1928
First performed: December 12, 1901
ORIGINAL CAST
Louis XV., King of France C. A. Stevenson
COMTE JEAN DU BARRY, eventually bother-in-law of "La du Barry" Campbell Gollan
COMTE GUILLAUME, his brother Beresford Webb
DUC DE BRISSAC, Captain of the King's Guard Henry Weaver, Sr.
COSSÉ-BRISSAC, his son ( of the King's Guard ), known as "Cossé" Hamilton Revelle
THE PAPAL NUNCIO H. R. Roberts
DUC DE RICHELIEU, Marshal of France Frederick Perry
MAUPEOU, Lord Chancellor under Louis XV . C. P. Flockton
TERRAY, Minister of Finance under Louis XV . H. G. Carlton
DUC D'AIGUILLON Leonard Cooper
DENYS, porter at the milliner shop Claude Gillingwater
LEBEL, confidential valet to His Majesty Herbert Millward
LABILLE, proprietor of the milliner shop Gilmore Scott
VAUBERNIER, father of Jeanette Walter Belasco
SCALO, one of "La du Barry's" Nubian servants J. D. Jones
ZAMORE, a plaything Master Sams
FLUTE PLAYER A. Joly
VALROY of the King's Guard Douglas J. Wood
D'ALTAIRE of the King's Guard Louis Myll
DE COURCEL of the King's Guard Harold Howard
LA GARDE, tavern roysterers W. T. Bune
FONTENELLE, tavern roysterers Warren Bevin
RENARD, one of the "Hundred Swiss" Arthur Pearson
CITIZEN GRIEVE, of the Committee of Public Safety Gaston Mervale
MARAC, one of the Sans-Culottes Walter Belasco
DENISOT, Judge of the Revolutionary Court H. G. Carlton
TAVERNIER, clerk of the Court John Ingram
GOMARD Charles Hayne
HORTENSE, Manageress for Labille, the milliner Eleanor Carey
LOLOTTE, Girl at the Milliner's Shop Nina Lyn
MANON, Girl at the Milliner's Shop Florence St. Leonard
JULIE, Girl at the Milliner's Shop Corah Adams
LEONIE, Girl at the Milliner's Shop Blanche Sherwood
NICHETTE, Girl at the Milliner's Shop Ann Archer
JULIETTE, Girl at the Milliner's Shop May Lyn
MARQUISE DE QUESNOY, known as "La Gourdan", keeper of a gambling house Blanche Rice
SOPHIE ARNAULD, queen of the Opera Helen Robertson
THE GIPSY HAG, a fortune-teller C. P. Flockton
MLLE. LE GRAND, Dancer from the Grande Opera Ruth Dennis
MLLE. GUIMARD, Dancer from the Grande Opera Eleanor Stuart
MME. LA DAUPHINE, Marie Antoinette at sixteen Helen Hale
MARQUISE DE CRENAY, Lady of Louis' Court Dora Goldthwaite
DUCHESSE D'AIGUILLON, Lady of Louis' Court Miss Lyn
PRINCESSE ALIXE, Lady of Louis' Court Miss Leonard
DUCHESSE DE CHOISY, Lady of Louis' Court Louise Morewin
MARQUISE DE LANGERS, Lady of Louis' Court Mary Montford
COMTESSE DE MARSEN, Lady of Louis' Court Grace Van Benthuysen
SOPHIE, a maid Irma Perry
ROSALIE, of the Conciergerie Helen Robertson
CERISETTE Julie Lindsey
JEANETTE VAUBERNIER, afterwards "La du Barry" Mrs. Leslie Carter
Guests of the Fête, dancers from the Opera, King's guardsmen, monks, clowns, pages, milliners, sentries, lackeys, footmen, King's Secret Police, Sans-Culottes, a mock king, a mock herald, a drunken patriot, a cocoa vendor, Federals, National Guards, Tricoteuses .
SYNOPSIS OF SCENES
ACT I
The Milliner's shop in the rue St. Honoré. Paris.
Jeanette trims hats.
ACT II
(One month later.) Jeanette's Apartments, adjoining the Gambling Rooms of the Marquise de Quesnoy ("La Gourdan").
"The game called destiny."
ACT III
(A year later.) Du Barry holds a Petit-Levée in the Palace of Versailles — at noon.
"The doll of the world."
ACT IV
SCENE 1. In the Royal Gardens. Before the dawn of the following morning.
"Folly, Queen of France."
SCENE 2. Within the tent.
"The heart of the woman."
ACT V
(A lapse of years.) During the Revolution.
SCENE 1. The Retreat in the woods of Louveciennes.
"Fate creeps in at the door."
SCENE 2. (Five days later.) In Paris again.
"A reed shaken in the wind."
SCENE 3. In front of the Milliner's Shop on the same day.
"Once more we pass this way again,
Once more! 'Tis where at first we met."
TIME. Period of Louis XV., and after the reign of his successor.
PLACE. Paris, Versailles and Louveciennes.
The entire production under the personal supervision of Mr. Belasco.
Scenery by Ernest Gros.
Stage decorations and accessories after designs by Wilfred Buckland.
ACT I
SCENE: A Milliner's shop in Rue Saint Honoré .
Mademoiselle Jeanette trims hats .
The famous shop, owned by Madame Labille, but conducted in the name of her husband, stood on the rue Saint Honoré, at the corner of the rue Neuf-des-Petits-Champs ( since made world famous by Thackeray's "Ballad of Bouillabaise" ).
The shop windows opening on the street ( but at the back of the scene ) are decorated with plumes, hats and flowers. In the main room, a counter stands at one side, over which are sold ribbons, silks, buckles, high-heeled slippers, sword-knots and corsets. A counter on the opposite side, with tall seats behind it, ends in a business-like desk. Cupboards for hats and flowers are within easy reach of this counter .
Glass doors lead to the work-room in which, from time to time, we see young girls sewing, snipping and shaping flowers .
An armchair, standing beside an inviting sofa, is set at the back for the customers .
Other doors lead to the porters cupboard and the mirror room .
And here, in Labille's shop, trimming bouquets and snipping out leaves, is one Jeanette Vaubernier — to be known later as La du Barry, the mistress of a king; but at present not dreaming of the destiny awaiting her .
As the curtain rises, a hurdy-gurdy is played outside in the street to put us in the mood of the days when Louis XV was ruler of France .
Madame Hortense is seated looking over a sheet of figures. She is about 45 years old, stout, palpably laced and my much made up. Juliette and Nichette are decorating the shop windows; Juliette is handing hats to Nichette, who places them on view to tempt the passer-by. Leonie, behind the counter, is making a poppy. Two other girls, seated at a little table near the work-room steps, are sliding ribbons through buckles. Denys, the porter who remains Jeanette's friend to the very end of her life, a tall, impassive man of about 35, is in the street polishing the shop windows .
The girls in the work-room are chattering, and one of them is singing as the curtain goes up .
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( Sophie Arnauld enters angrily. She is dark, voluptuous and very dramatic in manner. Labille, a large fat man, follows her, carrying an enormous hat laden with plumes. Lolotte, Julie and three other girls, all carrying hats, follow Sophie .)
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in
5 sentences
using
290 chars
.
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1 word
in
1 sentence
using
3 chars
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Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
27 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
9 chars
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Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
8 chars
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( Sits at counter ).
Contains
32 words
in
5 sentences
using
175 chars
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( Aimlessly measuring ribbon until it forms a heap on the floor ).
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
21 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
29 chars
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( (Takes her hand as the Marquise de Crenay, a tall, aristocratic woman, enters, followed by two lackeys who stand in the doorway .)
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
18 chars
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Contains
14 words
in
2 sentences
using
75 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
23 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
13 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
28 chars
.
( The Marquise coughs haughtily .)
Contains
14 words
in
1 sentence
using
79 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
37 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
20 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
53 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
52 chars
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( Vaguely ).
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5 words
in
1 sentence
using
25 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
12 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
30 chars
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( She leans back to Cossé .)
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
26 chars
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Contains
26 words
in
5 sentences
using
109 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
24 chars
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( Pleased by her frankness ).
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
44 chars
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( He takes both her hands .)
