1840
DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.
Chatham Theatre, New York. Eagle St. Theatre, Buffalo.
Sir Philip, N. H. Bannister . Bannister .
Reginald, Mr. Charles . Forrest .
Martyn, Walton . Ellis .
Peter Frost, Tuthill . Rogers .
Giles, Cruita . Nichols .
Magistrate, Gilbert . McCrum .
Servant, Snooks . Bebee .
Madaline, Mrs. Bannister . Kore .
Blanche, Thorne . Dean .
ACT I.
SCENE 1st.
— Interior of a Hall with folding doors in centre; — two gothic chairs on: Blanche and Martyn discovered seated; Blanche R. H. Martyn L. H.
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( Peter Frost, heard L. H. They rise suddenly .)
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EnterPeter Frost , L. H. 1st E.
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EnterReginald , L. H. 1st E.
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( Draws up his chair and speaks in a whisper .)
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He rushes at Sir P. with a sword, who disarms and presents a pistol at him .
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Exit Martyn . L. H.
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He forces him towards the door . R. H.
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Forces him in and locks the door — Martyn returns; stage becomes dark gradually .
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Bell strikes eight .
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Exit , C. D.
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Music — Opens the door .
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Goes in and closes the door — Sir P. enters .
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The door slowly opens , Martyn peeps out but perceiving Sir P . he instantly closes it. Loud cries within!
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A struggle heard .
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Martyn runs in with a bloody dagger; seeing Sir P ., starts back .
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Martyn retires up. Enter Blanch , hastily R.
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Bath start .
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( aside .)
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Exit whimpering . R. H.
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Exit . L. H.
SCENE II.
— A Chamber .
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Song; " Why don't the men propose? "
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Exit . R. H.
SCENE LAST.
A Splendid Chamber . — Chandeliers lit in center, a table luxuriously spread on L. a sofa of crimson velvet . — Sir Philip , discovered .
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Seizes her and draws dagger, when Martyn rushes in and wrests it from him .
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Martyn forces Madaline off ; Sir Philip goes to centre and welcomes guests, who enter and sit at table .
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( a grand fancy dance .)
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— ( Starts .)
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The gate bell rings .
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— ( Aside .)
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Enter Magistrate, Soldiers, Blanche, Giles and all the household; the guests alarmed come down centre .
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The Judge sits centre ; Martyn Enters .
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— ( Half drawing sword .)
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Throws off his cloak and turban and appears in a splendid dress.
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He falls upon his face .
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They embrace .
Two servants raise Sir Philip .
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After several convulsive struggles he dies .
CURTAIN.