1859 Dramatis Personae. Mrs. Bridgeman. Margery , wife of Robin. Winny Brannigan , wife of Watty, a beggar Bess , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bridgeman. Mr. Bridgeman. Cæsar , Son of Mr. Bridgeman. Josceline , Son of Mr. Bridgeman. Robin , Mr. Bridgeman's gatekeeper. Watty , a beggar. Dumb Andy , a beggar boy. George , a footman of Mr. Bridgeman's. ACT I. SCENE I. — A porter's lodge belonging to Bridgeman Castle. Margery Woods and old Robin her husband at supper. A stool between them, on which is a large bowl of potatoes and some milk. Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 109 chars . Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars . Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 197 chars . Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 146 chars . Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 130 chars . Contains 52 words in 3 sentences using 236 chars . Contains 70 words in 3 sentences using 349 chars . Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 164 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars . Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 55 chars . Contains 88 words in 5 sentences using 451 chars . Contains 46 words in 5 sentences using 212 chars . Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars . Exit Margery. Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 187 chars . ( He sings to the air of Langolee. ) Contains 94 words in 10 sentences using 452 chars . Contains 92 words in 4 sentences using 463 chars . ( to Margery , as she returns ). Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars . Contains 94 words in 4 sentences using 470 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars . Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 162 chars . Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars . Contains 143 words in 3 sentences using 680 chars . Contains 42 words in 4 sentences using 205 chars . Contains 93 words in 2 sentences using 419 chars . Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars . Contains 69 words in 4 sentences using 326 chars . Margery puts on her cloak. Contains 47 words in 4 sentences using 232 chars . Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 164 chars . Exeunt. SCENE II. — An old barn, beggars, viz. Watty Brannigan , seemingly an old man with a long beard; Winny Brannigan with a large bundle on her back, the heads of two infants peeping out at the top. She carries a kettle in her hand. Andy Dolan, a boy, follows her. Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars . Contains 62 words in 3 sentences using 290 chars . Contains 82 words in 7 sentences using 410 chars . Contains 77 words in 4 sentences using 367 chars . Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars . Contains 49 words in 4 sentences using 232 chars . Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars . Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars . Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 110 chars . Contains 43 words in 7 sentences using 196 chars . Contains 67 words in 3 sentences using 353 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars . Contains 23 words in 5 sentences using 99 chars . Contains 62 words in 5 sentences using 315 chars . Contains 92 words in 3 sentences using 440 chars . Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars . Contains 53 words in 3 sentences using 254 chars . Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 49 chars . Contains 56 words in 3 sentences using 268 chars . Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars . Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 139 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars . Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars . Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars . Takes out a bottle of whiskey . Watty and Winny Brannigan drink by turns. Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars . Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars . Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 114 chars . Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars . ( sings mournfully. ) Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars . Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars . Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars . Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars . Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 132 chars . ( attempts to sing. ) Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars . Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars . ( His voice fails. ) Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars . Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars . ( Watty Brannigan sings. ) Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 146 chars . Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars . Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 156 chars . Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 142 chars . Contains 50 words in 2 sentences using 257 chars . Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars . Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars . Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars . Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 154 chars . Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars . Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 107 chars . Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 72 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars . Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars . Contains 66 words in 3 sentences using 315 chars . Contains 61 words in 9 sentences using 315 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars . Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars . Contains 63 words in 10 sentences using 303 chars . Exeunt Watty and Winny. ( aside, pausing before he goes off. ) Contains 70 words in 7 sentences using 352 chars . Exit Andy. SCENE III. — A lawn before the steps of a castle. Cæsar, Bess , and Josceline. Cæsar has a paper kite in his hand. Bess is stretching out the tail of the kite. Little Josceline is looking on, admiring. Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 51 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars . Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars . ( holding the kite up and looking at it ). Contains 81 words in 4 sentences using 387 chars . Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars . Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 151 chars . Cæsar hums a tune. Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars . ( stopping his mouth ). Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars . Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars . Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 59 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars . Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 4 chars . Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars . Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 25 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars . Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars . Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars . Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 178 chars . Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 154 chars . Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars . Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 112 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars . ( clears his throat ). Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars . Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 208 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars . ( sings. ) Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars . Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 26 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars . Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars . Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars . Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars . Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars . Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 27 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars . Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 36 chars . ( pointing to the kite as he sings. ) Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars . Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars . Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars . Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 27 chars . Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars . Contains 48 words in 9 sentences using 264 chars . Contains 34 words in 11 sentences using 182 chars . Contains 33 words in 6 sentences using 166 chars . Contains 45 words in 9 sentences using 213 chars . Contains 14 words in 5 sentences using 78 chars . Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 68 chars . Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 51 chars . Enter Watty and Winny Brannigan , and Andy. ( in the character of a soldier ). Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars . Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars . Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars . Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars . ( Sighing deeply. ) Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars . Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 143 chars . ( aside ). Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars . Contains 57 words in 3 sentences using 261 chars . ( shrinking ). Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 19 chars . Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 169 chars . Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars . Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 128 chars . ( to the three children ). Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars . Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars . Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars . Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars . Andy makes signs that he cannot speak or hear. Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 91 chars . Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars . Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars . Contains 45 words in 11 sentences using 216 chars . Josceline and Cæsar try to disentangle the man and boy, but they cannot . Andy makes signs of being sorry . Cæsar , after giving one stamp of anger, recollects himself, and says, calmly , Contains 71 words in 4 sentences using 301 chars . Exit Cæsar and Bess. ( aside ). Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars . Exit Andy. Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars . Exit Watty and Winny. SCENE IV. — A Hall in Bridgeman Castle. A gallery at one end of the Hall, and a staircase leading to it. Mr. and Mrs. Bridgeman and Bess. ( out of breath, yet eagerly speaking, looking at her father and mother by turns ). Contains 103 words in 8 sentences using 526 chars . Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars . Bridgeman , leaning over the rails of the gallery. Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 212 chars . Enter Cæsar , running, out of breath. Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 83 chars . ( holding both his sides ). Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 40 chars . Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars . ( indignantly ). Contains 184 words in 13 sentences using 855 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars . ( clap their hands ). Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 52 chars . Contains 43 words in 4 sentences using 221 chars . Enter Josceline , running. Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars . Contains 121 words in 7 sentences using 576 chars . While Josceline has been speaking , Mr. Bridgeman comes down from the gallery, and takes the little boy in his arms, kisses him, and sets him down. Then takes Bess and Cæsar by the hand, and says , Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 72 chars . ( interrupting ). Contains 40 words in 2 sentences using 200 chars . Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 181 chars . Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars . Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars . Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars . Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars . Contains 3 words in 4 sentences using 15 chars . ( Groaning. ) Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars . Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 113 chars . ( impatiently ). Contains 61 words in 7 sentences using 305 chars . Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars . Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars . Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars . Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 133 chars . to Mr. B. Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 189 chars . Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars . ( all together ). Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars . ( drawing Mrs. B.'s arm within his, and moving towards the door ). Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars . Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars . Enter George , the Footman. Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars . A groan from the children. Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars . Enter Robin and Margery; Margery has a doll in her arms dressed like an infant. Contains 28 words in 5 sentences using 143 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars . The children gather round her. ( struggling to kiss the doll, then starting back ). Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars . Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 142 chars . ( putting his finger on his lips, and looking at Mrs. B ., aside ). Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars . Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 26 chars . Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars . Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 184 chars . Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars . Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars . Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars . Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 35 chars . Contains 69 words in 3 sentences using 322 chars . Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars . Contains 28 words in 6 sentences using 139 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars . Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 134 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars . Contains 58 words in 2 sentences using 263 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars . Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars . Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 134 chars . Margery looks at Robin. Contains 96 words in 3 sentences using 475 chars . Contains 80 words in 3 sentences using 390 chars . Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars . Contains 40 words in 3 sentences using 205 chars . Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 105 chars . Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars . ( tries to bend back Robin's leg ). Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars . ( tries ) Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars . Contains 160 words in 5 sentences using 754 chars . ( exclaim ) Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars . Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars . Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 151 chars . Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars . Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 24 chars . Contains 111 words in 4 sentences using 525 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars . Exit Cæsar. Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars . Exit Bess. Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars . Exit Josceline. Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars . Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars . Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars . Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars . Exeunt Mr . and Mrs. Bridgeman. ( to Robin ). Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars . Exeunt. ACT II. SCENE I. — The Hall in Bridgeman Castle. Mrs. Bridgeman, Cæsar, Bess , and Josceline. Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars . Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 157 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars . Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 50 chars . Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars . Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 82 chars . Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars . Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 119 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars . Contains 104 words in 7 sentences using 557 chars . Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars . Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 191 chars . Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars . Contains 94 words in 4 sentences using 431 chars . Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 182 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars . Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 180 chars . Exit Cæsar. Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars . Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars . Exeunt. SCENE II. — A servant's hall. Watty Brannigan, Winny , and Andy. Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 123 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars . Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 137 chars . Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 161 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars . Contains 58 words in 2 sentences using 276 chars . Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars . Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 148 chars . Contains 5 words in 5 sentences using 31 chars . Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 182 chars . Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 173 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars . Contains 94 words in 7 sentences using 420 chars . Contains 28 words in 4 sentences using 121 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars . Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 39 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars . Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars . Contains 7 words in 4 sentences using 35 chars . Enter George. Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars . Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars . Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars . Winny speaks on her fingers ; Andy nods, and goes with the footman. Exeunt George and Andy. Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars . Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 142 chars . SCENE III. — Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Bridgeman in the Gallery. Cæsar, Bess , and Josceline. Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 160 chars . Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars . Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars . Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars . Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars . Enter George and Andy. Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars . ( speaking very loud ). Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars . Andy stands perfectly still. ( repeats louder still ). Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 120 chars . ( aside ) Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars . Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars . Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars . ( low ). Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars . ( aside to Bess ). Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 104 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars . Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars . Contains 32 words in 8 sentences using 168 chars . ( aside to Bess ). Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars . Cæsar puts on his hat, and instantly his father empties the turf-basket from the gallery. The turf falls into a turf-box below with a thundering noise . Andy stands with his back to the gallery, and appears not to hear. Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 96 chars . Andy stands as still as before, and shows no sign of hearing. ( joyfully ). Contains 13 words in 5 sentences using 60 chars . ( takes down from the wall a speaking-trumpet, and roars through it ). Contains 17 words in 5 sentences using 84 chars . Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 114 chars . Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars . Contains 39 words in 4 sentences using 196 chars . Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 125 chars . Exit Cæsar , running. Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars . Exit Josceline. Enter George , with supper. Bess sets a little table and a chair, and makes signs to the dumb boy to eat; he obeys the signs which Mrs. Bridgeman makes; Mr. Bridgeman all the time watches him attentively. Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars . Re-enter Cæsar and Josceline , loaded with clothes of different sorts. Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars . Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars . Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars . Contains 52 words in 4 sentences using 260 chars . Makes signs to Andy that they are all for him ; Josceline jumps upon the chair behind him, and puts the hat on Andy's head ; Cæsar holds the great coat for him to put on. Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 65 chars . Andy suddenly pushes the coat from him, throws the hat from his head, falls down on his knees, bursts into tears, and exclaims , Contains 136 words in 20 sentences using 627 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars . Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars . ( in a loud voice ). Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars . ( throws himself on his knees before Mr. Bridgeman ). Contains 128 words in 8 sentences using 587 chars . ( puts her arm within her mother's ). Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars . Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 111 chars . Mr. Bridgeman , while his children speak, appears agitated. Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars . Contains 30 words in 3 sentences using 154 chars . ( aside ). Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars . He sobs and hides his face. ( aside to Mrs. B. ) Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 187 chars . Enter Robin and Margery. Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars . Contains 63 words in 2 sentences using 326 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars . Contains 134 words in 6 sentences using 696 chars . Contains 35 words in 2 sentences using 163 chars . Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 32 chars . ( to Andy ). Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars . Contains 77 words in 6 sentences using 345 chars . Exeunt.