1890
First performed: April 9, 1883
SCENE, RUSSIAN POLAND.
TIME 1850.
ACTS FIRST AND SECOND. — A room in the house of Ivan the Shoemaker.
ACT THIRD. — A drawing-room in the Château of the Count Woroffski.
COSTUMES.
ALL RUSSIAN, OF THE TIME OF 1850.
ALEXIS. — Peasant's blouse and trousers trimmed with fur, and at the end of third act full-dress uniform of Russian officer.
POLESKA. — First act, rich traveling dress of velvet and fur; second and third acts, peasant's gala dress.
BARONESS. — First part of third act, rich house-dress; end of act, traveling dress of velvet and fur.
IVAN. — Peasant's blouse, full trousers, high boots.
MICHELINE. — Peasant's dress.
KOULIKOFF. — Blouse and trousers of black velvet edged with fur, fur cap.
OSIP. — Peasant's dress.
MADISON SQUARE THEATRE,
New York, Monday, April 9, 1883.
ALEXIS PETROVITCH, A journeyman (afterward Gustave, Count Woroffski). MR. FREDERIC BRYTON.
POLESKA, His wife. AGNES BOOTH.
BARONESS VLADIMIR, His sister. MISS ADA DYAS.
IVAN, A master shoemaker. MR. W. J. LEMOYNE.
MICHELINE, His daughter. MISS ESTELLE CLAYTON.
KOULIKOFF DEMETROVITCH, Intendant of the Château Woroffski. MR. MAX FREEMAN.
OSIP, A young peasant. MR. EDWIN ARDEN.
Guards, Peasants, Ladies, Retainers, etc.
ACT I.
SCENE I.
— (The cottage of Ivan, the shoemaker. Door in flat, C. is open, showing snowy landscape. R. & L. are doors leading to rooms in cottage. Shoemaker's bench and tools, and a half-finished shoe, R. As the curtain rises Ivan, Micheline and journeymen are seen seated at breakfast, L. Alexis seated apart, R.; buried in thought. Country girls come and go C. D., offering Alexis shoes to mend; movement in groups during singing of chorus. Russian stove up L., with peasant lounging on top. At the rising of the curtain a drinking chorus is sung by workmen at table.)
(drinks, sets down glass) .
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(Wedding bells heard in distance.)
(running to window) .
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(springs upon stool to gaze from window and waves hand) .
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(Workmen go off C. D. F. singing.)
(going over to Alexis and slapping him on shoulder) .
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(at bench R. coldly) .
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(at C.) .
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(Micheline crosses to R. shrugging her shoulders. She manages to drop a bright-colored handkerchief from her neck in passing near Alexis, who, roused from his abstraction, picks it up with great courtesy and restores it, not to its right place, as Micheline stands coquettishly expecting, but to her hand, with a grave bow. Micheline pouts, and goes off discomfited, R. D.)
(who has put on his spectacles to examine Alexis's work, aside) .
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(coming down R.) .
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(going back to bench, smiling) .
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(whistling in derision) .
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(Enter Koulikoff C. D. F. whip in hand, followed by several peasants, who await orders.)
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(rising and putting chair back) .
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(Enter Micheline running, C. D. F.)
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(Enter Countess Poleska C. D. F. She is followed by peasants bearing hand-bags, cloaks, etc.; others group at door and window.)
(waving off peasants, also Ivan and Koulikoff who advance, bowing. To peasants) .
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(Micheline carries purse to Ivan; Koulikoff and Ivan exchange looks of astonishment. Ivan goes to C. D. F. and gives orders without; exeunt peasants, C. D. F.)
(bowing obsequiously and rubbing hands) .
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(to Micheline) .
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(takes off apron hurriedly and runs his hands through his hair) .
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(impatiently) .
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(Ivan and Micheline up stage.)
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(As he speaks, Poleska passes by him and walks to and fro, soliloquizing.)
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(Turns up stage.)
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(aside) .
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(languidly seating herself at table L.) .
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(All rush to table and busy themselves with serving a cup of tea from samovar. Poleska tastes the mixture and refuses it with disgust.)
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(in despair) .
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(angrily) .
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(sorrowfully) .
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(aside) .
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(aside, mimicking Poleska) .
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(joyfully) .
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(sitting again at table, L.) .
