1909 CAST OF CHARACTERS. HANK MONK. — The famous stage-driver; "always on time." EBENEZER OFENHOFFER. — An honest but not very brilliant young man from the Alps . TOM CRABTREE. — The genteel gambler. "Gentlemen, I always have four hands: my right hand, my left hand, the hand that has been dealt to me, and the hand up my sleeve; I never lose a game." SAILOR BILL. — An old salt with "foul weather round the Horn." SQUIRE BROWN. — " This must be looked into, as the man said when he fell in the well; and, gentlemen, the law is — well, the law is law! " ROSIE LANE. — " The Rose of the Sierras ." NORA MALONE. — An Irish emigrant . ACT I. Scene : The Sierras; snow peaks, flat. Climbing stage-road through pines and over precipices. Mining camp. Practical derrick for hoisting and swinging rocks, fallen trees for seats, a stump for a table, picks, shovels, etc. Bags to represent gray and white quartz to be hoisted by derrick. Discovered Tom Crabtree and Pilot Bill — Bill smoking a pipe . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars . Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars . Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 148 chars . Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars . ( Aside .) Contains 82 words in 7 sentences using 418 chars . Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 159 chars . Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 83 chars . ( Aside .) Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars . ( Meantime has excitedly picked up a bit of quarts, looked at it and looked about suspiciously .) Contains 88 words in 10 sentences using 401 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars . Contains 100 words in 4 sentences using 465 chars . Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars . Contains 33 words in 1 sentence using 176 chars . Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars . ( Wild and wicked .) Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 100 chars . ( Springs up, staggers — indignant .) Contains 90 words in 9 sentences using 431 chars . ( Looking after .) Contains 119 words in 9 sentences using 576 chars . ( Enter Ebenezer swinging demijohn of whiskey and tools. Throws down tools. Then hides jug in heap of leaves by tree .) Contains 27 words in 5 sentences using 115 chars . Contains 56 words in 4 sentences using 239 chars . Contains 83 words in 5 sentences using 411 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars . ( Aside .) Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars . ( Rising and approaching .) Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars . Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars . ( Laughing .) Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 121 chars . Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 150 chars . ( Aside .) Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars . Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 196 chars . Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars . ( Wrestling and groaning with heavy rock as he fastens rope .) Contains 93 words in 10 sentences using 429 chars . ( Sits .) Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars . Contains 103 words in 11 sentences using 496 chars . Contains 43 words in 2 sentences using 209 chars . Contains 45 words in 6 sentences using 212 chars . ( Aside .) Contains 63 words in 9 sentences using 285 chars . Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 61 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars . Contains 145 words in 27 sentences using 670 chars . Contains 15 words in 6 sentences using 82 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars . Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars . ( Ebe from being in exalted spirits gradually breaks down before her, and she makes an Irishman of her Dutchman. Business ad lib. here as long as it takes .) Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars . Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 57 chars . ( He tries to sing "Wearing of the Green." ) Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars . Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars . Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars . Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars . Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars . Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 14 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars . Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars . Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars . ( Feebly .) Contains 56 words in 8 sentences using 263 chars . ( Enter Hank and Rosie; whips, gauntlets, rich and picturesque California driving habits. Ebe and Nora courtesy and show great deference; then Ebe swings hat and shouts out his welcome and delight . — Note . I desire an exact makeup of Hank Monk as he appeared in his prime, about 15 years ago. Stage dresses of that day worn: A broad-brimmed hat, stiff brim, and high-peaked crown, rich top-boots, long gauntlets, much jewelry, bowie-knife and pistol, very rich clothes and always a rich scarf of fine showy color about the neck. Their dresses were always as gorgeous as good taste would permit .) Contains 137 words in 7 sentences using 690 chars . Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 188 chars . Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars . Contains 96 words in 6 sentences using 480 chars . Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 146 chars . Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 143 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars . Contains 76 words in 7 sentences using 385 chars . Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars . Contains 27 words in 7 sentences using 130 chars . ( Aside .) Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 154 chars . Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars . Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars . Contains 116 words in 5 sentences using 581 chars . Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars . Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 203 chars . ( Snaps finger .) Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars . ( Embracing .) Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars . Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars . Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars . Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars . Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars . Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars . Contains 7 words in 4 sentences using 36 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars . Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 3 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars . Contains 61 words in 7 sentences using 283 chars . Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars . Contains 58 words in 6 sentences using 270 chars . ( Aside .) Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars . Contains 482 words in 26 sentences using 2401 chars . Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars . Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars . Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 110 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars . Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars . Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars . Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 52 chars . Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars . Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 4 chars . Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 188 chars . Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars . Contains 75 words in 8 sentences using 374 chars . ( Putting up knife, and rising .) Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 167 chars . ( Aside .) Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 143 chars . Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 74 chars . Contains 54 words in 3 sentences using 252 chars . Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars . Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars . Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 102 chars . Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 109 chars . Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars . Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars . Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars . Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars . Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars . Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars . Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 77 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars . Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 165 chars . Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars . Contains 97 words in 9 sentences using 473 chars . Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 33 chars . Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars . Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars . Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars . ( Takes bowie from Hank's sheath, and as Crabtree is about to take deed, hacks at outstretched fingers .) Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 125 chars . Curtain . . Scene : Interior of California cabin. A stairway; mining implements, and a pair of long-legged miner's boots on wall; windows; practical door flat; fireplace; fire; time, winter; snow; table centre. Ebe and Nora discovered arranging things about room . ( Solus .) Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 213 chars . Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 114 chars . Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 57 chars . Contains 52 words in 2 sentences using 247 chars . Contains 83 words in 7 sentences using 441 chars . Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars . Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 133 chars . ( Furious. Taking down boots and hanging them over fireplace .) Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars . Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars . ( Rising, and kindly .) Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars . Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars . Contains 68 words in 5 sentences using 328 chars . ( Crying .) Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 122 chars . ( Springs at her very threateningly .) Contains 12 words in 5 sentences using 66 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars . Contains 33 words in 6 sentences using 173 chars . Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars . Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars . Contains 18 words in 6 sentences using 81 chars . ( Imitating him .) Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars . Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 149 chars . Contains 40 words in 1 sentence using 202 chars . Contains 51 words in 4 sentences using 256 chars . Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 145 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars . Contains 36 words in 1 sentence using 174 chars . Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars . Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars . Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars . Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 182 chars . Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 66 chars . ( Enter Hank, Rosie, lantern in hand, whip brushing off snow. Hangs up whip, hands lantern to Ebe. Nora takes wraps from Rosa .) Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars . Contains 68 words in 5 sentences using 337 chars . Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars . ( Hysterical .) Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars . Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 110 chars . Contains 53 words in 4 sentences using 252 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars . Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars . Contains 59 words in 4 sentences using 288 chars . Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars . Contains 63 words in 2 sentences using 293 chars . Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 148 chars . ( Aside .) Contains 46 words in 7 sentences using 232 chars . Contains 99 words in 4 sentences using 486 chars . ( Aside .) Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars . Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 126 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars . Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars . Contains 38 words in 5 sentences using 192 chars . Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars . Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 162 chars . Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 135 chars . Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars . ( Aside .) Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 68 chars . Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars . ( Cordial hand to Rosie .) Contains 63 words in 4 sentences using 320 chars . Contains 67 words in 4 sentences using 332 chars . ( Aside .) Contains 38 words in 7 sentences using 180 chars . Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 134 chars . Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars . Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars . Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars . Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 49 chars . ( At end of song catches up jug and passes around .) Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 87 chars . ( To Squire .) Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars . Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 108 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars . Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 101 chars . ( Aside .) Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars . ( To Crabtree .) Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars . Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars . ( To Squire .) Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars . Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 88 chars . Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 65 chars . Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars . Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars . Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars . Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars . Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars . Contains 112 words in 7 sentences using 554 chars . Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 66 chars . Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars . ( Following upstairs .) Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 115 chars . ( Solus .) Contains 119 words in 9 sentences using 540 chars . ( Descending stairs .) Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars . ( Lays knife on table .) Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars . Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars . Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars . Contains 216 words in 14 sentences using 1110 chars . Contains 54 words in 4 sentences using 258 chars . ( Sits .) Contains 32 words in 5 sentences using 163 chars . ( After long hesitating .) Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars . Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars . Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars . Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 196 chars . Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars . ( Takes book from table .) Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 121 chars . Contains 76 words in 8 sentences using 341 chars . Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 164 chars . Contains 67 words in 6 sentences using 354 chars . Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 95 chars . Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars . Contains 73 words in 3 sentences using 351 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars . Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars . ( Looks straight at the fire over her bowed head and whistles .) Contains 124 words in 15 sentences using 617 chars . ( Exit. Enter Crabtree and Sailor Bill .) ( Looks about cautiously .) Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 213 chars . ( Sits doggedly at table .) Contains 51 words in 5 sentences using 220 chars . Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 101 chars . Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 88 chars . Contains 24 words in 1 sentence using 105 chars . Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars . Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars . Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars . Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars . Contains 28 words in 1 sentence using 145 chars . ( A long whistle .) Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 92 chars . Contains 32 words in 6 sentences using 162 chars . ( Springing up .) Contains 24 words in 7 sentences using 109 chars . ( Drawing bowie .) Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars . ( Grasping knife from table, and desperate show of fight .) Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars . ( Meekly and kindly, lowers knife .) Contains 11 words in 5 sentences using 59 chars . Contains 70 words in 8 sentences using 296 chars . Contains 46 words in 10 sentences using 216 chars . Contains 76 words in 14 sentences using 373 chars . ( Still holding knife; to people .) Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars . Contains 39 words in 10 sentences using 199 chars . Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars . Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars . ( Aside .) Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 89 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars . Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars . Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars . Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars . ( Dashes forward .) Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars . Curtain . . Scene:Same as in Act II. — Squire Brown discovered rather loudly dressed, spectacles on, looking over papers at table . Contains 318 words in 25 sentences using 1592 chars . Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars . Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars . Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 97 chars . Contains 36 words in 3 sentences using 189 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars . Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 142 chars . ( Pompously .) Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars . Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 103 chars . Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars . Contains 112 words in 5 sentences using 522 chars . Contains 53 words in 5 sentences using 264 chars . ( Enter Ebe in great grief and meekness .) Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars . Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars . Contains 58 words in 4 sentences using 252 chars . Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 105 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars . Contains 56 words in 6 sentences using 258 chars . Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars . Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 82 chars . Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 153 chars . Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 214 chars . Contains 93 words in 5 sentences using 480 chars . Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars . Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars . Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 95 chars . ( Meditatively .) Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 123 chars . Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars . ( Aside .) Contains 60 words in 6 sentences using 279 chars . Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars . Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars . Contains 86 words in 5 sentences using 425 chars . Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars . Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars . Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 204 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars . ( Again interfering and looking in his face .) Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars . Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars . Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 73 chars . Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars . Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars . Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars . Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 138 chars . Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars . Contains 82 words in 11 sentences using 386 chars . Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 105 chars . ( Enter Hank and Rosie, broken down with trouble. Hank is in irons, followed by Officer .) Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 79 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars . Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 217 chars . Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 112 chars . ( Aside .) Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars . ( Exultant .) Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 98 chars . ( Aside .) Contains 57 words in 9 sentences using 277 chars . ( Who has spoken dumbshow with Sheriff .) Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 92 chars . ( Aside .) Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars . Contains 23 words in 1 sentence using 101 chars . ( Crying .) Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars . Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars . Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 84 chars . Contains 106 words in 6 sentences using 476 chars . Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 145 chars . Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars . Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars . Contains 47 words in 5 sentences using 230 chars . Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars . Contains 107 words in 3 sentences using 505 chars . Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars . Contains 54 words in 6 sentences using 222 chars . Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars . ( Firmly .) Contains 131 words in 6 sentences using 592 chars . Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars . Contains 67 words in 2 sentences using 322 chars . ( Aside .) Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars . Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars . Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars . Contains 34 words in 6 sentences using 167 chars . ( Reaching hands .) Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars . Contains 31 words in 7 sentences using 146 chars . Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 139 chars . Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 101 chars . Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars . Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars . Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars . Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 143 chars . Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars . Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 87 chars . Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars . Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 186 chars . Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 8 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars . Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars . Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 124 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars . Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 103 chars . Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 131 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 8 chars . Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars . Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars . ( Holding up point of knife to Crabtree .) Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars . Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars . Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars . Contains 67 words in 3 sentences using 335 chars . Curtain .