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SOME OF THE HISTORICAL AUTHORITIES FOR THE FACTS OF THE DRAMA.
Napier's Florentine History .
Florence et ses Vicissitudes . By Monsieur Delécluse.
L'Osserratore Fiorentino .
Memorie di Bianca Cappello . By Stefano Tieozzi, etc., etc.
PERSONS OF THE DRAMA .
Francesco , Prince Regent, afterwards Grand Duke of Florence, and son of Cosimo de Medici .
Ferdinando , Cardinal de Medici, brother of Francesco .
Serguidi , minister, and confidant of the Prince Regent .
Fra Fortunato , a monk, confidant of Ferdinando .
Bartolomeo Cappello , a Venetian nobleman, and father of Bianca .
Patriarch d'Aquilea , his brother .
Roberto Ricci , a noble Florentine .
Mandragoni , maèstro of the ducal palace .
Buonaventuri , humble Citizen of Florence .
Pietro , his son .
Giovanni , servant of the Cardinal .
Jeanne , Archduchess of Austria, wife of Francesco .
Bianca Cappello , wife of Pietro .
Madame Mandragoni , wife of the maèstro .
Costanza , wife of Buonaventuri, and mother of Pietro .
Anne , Austrian maid of the Archduchess .
Citizens, servants, etc.
[Act I]
I. Scene
Grand Canal by moonlight . Bartolomeo Cappello and Patriarch d'Aquilea issue hastily from a palace, conversing in an excited manner .
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Going .
Following .
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They enter together a gondola in waiting, and depart .
II. Scene Florence
Mean apartment in the house ofBuonaventuri. Costanzaengaged in arranging the room .
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EnterBuonaventuri .
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EnterPietroandBianca : the parents encounter and embrace them .
To Bianca .
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To Bianca .
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Weeps; Costanza embraces her .
To his parents .
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To Pietro , assuming a gay smile .
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Taking Bianca by the hand .
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Exeunt .
III. Scene The Same
A small chamber, the bed hidden by a curtain: enterCostanza , with a light in her hand, followed by Bianca .
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Putting down the light, and approaching to aid her .
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Kissing her .
Going .
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Disappears behind the curtain .
IV. Scene The Same
Morning. Mean apartment as in Scene II . Bianca alone, regarding herself in a small mirror .
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EnterPietrowith open letters in his hand .
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Rising excitedly .
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Kisses her forehead and departs .
Alone .
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Exit .
V. Scene The Same
Cabinet in the royal palace. Enter thePrince RegentandSerguidi .
Sitting down .
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Rising .
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Exit .
VI. Scene The Same
A lonely street, in sight of a church. Enter rapidlyCostanzaandBianca , on their way to vespers .
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The bell sounds .
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Leading her on .
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Noise behind arrests their steps. Enter armed Brigands dragging Pietro , while Buonaventuri follows expostulating with them .
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Running to her husband .
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Bianca clings to Pietro. 1st Brigand tries to force her away .
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A Brigand seizes Buonaveturi , who is going .
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To Bianca .
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1st Brigand goes to force her away, when the Prince Regent enters with Serguidi , Guards following them .
To the Prince .
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Guards seize the ruffians .
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Exeunt Guards with Brigands .
Throwing herself at the Prince's feet .
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Raising her up .
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Kneeling .
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Approaching with his wife, and inclining .
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Taking Bianca's hand and speaking to her husband and son .
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Exeunt, bowing reverently to the Prince .
Looking after them .
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Various persons cross the stage slowly, regarding the Prince .
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Exeunt .
ACT II.
I. Scene The Same
Audience-chamber in the palace. ThePrince Regentseated , Serguidi standing by him. Enter an Usher .
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Raising her up .
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Exeunt Bianca and Pietro joyfully, accompanied by Serguidi .
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Exit .
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Exit .
II. Scene The Same
A gallery in the palace . Francesco seen walking thoughtfully alone. Enter, unseen by him, the Cardinal Ferdinando .
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Frowning .
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With displeasure .
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Francesco bows assent; exit Cardinal .
Alone .
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Exit .
III. Scene The Same
Chamber inBuonaventuri'shouse . Bianca leaning thoughtfully on her hand; while Pietro walks up and down the room with an air of gayety .