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(surprised) .
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(stamping her foot) .
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(She turns imperiously and exit R. D.)
(ruefully) .
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(Enter Alexis L. D.)
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(with a movement toward door R. which he represses) .
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(in consternation) .
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(dryly; putting his hand upon Ivan's shoulder) .
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(looking about for escape, then barricading himself behind table) .
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(Alexis retreats to C. D. F. and stands laughing.)
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(shrugging) .
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(impatiently) .
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(interrupts) .
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(promptly) .
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(who has been drawing near to and withdrawing from door R.) .
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(puzzled) .
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(with emotion) .
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(at door R.) .
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(The bridal procession passes. Chorus and wedding chimes. Alexis stands at window, moodily watching the passers-by.)
Curtain .
ACT II.
(The cottage as before, table cleared. Micheline comes in on tip-toe R. D.)
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(She puts wood in stove L. Enter Osip C. D. F.)
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(laying fresh cloth on table L.) .
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(laughing) .
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(angrily) .
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(coquettishly) .
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(He extends his arms; she appears to lean toward him, then glides under his arm, and crosses stage laughing.)
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(consoling her) .
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(still sobbing) .
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(Ivan enters C. D. F., during this speech, and stands behind the lovers, his stick raised.)
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(bringing down stick upon Osip's back) .
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(Osip runs out C. D. F., and, in view of audience, runs into Koulikoff, who is seen through window, carrying a covered tray. Exit Micheline R. D.)
(gesticulating towards Poleska's door R.) .
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(entering with tray C. D. F.) .
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(He lays table with knife, fork, plates, tea things, etc. Ivan seats himself negligently at table.)
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(Noise in room R. Enter Micheline hastily R. D.)
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(crossing to table L.; contemptuously) .
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(walking R. hurriedly) .
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(He looks up to find that Ivan has helped himself to a cup of tea and is drinking it and smacking his lips.)
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(alarmed) .
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(infuriated) .
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(wringing her hands) .
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(doggedly) .
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(lifting hands) .
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(piously) .
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(He sits at table and pours out tea; they simultaneously attack the food. Loud discordant bell rings off R.)
(tranquilly, with mouth full) .
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(Door R. opens. Enter Poleska like a whirlwind, followed by Micheline. Both men keep their seats, laughing insolently.)
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(over his shoulder; taking a bite) .
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(trembling with rage) .
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(She passes swiftly between the men, twitches the napkin on which the breakfast is laid, and drags it away. Everything crashes to the ground.)
(dancing with angry excitement) .
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(rubbing his cheek) .
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(scornfully) .
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(triumphantly) .
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(Exeunt Ivan and Koulikoff R. D. bowing with mock solemnity; Micheline going last, looking back with sympathy; Ivan drags her angrily away.)
(at table L.) .
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(Enter Alexis C. D. F. He comes slowly up behind her.)
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(hearing his voice, turns with delight, offering to throw herself in his arms) .
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(He makes no movement in return, but stands with folded arms before her.)
(perceiving his peasant's dress, utters a cry and staggers) .
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(Alexis starts forward as if to take her in his arms, but restrains himself and stands with bent head as before.)
(Poleska catches at chair behind her and faces him, one hand holding her heart, her breath coming rapidly.)
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(wildly) .
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(after a minute of silence, without looking at him) .
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(beseechingly) .
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(in a changed tone) .
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(catching her breath) .
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(proudly) .
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(throwing back her head) .
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(indignantly) .
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(slowly and decisively) .
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(fiercely) .
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(Enter Ivan and Micheline C. D. F. and come down softly.)
(satirically) .
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(continuing as if she had not spoken) .
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(folding her arms disdainfully) .
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(interrupting) .
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(raising hands and eyes) .
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(sarcastically) .
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13 chars
.
(coldly to Poleska) .
Contains
29 words
in
3 sentences
using
161 chars
.
(scornfully) .
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
13 chars
.
(timidly) .
Contains
18 words
in
1 sentence
using
93 chars
.
(crossing R.) .
Contains
16 words
in
2 sentences
using
99 chars
.
(Ivan attempting to pat her on the shoulder, is fiercely repulsed by Poleska; Alexis makes a threatening movement toward Ivan, unseen by Poleska, who drops exhausted upon bench R. covering her eyes with her hands) .