Contains
13 words
in
1 sentence
using
63 chars
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Contains
7 words
in
3 sentences
using
41 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
42 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
45 chars
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( She hurries back to Cossé .)
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3 words
in
2 sentences
using
36 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
3 sentences
using
38 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
35 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
44 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
26 chars
.
( To Cossé ).
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
39 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
50 chars
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( He has her in his arms and is about to kiss her .)
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3 words
in
1 sentence
using
17 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
23 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
21 chars
.
Contains
22 words
in
6 sentences
using
126 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
4 sentences
using
83 chars
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( Mechanically ).
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19 words
in
4 sentences
using
110 chars
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( Beaming ).
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
30 chars
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( The Marquise is bowed out and followed off by her two lackeys .)
Contains
17 words
in
3 sentences
using
82 chars
.
Contains
21 words
in
2 sentences
using
91 chars
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( Putting his arms round her ).
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7 words
in
2 sentences
using
37 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
13 chars
.
Contains
44 words
in
6 sentences
using
229 chars
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( In Cossé's arms ).
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2 words
in
1 sentence
using
9 chars
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Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
30 chars
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Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
14 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
25 chars
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Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
34 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
29 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
4 chars
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( About to kiss her ).
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1 word
in
1 sentence
using
3 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
25 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
17 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
10 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
12 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
18 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
30 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
54 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
15 chars
.
( Tries to embrace her .)
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
10 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
13 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
13 chars
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( As though the parting were eternal ).
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
9 chars
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( She follows Cossé to the street door and, after a few more "good-bye's", Cossé manages to tear himself away. He is no sooner out of sight than trumpets and bugles are heard in the distance .)
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
9 chars
.
( She picks up a calèche, borrowed as usual from the stock, and begins to tuck in her curls .)
( The girls come running in, putting on their hats .)
Contains
23 words
in
3 sentences
using
116 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
24 chars
.
( Wearing his hat and carrying a big banner ).
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
24 chars
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( Outside ).
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
39 chars
.
( Calling after the girls ).
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4 words
in
1 sentence
using
24 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
19 chars
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( He goes into the street which is now black with people .)
Contains
37 words
in
5 sentences
using
162 chars
.
( Appearing suddenly ).
Contains
9 words
in
1 sentence
using
47 chars
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( Turns, struck at the sight of him — instinctively draws back, half afraid ).
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
12 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
51 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
22 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
1 sentence
using
66 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
24 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
1 sentence
using
69 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
34 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
37 chars
.
( The Marquise appears at the door .)
Contains
9 words
in
1 sentence
using
41 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
41 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
19 chars
.
( To Jean ).
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
18 chars
.
( They go outside to wait .)
( Seeing Hortense re-enter ).
Contains
23 words
in
4 sentences
using
116 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
44 chars
.
Contains
102 words
in
16 sentences
using
473 chars
.
( Goes off, fanning herself .)
( Hortense, exhausted from running about, sits in a chair, her hat awry, panting. Denys stands looking at the pile of boxes .)
CURTAIN
ACT II
Jeanette's apartments, adjoining Marquise de Quesnoy's gambling rooms .
"The Game Called Destiny."
SCENE: As Mademoiselle Jeanette never went back to Labille's after she ran out to see the King pass by, her attic room has given way to a luxurious salon with silken walls and draperies. A gilded clock, supported by chubby Cupids, stands over the fireplace and ticks away the feverish hours in La Gourdan's gambling house .
A table with a chair is near the fireplace so that a gallant may have a glass of wine with his dreams or to console himself for his losses .
A gaily painted piano adorns the scene; and below it is a seat on which a pair of lovers can sit — and no doubt do — to whisper sweet nothings .
A little desk ( handy when one wishes to answer a love letter ) is placed against the wall and near it is a sofa with soft cushions. Violets are scattered about the room which is lighted by candles .
Doors lead to Jeanette's bedroom, to the hall and of course to the card-tables .
A panel ( in reality a door ) is set in the wall at back. It has a device by which one outside may peep in and one already in the room may peep out .
The rich rugs, the gilded carvings, — in fact, the entire surroundings, — show that the little milliner of the rue St. Honoré has taken a step up ( or down ) in the world. But while she is given every luxury, the sole purpose of her stay is to entertain rich men, gentlemen of rank, dandies of the day, who come in for a game of cards; in fact, the Duc de Richelieu himself ( Marshal of France and son of the distinguished Cardinal ) is about to drop in soon after the curtain rises: we might say that even now he is in the wings, awaiting his cue .
As the curtain goes up, Jean du Barry enters to find the old Marquise already in the room .
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
15 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
3 sentences
using
86 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
7 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
49 chars
.
Contains
48 words
in
4 sentences
using
230 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
33 chars
.
Contains
86 words
in
8 sentences
using
460 chars
.
Contains
29 words
in
3 sentences
using
139 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
2 sentences
using
93 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
1 sentence
using
90 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
2 sentences
using
83 chars
.
Contains
34 words
in
3 sentences
using
153 chars
.
Contains
25 words
in
3 sentences
using
121 chars
.
( But the Marquise has hastened off to keep her eye on the tables .)
( Appearing ).
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
53 chars
.
( Amazed ).
Contains
4 words
in
4 sentences
using
34 chars
.
( Entering ).
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
18 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
35 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
18 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
10 chars
.
( To Denys ).
Contains
35 words
in
4 sentences
using
166 chars
.
( He turns to Jeanette's dressing-case and uses her lip rouge .)
( After returning Richelieu's bow, asks himself this question, point-blank ).
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
19 chars
.
( Monsieur de Maupeou, the Lord Chancellor of France, a sallow man, about fifty-six years old, with piercing black eyes and a strong face, appears on the threshold. He is followed by Lebel, the King's valet, a pompous, middle-aged person with enormous influence .)
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
25 chars
.
( Who has caught a glimpse of Maupeou before he lifted the mask which he holds up, asks himself another question ).
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
51 chars
.
( Apart ).
Contains
62 words
in
5 sentences
using
335 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
20 chars
.
( Motions to the gentlemen to seat themselves. Denys brings the madeira to them .)
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
30 chars
.
( To Denys ).
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
12 chars
.
( Denys goes out .)
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
41 chars
.
Contains
26 words
in
3 sentences
using
137 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
9 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
17 chars
.
Contains
27 words
in
1 sentence
using
133 chars
.
Contains
24 words
in
3 sentences
using
146 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
63 chars
.
Contains
46 words
in
3 sentences
using
249 chars
.
Contains
35 words
in
3 sentences
using
184 chars
.
( He throws himself on the couch. His worries are over .)
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
19 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
1 sentence
using
37 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
18 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
3 sentences
using
92 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
1 sentence
using
43 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
29 chars
.
( Apart ).
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
26 chars
.
( One be-ribboned leg over the arm-chair — sips his wine ).
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
6 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
2 sentences
using
92 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
3 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
2 sentences
using
94 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
15 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
2 sentences
using
64 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
29 chars
.
Contains
33 words
in
3 sentences
using
181 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
24 chars
.
Contains
28 words
in
2 sentences
using
138 chars
.
( Maupeou hastily puts down his glass. Jean has hit the nail on the head .)
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
25 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
17 chars
.
Contains
35 words
in
2 sentences
using
184 chars
.
( Rising ).
Contains
14 words
in
2 sentences
using
67 chars
.
Contains
40 words
in
5 sentences
using
220 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
26 chars
.
( Guillaume du Barry enters from the gambling room, quite drunk .)
Contains
30 words
in
2 sentences
using
160 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
14 chars
.
Contains
25 words
in
2 sentences
using
125 chars
.
( Guillaume goes out .)
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
56 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
47 chars
.
Contains
21 words
in
3 sentences
using
119 chars
.
( All use snuff at the same time .)
Contains
22 words
in
2 sentences
using
116 chars
.
( Richelieu and Maupeou leave, bowing ceremoniously .)
( Taking a pack of cards from his pocket — cuts ).
Contains
18 words
in
4 sentences
using
101 chars
.
( Enters, followed by Denys ).
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
67 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
18 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
15 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
29 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
4 sentences
using
71 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
50 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
14 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
26 chars
.
( Handing her a glass of wine .)
