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The Musical Captain 
 
 OR; THE 
 
 Fall of Vicksburg, 
 
 A DRAMA 
 
 OF THE LATE REBELLION. 
 
 IN FOUR ACTS: 
 
 BY 
 
 Uk, Burt EniBrsnni 
 
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 A PESCRirTION OF THE COSTUMES— CAST OF THE CHARACTERS- 
 ENTRANCES AND EXITS— RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE 
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THE MUSICAL CAPTATN, /} ^ 
 
 CAST OF chahactehs. ^ ,1r 
 
 Pat'i. Parkkr The musical captain, 
 
 Wji.i.if. Pahkicr The little drnmmet 
 
 John- J'aukkk A patriotic father 
 
 l.v.vi Livixcsrox Later a colonel 
 
 (JEonr.K PoRTKK Gen. Banks^ aid 
 
 ;Mikk O'Fi-akry Color bearer 
 
 a ENKRAL Grant U. S. A. 
 
 (Jexkral Banks U. S. A. 
 
 iiEXKRAL SUKRMAX U. S. A. 
 
 CoiiPoiiAi, Miller U. S. A. 
 
 Private Smith U. S. A. 
 
 ("aptaix Fletcukr C. S. A. 
 
 Tai'taix Hill C. S. A. 
 
 .ToHX Wii.sox A Hebel guard 
 
 CoLOXKL Frank Ross A villainous traitor 
 
 !Mrs. Pa«kkr A true'mother 
 
 Flora Parker * A loyal sister 
 
 COSTUMES. 
 
 Pavl Parker — Act I — Civilinns suit. Act 5— Captain's uniform. 
 Act 3 — 01(1 man. Act 4, Scene 2 — Major General's uniform. 
 
 Willie Parkkr — Act 1 — Common boy's-suit, knee pants. Acts Z 
 and ;'j — Drummer boy's uniform. 
 
 John Parker — Act 1 — Civilian's suit. Act 4, Scene 2 — Blai'^ Uresa 
 
 8Uit. 
 
 LiEUTENAXT Livingstone — Lieutenant's uniform. 
 
 Georoe Porter — Aid's uniform. 
 
 Mike O'Flarky awl Private Smith — Plvates' uniforms. 
 
 Generals Grant, Banks and Sherman — Generals' uniforn 
 
 Captains Fletcher and Hill — Confederate Captans' uniforms. 
 
 John AVilson — Confederate privates' uniform. 
 
 Colonel Frank Ross— Jc{ 1, Scene 1 — Colonel's uniform. Act 
 S, Scene 2 and Act 4, Scene 1, C. S. A. General's uniform. 
 
 Mrs. Parker — Act 1 — Afternoon dress. Act 4, Scene 2 — Mourn- 
 inj'. 
 
 Flora Parker — Act 1 — Stj'lish dress. Act 4, Scene 2 — Mourning. 
 
 Time in representation — 2 hours 
 
 STA GE DIIiECTIOy.,. 
 R., means Rigbt; i... Left; r. h.. Right Hand: i,. h., Left TTand; c. Centre; s. n.; 
 
 B., uic.iiis ii.feMi. 1... ij>.ii, ... .... .>ij.i.< iiMii^i. .,. n., i^iriL iiaiHi, c, >^emre; 3. n.; 
 
 d >.,] Second Entrance: r. k., 1 ppcr Lntrancc; >r. n., ^liddle Door; f., the FhiC 
 . >-., iJoor in Flat; k. c, Kitfhtot Cuntre; l. c, Left of Centre. 
 
 B. K. C. c. I,, c. L. 
 
 »% The reader is eupposed to be upon the stage facing the audience. 
 
 TMP96-007278 
 
THE MUSICAL CAPTAIN: 
 
 OE, 
 
 THE FALL OF VICKSBURG, 
 
 ACT I. 
 
 SCENE I — Parlor tcell furnished — Colonel Eoss seated c. reading 
 letter. Paul Parker seated l. reading paper. 
 
 Paul, {looking up from paper) Colonel, have you heard the latest 
 aews ? 
 
 Colonel. Do jon refer to the bank robbery which occurred last 
 niofht? 
 