Contains
93 words
in
12 sentences
using
474 chars
.
(kneeling at Poleska's side) .
Contains
12 words
in
1 sentence
using
55 chars
.
(bursting into tears) .
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
55 chars
.
(Micheline comforts her.)
(to Ivan angrily) .
Contains
24 words
in
3 sentences
using
137 chars
.
(rising confronts him) .
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
17 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
15 chars
.
(faltering a little) .
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
18 chars
.
(imperatively and with a threatening gesture) .
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
31 chars
.
(impetuously) .
Contains
35 words
in
3 sentences
using
176 chars
.
(Exit R. D. followed by Micheline.)
(aside, rubbing his hands gleefully) .
Contains
18 words
in
3 sentences
using
99 chars
.
(up C.) .
Contains
24 words
in
2 sentences
using
118 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
66 chars
.
(Noise as of furniture upset heard off R.)
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
51 chars
.
(with a shrug) .
Contains
27 words
in
2 sentences
using
135 chars
.
Contains
45 words
in
2 sentences
using
237 chars
.
(up C.) .
Contains
87 words
in
6 sentences
using
468 chars
.
(laughing) .
Contains
11 words
in
1 sentence
using
49 chars
.
Contains
107 words
in
8 sentences
using
542 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
44 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
2 sentences
using
71 chars
.
(with an air of severity) .
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
39 chars
.
(at R. eyeing him curiously) .
Contains
26 words
in
2 sentences
using
132 chars
.
(resuming his air of good fellowship) .
Contains
41 words
in
3 sentences
using
217 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
2 sentences
using
78 chars
.
(More noise heard off R. Micheline runs in R. D. which is slammed after her with violence.)
Contains
47 words
in
4 sentences
using
254 chars
.
Contains
39 words
in
4 sentences
using
207 chars
.
(laughing) .
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
46 chars
.
Contains
59 words
in
2 sentences
using
308 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
24 chars
.
Contains
29 words
in
1 sentence
using
144 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
32 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
65 chars
.
(going) .
Contains
28 words
in
3 sentences
using
155 chars
.
(He makes the motion of beating. Alexis frowns and pushes him from the room. Exeunt Micheline and Ivan L. D. Enter Poleska R. D. dressed as a Russian peasant.)
(speaking off R.) .
Contains
23 words
in
5 sentences
using
120 chars
.
(Crossing Alexis without looking at him.)
(at R. surveying her with admiration) .
Contains
22 words
in
3 sentences
using
121 chars
.
(at L. over her shoulder) .
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
10 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
52 chars
.
(over her shoulder) .
Contains
16 words
in
2 sentences
using
86 chars
.
(courteously) .
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
18 chars
.
(meaningly) .
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
27 chars
.
Contains
25 words
in
2 sentences
using
127 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
27 chars
.
(gently) .
Contains
68 words
in
7 sentences
using
342 chars
.
(with an outburst) .
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
21 chars
.
(Alexis again offers her the broom, with a bow, as in the minuet de la cour; Poleska looks at him with scorn, then snatches the broom from his hand, and falls to sweeping angrily. She lifts the shoes disdainfully, and ends by throwing them wildly in every direction, some grazing Alexis, till he takes refuge on the stove, laughing.)
(aside) .
Contains
39 words
in
2 sentences
using
206 chars
.
(He goes back and lifts a spinning wheel from its corner. Poleska repulses him scornfully. Alexis makes a gesture enjoining obedience. She restrains herself with extreme effort.)
(aside) .
Contains
27 words
in
3 sentences
using
144 chars
.
(going back to shoe-bench and resuming work, with an air of satisfaction) .
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
27 chars
.
(He begins the verse of a merry song, Poleska irritated by his cheerful air, works by fits and starts, tangles her thread, finally rises, takes out the distaff, tears off the flax and throws it at his feet. Alexis rises, taking a fresh distaff with flax nicely arranged from the corner, goes toward Poleska, sets wheel in order, and laying his hand on her shoulder, gently compels her to resume her seat.)
(smiling) .
Contains
15 words
in
2 sentences
using
72 chars
.
(resigning herself) .
Contains
21 words
in
2 sentences
using
107 chars
.
