1896 PERSONS. The Wayfarer . The Bridegroom . The Bride . His Parents . Her Parents . His Uncle . Her Grandmother . Many guests, servitors, musicians, etc. An Old Nurse . The pleasance in front of the manor-house of Belcaro. It is laid out upon a hillside and affords a view, over some miles of undulating olive groves, of the towers of a medieval Tuscan town and of the mountains beyond and round about it. Immediately adjoining this boxed and laureled pleasure-ground is the doorway of a Romanesque chapel. A bell is ringing. — Present: the Nurse and the Wayfarer . Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 104 chars . Contains 31 words in 2 sentences using 177 chars . Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars . Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 172 chars . Contains 70 words in 5 sentences using 364 chars . Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 6 chars . Contains 122 words in 6 sentences using 626 chars . Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 62 chars . Contains 119 words in 13 sentences using 612 chars . Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars . Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 79 chars . ( thoughtfully ). Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars . Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 90 chars . Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 88 chars . Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 77 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars . Contains 73 words in 6 sentences using 382 chars . Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 71 chars . Contains 61 words in 4 sentences using 362 chars . Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars . Contains 24 words in 5 sentences using 121 chars . Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars . Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars . Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars . Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars . Contains 14 words in 1 sentence using 74 chars . Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars . Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars . Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars . Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars . Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 161 chars . Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars . [The Bridal Party appears, accompanied by guests, musicians and the retainers of the castle, and moves along slowly toward the door of the Chapel.] ( to the Groom's Father ). Contains 58 words in 2 sentences using 265 chars . Contains 54 words in 2 sentences using 274 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars . ( to the Nurse ). Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 127 chars . Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars . Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars . Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars . Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 31 chars . Contains 33 words in 6 sentences using 167 chars . Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars . [The Bridal Procession has reached the entrance of the Chapel. As it is about to pass through, the Bride's Grandmother appears from within.] Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars . Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 168 chars . Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 212 chars . ( aside to the Nurse ). Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 189 chars . Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars . ( stepping forward with an air of great dignity and authority ). Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 175 chars . Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars . ( gulping down an instinctive word of negation ). Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 66 chars . Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars . [The Bride's Grandmother , still unreconciled, withdraws into the shadow of the doorway.] ( aside to the Wayfarer ). Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars . [A hasty step, accompanied by the clicking of armor and the jangling of swords, is heard. Enter the Groom's Uncle , followed by several attendants.] Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 168 chars . Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 87 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars . Contains 71 words in 5 sentences using 388 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars . Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars . Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars . ( gasping weakly, under the fixed gaze of the Wayfarer ). Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars . Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars . ( aside to the Wayfarer ). Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars . Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars . ( to the Wayfarer ). Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 103 chars . Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 219 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars . [The Bride's Grandmother suddenly reappears in the doorway, and sees the Groom's Uncle Contains 54 words in 5 sentences using 239 chars . ( to himself ). Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars . Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars . Contains 32 words in 3 sentences using 160 chars . Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars . Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars . ( with a quick adaptation ). Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 145 chars . Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars . Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars . ( to the Uncle ). Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars . ( instantly seizing the advantage ). Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars . Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars . ( to the Wayfarer ). Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars . Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 128 chars . ( to her son ). Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars . ( to the Groom's Uncle ). Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 242 chars . ( reluctantly ). Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars . Contains 51 words in 5 sentences using 261 chars . ( pointing to the Groom's Uncle ). Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars . Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars . ( to the Wayfarer ). Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars . Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars . Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars . Contains 57 words in 2 sentences using 319 chars . Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 132 chars . Contains 35 words in 4 sentences using 186 chars . Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 134 chars . Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 111 chars . ( feebly ). Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars . Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars . Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 54 chars . Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars . Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 41 chars . Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars . ( to the Bridegroom ). Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars . ( to the Bride ). Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars . Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars . ( to the Wayfarer ). Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars . Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars . ( to the Bride's Father ). Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars . Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars . [The Chapel bell goes on ringing. Two acolytes, sent to learn the reason for delay, stand upon the threshold in an attitude of amazed protest. More of the men draw their swords, and a general combat seems imminent, when the Wayfarer , his eye rolling in a fine frenzy, and his carriage full of dignity and authority, advances into the midst of the group.] Contains 55 words in 5 sentences using 282 chars . Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars . Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 40 chars . Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars . Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 185 chars . Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars . Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars . Contains 19 words in 1 sentence using 104 chars . Contains 91 words in 7 sentences using 465 chars . ( pointedly, to the Wayfarer ). Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 35 chars . ( sternly ). Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars . Contains 80 words in 7 sentences using 392 chars . ( to the Wayfarer ). Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars . ( menacingly ). Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars . Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars . ( in a fine glow of exaltation ). Contains 71 words in 6 sentences using 380 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars . Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars . Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 36 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 38 chars . ( to the Wayfarer ). Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars . ( to her husband ). Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 63 chars . Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars . [The Bridal Procession enters the chapel. There remain outside only the Wayfarer and the Nurse ( after a long pause ). Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 12 chars . Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 127 chars . Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars . Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 26 chars . Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 189 chars . Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars . Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 25 chars . Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars . Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars . Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars . Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 11 chars . Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars . Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 42 chars .