 Paul. Xo, no! Far worse than all the bank robberies in the 
 world combined. Listen to this and you will soon learn to what I 
 refer, (reads) "Fort Sinnpter fired upon. The Rebels under 
 General Beanregard open fire from Sullivan's Island at 4 :20 a. na. 
 Special from Charleston, S. C, April 13. At 11 p. m. of the 11th, 
 General Beaurejrard ao:ain addressed Major Anderson, asking him 
 to state at what time he would evacuate Fort Sumpterif unmolested, 
 and was answered by the major in person, that he would do so at 
 noon on the 15th, should he not receive prior to that time controlling 
 instructions or additional supplies from his government. This 
 answer was deemed unsatisfactory, and at 3 :20 of the 12th Major 
 Anderson was duly notified that tire Mould be opened on Fort 
 Sumpter in an hour. Punctual to the appointed moment the roar 
 of a mortar was heard from Sullivan's Island quickly followed bj' 
 the rushing shriek of a shell, gave notice to the world that the era of 
 diplomacy and compromise was ended. Soon the thunder of fifty 
 heavy breaching cannon in one grand volley, followed by the crash- 
 ing and crumbling of brick, stone and mortar, above and around 
 them apprised the little garrison that Iheir stay in those quarters 
 
if tJ2£ MUSICAL CAPTAT^. 
 
 must necessat'ilv he slioi-t unless speedily relieved 1)y n larger and 
 more powerful lloet tlian tlie United States now possesses." This, 
 [turning to Ross) Colonel, is the news to whicii 1 refer. 
 
 Col. Tlien to your question 1 shall be obliged to answer both no 
 and yes. 
 
 Paul. Wliy t)nth no and yes, Colonel? 
 
 Col. Well, lirst no, because I did not know that the attack had 
 been made, and yes, because I knew that it would be and have been 
 expecting it every moment for nearly a week, so you see it isj and 
 yet it is not news to me. 
 
 Fauh (surprised) You have been expecting it for nearly a week, 
 did you say? "Why, Colonel, what do you mean? But of course 
 you were joking. But, by the way, Colonel, do you think the 
 southerners really intend to make war? 
 Col. Yes, I am certain of it. 
 
 Paul. Then I shall enlist with you to-morrow, and help resent 
 this gross insult to our dear old Hag and punish the traitors as they 
 deserve. 
 
 Col. You are becoming tragical, friend Parker ; but are you 
 really in earnest about going with me to the south? 
 Paul. Certainly, but why do you ask? 
 
 Col. Because if you really intend to go with me to the south, you 
 had better make your preparations at once, as I leave in the morn- 
 ing. 
 
 P<iul. Leave in the morning? Why, Colonel, what do you mean? 
 Surely you cannot get the regiment ready to start at so short a 
 notice, and you would not leave them and go alone, would you? 
 
 Col. Yes, I intend to leave the regiment and go alone unless you 
 wish to accompany nie. 
 Paul. But why, Colonel ? 
 
 Col. (rises and hands Paul letter) Kead this, it will explain 
 sooner than I could. 
 
 Paul, (takes letter — reads quickly) Why, what is this? I do not 
 understand. 
 
 Col. Oh, you don't, eh ? Well, it is simply a letter from General 
 Beauregard offering me a brigadiers commission in the confederate 
 army. Now do you understand? 
 
 Paul, (rising) Yes, now 1 understand; and not only this, but 
 you, Fi-ank Ross! 
 
 Col. Is that so? Pray explain! 
 
 Paul. Very well, Frank Ross I From the first day I met you 
 until this moment I have always taken you for a gentleman, a man 
 of principle and honor, but now I understand and know you for 
 what you are — a coward and a traitor to your country. Is thatafull 
 enough explanation or shall I go on and tell you what I really 
 think of you? 
 
 Col. (angrily) By Heavens, you shall answer to me for this in- 
 sult, you Yankee puppy ! 
 
 Paul. I shall be ready to do so at any time. 
 
 Col. As I leave for the South in tiie morning, we c.mnotnow 
 meet; but from what you have said I suppose you will enlist, and 
 should you do so I can only hope to meet you then, and if I do you 
 need expect no mercy at my hands. 
 
 Paul. I shall certainly enlist, and if we meet T shall be ready to 
 give you satisfaction then. But to retuni to the present! Frank 
 flQSS, Uom this tim« on, we, wljo have been liky brothers, are stran-* 
 
THE MUSICAL CAPTAIN. S 
 
 gers. (points to door) There is the door, nnd the sooner you are 
 through it, the better 1 shall be pleased — and never dare entor it 
 again ! 
 
 Col. Yon need not worry abont my dohio; so. This is my last 
 time here, and the day you leave lor the south will be your last, for 
 I swt'ur you shall never return! (exit, R. 
 