(Alexis bows, returns to bench, and resumes his song. Poleska spins rapidly, then furiously fast. Very soft music here, and off and on till the end of Act III.)
(dropping his work and watching her) .
Contains
27 words
in
3 sentences
using
141 chars
.
(Makes a movement toward her.)
(drawing back nervously) .
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
28 chars
.
(smiling and resuming bench) .
Contains
150 words
in
9 sentences
using
769 chars
.
(String music, tremolo, during this scene. He kneels beside her and puts his arms around her. Poleska starts violently, upsetting wheel. She springs from her chair and motions him away.)
(agitated) .
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
50 chars
.
(A noise outside. Enter Ivan and Micheline running C. D. L. Workmen, peasants, etc., follow.)
Contains
58 words
in
6 sentences
using
332 chars
.
(darting back from R. D. where she has gone to look for a way of escape) .
Contains
16 words
in
5 sentences
using
79 chars
.
(at R. C. calmly) .
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
30 chars
.
(standing L. her head thrown back triumphantly) .
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
38 chars
.
(Enter Koulikoff, with guards C. D. F.)
Contains
18 words
in
1 sentence
using
98 chars
.
(crouching on bench, Micheline at his side; ruefully) .
Contains
9 words
in
1 sentence
using
53 chars
.
(at R. C. shrugging his shoulders) .
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
68 chars
.
(at L. C.) .
Contains
15 words
in
2 sentences
using
87 chars
.
(shrugs shoulders again) .
Contains
63 words
in
8 sentences
using
364 chars
.
(Guards make forward movement.)
(waves guards back) .
Contains
93 words
in
7 sentences
using
506 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
2 sentences
using
7 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
11 chars
.
(Poleska draws herself up to her full height, and points to the door. Guards close around Alexis and lead him away. Tableau. Curtain. As curtain rises on recall, stage is cleared of peasants, soldiers, etc. Alexis seen without in custody of guards. Poleska makes movement toward him with outstretched arms C. Tableau.)
ACT III.
(A drawing-room in the Château Woroffski, richly furnished, with furs, etc. Doors R. L. and C. in flat, sofa R., arm chairs, writing table, etc. Koulikoff is discovered arranging the furniture.)
Contains
129 words
in
9 sentences
using
652 chars
.
(pleadingly) .
Contains
43 words
in
3 sentences
using
194 chars
.
(aside) .
Contains
42 words
in
4 sentences
using
244 chars
.
(joyfully) .
Contains
15 words
in
3 sentences
using
75 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
3 sentences
using
61 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
1 sentence
using
83 chars
.
(aside) .
Contains
23 words
in
2 sentences
using
105 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
9 chars
.
(drawing near to Micheline who retires) .
Contains
14 words
in
2 sentences
using
67 chars
.
(with importance) .
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
54 chars
.
(both at R. H.) .
Contains
158 words
in
7 sentences
using
771 chars
.
(looking back at d or and curtseying) .
Contains
11 words
in
1 sentence
using
46 chars
.
Contains
23 words
in
4 sentences
using
122 chars
.
(coquettishly) .
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
36 chars
.
(trying to take her hand) .
Contains
11 words
in
1 sentence
using
55 chars
.
(crosses herself) .
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
53 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
3 sentences
using
47 chars
.
(eluding him, boxes his ears and runs to L. D.) .
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
52 chars
.
(rubbing his ear) .
Contains
49 words
in
4 sentences
using
243 chars
.
(Enter the Baroness Vladimir C. D. F. Koulikoff starts back in dismay and assumes a cringing attitude .
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
40 chars
.
(at L. obsequiously) .
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
25 chars
.
Contains
81 words
in
4 sentences
using
430 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
2 sentences
using
73 chars
.
(looking around her) .
Contains
22 words
in
3 sentences
using
124 chars
.
(Koulikoff bows.)
(walking to and fro) .
Contains
97 words
in
12 sentences
using
527 chars
.
Contains
19 words
in
3 sentences
using
106 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
13 chars
.
(re-entering) .
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
21 chars
.
Contains
44 words
in
2 sentences
using
220 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
1 sentence
using
75 chars
.
Contains
113 words
in
5 sentences
using
601 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
35 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
2 sentences
using
92 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
1 sentence
using
66 chars
.