( Hands the wine to Denys behind Jean's back. Denys drinks the wine ).
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
47 chars
.
Contains
31 words
in
2 sentences
using
147 chars
.
Contains
111 words
in
12 sentences
using
563 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
1 sentence
using
67 chars
.
Contains
91 words
in
7 sentences
using
449 chars
.
Contains
24 words
in
2 sentences
using
125 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
2 sentences
using
59 chars
.
Contains
25 words
in
3 sentences
using
126 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
8 chars
.
Contains
24 words
in
4 sentences
using
121 chars
.
Contains
39 words
in
2 sentences
using
154 chars
.
Contains
31 words
in
2 sentences
using
151 chars
.
( He goes into the gambling rooms .)
Contains
17 words
in
3 sentences
using
77 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
25 chars
.
Contains
29 words
in
3 sentences
using
143 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
20 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
43 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
14 chars
.
Contains
29 words
in
3 sentences
using
134 chars
.
Contains
28 words
in
2 sentences
using
125 chars
.
Contains
22 words
in
4 sentences
using
96 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
2 sentences
using
83 chars
.
Contains
41 words
in
5 sentences
using
200 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
14 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
8 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
8 chars
.
( Denys starts to push her back .)
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
39 chars
.
Contains
27 words
in
5 sentences
using
124 chars
.
( Denys hands the caraffe to the hag who pours water into the bowl and adds a few drops from her phial .)
Contains
19 words
in
4 sentences
using
108 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
24 chars
.
Contains
63 words
in
9 sentences
using
305 chars
.
( She pauses, frightened. The room has grown darker and Denys holds up a lighted candle .)
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
16 chars
.
Contains
19 words
in
8 sentences
using
109 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
17 chars
.
Contains
21 words
in
8 sentences
using
118 chars
.
( A knock sounds on the door .)
Contains
25 words
in
7 sentences
using
139 chars
.
( She stands trembling .)
( Who has gone to the door ).
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
26 chars
.
( Cossé enters in undress uniform, his face stern and pale. Denys leaves the room .)
( Under her breath ).
Contains
11 words
in
4 sentences
using
57 chars
.
( Coldly ).
Contains
34 words
in
2 sentences
using
168 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
4 sentences
using
83 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
44 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
1 sentence
using
69 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
21 chars
.
Contains
91 words
in
11 sentences
using
484 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
37 chars
.
Contains
23 words
in
3 sentences
using
136 chars
.
( She sits .)
Contains
30 words
in
2 sentences
using
146 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
23 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
3 chars
.
( Crying ).
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
18 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
58 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
9 chars
.
Contains
34 words
in
5 sentences
using
167 chars
.
Contains
47 words
in
9 sentences
using
197 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
14 chars
.
( Giving him a candle to carry ).
Contains
39 words
in
6 sentences
using
163 chars
.
Contains
24 words
in
2 sentences
using
107 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
10 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
42 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
46 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
4 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
29 chars
.
Contains
27 words
in
2 sentences
using
144 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
20 chars
.
Contains
36 words
in
5 sentences
using
167 chars
.
Contains
23 words
in
4 sentences
using
116 chars
.
( Quite overcome, she sits down .)
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
9 chars
.
Contains
44 words
in
5 sentences
using
220 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
3 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
17 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
24 chars
.
Contains
132 words
in
14 sentences
using
669 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
7 chars
.
Contains
226 words
in
16 sentences
using
1087 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
33 chars
.
Contains
96 words
in
14 sentences
using
463 chars
.
Contains
25 words
in
1 sentence
using
110 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
58 chars
.
Contains
53 words
in
11 sentences
using
263 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
2 sentences
using
73 chars
.
( Holding her in his arms ).
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
31 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
20 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
1 sentence
using
65 chars
.
Contains
19 words
in
4 sentences
using
95 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
12 chars
.
( She goes off to get her cloak. He is about to follow her .)
( Suddenly appearing ).
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
17 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
1 sentence
using
55 chars
.
Contains
33 words
in
4 sentences
using
172 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
2 sentences
using
62 chars
.
( Entering excitedly. To Jean ).
Contains
17 words
in
2 sentences
using
97 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
9 chars
.
( Seeing Lebel enter ).
Contains
37 words
in
11 sentences
using
211 chars
.
( Warning Richelieu ).
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
50 chars
.
Contains
22 words
in
3 sentences
using
126 chars
.
( Comes down — aside to the King ).
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
34 chars
.
( Jean comes down; Richelieu catches him deftly under the arms as he would kneel .)
Contains
28 words
in
3 sentences
using
180 chars
.
( Calling, as she enters ).
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
19 chars
.
( She wears a large field hat, a long cloak, and carries a walking-stick and a gilt bird-cage. A flower-pot with a blooming plant is tucked under her arm. Sophie, laden with boxes, bags and baskets, follows Jeanette .)
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
27 chars
.
( Respectfully ).
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
45 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
3 sentences
using
77 chars
.
( Stepping in front of her ).
Contains
9 words
in
1 sentence
using
60 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
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( Richelieu gestures towards the King .)
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( Sophie places her bundles on the floor and goes to the window to peep out .)
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( Aside ).
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( Trying the knob of the locked door ).
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( To Jean ).
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( Louis holds his sides with suppressed laughter and lowers his mask. Richelieu, seeing that he is pleased, follows his example and laughs. The King motions to them to draw apart .)
( Who has swept down to the King — in tears ).
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( His mask half concealing his face ).
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( Puts his arm around her .)
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( Looking at him — shaking her head ).
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( Kissing her hand ).
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( Jean du Barry, unseen by them, opens the door of the room in which Cossé is waiting, and goes off. All are off save the King and Jeanette .)
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( Astonished — awed ).
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( Jean bows. All go off .)
( Entering — after a slight pause ).
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( He leaves in anger .)
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( Denys rushes off. A pause. Denys re-enters .)
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( Jean re-enters. Seeing her and struck by her manner, he touches her on the shoulder .)
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( Savagely she smashes a Cupid which is sitting innocently on the spinnet .)
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( Seizing a string of roses and winding them about her throat ).
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CURTAIN
ACT III
Madame la Comtesse du Barry holds a petit levée in the Palace of Versailles at noon .
SCENE: At a glance, one recognizes the room as a beautiful bedchamber occupied by a great lady of a frivolous turn of mind. The richness of the peignoir thrown carelessly over a chair, the splendid buckles on the high-heeled slippers lying on the floor, the drawn curtains at this late hour of the morning — all proclaim the fact that a lady of fashion has not roused herself to the dull cares of the day .
An entrance at the back lets in or keeps out those who would pay court to the acknowledged favorite of His Most Christian Majesty, Louis XV. And here, in bed, we find Jeanette, the milliner, — now Madame la Comtesse du Barry, wife of the drunken and exiled brother of Jean, the gambler, sitting up in the midst of furs, lace flounces, silken sheets, pillows boasting embroidered crowns — in fact, all the kickshaws of the period .
Madame la Comtesse du Barry wears jewels and a wonderful night-robe, and resembles nothing so much as a doll sitting up in state at a child's party. Above her head, Cupids smile down, and above the Cupids is a high gilded cornice holding soft draperies cunningly caught back at the sides to allow an unobstructed view of the lady in the bed .
A candelabrum is placed on a table at the foot of the couch and a little night-table, held up by fat-legged Cupids, stands beside the bed .
Luxurious chairs and beautiful rugs grace the scene .
Here, during the morning reception in bed, comes His Reverence, the Papal Nuncio himself, His Reverence, the Abbé Terray ( Minister of Finance, who loosens his hold on the state purse-strings when Madame du Barry smiles upon him ), His Eminence, the Duke de Richelieu, the Lord Chancellor de Maupeou, and Jean du Barry ( now engaged in the profitable pastime of blackmail ). Here, tradesmen with their novelties and jewels mingle with gallant statesmen and great ladies. It is even said that Her Royal Highness, the little Princess Marie Antoinette, graced the scene in her sixteenth year .
At any rate, she treated Madame du Barry so coldly at Court that the King complained to the Austrian Ambassador who, in turn, complained to the Austrian Queen, Marie Theresa, who ( smelling powder ) complained to her daughter, Marie Antoinette, who promptly received Madame du Barry with gracious smiles — and Austria breathed freely once more .
