1917
First performed: January 8, 1830
CHARACTERS
Major M'Crea Mr. Foot
Captain Stanley [Mr.] Rowbotham
Andre Macklegraith [Mr.] Maywood
Captain Peabody [Mr.] J. Jefferson
Corporal Peabody [Mr.] M'Dougal
Dr. Drench [Mr.] Hathwell
Elinor M'Crea Mrs. Roper
Mrs. Macklegraith Mrs. Turner
Lucy Miss Waring
Mrs. Drench Miss Armstrong
ACT FIRST.
1. Scene
The village of Plattsburg, in front of Fort Moreau. The fort practicable. Flag flying, Sentinel on duty; villagers cross stage removing property .
( Enter Corporal Peabody with soldiers .)
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( Without .)
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( Enter Andre .)
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( March. Exeunt .)
2. Scene
A street in Plattsburg .
( Enter Elinor followed by Mrs. Drench .)
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( Exeunt .)
3. Scene
Andre'sMill. View of the Lake. Boat near the mill. Distant cannon .
( Enter Mrs. Macklegraith and Lucy from mill .)
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( Enter Major McCrea .)
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( Distant drums .)
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( To Mrs. M. )
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( Exit with Lucy into the mill .)
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( Enter Lucy .)
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( Enter Captain Stanley and soldiers .)
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( As soldiers are about to go into mill, Enter from mill Major McCrea in a miller's dress .)
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( They push him in and close the door .)
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( Exit with soldiers .)
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( Exeunt Mrs. Mack. & Lucy into the mill .)
( Enter Elinor .)
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( Apart .)
( Col. McCrea supports Elinor to the shore .)
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( Boat pushes off .)
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End of Act First .
ACT SECOND.
1. Scene
A tavern on Cumberland Head. Folding window through which is seen a view of the lake. Discovered. Four British soldiers drinking, andCaptain Peabody , the Landlord. Cannon at intervals .)
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( Enter Major McCrea and Elinor .)
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([ He ] supports her to a chair .)
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( Exeunt Major and Elinor .)
( Enter Captain Stanley .)
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( Looking out .)
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( Stanley approaches [ the ] Major .)
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( Enter Elinor .)
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( Sinks in her father's arms .)
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( Apart .)
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( Exeunt Major and Landlord . The British fleet is seen through the large window sailing on the lake. Tableau. — scene closes .)
2. Scene
A street in Plattsburg. Alarm .
( Enter Corporal Peabody with soldiers .)
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( Enter Dr. Drench .)
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( Enter Andre .)
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( Exeunt , Drench [ on ] opposite side .)
. Scene Last
View of Lake Champlain, and shipping .
( Enter Major McCrea, Captain Peabody, Capt. Stanley, Elinor , soldiers and prisoners .)
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( The fleet appears. Music .)
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The End