(clasping hands) .
Contains
22 words
in
4 sentences
using
153 chars
.
(Exit Koulikoff L. D. after putting foot stool, etc. Re-enter Koulikoff followed by Ivan and Micheline L., Koulikoff goes behind sofa R.)
(disappointed) .
Contains
78 words
in
6 sentences
using
409 chars
.
(L. C. puzzled; aside) .
Contains
23 words
in
1 sentence
using
107 chars
.
(L. of sofa) .
Contains
38 words
in
3 sentences
using
228 chars
.
(sharply) .
Contains
40 words
in
3 sentences
using
209 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
51 chars
.
(yawning) .
Contains
40 words
in
5 sentences
using
206 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
1 sentence
using
75 chars
.
Contains
30 words
in
2 sentences
using
154 chars
.
(aside) .
Contains
16 words
in
3 sentences
using
90 chars
.
(Exeunt Ivan and Micheline L. D.)
Contains
13 words
in
1 sentence
using
80 chars
.
(taking up embroidery) .
Contains
18 words
in
1 sentence
using
85 chars
.
(aside) .
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
25 chars
.
(Exit Koulikoff L. D.)
Contains
14 words
in
2 sentences
using
82 chars
.
(Enter Koulikoff L. D. leading Poleska, whose head is drooping, her eyes cast down.)
(patronizingly) .
Contains
29 words
in
2 sentences
using
172 chars
.
(turning on him haughtily) .
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
47 chars
.
(aside) .
Contains
16 words
in
1 sentence
using
104 chars
.
(He bustles round to back of sofa R. where Baroness sits. Poleska remains standing.)
(aside bitterly) .
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
36 chars
.
(Baroness trifles negligently with her dress, leisurely adjusts her eye-glass, then bestows a stare upon Poleska.)
(aside) .
Contains
57 words
in
6 sentences
using
299 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
11 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
26 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
25 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
3 sentences
using
112 chars
.
(C. starting, aside) .
Contains
24 words
in
4 sentences
using
126 chars
.
Contains
171 words
in
8 sentences
using
913 chars
.
(much agitated) .
Contains
6 words
in
4 sentences
using
33 chars
.
(glass at eye; astonished) .
Contains
120 words
in
9 sentences
using
667 chars
.
Contains
28 words
in
2 sentences
using
147 chars
.
(eagerly) .
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
72 chars
.
(rising, with dignity) .
Contains
75 words
in
3 sentences
using
397 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
54 chars
.
Contains
27 words
in
3 sentences
using
171 chars
.
(fanning herself and using salts) .
Contains
47 words
in
5 sentences
using
249 chars
.
(Poleska's eyes droop. Baroness turns to Koulikoff inquiringly. Koulikoff R. of sofa.)
Contains
38 words
in
2 sentences
using
208 chars
.
Contains
48 words
in
5 sentences
using
240 chars
.
(starting violently, her hand upon her heart) .
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
45 chars
.
Contains
20 words
in
2 sentences
using
100 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
2 sentences
using
95 chars
.
(knees knocking together) .
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
13 chars
.
(beseechingly) .
Contains
14 words
in
1 sentence
using
65 chars
.
Contains
31 words
in
5 sentences
using
171 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
20 chars
.
(eagerly) .
Contains
48 words
in
5 sentences
using
260 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
39 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
75 chars
.
Contains
19 words
in
2 sentences
using
98 chars
.
Contains
28 words
in
2 sentences
using
172 chars
.
Contains
41 words
in
6 sentences
using
224 chars
.
(reluctantly) .
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
38 chars
.
(mimicking Poleska) .
Contains
25 words
in
6 sentences
using
137 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
1 sentence
using
83 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
53 chars
.
(aside ).
Contains
46 words
in
3 sentences
using
233 chars
.
(going and returning impetuously) .
Contains
42 words
in
3 sentences
using
209 chars
.
(Exit Poleska in tears R. D. Baroness looks after her curiously and smiles.)
Contains
39 words
in
5 sentences
using
207 chars
.
(Knocking continues.)
(going slowly, opens L. D) .
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
29 chars
.
(Enter Alexis L. D. Baroness looks up, and utters a cry of astonishment, but is met by a warning gesture.)
(aside) .
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
50 chars
.