Louis, the well-beloved, thrust his somewhat rusty sword back in its scabbard and "it was all mighty well."
Her Grace, the Duchesse de Grammont, a great lady of her day, stepped upon the train of Jeanette's gown — and laughed. Her laughter ceased abruptly, however, when she received the King's letter of exile — two years — no less .
Jeanette du Barry, without politics or malice, without love, without reproaches, with very little desire to please the King, appeared upon the scene in the very nick of time. But for two tragic figures in the background, Madame du Barry could never have existed .
The Queen ( now dead ) had been for years a sad and sombre figure. Madame de Pompadour ( Du Barry's predecessor — also gone from the world ) was a politician in petticoats, a slave to the King, the head and heart of a group of brilliant people, and the most tragic figure of her day: for, after having worked tooth and nail for Louis, the well-beloved, she lived to see the little door walled up — the little door connecting the King's apartment with her own. Accepting the situation gracefully, she managed to hold the King until the end by the sheer force of her mentality; but, no doubt, time passed heavily for Louis .
As the curtain is about to rise, we find Du Barry at the height of her power — on the top spit of glory — quite unchanged — the same jovial, good-natured scamp of a milliner .
She is lying on the gilded bed ready for the gossip of the day, always trying to forget Cossé ( and never succeeding ), utterly unconscious that she will be the last love of Louis' life and that one fatal April day will dawn when — but we are ahead of our plot .
We hear some one knocking. Sophie opens the door and admits Lebel, the King's valet .
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( Pointing to bed ).
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( Lebel goes out and a lackey brings in a gold breakfast-tray with food .)
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( Suddenly kicking up the bedclothes ).
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( Zamore, a little negro, runs on .)
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( He sits by her bed .)
( To Sophie who brings an armful of flowers ).
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( She pins a bunch of violets on her nightgown .)
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( Outside the roll of a drum is heard. Zamore dashes off as a bugle call sounds in the court-yard below .)
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( Opening the spring of a casket on the night table, she takes out a small portrait framed in gold .)
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( Denys has opened the door and quickly shuts it as a voice is heard announcing in the corridor .)
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( She thrusts her bare feet into her slippers .)
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( Entering ).
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( Motions him to be seated ).
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( Quickly ).
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( She looks at the portrait of Cossé .)
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( She hides the portrait .)
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( Jumps to her feet — holding the silken counterpane ).
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( To Zamore ).
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( Under his breath ).
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( Rising ).
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( Aside to Brissac ).
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( Dropping on her knees beside the bed ).
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( Almost inaudible — struck ).
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( Murmuring to herself in despair ).
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( Restraining her ).
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( As she collapses, a murmur of voices and laughter is heard outside in the hall. Brissac catches her in his arms and lays her on the bed .)
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( Du Barry laughs hysterically .)
( To Sophie who rushes in ).
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( Trying to choke back the sobbing laughter ).
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( To Sophie ).
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( Sophie pulls down the curtains and opens the door for the lackeys who enter bearing candles. The voices grow louder outside .)
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( She hands Du Barry a mirror and a powder-puff .)
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( To Du Barry ).
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( Choking back an hysterical outburst ).
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( Assisting at the toilet ).
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( Sophie and Denys bring in fresh pillows and arrange the bed, as Du Barry still crying tries to hold up the mirror and use the powder-puff .)
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( With one knee on the step to the bed, he holds up the minor and powder-box. Du Barry powders her face — still holding back the sobs .)
( Giving Du Barry a bunch of violets ).
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( The Duchesse d'Aiguillon, very stately, in an enormous hoop, enters and bows to Du Barry .)
( Choking back a sob ).
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( Mechanically returning the salutation ).
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( Each time Du Barry says "Huh", the Duchesse starts back in surprise — she kisses Du Barry's hand .)
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( The Marquise enters, bows very low .)
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( Lisping ).
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( Kisses Du Barry on both cheeks .)
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( Brissac retreats-bows to the ladies and goes off .)
( Lisping ).
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( Drawing a convulsive breath ).
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( They all sit down. Lackeys pass cups of chocolate .)
( Bowing mechanically — with an unmeaning smile ).
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( Sipping chocolate — to Duchesse. The women no longer lisp ).
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( Sipping chocolate ).
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( To Du Barry ).
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( To Denys ).
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( Notices that Zamore is sitting by her bed and seizes his turban to throw at them .)
( Aside to Du Barry ).
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( Hands Du Barry a cup of chocolate .)
( Resolving to see if she really has set a fashion ).
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( Enter Marie Antoinette, aged sixteen .)
( To Denys ).
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( All rise and bow to the Princess as she enters with her escort — she is very haughty in manner .)
( Her hand on her heart — coldly ).
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( Coldly ).
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( Aside to the Duchesse d'Aiguillon ).
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( Lackeys place a chair for Marie Antoinette and hand her flowers and a cup of chocolate .)
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( Appearing ).
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( Bows to others as he comes forward and kneels abjectly at Du Barry's feet. She gives him the top of her fan to kiss. He kisses it, somewhat annoyed .)
( Outside — announcing ).
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( All rise .)
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( Hands him the red cover which he stretches out in front of the bed. Denys back of the bed holds the bed-cover up as she rises. She points to her slippers with her foot — they are under the night table .)
( To others ).
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( Marie Antoinette rises. Richelieu drops on his knees, reaching under the night table for the slippers. The Nuncio enters. All bow. He bows to Marie Antoinette who passes out .)
( Wiggling her toes ).
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( Richelieu scrambles to his feet, the slippers behind his back, and bows; then sets down the slippers and retreats .)
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( Offering the grapes to Du Barry ).
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( Nuncio and Du Barry eat the grapes as she wiggles her toes to find her slippers .)
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( Richelieu and the Statesmen are concocting a plot in a corner .)
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( Both laugh .)
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( She kneels — he raises his hand over her .)
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( The Papal Nuncio passes out, all bowing .)
( Du Barry rises, leaning on Zamore, and gets into bed. During this, a voice in the distance is heard announcing .)
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( To Du Barry ).
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( She and the Duchesse go up, standing in line by the door as the courtiers pass .)
( Nearer — announcing ).
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( As Maupeou makes his first bow ).
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( Entering and kneeling by the bed ).
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( He kisses her hand .)
( Outside — nearer ).
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( Entering and kneeling by the bed ).
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( Kneeling ).
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( Aside to the lady sitting next her ).
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( The Marquise and the Duchesse bow and hasten off .)
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( Lackeys put out the candles. Daylight comes in again. Du Barry is now sitting cross-legged like a Turk, throwing bonbons to Zamore, who catches them in his mouth .)
( Aside ).
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( Aside to Richelieu ).
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( He kneels. Du Barry seizes the paper which he has opened and crushes it in her hand; she rises to her knees in bed .)
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( Jean du Barry has entered during this, drunk as usual .)
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( Jean leaves the room .)
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( The King suddenly appears, having entered through a secret door .)
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( Looking at Du Barry who, in her excitement, has thrown off her formal negligée ).
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( Picking up her night-dress, dancing as she hums "Amaryllis" ).
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( All laugh and retire .)
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( He disappears, following the others .)
( Dropping on his knees on the hearth — blowing the fire with the bellows ).
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( Sits on the low ottoman and blows the fire .)
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( Tries to kiss her again ).
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( He strikes the table with his clenched fist .)
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( Showing empty hands .)
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( Imitating him ).
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( Stirring the fire savagely ).
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( Pouring out wine ).
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( Setting down the glass in anger ).
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( Entering ).
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( Brissac enters .)
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( Du Barry drops the hat-box which she has been holding .)
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( Rising ).
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( He leaves the room .)
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( Rising — starting for door ).
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( He goes .)
( Running to the door — calling after the King ).
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( Seeing his blood-stained handkerchief ).
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( He drops into a chair, his face livid .)
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( Calling in a low voice ).
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( There is another knock on the Kings door .)
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( Throwing her aside, he rises, drawing his sword .)
