1818
DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.
Sir Spendall Flinty.
Freeman — his half brother.
Lord Edward.
Frederick.
Mr. Pinch — a miser.
Lawyer Trap.
A Youth.
Skin — servant to Pinch.
Cloddy.
Lady Flinty.
Louisa. Freeman's sister.
Emily, Freeman's sister.
Lucy, Freeman's sister.
Anna, Freeman's sister.
Dame Spindle.
Sailors — Robbers — Country folks.
SCENE — A county in England.
I.
Scene
Scene — an apartment in the house of Sir Spendall Flinty. — Sir Spendall reclining upon an elegant sopha — Anna seated by him, gently rubbing his foot — He starts up suddenly, then reclines again.
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Enter Louisa , and Lucy as if fearful of disturbing Sir S.
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Sings.
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Enter Lady Flinty, she goes up angrily to Anna and slaps her upon the shoulder.
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( Anna rises — Sir Spendall looks timidly at Lady Flinty. )
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( Exeunt Louisa and Anna.)
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( Lady Flinty aproaches him with violence .)
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( Lady Flinty rings the bell and the scene closes .)
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Scene changes to a sea-port town — principal object an Inn, the sign Bacchus. — A Sailor enters from the Inn — and enter at the opposide side another Sailor — he walks lame with a stick, has lost an arm, and his head is bound up beneath his hat.
— ( starts with surprise .)
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Enter Freeman from the Inn. — Freeman's left arm in a sling.
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( Offers money to Ben, who modestly refuses .)
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(Sailors enter the house .)
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(Freeman walks slowly off .)
Scene
Scene changes to an apartment at Sir Spendall Flinty's. Emily, Lucy and Anna.
Lucy holds a book , Emily and Anna at work.
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( Lucy puts the book down reluctantly looking at the page.)
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( Exit Anna.)
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Enter Lawyer Trap.
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( Looks at Lucy.)
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( Looks at him .)
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Anna enters, as he speaks.
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( Bows .)
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(Not attending to Anna.)
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( Exeunt .)
Scene
Scene changes to another apartment at Sir Spendall's. — Louisa seated at a writing-table, notes scatterd about — She finishes, and folds up a note — directs it and then looks attentivey at the address.
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Enter Lawyer Trap.
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Enter Lady Flinty.
( She winks at Trap, approaches and takes up one of the notes .)
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(Trap looks out at a window .)
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( Exit Trap.)
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( Exit Lady Flinty.)
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( Exit Louisa.)
END OF ACT FIRST.
II.
Scene
SCENE — Sir Spendall Flinty's study. Sir Spendall and Lady Flinty.
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( Pauses .)
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( Exit Lady Flinty.)
Enter Louisa, in agitation.
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( Turns his head aside .)
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(Louisa embraces her father in silence .)
Enter Lady Flinty — a servant follows with wine — she seems surprised.
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( Exit .)
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Scene changes to a large old farm house. — Scene darkened.
Enter Emily, Lucy and Anna — each with a small bundle — Emily knocks at the door.
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Enter Cloddy.
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( He wipes his eyes with his sleeve .)
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( He knocks and whistles .)
Dame Spindle opens the door.)
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(All enter the house.)
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Scene changes — represents a distant view of the sea on one side — and a small village on the other.
Freeman appears in a travelling dress.
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Enter a press-gang, dragging in a youth.
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( Approaches .)
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( The Sailor slaps the lad on the shoulder — and exit with the men .)
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(Embraces him.)
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( Exeunt .)
Scene
Scene changes to Sir Spendall Flinty's — a room elegantly fitted up — music stands and performers. — Music.
Sir Spendall , Lady Flinty, Louisa , Lord Edward, Frederick in military uniform — Lawyer Trap — other company seated.
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Lord Edward and Frederick converse low, till the music ceases.
( Aloud .)
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( Bows to Louisa.)
( She flirts her fan violently .)
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( Quizzing .)
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(Sir Spendall comes forward, talking to some gentleman and Trap — band play again. — Frederick and Louisa converse. Lord Edward approaches them, pretending to listen to the music — but attending to their conversation.)
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(Trap approaches Louisa — bowing obsequiously .)
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sings, accompanied.
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( Glances at Trap)
Servant enters, and speaks to Lady Flinty — Trap takes her hand — and the company follow — all but Lord Edward.
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(Exit.)
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Scene changes to the house of Mr. Pinch — he is discovered sitting by a miserable fire, with his feet almost into it — shivering with cold.
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Enter Skin — his teeth chattering and coat buttoned so close, that he appears like a lath.