Stopping suddenly before his wife .
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Rising and approaching him lovingly .
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Laying her hand gently on him .
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Kisses her .
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EnterCostanza , followed by Mandragoni; Bianca starts back disconcertedly .
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Speaking in Bianca's ear .
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To Mandragoni .
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Exchanging looks with his wife .
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Exeunt Pietro and Bianca with Mandragoni .
Alone .
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Exit .
IV. Scene The Same
Saloon in the part of the royal palace occupied by the Maêstro. MadameMandragoniandSerguidiseated together in conversation .
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Aside .
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Aloud, and taking her hand .
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EnterMandragoniwithPietroandBianca : exit Serguidi by another door, unseen by them .
To his wife .
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Leads her to a seat .
To Pietro .
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Exeunt Mandragoni and Pietro .
Seating herself by Bianca .
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Enter a Servant .
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Rising, embarassed .
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Exit Servant .
Showing her Francesco , who enters .
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Exit Madame Mandragoni .
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Falling on her knees before him .
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Lifting her up .
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Withdrawing herself from him .
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Retaining her hand .
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Courtesying, starts to go .
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Going .
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Aside, going .
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ReënterMadame Mandragoni .
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ReënterMandragoniandPietro .
To her husband .
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Aside .
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Exeunt .
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Exit .
V. Scene The Same
A public square: people going and coming; some masked, some dancing, or engaged in sports, etc., celebrating the marriage of thePrince Regentwith theArchduchess Jeanne , of Austria. Enter two tradesmen, in masks, who stop and talk .
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2d Tradesman sings while the other dances, and people gather round to see .
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Enter a Harlequin fantastically dressed, who joins the dance .
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To Harlequin .
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Kicking him .
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Tries to kick 1st Tradesman , who trips him in the act, and he falls sprawling on the ground .
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Clown jumps up, rubbing himself and laughing with the rest .
Enter a Musician playing a dancing tune .
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Fool dances fantastically .
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Approaching, as to strike him .
Definitely, protected by the crowd .
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To his fellow .
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Going .
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Following .
Crying after them .
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Running after Tradesmen .
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To Musician .
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Gives him money .
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Exeunt, all following the Harlequin .
ACT III.
I. Scene The Same
Moonlight; garden ofBianca'spalace; in the centre a fountain with shrubbery and flowers around it; seats here and there. On one side is seen the palace, with a terrace leading from a window by steps into the garden. In front is a large gate, and in the rear a small one . Bianca appears on the terrace, dressed in white, looking up to the moon .
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Descends into the garden .
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Goes to kneel, when the small gate opens softly and Francesco enters, wrapt in a mantle. She starts up alarmed, when he throws off his disguise and runs to her, supporting her in his arms .
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Seizing her hand .
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Exit Francesco by the small gate . Bianca stands a moment looking after him, then advances a few paces and stops .
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Walks silently a moment, then stops with exultant air .
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Pauses a moment .
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Walks and stops .
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Exit, mounting the steps to the terrace .
II. Scene The Same
Street beforeBianca'spalace. Enter two Citizens from opposite directions .
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8 words
in
2 sentences
using
34 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
38 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
2 sentences
using
94 chars
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Contains
49 words
in
3 sentences
using
261 chars
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Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
21 chars
.
Contains
28 words
in
2 sentences
using
177 chars
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Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
54 chars
.
Contains
88 words
in
5 sentences
using
508 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
29 chars
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Contains
34 words
in
2 sentences
using
177 chars
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Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
23 chars
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Contains
37 words
in
3 sentences
using
192 chars
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Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
20 chars
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Contains
37 words
in
2 sentences
using
195 chars
.
Contains
53 words
in
3 sentences
using
283 chars
.
Contains
31 words
in
2 sentences
using
160 chars
.
Contains
29 words
in
4 sentences
using
162 chars
.
Pointing to Bianca's palace .
Contains
20 words
in
2 sentences
using
114 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
2 sentences
using
91 chars
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Contains
17 words
in
2 sentences
using
85 chars
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Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
21 chars
.