( Quickly barring his way. She strikes him violently with both hands. Already wounded and weak, he falls backwards on the bed, unconscious. She puts her hand over his mouth. The King knocks again ).
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( Knocking louder ).
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( Furiously ).
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( A little softer ).
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( Jean du Barry enters, one of the King's attendants with him .)
( To Jean du Barry ).
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( An attendant goes to the balcony .)
( Rising in bed ).
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( The light comes in from the window, falling in a long, single ray on the bed. She draws her hand over her eyes ).
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( Jean pulls down the blinds and the attendant re-enters .)
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( The room is presently overrun by the King's spies .)
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( Frowning, hesitates; then makes a slight gesture and all leave the room ).
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( In a rage ).
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( At the door — enraged ).
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( Pushing the box on the table towards Jean ).
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CURTAIN
ACT IV
[THE FIRST SCENE]
In the Royal Gardens, before the dawn of the following morning .
"Folly, Queen of France."
The King, Du Barry, and the ladies and gentlemen of the Court, are eating and drinking ( unseen ) in a pavilion. The curtains enclosing the pavilion are drawn; but a stream of light shines out into the shadowy gardens. An awning of tapestry is fastened to the trees .
Mingling with laughter in the pavilion, cries of "Pacte de famine" are heard outside the gates to remind His Most Christian Majesty that while he feasts others starve .
In the background, lights twinkle in the Palace .
The curtain rises to a wild dash of bacchanalian music .
Monsieur de Renard, a sentinel, is on duty. Scalo, a big Nubian, is scattering scarlet flowers here and there .
Drums are heard and the King's Guard enters .
( Entering from the pavilion ).
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( Outside, as popping of corks and laughter sound from the pavilion ).
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( The monastery clock strikes four as the Nuncio enters in a long dark cloak, his red robe showing under it, leaning on an attendant who carries a lantern .)
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( Checks Lebel who retires. Denys appears ).
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( As the Duc de Brissac enters, he is saluted by the sentries on duty .)
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( He passes off with an attendant, followed by Denys .)
( Entering ).
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( A sullen roar has been heard at the gates as four gendarmes run on with a prisoner — Valroy, wearing a peasant's clothing, but showing the King's Guard uniform underneath .)
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( Maupeou and Richelieu come from the pavilion to find out what is causing the excitement .)
( From the pavilion ).
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( Appearing on a balcony near the pavilion ).
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( Valroy is put against the wall — in the shadow. They silence him by covering his mouth .)
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( Pleased ).
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( He goes back to the pleasures of the table .)
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( Valroy is taken off, Brissac following .)
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( Off ).
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( Soldiers escort on some dancers, cloaked and hooded .)
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( Kicking ).
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( As the dancers enter the pavilion, they are greeted with applause and shouts .)
( Off — louder ).
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3 sentences
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( Jean du Barry is heard singing drunkenly as he approaches .)
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( Jean enters, arm-in-arm with two seedy-looking roysterers .)
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( Renard retires .)
( Bringing the men down ).
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( Re-entering ).
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4 sentences
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112 chars
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( He goes to the gates .)
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2 sentences
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( Staggers and nearly falls .)
( Assisting him ).
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( Inside the pavilion ).
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( Who has taken a pack of cards from his pocket and now cuts ).
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107 chars
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1 sentence
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14 chars
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( He and Maupeou go back to the pavilion .)
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35 words
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7 sentences
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161 chars
.
( Pirouettes, takes the arms of the roysterers and goes of singing drunkenly .)
( The dance music is faster, louder, and comes to an end amid cries of "Bravo! Bravo!" )
( Brissac has entered and stands immovable. The Kings Guard is stationed out of sight. Lackeys have carried on banquet tables and candles. Four Nubians dash down with lighted torches with sharp ends which they stick into the ground. Pages draw the curtains open and thhe King appears, escorting Du Barry .)
( As the moonlight falls across their path ).
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20 words
in
4 sentences
using
111 chars
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( She strikes the gong. A fountain opens and sends up a spray of water. Two Cupids appear, throwing flowers. The King looks on as though bored to extinction .)
( Heard off ).
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3 sentences
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( He runs on, kneels at Du Barry's feet, offering a fool's stick .)
( Shaking the stick to make the bells ring ).
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9 words
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1 sentence
using
43 chars
.
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11 words
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3 sentences
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60 chars
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( He pirouettes, nearly falling, but is saved by two women .)
( To Scalo in a low voice ).
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32 words
in
6 sentences
using
167 chars
.
( Two Cupids seize the King's hands and lead him to the throne where they presently sit at his feet .)
( Holding out his hand to Du Barry ).
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10 words
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2 sentences
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56 chars
.
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10 words
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1 sentence
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47 chars
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( To Maupeou ).
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15 words
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3 sentences
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87 chars
.
( Sings to the harp ).
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3 sentences
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115 chars
.
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in
1 sentence
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47 chars
.
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6 words
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1 sentence
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33 chars
.
( To Maupeou ).
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16 words
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2 sentences
using
80 chars
.
( The ladies pass Du Barry and form groups. Du Barry manages to escape and meets de Brissac .)
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9 words
in
2 sentences
using
46 chars
.
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10 words
in
2 sentences
using
54 chars
.
( In despair ).
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1 word
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1 sentence
using
3 chars
.
Contains
19 words
in
3 sentences
using
108 chars
.
( Aside to the Duchesse d'Aiguillon ).
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3 sentences
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110 chars
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using
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4 sentences
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11 words
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50 chars
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14 words
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63 chars
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1 word
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( He bows and turns away .)
( To Du Barry ).
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9 words
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2 sentences
using
48 chars
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23 words
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5 sentences
using
122 chars
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2 words
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( She turns, and in the light of the blue flames the Papal Nuncio stands, unseen by the others, waiting to speak to her .)
( Half whispering ).
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1 word
in
1 sentence
using
15 chars
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42 words
in
7 sentences
using
216 chars
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( The Nuncio disappears .)
( Taking a glass and dipping it into the bowl ).
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20 words
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3 sentences
using
97 chars
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( Denys hastens of to the Palace .)
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4 words
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1 sentence
using
22 chars
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3 words
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1 sentence
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19 chars
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( A dim moonlight floods the gardens. The guests an just discernible, bewildering and fantastic shadows in their quaint costumes .)
( Seizing the fool's stick ).
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14 words
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3 sentences
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78 chars
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16 words
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4 sentences
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101 chars
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1 sentence
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31 words
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8 sentences
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154 chars
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( Smiling — suddenly amused ).
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( The Cupids pull the clowns down, aiming arrows at them. The clowns strike grotesque poses of fear and crawl away. The King laughs .)
( The music of the minuet begins. The guests dance .)
( Under the spell of the music and moonlight ).
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17 words
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3 sentences
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87 chars
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1 sentence
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9 chars
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6 words
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2 sentences
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24 chars
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( In the distance the faint beating of a muffled drum is heard .)
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38 chars
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3 words
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1 sentence
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( All stop dancing, the music continuing, giving the effect of a minuet with death lurking in the background .)
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5 words
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1 sentence
using
26 chars
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19 words
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1 sentence
using
86 chars
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( Brissac bows and retires. The dancers continue the minuet .)
( Half to herself ).
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7 words
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1 sentence
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31 chars
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1 sentence
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26 chars
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15 words
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3 sentences
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80 chars
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( Kneeling beside her chair ).
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10 words
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( Under her breath ).
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6 words
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3 sentences
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33 chars
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2 words
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14 words
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4 sentences
using
63 chars
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( At this moment, a lady who has taken note of the King's mood, makes an eloquent gesture to the other dancers and, continuing the minuet, they leave the scene until at last all are gone. The dawn is breaking. A single torch burns brightly. A few candles are still flickering .)
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16 words
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3 sentences
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2 sentences
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27 chars
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19 chars
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2 sentences
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35 chars
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5 words
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2 sentences
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33 chars
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( She edges nearer to Denys .)
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6 words
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1 sentence
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39 chars
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( As she bends to fasten her slipper ).