 Paul. So he is gone I It seoms more like a dream than a reality. 
 I can hardly make it seem true that Frank Ross, who has since 
 childhood, except the three years he was at West Point, been like a 
 brother to me, sliould at the tirst niiproach of danger turn traitor; 
 but tliat is the way of the world — those whom we think the strongest 
 are in reality the weakest. But though the whole world desert and 
 i)etray iier, the old flag our ancestors fought and died for on Bunker 
 Hill is the only one 1 sliall ever OAvn as my flag until I join the 
 ranks of and march under the banner of the Almighty ! 
 
 Enter, Mrs. Parker, r. 
 
 3Irs. Parker. Paul, what is this the servants tell me of Colonel 
 Ross V 
 
 Panl. The truth, mother, if they tell you that he has deserted 
 the old flag he has pretended to love and joined the ranks of our 
 enenn'. 
 
 Jfrs. P. Yes, that is what thej' said, but I would not believe it. 
 
 Paul. No, nor would I, mother, had he not told me so with his 
 own lips. But I must now hasten to the major and make his 
 cowardly conduct known. (exit, L., followed by Mks. Parker 
 
 SCENE II — Parlor — table c. — sofa n. c. — chairs r. and L. Mrs. 
 Paukeu 0)1(1 Patif. seated on sofa — Flora Parker seated R. 
 Mr. Paukkk seated l. c, toitli Willie on his lap. 
 
 Mrs. P. Oil, Paul ! will nothing induce jon to give up the idea 
 of iroing to this terrible war? 
 
 Paiil. Nothing, mother ; my country needs me and I must go. 
 
 .V)'. Parker. The l)oy is right, Mary, although it is sad. His 
 coiMitry needs his nid and he must go. 
 
 Mrs. P. But, John, suppose he should be killed? 
 
 Mr. P. You must not look at it in that light, Mary; look at the 
 biiglit side alw:iys. Don't yoifc remember how his grandfathi r, a 
 captain in tiie Revolution, used to tal<e him on his knee and tell him 
 that some day he would win fame and renown in the service of his 
 country? 
 
 Mrs. P. Yes. I remombpr. John, but I never paid much attention 
 to what poor old grandpa s;iid ; but always considered it as the work- 
 fugs of a feeble and worn out brain. You know he was nearly a 
 hundred years old when he died. 
 
 Mr. P. Of course, Mnry, I never put much stress upon what he 
 said, either— but that is neither here nor there — the point is, our 
 flag has been insulted, and oiu- country is in danger and it is Paul's 
 place to lielj) resout the in«u!t and punish the'traitors as thej' de- 
 serve. I only wish that I were younger that I might go to. 
 
 Paul. Would you have me play the part of a coward, mother 
 and be remembered by those whom I can novv call friends as is 
 C'olonel Ross? 
 
 Mrs. P. No, my boy, I would sooner place you in your o-rave 
 
b TUE Mi Sir J/. CAPTAIN. 
 
 with my own hands than see j'ou in that man's place, {crying) But 
 oh, if you should be killed ! 
 
 Flora. There, niotlier dear, do not cry I Tour trouble is but 
 slight in comparison to others. Think of poor Mrs. Wells whose 
 husband and live boys are all goin<r, leaving her alone, witli no one 
 to comfort her, while you will always have father, Willie and 1 lo 
 comfort you. 
 
 Willie, {coming forward) Xo, Flora, she will have father and 
 you ; but if Paul goes to Avar, I go to. 
 
 Mr. F. No, no, Willie I Papa could not spare his little drum- 
 mer. 
 
 Funl. Father, I have promised Willie that if I go to Avar I will 
 take him Avith me; and as Mr. Wells Avill take him into the band 
 and see that no harm comes to him, I think jou had better let him 
 
 go. 
 
 Mrs. P. {crossing stage) Oh, Avhy are thcj'' not content Avith 
 taking our husbands and grown up sons';:" Must they rob the 
 cradle too? 
 
 Flora, (going to, her mother and putting arm around her) Hush, 
 mother, do not excite yourself I [softlij) \l*i AviJl be perfectlj' safe 
 in the keeping of Mr. VV'ells, and it is not at; all likely that he Avill 
 Btav a week before he Avill be homesiok and return hon»e where he 
 Avill cA'er after be content to remain. 
 