Contains
23 words
in
2 sentences
using
109 chars
.
(swelling with rage) .
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
50 chars
.
(without looking at Koulikoff) .
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
20 chars
.
(to Alexis) .
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
20 chars
.
(menacingly) .
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
21 chars
.
(Koulikoff shrinks back.)
Contains
19 words
in
2 sentences
using
112 chars
.
(aside.)
Contains
26 words
in
3 sentences
using
131 chars
.
(Exit Koulikoff R. D.)
(throwing herself in the arms of Alexis) .
Contains
18 words
in
4 sentences
using
100 chars
.
Contains
28 words
in
3 sentences
using
135 chars
.
Contains
21 words
in
2 sentences
using
120 chars
.
Contains
34 words
in
2 sentences
using
191 chars
.
(laughing) .
Contains
18 words
in
5 sentences
using
103 chars
.
(sitting on stool beside Baroness) .
Contains
24 words
in
2 sentences
using
129 chars
.
(shrugging shoulders) .
Contains
18 words
in
4 sentences
using
99 chars
.
Contains
38 words
in
2 sentences
using
208 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
1 sentence
using
96 chars
.
Contains
112 words
in
11 sentences
using
582 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
1 sentence
using
54 chars
.
(sadly) .
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
47 chars
.
Contains
58 words
in
3 sentences
using
299 chars
.
Contains
42 words
in
2 sentences
using
218 chars
.
(twirling her fan) .
Contains
87 words
in
4 sentences
using
415 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
31 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
21 chars
.
(kissing her hand) .
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
65 chars
.
(Enter Koulikoff C. D. F. with candle. He stops, with exaggerated gestures of surprise, and backs out discreetly, finger on lip.)
(aside) .
Contains
32 words
in
4 sentences
using
151 chars
.
(Exit C. D. F.)
(archly) .
Contains
14 words
in
1 sentence
using
69 chars
.
(shrugging shoulders.)
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
15 chars
.
Contains
66 words
in
4 sentences
using
363 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
32 chars
.
Contains
24 words
in
2 sentences
using
124 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
6 sentences
using
50 chars
.
Contains
19 words
in
4 sentences
using
97 chars
.
(Enter Koulikoff R. D. pompously, bearing paper.)
Contains
24 words
in
2 sentences
using
126 chars
.
(Koulikoff retires up. Baroness takes it eagerly, glances at it and looks with alarm at her brother. Gustave takes the paper from her and reads it.)
Contains
28 words
in
4 sentences
using
147 chars
.
(He walks quickly to the table, writes and returns paper to the Baroness.)
Contains
70 words
in
5 sentences
using
401 chars
.
(at C. D. F.)
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
37 chars
.
(L. stamping foot) .
Contains
43 words
in
3 sentences
using
249 chars
.
(Koulikoff looks in astonishment at Baroness.)
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
38 chars
.
(Koulikoff lingers, aghast) .
(perceiving Koulikoff, angrily) .
Contains
22 words
in
2 sentences
using
128 chars
.
(Koulikoff flies in dismay.)
(laying hand on Gustave's shoulder) .
Contains
20 words
in
2 sentences
using
102 chars
.
Contains
54 words
in
5 sentences
using
279 chars
.
(Enter Poleska C. D. F. He leads Baroness to R. D. and parts from her affectionately. Poleska watches them.)
(aside) .
Contains
23 words
in
2 sentences
using
116 chars
.
Contains
19 words
in
3 sentences
using
113 chars
.
(perceiving Poleska, bows coldly) .
Contains
68 words
in
4 sentences
using
389 chars
.
Contains
22 words
in
2 sentences
using
121 chars
.
(Her head droops and she turns away to hide her tears.)
(quickly) .
Contains
40 words
in
5 sentences
using
192 chars
.
(He takes her hand. Poleska draws back.)
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
44 chars
.
(bewildered) .
Contains
9 words
in
4 sentences
using
65 chars
.
(fiercely) .
Contains
25 words
in
1 sentence
using
138 chars
.
(aside) .
Contains
63 words
in
5 sentences
using
331 chars
.
(at L.) .
Contains
12 words
in
3 sentences
using
73 chars
.
Contains
23 words
in
2 sentences
using
146 chars
.
