The Forest of Rosenwald (1821)

ACT I.

SCENE I

— a gothic library — books, papers, &c. on table — gothic table, and chair with a cloak on it — music. The curtain rises, and discovers RAYMOND seated by the table reading — THEODORE standing at the back. As the curtain ascends, RAYMOND lays down his book on the table.

Raymond.

Note: Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 135 chars.

Theodore.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 120 chars.

Ray.

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

Theo.

Note: Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 241 chars.

Ray.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

Theo.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 145 chars.

Ray.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars.

Theo.

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

Ray.

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

Theo.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars.

Ray.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

Theo.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars.

(retires.)

Ray.

Note: Contains 85 words in 8 sentences using 465 chars.

(exit.

(Theodore goes up the stage — takes the cloak off the chair — folds it up, and lays it across his arm.

enter ANNETTE.

Annette.

Note: Contains 38 words in 6 sentences using 212 chars.

(Theodore comes down.

Theo.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

Ann.

Note: Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 212 chars.

Theo.

Note: Contains 51 words in 3 sentences using 228 chars.

Ann.

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 153 chars.

Theo.

Note: Contains 48 words in 4 sentences using 222 chars.

Ann.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars.

(she takes a rosary from off her neck — Theodore kneels, and she puts it on his neck.

(exeunt.

SCENE II

— Madrid — convent gate — a hotel, with door and window.

enter BEATRICE and CONRAD.

Beatrice.

Note: Contains 77 words in 9 sentences using 400 chars.

Conrad.

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

Beat.

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 50 chars.

Con.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

Beat.

Note: Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 255 chars.

Con.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

Beat.

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

Con.

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

(knocks at the convent gate.

enter URSULA , from convent.

Beat.

Note: Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 218 chars.

Ursula.

Note: Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 184 chars.

Beat.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars.

(as they are going, Ursula stops them.

Urs.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars.

Beat.

Note: Contains 38 words in 6 sentences using 221 chars.

( music.

(exit with Ursula into the convent — Conrad retires.

enter RAYMOND with a cloak, and THEODORE with a portmanteau.

Ray.

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

Theo.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 127 chars.

Ray.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars.

Theo.

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 186 chars.

enter MARCO from hotel.

Marco.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars.

Theo.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars.

Ray.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars.

Marco.

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 154 chars.

Ray.

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

(goes into the hotel, followed by Marco, who shuts the door on Theodore.

Theo.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

(goes in after them.

music.

enter four nuns from convent, who range across the centre of the stage behind — then follow BEATRICE, AGNES , and URSULA , who come forward and range in front.

Beat.

Note: Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 220 chars.

Agnes.

Note: Contains 55 words in 7 sentences using 304 chars.

(embraces her.)

(Raymond appears at the window of the hotel.

Urs.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars.

Beat.

Note: Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 125 chars.

(music — Agnes kneels — Ursula gives her her blessing — Agnes and Beatrice go off, followed by Conrad — the four nuns go into the convent, followed by Ursula.

enter RAYMOND from the hotel.

Ray.

Note: Contains 42 words in 7 sentences using 250 chars.

Marco.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars.

Ray

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

Marco.

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

Ray.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

Marco.

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

CLAUDE

enter and THEODORE (carrying a portmanteau.)

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars.

Ray.

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 136 chars.

Claude.

Note: Contains 46 words in 4 sentences using 226 chars.

Ray.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars.

(goes up to Theodore.

Claude.

(apart to Marco.)

Note: Contains 33 words in 5 sentences using 164 chars.

(exit — Macro goes into the hotel.

SCENE III

— a forest (dark.)

enter BAPTISTA — comes on cautiously — listens — puts his ear to the ground.

Baptista.

Note: Contains 92 words in 13 sentences using 506 chars.

(exit.

enter CLAUDE , followed by RAYMOND and THEODORE.

Theo.

Note: Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 157 chars.

Claude.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars.

Ray.

Note: Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 160 chars.

Claude.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars.

Theo.

Note: Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 164 chars.

Claude.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars.

Theo.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars.