 Mrs. F, Well, if so you have decided I shall saA' no more against 
 it; but why can't Ave live in peace? Think of the homes that must; 
 be broken up, of the avIacs and mothers Avho will lose all that in this 
 world they prize most dear, and of the noble lives that must be 
 sacrificed simply because the leaders of two political parties cannot 
 agree. But now tliat it has gone this far and war has been declared, 
 sooner than see mv boys play the parts of cowards, or far Avorse, 
 that of traitors. I Avould see them in their graAa»s. But now that 
 they have decided as they liave, I simply giAn them into the keeping 
 of their HeaA^enly Father, and should he see fit to call them home I 
 shall simply say "God's Avill be done." And now my prayer is — God 
 protect the stars and stripes, and the noble men wiio fight for its 
 cause I {song — '"titar Spangled Fanner" 
 
 END OF ACT I. 
 
 CURTAIN. 
 ACT II. 
 
 7. S. cam;} — soldiers seated in groups planing cards — 
 —Captain Pakker seated l., reading — Lieut. Living- 
 
 SCENE I— II 
 table L. c 
 STON scaled i\ 
 
 Lieutenant. Well, captain, here Ave have been encamped near!}' a 
 month and not a gun fired yet I I am getting tired of this kind of 
 Avarfare and Avould like to get into action. 
 
 Find. {v:ho is rending paper) Such conduct as this Avould make 
 anv honest man Avisli to get into action. 
 
 Lieut. What is it, captain? 
 
 Paul. Listen to this and jiulge for yourself I (rejids) "Stolly 
 Springs reduced by Van Horns' cavalry I Damage at lea*t it;4, 000.- 
 000 1 Oxford, December "Jlst. — The rebels lor some time bacic haA-e 
 
THE MUSICAL CAPTAIX. 7 
 
 been prepariiifj for an assault upou Holly Springs, and on the eve- 
 ning of the 19iii had everything in readiness to malvc it; but were 
 di.-eovercd by one of Grant's scouts wlio ininiediately reported it to 
 Grant, wlio in turn warned Col. R. L. Murr}' then in command, 
 lie did not imagine his capture a possibility, but no preparations 
 liad been made for resistance. At daybreak of the 20th, Van Horn 
 burst into tiie town with his wild cavalry, captured the traitorous 
 wretch who should have defended it, and burned all but the little 
 plunder his men were able to carry off, including a hospital full of 
 our sick and wounded which his adjutant had promised to spare. 
 Our cavalry (2nd Illinois) refused to surrender and cut their way 
 out by a resolute charge in whicli they lost but seven men. Murry 
 filled up the measure of his infamy by accepting paroles with his 
 men so as to prevent their recapture and save the enemy the trouble 
 of guarding them. Murry, it need hardly be added, was dismissed 
 from the service by a stinging order from Gen. Grant, said order to 
 take effect from the 20th, the daj' of his cowardly and disgraceful 
 conduct." 
 
 Licnl. 'J'he traitor I Tliey ought to have hung him. That ex- 
 phuns the heavy firing we heard to the north yesterday. I tliought 
 tli:it it w;is nenr the Springs, but never dreamed of their capture. 
 
 J'aul. Xor I ! But I say, Lieutenant, 1 wish they would send us 
 into action. 1 am lic.irtilj' tired of being a soldier and never firing 
 a gun vv seeing a fi^lit. I wish we had been stationed at the 
 Springs. I think V;in Horn would have met with a little more 
 opposiiion than he did. 
 
 Lij'tit. So do 1, Captain I I don't believe I would ever surrender. 
 I inimirc the courage of the 2nd Illinois, who in spite of Murray's 
 coniiuands, were bound to win or die. (soldiers stop playimj cards 
 
 PriditP. Srititli. I say, Ciiptain, give us one of your songs to liven 
 us up a Hi tie. We have played curds until we are tired of them and 
 wouid like some music for a change, wouldn't we, boys? 
 
 {tnrninf/ to the rest 
 
 Owncs. Ye«, yesi give us a song! 
 
 Paul. AVell, Smith, I do Ijclieve you missed your calling; you 
 should have been a musician instead of a s<ddier. But if one of my 
 ]»oor songs will do you anv good, you shall have it. What will it 
 beV 
 
 .Smith. Just before the battle. 
 
 Paul. Very well I 
 
 Sivfi. ''Just Before the Battle''— Just before he finishes the chorus for 
 the last verse hcamj jlriruj is heard, R. — in rush federal pickets,'-R., 
 still firing back — federals all spring up and get arms. 
 
 Paul. Boj-s, the enemy 5s upon us! Sell your lives as dear as 
 possible I Onore firing, r. 
 
