cottage.
Biddy.
( starting, and looking at Eveleen with astonishment ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars.

Bid.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

Bid.

Note: Contains 70 words in 6 sentences using 322 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

Bid.

Note: Contains 85 words in 5 sentences using 440 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

Bid.

Note: Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 228 chars.

Eve.
( shuddering ).

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 132 chars.

Bid.

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 175 chars.

Enter William Haviland , R. H. , with a basket. — He starts on seeing Eveleen.
William
( confused ).

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars.

Bid.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars.

Wil.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars.

Bid.
( pleased ).

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 131 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars.

Wil.

Note: Contains 78 words in 4 sentences using 407 chars.

Bid.
( to Eveleen ).

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

Wil.

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 81 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars.

( William offers Eveleen his arm; they both exeunt R. H.)
Bid.
( looking after them ).

Note: Contains 41 words in 9 sentences using 236 chars.

( Music. — She kneels in prayer, rises, and goes slowly into cottage. )
Enter Bill Stark and Canary , L. H.
Bill.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars.

Canary.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars.

Can.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars.

Can.
( trembling ).

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 125 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars.

Can.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 115 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 239 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 114 chars.

Bill
( laughing ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 5 sentences using 51 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 135 chars.

Bill
( takes tin box from his pocket, shows a sponge, which he takes out of box, and holds at a distance from him ).

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 14 words in 5 sentences using 82 chars.

( Threateningly. )
Can.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars.

( Trembling. )
Bill.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars.

Exit Bill , R. H.
Can.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars.

Exit R. H.

SCENE III.

— Interior of a neat country Farm-house, — Two folding-doors open. C. , backed by landscaps. — A table, with writing materials on it, a ledger, &c. — Three chairs on. — Robert Wilson discovered writing in ledger.
Robert
( closing ledger ).

Note: Contains 102 words in 10 sentences using 520 chars.

( Barney sings, without. )
Barney
( entering C.)

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars.

Rob.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars.

Rob.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

Rob.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

Rob.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 73 words in 4 sentences using 329 chars.

Rob.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 39 words in 5 sentences using 196 chars.

Rob.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.

Rob.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 120 chars.

Rob.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars.

( Imitates the kicking of pony. )
Rob.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 149 chars.

Enter Eveleen and William Haviland , C. D.
Eveleen.

Note: Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 139 chars.

Rob.

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 155 chars.

Wil.

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 156 chars.

Rob.

Note: Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 171 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

Wil.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars.

Wil.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 106 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 127 chars.

Wil.
( laughing ).

Note: Contains 16 words in 6 sentences using 84 chars.

Exit door C.
Eve.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 150 chars.

Rob.

Note: Contains 38 words in 5 sentences using 197 chars.

Exit with Eveleen , R.
Bar.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 101 chars.

Enter Canary , door C.
Can.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 80 chars.

Canary.

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 124 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 60 words in 4 sentences using 308 chars.

( Going R.)
Can.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 67 chars.

Exit with Canary , R. H.

SCENE IV.

— A Front Wood. — Dark Stage. — Music.
Enter cautiously, Bernard and Pat , L. H. , with dark lanterns.
Ber.

Note: Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 270 chars.

Pat
( pulls hat over his eyes ).

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

Exit R. H.
Ber.

Note: Contains 96 words in 7 sentences using 495 chars.

Enter Bill , with bloody knife in his hand, L. H.
Bill.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 19 words in 6 sentences using 87 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

Ber.
( starting ).

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 78 chars.

Bill
( struggling ).

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

Ber.
( releasing him ).

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 42 words in 6 sentences using 194 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 112 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 71 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars.

Both exit R. H. cautiously.

SCENE V.

— Interior of a Farm-house, as before. — Dark. — Music. — Canary enters cautiously, L. H.
Can.

Note: Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 94 chars.

( Goes to door C. and opens it. — Enter Bernard, Bill and Pat. — Canary is going off through door — Pat drags him back, and threatens him with knife, if he attempts to leave. )
Ber.
( to Bill ).

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars.

( Bill goes off R. U. E. — Bernard exits R. 1 E. — Canary is sneaking off through door, but is again dragged back by Pat , who threatens him with knife. — They both exit L. H., Canary very much frightened. )
Reënter Bernard , R. 1 E. , with papers and bag of money.
Ber.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars.