(Alexis withdraws to chair at table R. drops his head moodily on his hands without looking towards her.)
(screams) .
Contains
17 words
in
6 sentences
using
100 chars
.
(She crosses the stage and throws herself on her knees at his side.)
(lifting her to her feet, clasping her in his arms, then putting her from him) .
Contains
31 words
in
2 sentences
using
163 chars
.
Contains
20 words
in
2 sentences
using
105 chars
.
(They hurry towards C. D. F. and push it open to be met by Koulikoff, Ivan, Micheline, guards, and servants.)
(to guards) .
Contains
41 words
in
3 sentences
using
248 chars
.
(her arm in that of Alexis) .
Contains
13 words
in
1 sentence
using
68 chars
.
(extending paper) .
Contains
31 words
in
4 sentences
using
178 chars
.
(Gustave goes out C. D. F. with guards; Poleska remains with arms outstretched towards him.)
Contains
18 words
in
1 sentence
using
89 chars
.
Contains
24 words
in
2 sentences
using
127 chars
.
(scornfully) .
Contains
42 words
in
2 sentences
using
205 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
3 sentences
using
49 chars
.
(to Poleska, who is weeping upon her shoulder) .
Contains
63 words
in
5 sentences
using
325 chars
.
(coming forward) .
Contains
59 words
in
6 sentences
using
284 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
1 sentence
using
73 chars
.
(Enter Baroness R. D. dressed for traveling.)
Contains
38 words
in
4 sentences
using
223 chars
.
Contains
19 words
in
1 sentence
using
99 chars
.
Contains
49 words
in
3 sentences
using
250 chars
.
Contains
25 words
in
2 sentences
using
119 chars
.
Contains
22 words
in
1 sentence
using
102 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
1 sentence
using
65 chars
.
(to Poleska, coldly) .
Contains
11 words
in
1 sentence
using
62 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
2 sentences
using
89 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
23 chars
.
(sighing) .
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8 words
in
2 sentences
using
37 chars
.
Contains
87 words
in
8 sentences
using
441 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
4 sentences
using
47 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
31 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
1 sentence
using
70 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
40 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
53 chars
.
(goes to table, writes hurriedly, rings bell; enter attendant R. D.) .
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9 words
in
2 sentences
using
56 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
3 sentences
using
84 chars
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(Exit Koulikoff C. D. F. March music heard back.)
(to Poleska.)
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16 words
in
3 sentences
using
85 chars
.
(Poleska retires back. Enter peasants and servants. Groups right and left. Baroness Vladimir goes about, receives greetings and salutes. Last of all, enter Gustave, Count de Woroffski, dressed in rich uniform, with orders, etc. March ceases. Soft music during this scene.)
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
38 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
3 sentences
using
35 chars
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(aside) .
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2 words
in
1 sentence
using
16 chars
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(Baroness motions to Poleska, who comes forward, and without looking up throws herself upon her knees as the Count approaches.)
(offering paper) .
Contains
71 words
in
5 sentences
using
375 chars
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(The Count impetuously tears the paper and throws it away.)
Contains
9 words
in
1 sentence
using
45 chars
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(kissing his hand) .
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19 words
in
2 sentences
using
105 chars
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(C.) .
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6 words
in
1 sentence
using
32 chars
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(Poleska looks up, utters a cry and flies into his embrace.)
(at L. C.) .
Contains
47 words
in
2 sentences
using
252 chars
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(R. C.) .
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4 words
in
1 sentence
using
24 chars
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(laughing) .
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
35 chars
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(Enter Koulikoff L. D. in haste and confusion, bearing the keys of the Castle on a tray. He kneels with great humility before the Count.)
Contains
9 words
in
3 sentences
using
69 chars
.
Contains
29 words
in
1 sentence
using
180 chars
.
(motioning towards Poleska) .
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4 words
in
2 sentences
using
26 chars
.
Contains
35 words
in
4 sentences
using
201 chars
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(Micheline kisses Poleska's hand gratefully. As she retires, Ivan pats her head, calls up Osip and joins their hands in dumb show.)
Contains
17 words
in
2 sentences
using
84 chars
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(archly) .
Contains
9 words
in
1 sentence
using
62 chars
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(kneeling at her feet) .
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5 words
in
1 sentence
using
39 chars
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Curtain .