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( Skin goes out and returns with a candle.)
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( Exit Skin.)
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Enter Skin with a plate, knife and fork — some food on the plate . — Pinch turns angrily round.
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( He sits down to eat — noise heard of a window opening — Skin goes close up to his master .)
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( He half rises from the table — noise again .)
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( The door opens hastily — and enter three Robbers; one of them seizes Skin — gags him, and ties his hands — another takes hold of Pinch.
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( Presents a pistol — 1st Robber takes the keys from Pinch's pockets . — Skin disengages himself, and rushes up to the second Robber, and struggles for the pistol — while the 3d . Robber goes to the cabinet, but returns; and is aiming a blow at Pinch, when a scuffling is heard at the door — a pistol fired, and a person calls out — "follow me, follow me brave boys ."
Enter Freeman. — The Robbers run out at the opposite door — Freeman snaps another pistol after them. Pinch staggers to his chair.
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( Exit Skin.)
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Enter Skin, with some eggs in a plate.
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Freeman takes off his hat, sits down to the table — and Pinch also; the latter looking at him with grateful surprise.)
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( Gives half a crown .)
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(Skin is going .)
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( Exit Skin.)
END OF ACT THE SECOND.
III.
Scene
SCENE — the farm house.
Emily and Frederick.
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( Takes a note from his pocket-book, and respectfully offers it .)
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( Tries to put the note into her hand .)
Enter
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(He pauses.)
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(Exit Frederick. )
Enter Anna and Cloddy.
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Enter Skin, with solemn dignity.
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(To Emily. )
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( He snatches up Skin, and dances him up and down — Skin all the while boxing him . — Cloddy gives him a hard shake, then puts him down — laughing heartily — Skin walks, about in a rage .)
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( Exit Skin shaking his fist at Cloddy.)
( Singing .)
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( Exit .)
Scene
Scene changes to Sir Spendall Flinty's.
Lady Flinty and Sir Spendall at breakfast.
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(Pours out the tea.)
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Enter Servant — announces Freeman , who enters — Freeman bows to Lady Flinty , and shakes Sir Spendall's hand.
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1 word
in
1 sentence
using
8 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
3 sentences
using
67 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
35 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
74 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
3 sentences
using
49 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
3 sentences
using
42 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
24 chars
.
Contains
24 words
in
5 sentences
using
164 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
19 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
42 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
33 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
4 sentences
using
53 chars
.
( Exit Freeman.)
Contains
20 words
in
3 sentences
using
106 chars
.
( Sir Spendall goes to the window .)
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
26 chars
.
(Exit Sir Spendall. )
Contains
107 words
in
5 sentences
using
548 chars
.
( Exit Lady Flinty.)
Scene
Scene changes to another apartment at Sir Spendall's — Louisa seated with a book.
Enter Freeman — She exclaims in surprise.
Contains
7 words
in
3 sentences
using
41 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
5 sentences
using
93 chars
.
Contains
42 words
in
3 sentences
using
207 chars
.
Contains
49 words
in
7 sentences
using
262 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
3 sentences
using
30 chars
.
( hesitates .)
Contains
35 words
in
5 sentences
using
189 chars
.
( Exit F.)
Contains
43 words
in
6 sentences
using
217 chars
.
Enter Sir Spendall in great trepidation — sinks into a chair.
Contains
46 words
in
5 sentences
using
252 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
3 sentences
using
28 chars
.
Contains
90 words
in
3 sentences
using
463 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
4 sentences
using
55 chars
.
Contains
27 words
in
2 sentences
using
131 chars
.
Contains
23 words
in
2 sentences
using
125 chars
.
Enter Lady Flinty.
Contains
9 words
in
3 sentences
using
48 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
41 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
2 sentences
using
85 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
28 chars
.
Contains
26 words
in
2 sentences
using
133 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
23 chars
.
Contains
51 words
in
2 sentences
using
262 chars
.
( Exeunt .)
Scene
Scene changes — represents a country fair — music of fiddles tabor and pipe — and bagpipes — booths with trinckets, and raree-shows. — A stage erected from which a mounte-bank gives Cloddy a silver tankard as a prize in a lottery. — — The clown makes a somerset — rope dancers at a distance — and a dancing-bear with a monkey on its back — Clown advances and dances a hornpipe. — — Among the young men and girls dressed in rural finery. Skin appears in front — clothed in a suit of stiff old family livery — Cloddy advances, admiring his tankard; half tipsey. )
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
20 chars
.