Exit door C.
Reënter Bill , R. U. E . — Reënter Pat and Canary with bundles, L. H.
Pat
( to Bill ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 172 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 119 chars.

Exit R. U. E.
Can.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars.

Pat.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars.

( Music. — Hurry. — A loud scream , R. U. E. — Barney runs on without coat, from R. H., with stick. — He attacks Pat and Canary. — Bill reënters, with Eveleen in his arms, and rushes off through C. door . — Robert Wilson rushes on without coat . — Barney knocks Canary and Pat down, one after the other, as fast as they get up, until Curtain Falls.
END OF ACT I.

ACT II.

SCENE I.

— Interior of Robert Wilson's Farm, as before. — Morning. — Robert discovered seated, weeping.
Robert.

Note: Contains 65 words in 11 sentences using 343 chars.

Enter Mr. Collins , door C.
Collins.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 27 chars.

( Shaking hands. )
Rob.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

Collins.

Note: Contains 102 words in 6 sentences using 542 chars.

Rob.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars.

Col.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars.

Barney
( without ).

Note: Contains 3 words in 4 sentences using 22 chars.

( Barney runs on at door C., and jumps about, shouting "Hurra!" — Robert and Collins ask him if he has news of Eveleen ; but he keeps jumping and shouting "Hurra!" till they force him into chair. )
Col.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.

Bar.
( puffing ).

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

Rob.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

Col.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

Rob.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars.

Both.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars.

Both.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars.

Both.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 172 chars.

Col.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars.

Rob.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars.

Rob.
( aside. )

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars.

Col.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

Col.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars.

( Shouts without . — Barney capers about. )
Bar.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

Enter William, Eveleen , and Villagers, door C . — Eveleen rushes into Robert's arms.
Rob.

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 75 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

Rob.
( to William ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

Wil.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars.

Bar.
( Sings. )

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 46 words in 6 sentences using 252 chars.

( Music . — Eveleen kisses cross, and kneels in prayer. — All kneel, and follow her example. — Tableau. — Closed in. )

SCENE II.

— A Front Wood.
Enter Canary and Pat , both limping, L. H.
Can.

Note: Contains 16 words in 5 sentences using 71 chars.

Pat.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 216 chars.

Pat.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars.

Pat.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

Pat.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 22 chars.

Enter Bernard and Bill Stark , R. H.
Ber.

Note: Contains 81 words in 8 sentences using 402 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars.

Ber.
( bitterly ).

Note: Contains 50 words in 5 sentences using 262 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 17 words in 6 sentences using 84 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 108 chars.

Can.
( advancing ).

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 34 words in 6 sentences using 202 chars.

( Shows dagger in his belt. )
Can.

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 60 chars.

Pat.

Note: Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 93 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

Pat.

Note: Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 21 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars.

Exit with Pat , L. H.
Bill.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 134 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars.

Exit with Bill , R. H.

SCENE III.

— A Room in Haviland's House. — Window and door in flat. — Table, with flowers on it. — Chairs. — William discovered seated, in great grief, his head buried in his hands, his elbows leaning on the table, the widow, Jackson standing by his side, a letter upon table.
Widow.

Note: Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 259 chars.

Wil.
( rising ).

Note: Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 199 chars.

Wid.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

Wil.

Note: Contains 133 words in 15 sentences using 686 chars.

Wid.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

Wil.
( starting ).

Note: Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 128 chars.

( Eveleen rushés wildly in at door F.)
Eveleen.

Note: Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 32 chars.

Wid.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars.

Exit R. H.
Wil.
( kissing her ).

Note: Contains 63 words in 5 sentences using 308 chars.

Reënter Widow , with water, which she sprinkles in Eveleen's face.
Widow.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars.

Eve.
( reviving, and gazing round wildly ).

Note: Contains 19 words in 6 sentences using 111 chars.

Wil.

Note: Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 24 chars.

Eve.
( screams ).

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 28 chars.

( Falls in his arms. )
Wil.

Note: Contains 62 words in 5 sentences using 336 chars.

Eve.
( recovering ).

Note: Contains 60 words in 6 sentences using 343 chars.

Wil.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 146 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars.

Wil.

Note: Contains 126 words in 6 sentences using 744 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars.