 Enter, Corporal Miller, r. 
 
 — How largo a force i> it, Corporal? 
 
 Ctirporal Miiler. It is Van Horn's unmounted cavalry on their 
 return from the north. 
 
 /'(/((/. Comrades, your first fight is before you. We are few in 
 nundx'r compared to them. Ueinember, every shot must tell! Xow 
 if any one otyou wish to turn back you may do so now. 
 
 tSmith. Captain, we will stick to the old ilag till we win or die! 
 
THE j/r.:/.;'j.: captain. 
 
 Paul. Very well, my brave boys I Here they come — let's give 
 them a warm reception ! 
 
 Enter, Behels, v..,firinrj — Feden-als then fonrard, driving Itebels hack* 
 R. — firing J rom both sides — Federals fall back — Paul siirgs chorus 
 of *•' lially Bound the Flag'^ — Federals rally and drive licbels off 
 11. — Paul falls xconnded 
 
 Mike 0^ Flarry. (vmves banner) ITiirrali, there, boj's shoive the 
 blaguards into the river — they'll make illeo;ant fade for tlie tish! 
 
 Lieut, (rrho is kneeling beside Taui.) Follow the Irishman's ad- 
 vice, boys, drive them into tlie river, and let tlieui see that although 
 this is our first fight, we are the victors. 
 
 Exit, soldiers r. — several have fallen, vioundtid — Lfkutenant raises 
 Paul, who sings ^'Just After tlie Battle." 
 
 SCENE II— Office — Grant's headquarters — table, J., c— Gf.xkral 
 Grant seated ate. — Gknkrals Sukkman and Banks at J..and R. 
 examining maps — three aids seated buck of Generals. 
 
 Gen. Grant. I tell yon, gentlemen, unless wo capture Vicksburg, 
 and that soon — it will make us trouble. With it in tlieir possession, 
 the Kebels control the Mississippi, as you miglit say, troni beginning 
 to end. 
 
 Gen. Sherman. I know it, Grant, but with it in our possession 
 could we not control the same amount of territory ':* 
 
 Gen. G. Certainly.' and if we knew liow strong and in what way 
 it was fortified it would he an easy matter to reduce it; but as it is 
 we can't tell whero to strike to accomplish anything. 
 
 Gen. JJunks. AVliy don't you send a si)y and find out? 
 
 Gen. G. Send a spy into Vicksburg, the greatest stronghold of 
 the Confederacy? 1 hardly think we could find a man brave enough 
 for such a task ! 
 
 Gen. B. 1 admit. General, that there are not many men who 
 would care to risk their lives in Vicksburg; but I tldnk 1 iiave one 
 man in my command who would go, should j'ou request him to 
 do so. 
 
 Gen. G. AVhere is the niai^, Ranks? 
 
 Gen. B. In tins city, lie was wounded at Castle Point and has 
 since been in the ho<i)ital, but is well now and intended to rejoin 
 his conij)any to-morrow; but if you wish 1 will send for him. 
 
 Gen. G. Send for him, by all menus! and if lie proves as brave 
 as you recommend, and succeeds in his visit to Vicksburg, he will 
 not need to return to his company. 
 
 Gen. B. Very well. General, 1 will send for him at once, (takes 
 pvper and icriles) Jlere, (turns to aid) Porter, take this to tlie 
 hospital at once, and see that it is forwarded without delay. 
 
 (aid takes papi-r, saltite.s^ and exit, R. 
 
 Gen. G. IIow did you come to hear of this man, IJanks? 
 
 Gm. n. He was first brought to my notice through tlie reports 
 of the battle in which he was wounded. In speaking of liim it wns 
 always as the musical captain, and when he came here to the hos- 
 pital, I goi ;if(juainted with him and found that he was a musician, 
 and that when his men Mere homesick or blue he sang them back to 
 
THE MUSICAL CAPTAIN. 9 
 
 good humor. But you must li.ive heard of him, Grant! He is the 
 one who, wheu the Rebels wore routinj^ liis men and had almost 
 won tlie fislit, sang, "Rallj^ Kound the Flag," and his men did 
 rally, (hiving the Kcbels into the river, and drowning nearly all 
 that c'scaped'the ball and bayonet, and thus completely demolishing 
 Van lloin's cav.'ilry. You must remember him. General. Why, 
 the Confederate as well as oiu- own i)apers, were lull of his praise. 
 
