1900 TO JOHN L. KINSEY, ESQ., AS A TOKEN OF RESPECT AND GRATITUDE, THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED DRAMATIS PERSONÆ. THOMAS CHATTERTON, " the marvelous boy ." HENRY BURGUM, a rich Bristol pewterer . BERTHA BURGUM, his daughter . MRS. ANGELL, keeper of the lodging house . Two Ribalds, man and woman . SCENE — London. TIME — August 24th, 1770. SCENE. — A Garret in Brooke Street, London. Casement at back C. opening on the street; door , L. 3. E.; rough bedstead R. of window; rude chairs and table, with candle, manuscripts, and writing materials on it , L. C.; old washstand, on which are a glass, a basin, and a broken jug of water , R. 2. E. The Garret is in the house of Mrs. Angell, and is the lodging of the Poet Chatterton. It is the night of August 24th, 1770. Music on rise of curtain. A distant bell is heard tolling the hour . Knocking from without Contains 6 words in 6 sentences using 47 chars . Enter MRS. ANGELL with lamp. Lights up . Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 66 chars . Enter BURGUM and BERTHA. Contains 10 words in 5 sentences using 55 chars . Pompously Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars . Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars . Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars . Contains 43 words in 3 sentences using 244 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars . Looking around the room Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars . Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars . Contains 51 words in 3 sentences using 284 chars . Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars . Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars . Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars . Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars . Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars . Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars . Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 14 chars . Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars . Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars . Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars . Contains 41 words in 5 sentences using 239 chars . Contains 71 words in 5 sentences using 335 chars . Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars . Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 68 chars . Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 106 chars . Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 173 chars . Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars . Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars . Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars . To Mrs. Angell Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars . Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars . Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 16 chars . Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars . Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars . Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 73 chars . Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars . Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars . Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 172 chars . Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 106 chars . Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 53 chars . Enter CHATTERTON, who pauses near doorway . Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 214 chars . Contains 39 words in 3 sentences using 213 chars . Coming forward Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars . Aside Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 52 chars . To Chatterton Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars . Sinking upon a chair Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars . Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars . Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars . Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 77 chars . Aside Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars . Aside Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars . Impatiently Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars . Exit Mrs. Angell . Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars . Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 125 chars . Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars . Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 142 chars . Aside Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 166 chars . Aside Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars . Contains 21 words in 4 sentences using 139 chars . Contains 22 words in 3 sentences using 107 chars . Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 39 chars . Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars . Indignantly Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars . Laughing Contains 64 words in 5 sentences using 330 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars . Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 173 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars . Aside Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars . Taking coin from purse Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars . In anger Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 23 chars . Contains 80 words in 8 sentences using 453 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars . Enter MRS. ANGELL. Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars . To Burgum Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 124 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars . Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars . Exit Burgum . Going to table Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 103 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars . Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 151 chars . Contains 48 words in 2 sentences using 303 chars . Contains 44 words in 5 sentences using 207 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars . Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 144 chars . Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 184 chars . Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars . Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars . Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars . Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars . Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars . Reads Contains 62 words in 3 sentences using 375 chars . Contains 56 words in 3 sentences using 299 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars . Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars . Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 174 chars . Contains 200 words in 10 sentences using 1135 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars . Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 95 chars . Going to him and raising his head Contains 18 words in 6 sentences using 91 chars . Recovering Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars . Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars . After drinking Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars . An increasing noise outside is heard Enter MRS. ANGELL in great excitement . Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 28 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars . Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 58 chars . Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 97 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars . Contains 24 words in 4 sentences using 149 chars . Enter BURGUM in a fury . Waving his cane Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars . Interposing Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars . To Chatterton Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars . Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars . To Burgum Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars . Contains 14 words in 5 sentences using 81 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars . Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars . Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars . Rising Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 149 chars . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars . To Bertha Contains 29 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars . Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 195 chars . Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 181 chars . Contains 165 words in 8 sentences using 791 chars . Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars . Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 227 chars . Despairingly Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars . To Chatterton Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars . To Burgum, after a thoughtful pause Contains 51 words in 3 sentences using 254 chars . Chuckling Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 87 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars . Exit Mrs. Angell followed by Burgum . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars . Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 187 chars . Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 129 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars . Calling from without Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars . To Burgum Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars . Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 118 chars . Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars . Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 51 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars . Kissing her hand Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 53 chars . Chatterton sinks upon chair, his elbows resting on table, his face upon his hands. Bertha pauses at doorway, looks back pityingly, and then goes out . Raising his head Contains 78 words in 5 sentences using 379 chars . Enter MRS. ANGELL. Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars . Hands letter to Chatterton . To himself Contains 26 words in 3 sentences using 131 chars . Tears up letter and throws pieces on floor . Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars . Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 118 chars . Gives a purse to Chatterton . Contains 94 words in 8 sentences using 622 chars . Gives purse to her . Aside Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars . Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 178 chars . With emotion Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars . Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars . Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 49 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars . Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 165 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars . Lights candle and hands lamp to her . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars . Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars . Aside Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars . Exit Mrs. Angell with lamp. Lights lowered . Contains 91 words in 6 sentences using 476 chars . Goes to door and locks it. The click of the lock is heard . Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 226 chars . Draws out box from under table, and takes out manuscripts . Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 126 chars . Weeping, he lets his head fall upon his arm . Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars . Tears up papers, and throws pieces fluttering into the air . Contains 19 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars . Takes a vial from his pocket . Contains 52 words in 4 sentences using 277 chars . Coarse laughter of a man and woman far off in the street is heard . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars . The ribalds come nearer and nearer, singing the following song, with occasional bursts of mirth. Chatterton goes to window, throws open casement. The moonlight streams in . From street Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 128 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars . Singing Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 123 chars . Laughter . Laughter and singing die away in the distance. Chatterton comes from window, laughs wildly, and then suddenly checks his mirth Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars . A distant clock again strikes the hour . Contains 32 words in 7 sentences using 169 chars . A look of agony passes over his face; he staggers to the bed and sinks upon his knees; then he rises and speaks deliriously Contains 30 words in 6 sentences using 154 chars . Falls in the moonlight upon the pieces of his manuscripts, and dies. Slow curtain. Curtain rises. Lights up. It is morning. Chatterton is discovered lying on floor as before. A discussion among voices is heard without. Loud knocking . From without Contains 6 words in 6 sentences using 47 chars . CURTAIN.