Contains
19 words
in
2 sentences
using
103 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
56 chars
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Contains
21 words
in
2 sentences
using
106 chars
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Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
24 chars
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Contains
48 words
in
4 sentences
using
255 chars
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Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
36 chars
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Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
26 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
23 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
3 sentences
using
29 chars
.
Exeunt severally .
III. Scene The Same
Chamber in the royal palace. Daybreak; a light just expiring on a table covered with books and papers . Cardinal Ferdinando seen alone, walking the floor impetuously .
Contains
80 words
in
7 sentences
using
436 chars
.
Calls again .
EnterGiovanni .
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
19 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
30 chars
.
Rubbing his eyes .
Contains
30 words
in
2 sentences
using
144 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
46 chars
.
Contains
23 words
in
2 sentences
using
110 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
23 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
31 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
69 chars
.
Contains
19 words
in
2 sentences
using
101 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
2 sentences
using
71 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
18 chars
.
Exit Giovanni .
Contains
18 words
in
2 sentences
using
90 chars
.
EnterAnne .
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
45 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
68 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
3 sentences
using
77 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
3 sentences
using
78 chars
.
Contains
67 words
in
3 sentences
using
380 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
16 chars
.
Contains
33 words
in
3 sentences
using
155 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
16 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
18 chars
.
Exit Anne .
Contains
110 words
in
7 sentences
using
584 chars
.
ReënterAnne .
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
32 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
3 sentences
using
21 chars
.
Exeunt .
IV. Scene The Same
Private apartment of theArchduchess Jeanne , who is seen seated alone, leaning pensively on her hand; she rises and opens the casement .
Looking out toward mountains seen in the distance .
Contains
171 words
in
12 sentences
using
939 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
32 chars
.
Contains
21 words
in
4 sentences
using
119 chars
.
Contains
27 words
in
2 sentences
using
138 chars
.
Contains
40 words
in
3 sentences
using
213 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
19 chars
.
Contains
20 words
in
4 sentences
using
108 chars
.
Contains
41 words
in
3 sentences
using
217 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
51 chars
.
Kissing her hand .
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
20 chars
.
Exit Cardinal .
Anneshows out theCardinaland returns .
Contains
23 words
in
3 sentences
using
109 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
2 sentences
using
89 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
19 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
71 chars
.
Contains
54 words
in
5 sentences
using
271 chars
.
Contains
36 words
in
3 sentences
using
180 chars
.
Contains
35 words
in
2 sentences
using
184 chars
.
Gives her hand, which Anne kisses .
Contains
46 words
in
5 sentences
using
215 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
2 sentences
using
69 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
21 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
27 chars
.
Exeunt .
ACT IV.
I. Scene The Same
Royal cabinet . Prince Regent and Serguidi in conversation .
Contains
14 words
in
4 sentences
using
80 chars
.
Contains
69 words
in
3 sentences
using
359 chars
.
Contains
54 words
in
4 sentences
using
295 chars
.
Contains
34 words
in
2 sentences
using
189 chars
.
Contains
31 words
in
2 sentences
using
156 chars
.
Contains
67 words
in
4 sentences
using
381 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
63 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
47 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
2 sentences
using
74 chars
.
Walks the floor .
Aside .
Contains
47 words
in
3 sentences
using
268 chars
.
Enter an Usher .
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
17 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
35 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
3 sentences
using
88 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
77 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
18 chars
.
Contains
62 words
in
2 sentences
using
353 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
22 chars
.
Walks rapidly the room .
Contains
38 words
in
2 sentences
using
218 chars
.
Prince continues walking in silence .
Approaching Ricci and speaking low .
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
43 chars
.
Approaching the Prince .
Contains
28 words
in
2 sentences
using
143 chars
.
Stopping suddenly before Ricci .
Contains
63 words
in
3 sentences
using
323 chars
.
Goes out precipitately .
To Ricci .
Contains
24 words
in
2 sentences
using
132 chars
.
Exeunt .
II. Scene Night
Open space in front of a bridge crossing the Arno. A palace seen on the right, and a marble pillar near it. Enter from the bridgeCount RicciandSerguidi , with one servant: they stop near the palace, looking cautiously around .
Pointing to the palace .
Contains
55 words
in
4 sentences
using
277 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
18 chars
.