Wil.
( takes letter from table, and gives it her. )

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

Eve.
( glancing at letter. )

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars.

Wid.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars.

Eve.
( takes a note from her bosom ).

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

Wil.
( taking note ).

Note: Contains 17 words in 6 sentences using 101 chars.

Bar.
( without. )

Note: Contains 16 words in 5 sentences using 68 chars.

Enter Barney , with whip, door F.

Note: Contains 52 words in 5 sentences using 248 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 30 words in 5 sentences using 164 chars.

Wil.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 52 words in 6 sentences using 241 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 246 chars.

Wil.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 4 words in 4 sentences using 31 chars.

Bar.
( going )

Note: Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 200 chars.

( As they all go up, and about to depart, scene closes. )

SCENE IV.

— A Front Wood. — Dark.
Can.
( without R.)

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars.

Enter Canary , R. H. , followed by Pat , who is drunk. Pat has a good overcoat and hat on.

Note: Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 163 chars.

Pat.
( staggering ).

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 114 chars.

Pat.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

( Staggers. )
Can.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 162 chars.

Pat.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 58 words in 6 sentences using 274 chars.

Pat.
( staggering ).

Note: Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 51 words in 5 sentences using 230 chars.

Pat.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars.

( Hiccups. )
Can.

Note: Contains 13 words in 6 sentences using 60 chars.

Pat.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars.

( Hiccups. )
Can.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars.

Pat.
( losing his temper, and staggering ).

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars.

( Sparring. )
Can.
( retreating ).

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

Pat.
( following ).

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

Can.
( retreating ).

Note: Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 60 chars.

( Runs off , R. H. — Pat staggers after him, showing fight. )
Music. Enter Bernard and Bill Stark , cautiously, L. H.
Bernard.

Note: Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 173 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 80 words in 7 sentences using 406 chars.

( Goes off cautiously , R. H.)
Bill.

Note: Contains 54 words in 4 sentences using 277 chars.

Reënter Bernard , cautiously, R. H.
Ber.

Note: Contains 31 words in 6 sentences using 165 chars.

( Canary runs on , R.)
Can.

Note: Contains 16 words in 5 sentences using 75 chars.

Ber. and Bill.

Note: Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars.

( Bernard and Bill examine body. )
Bill.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars.

Ber.
( seizing Canary ).

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars.

Can.
( trembling ).

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars.

Ber.
( releasing him ).

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 57 words in 3 sentences using 287 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 123 words in 10 sentences using 648 chars.

Exit L. H.

SCENE V.

— A Chamber in Wilson's Farm-House. — Thunder. —
EnterEveleen , R.
Eve.

Note: Contains 98 words in 13 sentences using 509 chars.

( Weeps. )
EnterWilliam , R. H.
Wil.

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 90 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 44 words in 6 sentences using 246 chars.

Will.

Note: Contains 65 words in 8 sentences using 342 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 273 chars.

Wil.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 143 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars.

Exit with William , R. H.
Enter Barney , L. H. , drunk.
Bar.
( staggers ).

Note: Contains 115 words in 13 sentences using 542 chars.

Exit singing , R.

SCENE VI.

— Wilson's Farm-Yard, backed with landscape, — A barn, L. C. , with doors. — Set House, with window, through which a light is seen, R. 2 E . — Stage dark. — Thunder, lightning, and rain.
Enter Bernard , cautiously, followed by Bill Stark , R. U. E.
Ber.

Note: Contains 64 words in 7 sentences using 320 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 45 words in 5 sentences using 239 chars.

( Thunder, rain, &c. )
Bill.

Note: Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 146 chars.

( Voices are heard in house, singing a hymn. — Both start, and listen. — Bernard beckons to Bill ; they exit R. 1 E. — Enter Canary , alarmed , R. U. E. — Goes to door of house and listens till human is ended )
Can.

Note: Contains 121 words in 11 sentences using 549 chars.

Reënter Bernard and Bill , R. H.
Ber.
( looking through door ).

Note: Contains 60 words in 11 sentences using 303 chars.

( Fires pistol through door. — A loud scream within, — Music. — Bill, Canary , and boys, rush in , R. U. E. — Doors of barn open. — A police force rush out and attack Bernard's party. — Fire-arms are discharged. — Barn is set on fire. — During the confusion and fight , Bernard rushes into house, reënters, and escapes with Eveleen. — Barney O'Slashem rushes out of house, and fights through crowd with stick William Haviland enters from house, blood on his face. — He sinks on stage exhausted. )
Tableau. — Act Drop.
END OF ACT II.