Contains
38 words
in
6 sentences
using
194 chars
.
Contains
44 words
in
4 sentences
using
233 chars
.
( Takes half a guinea out of his pocket — Skin stares at him .)
Contains
22 words
in
4 sentences
using
112 chars
.
( Points to his neck — Cloddy throws down the tankard, and runs up to Skin in a passion .)
Contains
63 words
in
7 sentences
using
310 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
46 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
45 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
35 chars
.
Contains
42 words
in
2 sentences
using
192 chars
.
Contains
43 words
in
6 sentences
using
215 chars
.
( Exit Skin.)
Contains
14 words
in
2 sentences
using
66 chars
.
Dance of Villagers.
Ben the Sailor advances — walking lame, and with only one arm.
Contains
21 words
in
5 sentences
using
89 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
2 sentences
using
75 chars
.
Contains
36 words
in
3 sentences
using
178 chars
.
Sings.
Contains
66 words
in
8 sentences
using
331 chars
.
Contains
64 words
in
9 sentences
using
326 chars
.
Contains
64 words
in
7 sentences
using
346 chars
.
All chorus the last lines, and cry huzza!
Contains
48 words
in
4 sentences
using
247 chars
.
( One of the men fall . Cloddy catches him up, and throws him over his shoulder in the sack — and runs off — loud laugh — and the scene closes .)
END OF THE THIRD ACT.
IV.
Scene
SCENE — an old fashioned room at the farm house.
Enter Lucy.
Contains
46 words
in
5 sentences
using
249 chars
.
Enter Lord Edward.
Contains
13 words
in
4 sentences
using
86 chars
.
( Confused .)
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
31 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
3 sentences
using
57 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
46 chars
.
Contains
58 words
in
2 sentences
using
324 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
1 sentence
using
45 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
16 chars
.
( He attempts to take her hand — but she withdraws it .)
Contains
15 words
in
2 sentences
using
96 chars
.
( Detaining her .)
Contains
47 words
in
5 sentences
using
239 chars
.
Contains
31 words
in
4 sentences
using
190 chars
.
Contains
24 words
in
5 sentences
using
139 chars
.
Contains
36 words
in
2 sentences
using
193 chars
.
Contains
47 words
in
5 sentences
using
248 chars
.
( She turns away .)
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
34 chars
.
(still going)
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
29 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
54 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
30 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
19 chars
.
Contains
34 words
in
4 sentences
using
184 chars
.
Contains
45 words
in
3 sentences
using
274 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
3 sentences
using
31 chars
.
Enter Freeman — as Lord Edward is speaking.
(Lucy sees her brother, rushes into his arms — and they embrace affectionately — but in silence — Freeman then turns round .)
Contains
13 words
in
4 sentences
using
80 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
27 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
21 chars
.
( Bows haughtily .)
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
32 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
38 chars
.
( Shews him the door .)
Contains
6 words
in
3 sentences
using
38 chars
.
(Lucy seems alarmed .)
Contains
99 words
in
4 sentences
using
524 chars
.
( Exit Lord Edward.)
Enter Emily and Anna , they embrace Freeman affectionately.
Contains
19 words
in
5 sentences
using
110 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
21 chars
.
( Hangs upon his arm .)
Contains
34 words
in
3 sentences
using
169 chars
.
( Kisses her cheek, she reclines on his shoulder .)
Contains
10 words
in
3 sentences
using
59 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
43 chars
.
Contains
33 words
in
3 sentences
using
157 chars
.
Contains
60 words
in
4 sentences
using
308 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
3 sentences
using
66 chars
.
Enter Dame Spindle.
Contains
76 words
in
6 sentences
using
378 chars
.
Contains
44 words
in
2 sentences
using
217 chars
.
Contains
90 words
in
3 sentences
using
446 chars
.
(Exeunt.)
Scene
Scene — the outside of the farm house.
Enter Pinch walking with a stick, looks up as he advances.
Contains
153 words
in
11 sentences
using
856 chars
.
( Knocks at the door — Dame Spindle opens the door, and starts back in a fright — then comes out.
Contains
14 words
in
5 sentences
using
73 chars
.
( She curtsies low .)
Contains
51 words
in
9 sentences
using
261 chars
.
Cloddy enters with a large faggot of wood — and tosses it down, almost upon Pinch — not seeing him.
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
46 chars
.
( Pinch strikes him with his stick.)
Contains
13 words
in
3 sentences
using
63 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
59 chars
.
( He bows low to Pinch)
Contains
18 words
in
3 sentences
using
82 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
35 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
3 sentences
using
86 chars
.