Claude.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 159 chars.

Theo.

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 164 chars.

Claude.

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 145 chars.

Ray.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars.

Claude.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

Ray.

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

Theo.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars.

Claude.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars.

music — exeunt.

SCENE IV

— a wood — cottage with practicable door and window — music.

enter BAPTISTA , crosses slowly and goes into cottage and puts a light in the window.

enter CLAUDE, RAYMOND , and THEODORE.

Claude.

Note: Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 141 chars.

Raym.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

( Theodore crosses behind and knocks at the cottage door. )

Claude.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 151 chars.

Theo.

(at the cottage door.)

Note: Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 141 chars.

Raym.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars.

Theo.

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 90 chars.

(knocks again.)

Bapt.

(looking out at the window.)

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars.

Claude.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 138 chars.

Bapt.

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 69 chars.

Claude.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

enter Baptista from cottage.

Bapt.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars.

Raym.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

Bapt.

Note: Contains 86 words in 6 sentences using 472 chars.

( Raymond and Theodore go into cottage — Baptista and Claude exchange significant looks — Baptista follows into the cottage — Claude goes off .)

SCENE V

— inside of cottage — fire-place on the left — door on the right, and staircase in centre to lift up, with a door or panel under it — a lighted lamp — music.

MARGUERETTE discovered — her infant lying on the stairs, asleep.

Marg.

Note: Contains 109 words in 9 sentences using 592 chars.

(music — she takes up the child and exit. at the door.)

enter BAPTISTA, RAYMOND , and THEODORE.

(Raymond throws his cloak on the bannisters of the stairs — Theodore places his portmanteau in the rear — Baptista brings forward a chair and table.)

Bapt.

Note: Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 195 chars.

(Raymond and Theodore go up to the fire — Marguerette comes on from door.)

Marg.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars.

Bapt.

Note: Contains 47 words in 5 sentences using 252 chars.

Marg.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars.

Bapt.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars.

Raym.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 128 chars.

Bapt.

Note: Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 188 chars.

(putting his hand to his dagger.)

Marg.

(aside)

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars.

Bapt.

(comes forward)

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 151 chars.

Marg.

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

Bapt.

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 195 chars.

Theo. (at the fire yawns.)

Bapt.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars.

Theo.

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

Bapt.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars.

Marg.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars.

Bapt.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars.

(takes the lamp and gives it to her — Marguerette goes off sullenly, followed by Theodore — music.)

enter ROBERT and JAQUES , see Raymond, start, and are rushing towards him — Baptista throws himself between them — Marguerette returns, and places the lamp on right wing.

Bapt.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 123 chars.

Raym.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars.

Robt.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars.

Jaq.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars.

(Raymond doses — Robert crosses to him with his dagger — Marguerette watches him, and goes down and alarms Raymond by slapping him on the shoulder.)

Marg.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars.

Raym.

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

Marg.

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

(Robert, who has been watching her, snatches the lamp from her.)

Robt.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 179 chars.

(Marguerette slips up stairs unperceived — Baptista takes Raymond's sword from the table — Raymond turns round, perceives him, when Baptista bows and presents it to him.)

Robt.

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

(Music — Raymond ascends the stairs, lighted by Robert — they go over a platform above, and exit.)

Bapt.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars.

Jaq.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars.

Bapt.

Note: Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 198 chars.

Jaq.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.

Bapt.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars.

Jaq.

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

(they go up.)

SCENE VI

— the bedroom — bed with curtains in a recess.

enter MARGUERETTE.

Marg.

Note: Contains 58 words in 7 sentences using 298 chars.

ROBERT , without.

Robt.

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

(Marguerette replaces the pillow and hides behind the door.)

enter ROBERT and RAYMOND — Marguerette slips out at door as Robert and Raymond enter — Robert places lamp on nail.

Robt.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars.

Raym.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars.

Robt.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars.

Raym.

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

Robt.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars.

Raym.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars.

Robt.

Note: Contains 30 words in 6 sentences using 144 chars.

Rayam.