ACT III.

SCENE I.

— A street in New York. — Newsboys cross stage, crying the various papers. — Enter Canary , a tray before him, tied with a piece of cord around his neck; on it small toys, paper, &c., the usual ingredients of a four-cent board. — He enters L. H. — He is very ragged.
Canary.

Note: Contains 175 words in 17 sentences using 873 chars.

Sharkey.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 147 chars.

( Imitates being hanged. )
Shark.
( laughing ).

Note: Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 84 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 124 chars.

Shark.

Note: Contains 14 words in 6 sentences using 70 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 125 chars.

Shark.

Note: Contains 50 words in 2 sentences using 259 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars.

Shark.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 98 chars.

Shark.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars.

Shark.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 197 chars.

Shark.

Note: Contains 45 words in 5 sentences using 222 chars.

Can.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 125 chars.

Shark.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

Sharp.

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 155 chars.

Exit L. H.
Can.

Note: Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 205 chars.

Enter Barney O'Slashem.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 143 chars.

Barney
( looking at Canary ).

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars.

Can.
( aside ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars.

Can.
( trembling ).

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 45 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars.

( Beats him with stick. )
Can.

Note: Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 34 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 186 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 50 words in 4 sentences using 221 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 116 chars.

Exeunt.

SCENE II.

— A parlor. — Folding doors, c. , backed by interior. — A set door, L. 2 E. ; a door, R. H. , in flat; a set chimney, R. 2 E. ; table and chains.
Enter Dick Slocum and Amy Gray , door C.
Amy.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 62 words in 6 sentences using 322 chars.

Amy.

Note: Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 217 chars.

Dick
( laughing ).

Note: Contains 13 words in 5 sentences using 66 chars.

Amy.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 124 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars.

Amy
( curtseving ).

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 98 words in 6 sentences using 534 chars.

Amy.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars.

Enter Bernard , C. D. , with letters.
Ber.

Note: Contains 107 words in 8 sentences using 547 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 161 chars.

Amy.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars.

Exit with Dick . L. H.
Ber.
( glancing over letter ).

Note: Contains 113 words in 17 sentences using 620 chars.

Enter Bill Stark , door C.

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 67 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 134 words in 6 sentences using 689 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars.

Ber.
( angrily ).

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 65 words in 10 sentences using 351 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars.

Ber.
( sneeringly )

Note: Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 207 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 24 words in 6 sentences using 126 chars.

Ber.
( aside. )

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 150 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 39 words in 6 sentences using 194 chars.

Bill.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars.

Ber.
( smiling maliciously. )

Note: Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 147 chars.

( Takes pistol from pocket, and fires . — Bill falls )
Bill.

Note: Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 115 chars.

( Dies. )
Ber.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars.

( Music. — He goes to C. door, and beckons. — Two men come to him; he instructs them in pantomine. — The men open trap, and carry Bill down it . — Bernard closes trap after them. )

Note: Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 125 chars.

Exit Bernard , door R. in flat.
( Music. Enter Dick , a white neckcloth on black coat. &c., followed by Amy , plainly dressed. — They meet Sharkey and Eveleen at door , C.)
Dick.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars.

( Taking her hand. )
Eveleen.

Note: Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 99 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.

Amy.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

Sharkey.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars.

Amy.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars.

( Crosses to-captain and speaks to him aside. )
Dick
( to Eve. )

Note: Contains 107 words in 5 sentences using 600 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 112 chars.

Capt. Shark.

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 159 chars.

Exit door C.
Amy.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars.

Exit Amy and Eveleen door L. H.
Dick.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

Exit door R. H. in flat.
( Canary and Barney come down chimney, and look cautiously around. )
Bar.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 26 chars.

( Both run, and get up chimney. )
Reënter Dick , with Bernard , R. H.
Dick.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars.

Dick.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars.

Exit door L. H.
Ber.

Note: Contains 109 words in 19 sentences using 557 chars.

Exit door L. H.
Reënter, Barney and Canary , door R. H. F.
Bar.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 20 words in 4 sentences using 98 chars.

( Rushes off through door L. H.)
Can.