Midnight sounds .
Contains
36 words
in
2 sentences
using
174 chars
.
Contains
34 words
in
2 sentences
using
186 chars
.
Contains
52 words
in
7 sentences
using
265 chars
.
Pietro Buonaventuri comes out of the palace; they rush upon him; a scuffle ensues, and he falls — crying out — stabbed to the heart. The murderers escape as Guards enter .
III. Scene Near Florence
A lawn in front of the royal villa, at Pratolino. Mountain scenery in the distance . Francesco and Bianca seen walking together, the latter looking sad .
Stopping and taking tenderly Bianca's hand .
Contains
89 words
in
5 sentences
using
507 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
3 sentences
using
97 chars
.
Contains
77 words
in
4 sentences
using
426 chars
.
Looking up fondly in his face .
Contains
16 words
in
2 sentences
using
88 chars
.
Kissing her forehead .
Contains
18 words
in
3 sentences
using
93 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
3 sentences
using
50 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
2 sentences
using
83 chars
.
Assuming gayety .
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
22 chars
.
Enter hastily a Court Messenger; they start forward alarmed .
To the Messenger .
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
49 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
29 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
24 chars
.
Looking at Bianca .
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
48 chars
.
Trying to stand, supported by Francesco .
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
42 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
28 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
16 chars
.
Falls fainting into the Prince's arms .
To Messenger .
Contains
14 words
in
3 sentences
using
74 chars
.
Running for help .
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
22 chars
.
Enter Guards and Women, who bear offBianca , the Prince following .
IV. Scene Florence
Royal cabinet . Prince Regent sitting alone, reading a letter from the Archduchess Jeanne .
Starting up excitedly, crushing the letter in his hands .
Contains
111 words
in
4 sentences
using
564 chars
.
Walks a moment and stops .
Contains
34 words
in
2 sentences
using
194 chars
.
Enter theArchduchess .
Regarding her sternly .
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
42 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
45 chars
.
Contains
51 words
in
3 sentences
using
271 chars
.
Contains
71 words
in
4 sentences
using
403 chars
.
Kneels .
Contains
36 words
in
3 sentences
using
180 chars
.
The Prince , touched, tries to make her rise, but she clings weeping to his knees .
Contains
18 words
in
4 sentences
using
88 chars
.
Much moved .
Contains
19 words
in
3 sentences
using
101 chars
.
Still kneeling .
Contains
45 words
in
3 sentences
using
229 chars
.
Lifting her up .
Contains
56 words
in
3 sentences
using
303 chars
.
Turning away weeping .
Contains
18 words
in
3 sentences
using
101 chars
.
Aside .
Contains
28 words
in
4 sentences
using
144 chars
.
Taking hold of her .
Contains
18 words
in
5 sentences
using
96 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
3 sentences
using
47 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
3 sentences
using
53 chars
.
Going .
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
48 chars
.
Exit Jeanne .
Alone, falling into a seat .
Contains
28 words
in
3 sentences
using
145 chars
.
V. Scene Near Florence
Room in a convent . Bianca seen sitting moodily alone .
Rising up and coming forward .
Contains
148 words
in
12 sentences
using
775 chars
.
Solemn music of the nuns heard without. She listens a moment .
Contains
41 words
in
3 sentences
using
219 chars
.
Goes to the window and looks out .
Contains
42 words
in
3 sentences
using
269 chars
.
Enter a Nun bringing her a letter fromFrancesco , which she seizes triumphantly and opens. Exit Nun .
Reads .
Contains
71 words
in
5 sentences
using
373 chars
.
Kissing the letter, and putting it in her bosom .
Contains
53 words
in
6 sentences
using
269 chars
.
Going .
Contains
58 words
in
7 sentences
using
340 chars
.
Exit .
VI. Scene Florence
A street. Enter two Citizens talking .
Stopping and looking the other in the face .
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
61 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
3 sentences
using
84 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
29 chars
.
Contains
21 words
in
1 sentence
using
96 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
23 chars
.
Contains
22 words
in
1 sentence
using
116 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
48 chars
.
Contains
66 words
in
3 sentences
using
328 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
26 chars
.