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

Robt.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars.

(exit.

Raym.

Note: Contains 46 words in 4 sentences using 250 chars.

(Music — Raymond goes up and kneels — offers up a prayer, then lays down — Robert opens the door slowly, approaches the bed, and the moment he attempts to stab Raymond, Marguerette peeps in at the door and throws down a table, which alarms Raymond, who jumps up, catches Robert by the collar — they rush down the stage together — Marguerette, during this, slips into the room and hides behind the curtains.

Raym.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars.

Robt.

(hestitates.)

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

Raym.

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

Robt.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

Raym.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

Robt.

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

Raym.

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

Robt.

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

(aside.)

(exit.

MARGUERETTE comes forward and kneels.

Marg.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 40 chars.

Raym.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars.

Marg.

Note: Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 136 chars.

re-enter ROBERT.

Robt.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars.

Marg.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars.

Robt.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars.

Marg.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

(produces a night-cap.)

Robt.

Note: Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 155 chars.

( throws her across, and forces her off — follows her, affecting the greatest respect for Raymond — Raymond listens at the door when they go off, then goes to the bed, takes up the pillow, starts, and exclaims ,)

Note: Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 149 chars.

(draws his sword and lies down.)

(re-enter Robert, goes cautiously to the bed — Raymond, who is upon his watch, starts up, seizes him and forces him down the stage — in the interrim, Marguerette enters and conceals herself behind the curtains unobserved.

Raym.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

Robt.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

Raym.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars.

Robt.

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

(attempting to take it).

Raym.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

Robt.

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 132 chars.

(exit.

Raym.

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

(Marguerette comes down from behind the curtains).

Marg.

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 231 chars.

(She takes the lamp, and they go off.

SCENE VII

— the lower room — Baptista and Jaques discover d — they bring down table and 2 chairs — music — Robert descends the stairs

Bapt.

Note: Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 23 chars.

Jaq.

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

Robt.

Note: Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 166 chars.

Bapt.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 113 chars.

Jaq.

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

( music — Raymond descends the stairs conducted by Marguerette, who places the lamp on table — Jaques brings on table , 3 stools — flask, horn and two glasses on table — a knocking at door — Baptista opens it. )

enter CLAUDE with AGNES and BEATRICE.

Bapt.

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

Claude.

Note: Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 177 chars.

Raym.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

(aside)

Bapt.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars.

Agnes.

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

Raym.

(advancing.)

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 143 chars.

Agnes.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

Raym.

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

( conducts her to the fire .)

Bapt.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars.

(to his sons.)

Claude.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 144 chars.

(Claude, Jaques and Robert sit at table.

Raym.

(comes forward)

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars.

Bapt.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 127 chars.

Bapt.

(advancing)

Note: Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 234 chars.

Agnes.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars.

Beat.

Note: Contains 42 words in 7 sentences using 197 chars.

Bapt.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

Beat.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars.

(Marguerette brings on fruit, &c. and places it on table.)

Bapt.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars.

Beat.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars.

Bapt.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 14 chars.

(fetches a bottle and glass from cupboard, and pours out drink.)

Beat.

(drinks)

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

(Marguerette remains behind listening anxiously to their conversation.)

Bapt.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

Beat.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars.

Bapt.

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

(Marguerette takes the lamp and conducts Beatrice off — Baptista solicits Raymond and Agnes to partake of supper — they seat themselves at table — re-enter Marguerette and comes down.)

Bapt.

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

Marg.

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

Bapt.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars.

( she reluctantly goes to the cupboard, brings out a bottle and two glasses — gives the bottle to Baptista, and places the glasses on the table — Baptista draws the cork, pours out wine in two glasses — Robert hands the glasses to Raymond and Agnes. )

Marg.

(aside to Raymond)

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

(passes round the table and retires a little up.

Bapt.

Note: Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 184 chars.

(Raymond pretends to drink, but throws it over his shoulder — Agnes drinks — Marguerette frequently intimates to Raymond to be cautious and affect sleep.)

Bapt.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

Raym.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

Bapt.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars.