Note: Contains 33 words in 6 sentences using 163 chars.

( Runs in at door R. H.)
( Music. Another scream without. — Eveleen rushes on from door L. H., her hair in disorder — Bernard and Barney come on , L. H. D., struggling with each other; during which Canary enters, takes Eveleen by the hand, and goes off with her through door R. which he closes after him — Bernard throws Barney with great force to the ground, rushes to door R. H., which he forces with a crash, and darts through it . — Barney jumps up, and runs to door ; Bernard meets, and seizes him by the throat. )
Ber.

Note: Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 92 chars.

( Shaking him furiously. )
Bar.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars.

Ber.
( throwing him over to L. H.)

Note: Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 77 chars.

( All rushes off at C. door. )
Bar.
( sit up ).

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars.

( Rush off through door R. H.)

SCENE III.

— A Chamber in first grooves. — Door in flat. — A sel window, R. — A chair brought on. — Music, "My Heart's in Old Ireland."
Enter Norah , sadly, L. H.
Norah.
( weeping ).

Note: Contains 195 words in 11 sentences using 1032 chars.

( Canary rushes through door in flat with Eveleen in his arms He places her in a chair in a fainting condition. )
Can.
( speaking hurriedly ).

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars.

( Jumps out of window. )
Norah.

Note: Contains 50 words in 8 sentences using 269 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 45 chars.

Nor.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 55 words in 4 sentences using 300 chars.

Nor.

Note: Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 134 chars.

Ber.
( without ).

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 26 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 40 words in 6 sentences using 194 chars.

Ber.
( Without ).

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars.

Nor.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars.

Ber.
( without ).

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

( Shaking it. )
Eve.

Note: Contains 55 words in 8 sentences using 273 chars.

Ber.
( without ).

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars.

( Shaking it violently. )
Nor.

Note: Contains 33 words in 7 sentences using 181 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

( Rushes off L. H. — Bernard forces door, enters, and starts on seeing Norah. )
Ber.

Note: Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars.

Nor.

Note: Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 46 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

Nor.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars.

Nor.

Note: Contains 21 words in 5 sentences using 132 chars.

Ber.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars.

Dashes her violently aside, and rushes off , L. H.)
Nor.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars.

( Rushes out L. H.)
Bar.
( without ).

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

Can.
( without ).

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

( Barney comes through window, followed by Canary. )
Bar.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 24 words in 8 sentences using 139 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 49 chars.

Bar.

Note: Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 134 chars.

Can.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

( Shouts without. )
Bar.
( jumps ).

Note: Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 42 chars.

( Rushes out , L. H.)
Can.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars.

( About setting out of window , Barney runs on. )
Bar.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars.

( Beats him off , L. H., with stick. )

SCENE LAST.

A dock upon the North River. — Across from R , to L. — Gas lamps, shipping, &c. — Night. — William Haviland discovered at back, C. — Slow, solemn music. — He appears to be surveying different objects on river.
Wil.

Note: Contains 141 words in 13 sentences using 774 chars.

( Sits on the dock , R.)
Enter Eveleen , L. H. , dejectedly.
Eve.

Note: Contains 63 words in 6 sentences using 350 chars.

( Weeps. )
Wil.

Note: Contains 31 words in 5 sentences using 174 chars.

Eve.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

Wil.
( rising and advancing ).

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars.

Eve.
( seeing him approach. )

Note: Contains 25 words in 7 sentences using 133 chars.

( Rushes up stage, and jumps into river. )
Wil.

Note: Contains 14 words in 7 sentences using 84 chars.

( Hurry, Music . — William plunges into river ; Ben , and other men rush on with ropes, which they throw into river. )
Ben.

Note: Contains 18 words in 7 sentences using 86 chars.

( William comes upon dock with Eveleen in his arms. He brings her forward. )
Wil.

Note: Contains 12 words in 5 sentences using 66 chars.

Eve.
( screams ).

Note: Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 19 chars.

( They sink into each other arms. )
( Gun fired without. — Voices heard without, "A man shot by a woman ?" — Bernard staggers on L. H. — Blood on his face. — Falls at feet of Eveleen and William . — Enter Norah with pistol in hand , L.)
Ber.
( faintly ).

Note: Contains 56 words in 10 sentences using 311 chars.

( Attempts to rise — falls dead. )
Slow music — Tableau.
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