Contains
33 words
in
2 sentences
using
168 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
3 sentences
using
62 chars
.
(Dame Spindle shews him into the house .)
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
59 chars
.
( follows Pinch.)
Contains
87 words
in
6 sentences
using
425 chars
.
Enter Pinch and Dame Spindle.
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
53 chars
.
Contains
37 words
in
3 sentences
using
192 chars
.
( She curtsies low .)
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
49 chars
.
Contains
24 words
in
1 sentence
using
112 chars
.
Contains
36 words
in
4 sentences
using
188 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
3 sentences
using
47 chars
.
Contains
52 words
in
6 sentences
using
248 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
3 sentences
using
45 chars
.
( Exit Cloddy, running .)
Contains
6 words
in
4 sentences
using
36 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
34 chars
.
(Dame runs off )
Contains
111 words
in
8 sentences
using
567 chars
.
( Exit .)
Scene
Scene changes to a Wood. — Frederick in sporting dress, leans upon his gun — a net full of game lying at his feet.
Contains
144 words
in
10 sentences
using
775 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
29 chars
.
Enter Cloddy in haste.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
25 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
39 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
58 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
20 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
22 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
2 sentences
using
9 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
5 sentences
using
92 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
4 sentences
using
77 chars
.
( They shake hands cordially .)
Contains
19 words
in
2 sentences
using
106 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
3 sentences
using
23 chars
.
( He reads .)
Contains
141 words
in
3 sentences
using
704 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
38 chars
.
Contains
156 words
in
6 sentences
using
844 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
3 sentences
using
82 chars
.
Contains
53 words
in
4 sentences
using
303 chars
.
( To Cloddy.)
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
50 chars
.
Contains
72 words
in
3 sentences
using
362 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
2 sentences
using
14 chars
.
Contains
22 words
in
4 sentences
using
112 chars
.
Contains
47 words
in
2 sentences
using
227 chars
.
(Cloddy runs off .)
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
46 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
3 sentences
using
111 chars
.
Contains
21 words
in
3 sentences
using
126 chars
.
( Returns the letter .)
Contains
30 words
in
3 sentences
using
174 chars
.
Contains
42 words
in
5 sentences
using
222 chars
.
( Exit Freeman.)
Contains
50 words
in
4 sentences
using
309 chars
.
( Exit Frederick.)
END OF THE FOURTH ACT.
V.
Scene
SCENE — The farm house.
Emily, Lucy and Anna.
Contains
30 words
in
3 sentences
using
153 chars
.
Contains
27 words
in
3 sentences
using
160 chars
.
Contains
47 words
in
2 sentences
using
227 chars
.
Contains
50 words
in
2 sentences
using
283 chars
.
(She walks about in agitation.)
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
20 chars
.
(Anna suddenly stoops by the table, and picks up an unsealed letter, and gives it to Lucy.)
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
51 chars
.
( She reads it and faints .)
Contains
6 words
in
4 sentences
using
34 chars
.
( Supports her .)
Contains
6 words
in
4 sentences
using
37 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
17 chars
.
(Anna runs out .)
Enter Dame Spindle and Anna.
(Emily gives Lucy some water — she revives .)
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
38 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
6 sentences
using
97 chars
.
(Emily reads the letter .)
Enter Trap and Skin.
Contains
40 words
in
3 sentences
using
201 chars
.
(Aside.)
Contains
18 words
in
3 sentences
using
101 chars
.
Contains
19 words
in
2 sentences
using
83 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
54 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
4 sentences
using
87 chars
.
(Lucy rests her head mournfully on the table .)
Contains
17 words
in
3 sentences
using
76 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
35 chars
.
Contains
32 words
in
3 sentences
using
169 chars
.
Contains
59 words
in
4 sentences
using
314 chars
.
Contains
69 words
in
4 sentences
using
428 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
63 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
25 chars
.
( She raises her head from the table and looks steadfastly at him .)
Contains
28 words
in
3 sentences
using
154 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
4 sentences
using
84 chars
.
( She looks up .)
( Exeunt Emily, Lucy, Anna and Dame.)
Contains
48 words
in
4 sentences
using
248 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
2 sentences
using
76 chars
.
Contains
21 words
in
3 sentences
using
102 chars
.
Contains
32 words
in
4 sentences
using
160 chars
.
Contains
83 words
in
5 sentences
using
470 chars
.
Contains
21 words
in
2 sentences
using
118 chars
.
Contains
63 words
in
7 sentences
using
312 chars
.