Contains
23 words
in
1 sentence
using
108 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
43 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
51 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
2 sentences
using
90 chars
.
Exeunt .
VII. Scene The Same
Court in front of the royal palace. A Guard standing by the grand doorway: enter, from the street, a Clown, singing .
Contains
28 words
in
2 sentences
using
139 chars
.
Contains
25 words
in
2 sentences
using
138 chars
.
Contains
26 words
in
2 sentences
using
137 chars
.
He approaches the entrance .
Contains
29 words
in
4 sentences
using
164 chars
.
Lords his weapon .
Contains
53 words
in
4 sentences
using
283 chars
.
Runs past Guard into the palace .
Contains
52 words
in
2 sentences
using
249 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
26 chars
.
Contains
37 words
in
3 sentences
using
180 chars
.
Exit Clown .
VIII. Scene The Same
Night. Dressing-room of theArchduchess Jeanne . On one side, leading out of it, a small oratory, with candles burning on the altar. Enter Jeanne , elegantly dressed, as from a ball, accompanied by Anne , who carries a salver of drink, etc.
Seating herself .
Contains
44 words
in
2 sentences
using
225 chars
.
Anne brings a gown and aids her to put it on .
Taking jewels from the Archduchess' hair .
Contains
7 words
in
3 sentences
using
46 chars
.
Contains
85 words
in
5 sentences
using
444 chars
.
Exit Anne; Jeanne goes into her oratory and shuts the door .
EnterBianca , softly, with a phial in her hand .
Contains
107 words
in
4 sentences
using
555 chars
.
Goes to the salver and drops some of the liquid from the phial into the drink .
Contains
38 words
in
2 sentences
using
196 chars
.
Exit .
ReënterAnne , going to the door of the oratory to listen .
Contains
20 words
in
2 sentences
using
96 chars
.
ReënterArchduchess .
Seating herself .
Contains
32 words
in
2 sentences
using
144 chars
.
Anne gives her the bowl; she drinks and stops .
Contains
41 words
in
2 sentences
using
197 chars
.
Drains the bowl and gives it back to Anne .
Contains
35 words
in
3 sentences
using
167 chars
.
Aside .
Contains
24 words
in
3 sentences
using
120 chars
.
Rising .
Contains
33 words
in
4 sentences
using
170 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
2 sentences
using
20 chars
.
Walking with difficulty .
Contains
36 words
in
4 sentences
using
190 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
43 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
42 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
52 chars
.
Exeunt .
ACT V.
I. Scene The Same
Royal cabinet . Francesco , now Grand Duke, in conversation with Serguidi .
Contains
33 words
in
2 sentences
using
160 chars
.
Contains
84 words
in
3 sentences
using
467 chars
.
Contains
89 words
in
2 sentences
using
491 chars
.
Going .
Contains
192 words
in
14 sentences
using
1055 chars
.
Exit .
II. Scene The Same
Throne room. Flourish. EnterFrancescoandBianca , in ducal robes and crowned, preceded by guards, and followed by officers and ladies in waiting, courtiers, etc. The ducal pair take their seats on the throne, and the lords and ladies their several positions . Serguidi seen on the right of the Grand Duke .
To an Usher .
Contains
43 words
in
6 sentences
using
250 chars
.
Coming forward .
Contains
89 words
in
5 sentences
using
528 chars
.
Motioning him to rise .
Contains
17 words
in
2 sentences
using
92 chars
.
Francesco and Bianca descend from the throne .
To her father .
Contains
29 words
in
2 sentences
using
182 chars
.
Contains
32 words
in
3 sentences
using
178 chars
.
Kisses her hand .
To her step-mother .
Contains
38 words
in
2 sentences
using
219 chars
.
Embraces Vittorio ; gives her hand to her uncle; courtesies coldly to Lady Cappello , who abases her head, and retires, led by Francesco , and followed by the retinue, Flourish .
Alone .
Contains
100 words
in
6 sentences
using
578 chars
.
Exit
III. Scene The Same
A library . Cardinal Ferdinando in conversation with Fra Fortunato. Serguidi enters unperceived, and conceals himself behind them .
Contains
15 words
in
2 sentences
using
79 chars
.