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18 words
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2 sentences
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9 chars
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1 sentence
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26 chars
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12 words
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2 sentences
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53 chars
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1 word
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1 sentence
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3 chars
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9 words
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2 sentences
using
49 chars
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9 words
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2 sentences
using
37 chars
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( Drawing her to him )
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6 words
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2 sentences
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29 chars
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6 words
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1 sentence
using
29 chars
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5 words
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1 sentence
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18 chars
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12 words
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3 sentences
using
63 chars
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7 words
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1 sentence
using
44 chars
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( Duc de Brissac enters as the lovers are about to kiss each other .)
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39 words
in
5 sentences
using
204 chars
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( The Nuncio enters .)
( Appealingly ).
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1 word
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1 sentence
using
5 chars
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12 words
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2 sentences
using
64 chars
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( De Brissac kneeling, overcome, kisses her hand .)
( Appealingly ).
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1 word
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using
5 chars
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2 words
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2 sentences
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18 chars
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( While the King is hesitating, Jean du Barry appears .)
( Warningly ).
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1 sentence
using
13 chars
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2 words
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1 sentence
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13 chars
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17 words
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2 sentences
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93 chars
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13 words
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2 sentences
using
72 chars
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( Laughing ).
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7 words
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1 sentence
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34 chars
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4 words
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1 sentence
using
23 chars
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27 words
in
4 sentences
using
138 chars
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4 words
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1 sentence
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22 chars
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12 words
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1 sentence
using
51 chars
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11 words
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4 sentences
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56 chars
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1 word
in
1 sentence
using
10 chars
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11 words
in
3 sentences
using
53 chars
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33 words
in
8 sentences
using
178 chars
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18 words
in
3 sentences
using
97 chars
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( She starts to go, but pauses, watching Jean du Barry; Richelieu, Maupeou, the Marquise de Crenay and a few others enter, having finished the dance .)
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10 words
in
2 sentences
using
62 chars
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( Aside to Du Barry ).
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11 words
in
1 sentence
using
57 chars
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( Offering his arm to the Marquise de Crenay as he goes ).
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10 words
in
1 sentence
using
51 chars
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6 words
in
1 sentence
using
27 chars
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12 words
in
2 sentences
using
63 chars
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( He passes of with his friend .)
( Seeing the Nuncio about to leave ).
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24 words
in
3 sentences
using
133 chars
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( At a gesture from the King, velvet hangings, put up to protect His Majesty in case of night winds, are dropped, forming a sort of tent, shutting out the gardens at the back. Denys kisses Madame du Barry's hand and retires .)
END OF THE FIRST SCENE
THE SECOND SCENE
Within the Tent .
The King, seated, motions the Nuncio to sit. Jean du Barry stands waiting. By this time he is sober .
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17 words
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1 sentence
using
95 chars
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( Kneeling ).
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5 words
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1 sentence
using
21 chars
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6 words
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1 sentence
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31 chars
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9 words
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1 sentence
using
43 chars
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15 words
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1 sentence
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73 chars
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20 words
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1 sentence
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3 words
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17 chars
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5 words
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1 sentence
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22 chars
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37 words
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3 sentences
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202 chars
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15 words
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1 sentence
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71 chars
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13 words
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2 sentences
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63 chars
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3 chars
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7 words
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1 sentence
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34 chars
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12 words
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5 sentences
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62 chars
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1 sentence
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25 chars
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2 sentences
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12 chars
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3 words
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1 sentence
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11 chars
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13 words
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5 sentences
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75 chars
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4 words
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1 sentence
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18 chars
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3 words
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1 sentence
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11 chars
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3 words
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1 sentence
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15 chars
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35 words
in
6 sentences
using
186 chars
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7 words
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1 sentence
using
34 chars
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9 words
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2 sentences
using
38 chars
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3 words
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1 sentence
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15 chars
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37 words
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3 sentences
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170 chars
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22 words
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1 sentence
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116 chars
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4 words
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1 sentence
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13 chars
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3 words
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1 sentence
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18 chars
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15 words
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2 sentences
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66 chars
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17 words
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4 sentences
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92 chars
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93 words
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10 sentences
using
469 chars
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6 words
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1 sentence
using
31 chars
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55 words
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4 sentences
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271 chars
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8 words
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1 sentence
using
41 chars
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72 words
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5 sentences
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365 chars
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16 words
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2 sentences
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78 chars
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12 words
in
6 sentences
using
74 chars
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12 words
in
1 sentence
using
68 chars
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309 words
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31 sentences
using
1532 chars
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( She sinks at the Nuncio's feet, sobbing .)
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6 words
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1 sentence
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24 chars
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53 words
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3 sentences
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246 chars
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1 word
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1 sentence
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2 chars
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7 words
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1 sentence
using
31 chars
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4 words
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1 sentence
using
20 chars
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11 words
in
1 sentence
using
59 chars
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( The Nuncio tries to calm her .)
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25 words
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3 sentences
using
103 chars
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34 words
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2 sentences
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165 chars
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30 words
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5 sentences
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146 chars
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1 sentence
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1 sentence
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7 chars
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1 sentence
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11 chars
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2 words
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1 sentence
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7 chars
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3 words
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1 sentence
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11 chars
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12 words
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1 sentence
using
61 chars
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15 words
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2 sentences
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68 chars
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9 words
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1 sentence
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38 chars
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( Hesitates ).
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8 words
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2 sentences
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31 chars
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2 sentences
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15 chars
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1 sentence
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7 chars
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24 words
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2 sentences
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105 chars
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( Crossing himself ).
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1 sentence
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34 chars
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1 sentence
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31 chars
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14 words
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3 sentences
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81 chars
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1 sentence
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15 chars
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7 words
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1 sentence
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36 chars
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43 words
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6 sentences
using
181 chars
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3 words
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1 sentence
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12 chars
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4 words
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1 sentence
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18 chars
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1 sentence
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10 chars
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19 words
in
5 sentences
using
80 chars
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5 words
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1 sentence
using
26 chars
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10 words
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1 sentence
using
38 chars
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( Calling ).
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9 words
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2 sentences
using
45 chars
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( Who has hastened in ).
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4 words
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1 sentence
using
19 chars
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( With a cry of rage and despair, picks up the first thing she sees — a candelabrum still left on a table — to strike down the man who means to send Cossé to his death ).
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16 words
in
5 sentences
using
74 chars
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( Holding her back ).
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1 word
in
1 sentence
using
7 chars
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( Trembling, dropping the candelabrum ).
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9 words
in
1 sentence
using
42 chars
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( At a signal from the King, attendants retreat with Jean .)
( The King, his mistress and the Nuncio are silent, overcome by the scene .)
( After a long pause ).
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44 words
in
3 sentences
using
231 chars
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( Still stunned — hysterically ).
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2 words
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1 sentence
using
7 chars
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15 words
in
1 sentence
using
87 chars
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( Laughing nervously ).
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2 words
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1 sentence
using
7 chars
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15 words
in
1 sentence
using
77 chars
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1 word
in
1 sentence
using
9 chars
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( Calling ).
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18 words
in
2 sentences
using
90 chars
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( Still laughing ).
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1 word
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1 sentence
using
9 chars
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16 words
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2 sentences
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78 chars
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1 word
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1 sentence
using
3 chars
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24 words
in
2 sentences
using
110 chars
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2 words
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1 sentence
using
8 chars
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7 words
in
2 sentences
using
35 chars
.
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1 word
in
1 sentence
using
5 chars
.
Contains
75 words
in
6 sentences
using
365 chars
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( The Nuncio re-enters .)
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8 words
in
2 sentences
using
36 chars
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14 words
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2 sentences
using
68 chars
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3 words
in
1 sentence
using
17 chars
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2 words
in
1 sentence
using
5 chars
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12 words
in
2 sentences
using
52 chars
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( Impatiently ).
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7 words
in
1 sentence
using
28 chars
.
( Lifting the Nuncio's rosary ).
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26 words
in
4 sentences
using
133 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
11 chars
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( Pointing to the Palace ).
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6 words
in
2 sentences
using
27 chars
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( To an attendant ).
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25 words
in
3 sentences
using
132 chars
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( Holding out his hand to Du Barry — a broad smile on his face .)
Contains
58 words
in
5 sentences
using
291 chars
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( Low to her, quickly ).
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
7 chars
.