Agenes.

(sleepy)

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

(falls asleep.)

Bapt.

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

Robt.

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 165 chars.

Jaq.

Note: Contains 15 words in 5 sentences using 86 chars.

Bapt.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars.

Raym.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

( Raymond affects sleep — Marguerette returns back, observing them — Baptista and Rob t come down — Jaques and Claude carry off the table and stools .)

Bapt.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars.

( Robert comes to the table, takes up fruit in one hand and rattles on the table with the other, to see if Raymond is asleep — convinced of his being asleep, returns to Baptista — then draws his dagger and attempts to stab Raymond, exclaiming ,)

Robt.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

Bapt.

(preventing him)

Note: Contains 47 words in 4 sentences using 260 chars.

Robt.

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

( Robert makes another attempt to stab Raymond, but is prerented by Baptista, who hurries him off — music — Baptista now come down to the table, takes the lamp, hold it to Raymond's face to see if he's asleep, puts down the lamp, makes a sign of his determination to stab them, goes up to the capboard to fetch his dagger — Marguerette, during this, approaches Raymond, taps him on the shoulder, and says "now" — Raymond starts up and goes up with Marg., and, as Baptista is coming down with his dugge, and his back towards them, they get behind him — Marg. seizes the dagger from his right hand — Raymond secures his left arm — when she plunges the dagger in his body, and he falls — she comes forward and kneels )

Marg.

Note: Contains 52 words in 6 sentences using 290 chars.

(fastens the door in flat.)

( Music — Marguerette goes out and returns with Beatrice, who is alarmed, runs to Agnes, lays her hand upon Agnes's bosom, finding her alive is satisfied — Marg. in the meantime goes out the upper door and returns with Theodore, who gives the cloak to Raymond, and he throws it over the body of Baptista — Theodore now assists Marg. to raise the stairs — Raymond takes Agnes in his arms, and goes through the entrance under the stairs, while Theodore and Marg. hold them up — Beatrice follows them — Marguerette now recollects her child, utters a shriek, runs off upper door, returns with it to Theodore, who goes out with it, and Marguerette lets down the stairs, and follows them — crash and music — the door in flat is burst open when

enter ROBERT, JAQUES and CLAUDE.

Robt.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars.

Jaq.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars.

Robt.

Note: Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 60 chars.

(music — they rush out different sides and return.

Robt.

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

(music — they rush out and curtain drops to slow music.)

END OF ACT I.

ACT II.

SCENE I

— castle gates — window in tower — Conrad opens the gates — music.

enter four servants, and place themselves on each side the gates. Then enter BARON and COUNTESS , followed by RAYMOND, THEODORE, MARGARETTE , and CHILD — the baron and countess return through the gates, followed by the four servants, and Conrad closes the gates.

Theo.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars.

Ray.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars.

Theo.

Note: Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 172 chars.

Ray.

Note: Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 183 chars.

Marg.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 132 chars.

Ray.

Note: Contains 115 words in 10 sentences using 602 chars.

Theo.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars.

Ray.

Note: Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 158 chars.

(exeunt.

SCENE II

— a wood — a whistle heard and answer ed — music.

enter ROBERT, JAQUES , and CLAUDE.

Rob.

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

Jaq.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars.

Rob.

Note: Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 27 chars.

Jaq.

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

Rob.

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

Jaq.

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

Claude.

Note: Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 201 chars.

Rob.

Note: Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 208 chars.

Jaq.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars.

Claude.

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 180 chars.

Rob.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 85 chars.

(music — exeunt severally.

SCENE III

— the castle gates as before — midnight.

CONRAD discovered opening the gates.

Con.

Note: Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 164 chars.

(exit.

enter RAYMOND and THEODORE.

Ray.

Note: Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 134 chars.

Theo.

Note: Contains 43 words in 2 sentences using 209 chars.

(exit.

clock strikes one.

Ray.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars.

(music)

(enter RLEEDING NUN through the gate — a lamp in her left hand, dagger uplifted in her right — Raymond, supposing it to be Agnes, is about to embrace her — she threatens with the dagger, and rapidly turns round — exeunt together.

enter THEODORE.