Contains
28 words
in
4 sentences
using
141 chars
.
Enter Dame Spindle , wiping her eyes with her apron.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
34 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
37 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
4 sentences
using
86 chars
.
( Looks out .)
Contains
18 words
in
2 sentences
using
83 chars
.
( Exit Trap.)
Contains
52 words
in
4 sentences
using
260 chars
.
( Exit Dame Spindle.)
Contains
123 words
in
7 sentences
using
605 chars
.
( Exit Skin.)
Scene
Scene changes to the house of Mr. Pinch.
Contains
37 words
in
2 sentences
using
181 chars
.
( Pulls off his coat — then his waistcoat, which he carefully folds up, and then puts the coat on again .)
Enter Freeman.
Contains
5 words
in
3 sentences
using
29 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
3 sentences
using
26 chars
.
Contains
27 words
in
2 sentences
using
120 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
2 sentences
using
10 chars
.
Contains
115 words
in
5 sentences
using
646 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
3 sentences
using
39 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
67 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
1 sentence
using
72 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
5 sentences
using
106 chars
.
Contains
28 words
in
2 sentences
using
131 chars
.
Contains
26 words
in
3 sentences
using
132 chars
.
Contains
31 words
in
3 sentences
using
183 chars
.
(Pinch looks terrified .)
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
61 chars
.
Contains
26 words
in
2 sentences
using
150 chars
.
(Pinch goes up to Freeman in much embarassment .)
Contains
50 words
in
8 sentences
using
267 chars
.
Enter Skin.
Contains
8 words
in
3 sentences
using
44 chars
.
Contains
41 words
in
3 sentences
using
213 chars
.
(Freeman walks about in agitation .)
Contains
29 words
in
4 sentences
using
157 chars
.
(Skin holds down his head .)
Contains
31 words
in
4 sentences
using
161 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
3 sentences
using
57 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
56 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
3 sentences
using
75 chars
.
( Earnestly .)
Contains
14 words
in
5 sentences
using
71 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
2 sentences
using
101 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
36 chars
.
Contains
62 words
in
3 sentences
using
344 chars
.
Contains
38 words
in
3 sentences
using
206 chars
.
( Goes to his desk and writes — Skin jumps about with delight .)
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
55 chars
.
Contains
25 words
in
3 sentences
using
143 chars
.
Contains
29 words
in
3 sentences
using
142 chars
.
(Pinch gives the paper to Freeman, who bows gratefully .)
Contains
65 words
in
2 sentences
using
339 chars
.
Contains
32 words
in
3 sentences
using
162 chars
.
(Exit Freeman. )
( Puases .)
Contains
45 words
in
5 sentences
using
246 chars
.
Contains
60 words
in
3 sentences
using
326 chars
.
(Pinch sits down to write — Exit Skin — the scene closes.
Scene
Scene changes to the Wood.
Frederick — He takes out his watch.
Contains
69 words
in
2 sentences
using
425 chars
.
Enter Freeman hastily.
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
33 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
4 sentences
using
79 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
2 sentences
using
90 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
48 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
2 sentences
using
86 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
6 sentences
using
106 chars
.
( Takes Freeman's hand affectionately .)
Contains
43 words
in
2 sentences
using
203 chars
.
(Gives a packet.)
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
21 chars
.
Enter Lord Edward , and his friend — The seconds measure the ground — and all exchange bows.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
20 chars
.
Contains
82 words
in
6 sentences
using
451 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
3 sentences
using
10 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
3 sentences
using
85 chars
.
(Points to Frederick )
Contains
10 words
in
3 sentences
using
52 chars
.
Contains
73 words
in
4 sentences
using
427 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
3 sentences
using
52 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
3 sentences
using
73 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
60 chars
.
Contains
30 words
in
2 sentences
using
168 chars
.
(Lord Edward throws down his pistol.)
Contains
58 words
in
7 sentences
using
331 chars
.
( Exit Lord Edward and friend .)
Enter Emily, Lucy and Anna.
Lucy clasps Freeman to her bosom — Emily and Anna press around him.
Contains
16 words
in
4 sentences
using
93 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
25 chars
.
(Freeman affectionately takes their hands .)
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
51 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
3 sentences
using
40 chars
.
Contains
46 words
in
3 sentences
using
272 chars
.
( Freeman gives Emily's hand to Frederick — she looks surprised and confused.)
Contains
60 words
in
4 sentences
using
338 chars
.
Contains
69 words
in
4 sentences
using
396 chars
.
( Curtain falls .)
END OF THE PLAY.