Contains
27 words
in
2 sentences
using
147 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
63 chars
.
Pauses .
Aside .
Contains
47 words
in
3 sentences
using
263 chars
.
Listens again .
Contains
38 words
in
2 sentences
using
217 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
63 chars
.
Contains
26 words
in
3 sentences
using
168 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
2 sentences
using
126 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
46 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
2 sentences
using
85 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
36 chars
.
Contains
36 words
in
3 sentences
using
185 chars
.
Contains
25 words
in
2 sentences
using
131 chars
.
Contains
108 words
in
3 sentences
using
579 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
2 sentences
using
86 chars
.
Starts back, seeing Serguidi , who discovers himself .
To Serguidi .
Contains
15 words
in
3 sentences
using
89 chars
.
Contains
30 words
in
2 sentences
using
159 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
3 sentences
using
91 chars
.
Contains
54 words
in
2 sentences
using
283 chars
.
Regarding Serguidi obsequiously .
Contains
28 words
in
2 sentences
using
149 chars
.
Contains
60 words
in
4 sentences
using
324 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
2 sentences
using
79 chars
.
Going out, to Serguidi .
Contains
15 words
in
4 sentences
using
85 chars
.
Exit Cardinal .
To Serguidi .
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
48 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
3 sentences
using
71 chars
.
Aside, going .
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
54 chars
.
Exit .
Contains
166 words
in
9 sentences
using
894 chars
.
IV. Scene Near Florence
Night. Chamber in the royal villa, Paggio it Cajano, EnterGiovanniwith a salver of wine, etc., which he sets on a table and goes out. Enter, soon after , Bianca .
Looking about her carefully .
Contains
126 words
in
7 sentences
using
651 chars
.
Exit .
EnterFrancescoandFerdinandotogether .
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
77 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
3 sentences
using
57 chars
.
Contains
38 words
in
6 sentences
using
195 chars
.
Contains
25 words
in
3 sentences
using
131 chars
.
Contains
27 words
in
3 sentences
using
145 chars
.
Contains
30 words
in
4 sentences
using
142 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
17 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
26 chars
.
Seizes the cup .
Contains
19 words
in
3 sentences
using
99 chars
.
Francesco drinks .
Rushing wildly in .
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
50 chars
.
Dushes the cup from his lips .
Contains
15 words
in
2 sentences
using
64 chars
.
Contains
21 words
in
4 sentences
using
116 chars
.
To Bianca .
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
33 chars
.
Contains
19 words
in
3 sentences
using
104 chars
.
Exit Cardinal .
Throwing herself into her husband's arms .
Contains
10 words
in
3 sentences
using
43 chars
.
Contains
57 words
in
5 sentences
using
280 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
4 sentences
using
39 chars
.
Contains
44 words
in
5 sentences
using
225 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
49 chars
.
Contains
28 words
in
5 sentences
using
134 chars
.
Bianca goes from him and pours out some of the wine .
Holding up the cup .
Contains
18 words
in
3 sentences
using
98 chars
.
Trying to catch her, but falling in the attempt .
Contains
27 words
in
4 sentences
using
142 chars
.
She drains the cup and runs to her husband, supporting his head on her bosom .
Contains
56 words
in
5 sentences
using
322 chars
.
Contains
49 words
in
2 sentences
using
262 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
3 sentences
using
43 chars
.
Contains
60 words
in
4 sentences
using
304 chars
.
Dies .
Growing ill and rising with difficulty .
Contains
140 words
in
15 sentences
using
700 chars
.
EnterCardinal Ferdinando , with Serguidi and Fra Fortunato .
Observing his dead brother .
Contains
77 words
in
6 sentences
using
418 chars
.
Pours out wine and offer it to her .
Contains
16 words
in
3 sentences
using
89 chars
.
Contains
23 words
in
2 sentences
using
131 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
3 sentences
using
46 chars
.
Falls on the body of Francesco and dies .
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
39 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
43 chars
.
Contains
32 words
in
2 sentences
using
188 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
31 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
35 chars
.
To Serguidi .
Contains
70 words
in
4 sentences
using
396 chars
.
Exeunt Cardinal and Fra Fortunato .
THE END.