Theo.

Note: Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 172 chars.

( he is going up.

(AGNES enters through the gate, dressed as the nun.

Holy st. Michael, preserve me! here comes the real ghost. Oh! oh! what would I give to be at home safe, and in a whole skin!

(runs down, and falls on his knees.

Agnes.

Note: Contains 13 words in 5 sentences using 78 chars.

Theo.

Note: Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 60 chars.

Agnes.

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

Theo.

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

Agnes.

Note: Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars.

Theo.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars.

Agnes.

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

Theo.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars.

Agnes.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars.

Theo.

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

Agnes.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 146 chars.

Theo.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 84 chars.

Agnes.

Note: Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 69 chars.

(exeunt.

SCENE IV

— back and cut wood.

music — re-enter BLEEDING NUN , through cut wood, and crosses the stage, followed by RAYMOND — returns — when arrived in the centre, she sinks, and a transparency rises, on which is written, "PROTECT THE CHILD OF THE MURDERED AGNES ."

Ray.

Note: Contains 53 words in 6 sentences using 287 chars.

(exit — music.

SCENE V

— mountainous country.

enter ROBERT, JAQUES , and CLAUDE.

Rob.

Note: Contains 15 words in 5 sentences using 105 chars.

(they retire.

enter THEODORE , leading AGNES.

Theo.

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

Rob.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars.

(they come down.)

Agnes.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars.

Rob.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars.

Theo.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 108 chars.

Rob.

Note: Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 122 chars.

Theo.

(draws.)

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 160 chars.

Rob.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 126 chars.

Theo.

Note: Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars.

(music — Theodore holds Agnes by the hand, and with his right hand fights Robert, and disarms him — Jaques, in the interim, seizes Agnes — Theodore turns round upon him, and fights him off — during this, Claude seizes Agnes, and forces her into the cave — Theodore returns — is met by Robert — they fight, and Robert is beat off.

SCENE VI

— a wood.

enter RAYMOND, MARGUERETTE , and CHILD.

Ray.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars.

Marg.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 129 chars.

Raym.

Note: Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 254 chars.

( noise .)

Marg.

Note: Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 97 chars.

(they retire.

enter THEODORE.

Theo.

Note: Contains 48 words in 4 sentences using 234 chars.

Ray.

Note: Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 56 chars.

Theo.

Note: Contains 46 words in 7 sentences using 244 chars.

Ray.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars.

Marg.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 133 chars.

Theo.

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

( music .)

( exeunt.

SCENE VII

— the robbers cave.

( Music — Agnes discovered chained to a rock — rock descent into cave, beneath which is a shelf, which serves for table, whereon are placed wine, 3 horns, dice and box .)

ROBERT, JAQUES and CLAUDE discovered.

Claude.

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

Jaq.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars.

Robt.

Note: Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 207 chars.

Jaq.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars.

Claude.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

( they put their pistols on the shelf.

Robt.

Note: Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 186 chars.

Claude.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars.

Jaq.

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

Robt.

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars.

Agnes.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars.

Robt.

Note: Contains 26 words in 5 sentences using 143 chars.

Agnes.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars.

Jaq.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars.

Robt.

Note: Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars.

( music — they throw.

Robt.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

( forces Agnes and brings her down .)

Agnes.

Note: Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 239 chars.

Robt.

Note: Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 192 chars.

Agnes.

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

Robt.

Note: Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars.

Agnes.

Note: Contains 45 words in 6 sentences using 248 chars.

Robt.

Note: Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars.

( Music — Robert aims a blow at Agnes — she runs up the stage — he follows her, and is met by Raymond, who rushes down the rock, followed by Theodore, Marguerette, with her child — she remains on the rock — Raymond attacks Robert — Theodore attacks Jaques and Claude — Marguerette seizes a pistol from the shelf and fires, and Jaques and Claude full — Raymond kills Robert — the Bleeding Nun ascends in clouds and a blue flame at the back of the stage — Raymond embraces Agnes, and the curtain falls .)