Contains
37 words
in
7 sentences
using
172 chars
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( She bursts into a peal of laughter .)
Contains
1 word
in
1 sentence
using
7 chars
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( Facing the King ).
Contains
59 words
in
5 sentences
using
301 chars
.
( By this time the whole Court is in consternation .)
( Beside himself with rage ).
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5 words
in
4 sentences
using
27 chars
.
CURTAIN
ACT V
[THE FIRST SCENE]
After a lapse of years, we find Du Barry living in Louveciennes. Exiled to a convent on the death of the King, forsaken by Jean du Barry, who has run off to Germany ( but continues to black-mail his sister-in-law from a safe distance ), she has as last been permitted to live "ten leagues away from Paris." She settles in Louveciennes where she has remained in peace, quiet, and ease for fifteen years .
As the curtain goes up on the last act, we find that the French Revolution is in full swing. Marie Antoinette and her husband have been beheaded; many of the aristocrats have followed her to the guillotine .
Madame du Barry, owing to her desire to efface herself from the public memory, has now become a sort of tradition, an echo of a King who is no more, a survivor of a time now past. Had she not been cursed by the possession of so many jewels, it is doubtful that she would have met her tragic fate; for, after all, she was a milliner to the end — one of the people .
The last Act, with its three scenes, takes place after a lapse of years, during the Revolution .
"Fate creeps in at the door."
SCENE: A corner of Du Barry's estates at Louveciennes .
We see a corner of the house with a balcony under which violets are growing. In the distance is a wood with a path running through it. A table, with a chair and a footstool near it, is placed on a rug under a silken canopy. The place is shut in and one must enter by an iron gate .
The curtain rises to vesper bells .
Sophie, grown older, her hair streaked with gray, is picking a rose. A young woman enters, a poorly dressed peasant; a barefoot child holds on to her skirt, eating a carrot. Other peasants pass the iron railing and gates on their way to vespers .
Hortense opens the gate and hastens in. She has grown older, — her hair is now white .
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5 words
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1 sentence
using
34 chars
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58 words
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4 sentences
using
299 chars
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11 words
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1 sentence
using
68 chars
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12 words
in
1 sentence
using
70 chars
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16 words
in
7 sentences
using
98 chars
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( The Papal Nuncio, greatly aged, comes on, dressed as a village priest .)
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26 words
in
2 sentences
using
132 chars
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19 words
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2 sentences
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103 chars
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4 words
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1 sentence
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15 chars
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19 words
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3 sentences
using
105 chars
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4 words
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1 sentence
using
18 chars
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25 words
in
3 sentences
using
123 chars
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2 words
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1 sentence
using
11 chars
.
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43 words
in
3 sentences
using
225 chars
.
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12 words
in
2 sentences
using
64 chars
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( Gladly ).
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6 words
in
1 sentence
using
28 chars
.
Contains
79 words
in
9 sentences
using
441 chars
.
( Puts his finger warningly to his lips and goes hurriedly into the house .)
( Looking off ).
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16 words
in
3 sentences
using
97 chars
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( Showing the tri-color ).
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31 words
in
2 sentences
using
167 chars
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10 words
in
1 sentence
using
45 chars
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40 words
in
5 sentences
using
193 chars
.
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6 words
in
2 sentences
using
42 chars
.
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27 words
in
3 sentences
using
127 chars
.
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6 words
in
2 sentences
using
28 chars
.
Contains
37 words
in
12 sentences
using
206 chars
.
( Du Barry, Nuncio, and Hortense appear on the balcony .)
( Taking up a bunch of violets from the table, trying to conceal his agitation ).
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
35 chars
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( Who, with the Nuncio, is coming down the steps ).
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7 words
in
2 sentences
using
37 chars
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( Denys picks up the scythe and goes off slowly .)
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3 words
in
1 sentence
using
18 chars
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14 words
in
2 sentences
using
72 chars
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12 words
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2 sentences
using
57 chars
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7 words
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1 sentence
using
31 chars
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6 words
in
1 sentence
using
22 chars
.
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30 words
in
3 sentences
using
127 chars
.
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13 words
in
2 sentences
using
63 chars
.
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3 words
in
1 sentence
using
18 chars
.
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20 words
in
3 sentences
using
95 chars
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( She steps into a room from the balcony as Denys comes back .)
( To the Nuncio, pointing off ).
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12 words
in
1 sentence
using
71 chars
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3 words
in
1 sentence
using
17 chars
.
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1 word
in
1 sentence
using
4 chars
.
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12 words
in
2 sentences
using
65 chars
.
( Cossé enters. He is very pale. He is followed by four men wearing the tricolor .)
( To the men ).
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2 words
in
1 sentence
using
11 chars
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( The men pass off .)
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6 words
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1 sentence
using
29 chars
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25 words
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4 sentences
using
139 chars
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1 sentence
using
40 chars
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46 words
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4 sentences
using
222 chars
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( Crying out — seeing her in the doorway, her cape on her arm ).
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3 words
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1 sentence
using
15 chars
.
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2 words
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1 sentence
using
13 chars
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( Sees Cossé ).
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1 word
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1 sentence
using
9 chars
.
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4 words
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1 sentence
using
24 chars
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( In his arms ).
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14 words
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4 sentences
using
75 chars
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3 words
in
2 sentences
using
21 chars
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( Re-entering through the gate ).
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5 words
in
1 sentence
using
23 chars
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( Denys warns her to be silent and hastens off .)
Contains
82 words
in
3 sentences
using
410 chars
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( Chokes as he speaks. She rests both eyes closed against his lips. He kisses them. He pauses — overcome .)
Contains
17 words
in
3 sentences
using
82 chars
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( Returning, agitated ).
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3 words
in
1 sentence
using
18 chars
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( The two men exchange glances. Murmuring voices are heard in the distance .)
Contains
39 words
in
7 sentences
using
210 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
1 sentence
using
32 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
2 sentences
using
11 chars
.
( To Denys ).
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17 words
in
2 sentences
using
86 chars
.
( The Nuncio goes off. Cossé stands between Du Barry and Grieve, who presently enters from the window on the balcony, accompanied by Jean du Barry. Grieve is a tall, gaunt, cruel-looking man, with a hawk-like nose, wearing a long cloak, showing the uniform of the National Committee — a tri-colored badge is on his coat. Sans-Culottes fill the room off the balcony and begin to come out. Others are seen peering through the railings .)
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9 words
in
1 sentence
using
56 chars
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( To himself ).
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6 words
in
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( To Sophie and Hortense ).
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( The crowd now comes pouring in. A red flag is seen. Du Barry shrinks against Cossé, who holds her .)
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5 words
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( To the crowd ).
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49 words
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5 sentences
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263 chars
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( Jean laughs and Cossé, turning, strikes him .)
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13 words
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( Aside, as he assists her to put on a cape and gives her her hat ).
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( Beginning to march off ).
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( This cry is taken up outside, and the Marseillaise grows louder. Du Barry fans herself in agitation .)
THE SECOND SCENE
Two days and five months later .
SCENE: A room in the Conciergerie .
Now at last we are coming to the end, and find Du Barry in prison, stripped of her luxury. Her possessions consist of a brass-bound trunk, the dress, mantle and hat in which she left Louveciennes, a bottle of ink, a quill pen. Nothing else remains save a ring which will shortly be taken from her .
The furnishings of the room include a cot, a wash-stand with an iron bucket of water, an iron screen, an old candlestick, a stone seat, and a stool .
Outside, through a little door, we see a dreary wall and a strip of dull grey sky .
When this scene comes into view of the audience, the far-away sound of the Marseillaise is heard .
Du Barry, her face very pale, stands clutching the barred window. Marac, an officer of the Gendarmerie, is seated upon a stool behind the screen. After a second's pause, he looks out to watch the prisoner .
The door is suddenly unbolted, a key is turned in the lock, and Citizeness Rosalie, an assistant at the Conciergerie, enters. She is a kindly-faced, strapping woman of about forty, neatly dressed. She has her keys fastened to a small chain about her waist. She places a small bowl of steaming soup on the table .
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2 words
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( In a low voice ).
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17 words
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2 sentences
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83 chars
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14 words
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2 sentences
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79 chars
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6 words
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( He goes out. Rosalie touches Du Barry on the shoulder .)
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11 words
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3 sentences
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58 chars
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2 words
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( Soothingly ).
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6 words
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( Leads Du Barry to the stool .)
( Sits. Mechanically takes a sip, then another, then pauses, her spoon in the air ).
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55 words
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8 sentences
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274 chars
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7 words
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48 words
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8 sentences
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227 chars
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( As a cracked old bell rings ).
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( Shaking ).
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28 words
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8 sentences
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( Rosalie goes to the door .)
( Du Barry gets her bag, takes a brush and mirror and after brushing back her hair and powdering her face, she sits breathlessly on the stool, waiting .)
( Rosalie opens the door and admits Denisot, Judge of the Criminal Revolutionary Court, followed by Tavernier and Royer. All the men's faces are impassive. Du Barry looks at each one as they come in, trying to detect a ray of hope .)
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9 words
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50 chars
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( Du Barry gets up, dazed .)
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27 words
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9 words
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46 chars
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10 words
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( Disappointed ).
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18 words
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96 chars
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1 word
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37 chars
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( To Royer, who is whispering to him ).
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5 words
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3 sentences
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30 chars
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( Noticing it ).
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26 words
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3 sentences
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122 chars
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17 words
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3 sentences
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88 chars
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( They bow .)
( Leaning against the screen, her face behind her hands ).
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16 words
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4 sentences
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78 chars
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( Looking at the men ).
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2 words
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1 sentence
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11 chars
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( Bowing to each one as the men pass out ).
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8 words
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1 sentence
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36 chars
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9 words
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1 sentence
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49 chars
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( Picking up the bowl with both hands ).
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24 words
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3 sentences
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120 chars
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1 word
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4 chars
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46 words
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3 sentences
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200 chars
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5 words
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2 sentences
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34 chars
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102 words
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12 sentences
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487 chars
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( She takes down her hat and cape and lays them on the bed. Rosalie stands looking at her. Du Barry kneels and opens the trunk, humming "Amaryllis." The gong sounds in the corridor .)
( Going up to the wicket ).
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12 words
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( She has taken them from the stand and puts them into the trunk; closes lid, turns the key and takes it out. During this Marac has appeared at the wicket and Rosalie has let him in .)
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4 words
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2 sentences
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( Aside to Rosalie ).
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8 words
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8 chars
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( Her voice choking ).
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12 chars
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( Who is putting on her hat ).
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37 words
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6 sentences
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181 chars
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( She fans herself .)
( Marac sits back of the screen. Rosalie now lets in the Papal Nuncio .)
( Handing a permit ).
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10 words
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2 sentences
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52 chars
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( Cossé is not seen .)
( To Du Barry ).
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7 words
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1 sentence
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38 chars
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23 words
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3 sentences
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101 chars
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4 words
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1 sentence
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19 chars
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56 words
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16 sentences
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244 chars
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7 words
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2 sentences
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35 chars
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37 words
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9 sentences
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169 chars
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3 words
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21 chars
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( Springing up ).
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1 word
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( He takes her in his arms. Rosalie goes behind the screen. The Nuncio watches them pityingly, standing between them and the door .)
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16 words
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3 sentences
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85 chars
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( Looking at him — swallowing ).
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( Not lifting his head ).
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1 word
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42 words
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4 sentences
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191 chars
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( Entering ).
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( Nuncio makes a warning gesture to Cossé .)
( As they start to go out, Nuncio blesses her but she looks at Cossé .)
CURTAIN
THE THIRD AND LAST SCENE
The same day .
"Once more we pass this way again,
Once more! 'Tis where at first we met."
SCENE: The rue St. Honoré, in front of Labille's shop .
All the other shops in the street are closed .
It is the 8th of December, a dull, gloomy day, at five minutes past four in the afternoon .
Labille and Hortense, both grown older, are in the street outside the shop, waiting to see the tumbril bear Du Barry from the prison to the guillotine. They are in despair, hoping against hope that something may save her. Through the half-closed shutters of the shop, milliners and shop-girls peep out — all looking in one direction .
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( Overcome, he follows Hortense into the shop. Milliners come out on the balcony. Federals appear in the street, four pass off, beating their drums — four break ranks and patrol the various streets, passing and re-passing at intervals .)
( Enters, dressed as a Federal officer. Jean du Barry is with him in citizen's dress. The booming of a cannon is heard in the distance ).
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2 sentences
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28 chars
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( Looking at Labille's shop ).
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( They are presently lost in the crowd. Denys comes down the street, sinking on a curb, his head in his hands. Shouts are heard, crowds gather gradually. The way is kept open by the Federals. Men, women, and children line the pavement. A continual buzz of voices and laughter is heard. A cocoa vendor is selling cocoa, calling: "All fresh — who'll buy a drink?" An orange girl is crying, "Portugals — all ripe — who'll buy my Portugals!" Above this, the cries of those near the death-cart are heard, always growing louder. Street urchins sell boxes, calling: "Seats — seats — two sous!" A man enters, his dress a caricature of a Herald's, carrying an old-fashioned trumpet and calling: "Make way for Louis Capet! Room for Louis the Fifteenth — come back to life to see his Favorite pass!" A grotesque figure enters, with a large, golden-spiked crown, wearing a calico robe on which a mock ermine, made of paper, is pinned .)
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13 words
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2 sentences
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4 words
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2 words
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2 sentences
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13 chars
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6 words
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1 sentence
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( The crowd kicks of the Mock-King, tearing his clothes. By this time, every balcony and window is crowded. The "Carmagnole" is heard off. Federal officers come running on .)
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( By this time the pavements at back are over-crowded and the people are forced into the roadway — armed Sans-Culottes force them back, stretching a chain across the street. Labille appears on his balcony .)
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4 words
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1 sentence
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14 chars
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1 sentence
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( Who has climbed the street lamp ).
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2 words
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( Urchins climb up on the statue of a horse .)
( Rising, weak and agitated ).
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4 words
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22 chars
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The Sans-Culottes give way to the "Cart Swallows", who come on dancing straight ahead, occasionally turning round to sing at the occupant of the cart. The crack of a whip is heard, then the rumbling of the cart and every fist is raised as the cart, drawn by two horses, comes on. Du Barry is seen seated. The Nuncio, in a simple black gown, stands beside her. Her hands are fastened behind her back. She is dressed in white, her hair cut short, looking from side to side like a hunted animal. The executioner sits on the seat with the driver, his back to her .)
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9 words
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2 sentences
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45 chars
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( All leer, jostling each other to get closer to the cart. Du Barry looks from face to face for one glance of pity .)
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6 words
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1 sentence
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22 chars
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4 words
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1 sentence
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21 chars
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3 words
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1 sentence
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5 words
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1 sentence
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22 chars
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10 words
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1 sentence
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47 chars
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( The Crowd is silent for a moment .)
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6 words
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2 sentences
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28 chars
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( Stepping up to the cartwheel ).
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3 words
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14 chars
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3 words
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6 words
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( Choking ).
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4 words
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4 words
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( The crowd laughs .)
( Seeing Labille in front of balcony ).
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17 chars
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6 words
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1 sentence
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( Angry shouts from the crowd .)
( Coming out on the balcony ).
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10 words
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1 sentence
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57 chars
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( Throws her a bunch of violets .)
( Angry shouts from the crowd .)
( Standing on the base of a statue, a red flag in his hand ).
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6 words
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1 sentence
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33 chars
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( He bows .)
( A tricoteuse dances up to the cart. She and three or four others sing "Ça ira", dancing extravagantly .)
( Snapping his whip ).
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11 words
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2 sentences
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24 words
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8 sentences
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142 chars
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( Each line spoken by a different person ).
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24 words
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7 sentences
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128 chars
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( Crowd laughs and shouts .)
( To the crowd ).
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15 words
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1 sentence
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68 chars
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( The crowd hesitates .)
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9 words
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2 sentences
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45 chars
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Contains
70 words
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9 sentences
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360 chars
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( To the driver ).
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1 word
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4 chars
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( The cart is jolted along the street. Denys falls to his knees. Du Barry looks at Cossé until the cart is off. A hush falls on the crowd .)
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