 Gen. G. Yes, yes! I rcimember him now, certainly ! {looking 
 K.) But here comes the Captain now, and we shall soon see how his 
 bravery will stand the test. 
 
 Enler, Aid r.., followed by VwL—both salute. 
 
 Aid. (announces) Captain Parker! {aid retires 
 
 Paul. General, von sent for me? 
 
 Gen. B. I did. 'General Grant wishes to have a short conversa- 
 tion with you. 
 
 Gen. G. Yes! Be seated. Captain. (Paul takes chair and sits 
 hal/facinr/ audience) Captain, wtf are in need of a man to do a very 
 important and dangerous piece of business; and not knowing of any 
 one whom I could trust. General Banks recommended you. Now 
 do you think you could undertake it? 
 
 j'avl. 1 will undertake anything for my country, as long as It Is 
 honorable. 
 
 Gen. G. That is no1)ly said, Captain; but think Avcll of the dan- 
 ger before you decide. AVc want no man to go who is afraid. 
 
 Panl. I am not afrai<l. and as I said before— I am willing to go 
 where duty calls me. AV'hei'c is it you wish me to go? 
 
 Gen. G. Well, (japtain, we want you to go as a spy into Vick?- 
 bnrg and find out how stronsr and in what wav she is fortified, and 
 in fact, all ili(! usefu] inforniation you can. You may go now and 
 re[)orL in the morning whether you are still willing or not to go, and 
 think well of the danger before you decide. liemember it is only a 
 a matter of choice — you are not compelled to go. 
 
 Paul. 1 do not need to wait till morning to decide, General, and 
 as it would waste valnal)le time by so doing, I will report now that 
 I am still willing to go, and, with your consent and good wishes, I 
 shall start to-morrow for Vicksburg. 
 
 G<'n. G. Very well, Captain I you not only have my consent and 
 good wisiies, but also tliosi; of the whole nation. Now I will ar- 
 range everytliiu'T to-night so that you will not ne(Hl to come here 
 .again — coming so often before your departure might excite sus- 
 picion, which we nuist avoid. And as 1 may not see you before you 
 go, I will now wish you gool luck and God speed on your perilous 
 journey. (all rise and shake hands 
 
 ACT in. 
 
 SCENE I — IF'/O'/.s — U. S. Camp at ninht — soldi fvs aftieep — Lieut. 
 LiviNMiSKtx scaled L., readimj — Coi!Poual Miller u. c, writ- 
 
 iii'j — Guard at back. 
 
 Lieut. Cori)oral, have you put out a good guard to-night? Yon 
 know we are now in a hostile country anil must begin to look pretty 
 ■well to the guards. 
 
 Miller. Yes, the guards are all right, Lieutenant; have no fear 
 
10 TEE ^'^rsiCAL CAPTAIN, 
 
 of them, (seals 7ip letter) And now that I have finished my writ- 
 ino;, I think I will turn in. {lies down 
 
 Lieut. Yes, I am tired myself to-night. We had a long and 
 dusty march to-day and as we have a still longer one to make to- 
 morrow wliich will bring us in sight of Vicksburg, I guess I will 
 follow your example. 
 
 {lies down — guard paces four or five times across stage 
 
 Enter, Captain Fletcher r., with dratvn revolver, as guard faces z,, 
 follows guard across to h. and as guard faces R., Fletcher points 
 revolver at him. 
 
 Captain Fletcher. One word and yon are a dead man ! 
 
 Willie, {aivakens— softly) I am sure I heard voices, {rises to a 
 half sitting position) Yes, a Ilebel has overpowered the guard — 
 there are probably more of them not far away, and I must warn the 
 boys before it is too late ! {beats drum— shouts) Comrades, awake I 
 the Rebels are upon us! 
 
 Fletcher. Curse you— take that! 
 
 Shoots — Willie falls — Federals spring to feet— in rush liehels, r., 
 firing — exit. Federals, \.., followed by Rebels — several Federals fall 
 wounded— two or three Bebels stay and plunder tooundtd 
 
 SCENE II— Street Scene. 
 
 Enter, Paul, l., disguised as an old man. 
 
 Paul, (speaks in natural voice) Well, here I am in the Rebel 
 stronghold, whether I ever get out or not I Yes, here I have been 
 for nearly a week and to-day sent back my Hrst reports, which are 
 enough in themselves to onal)le Grant to enter Vicksburg; but yet 
 not enough to warrant my returning. And I have learned another 
 thing since my arrival .and tliat is, that the General Ross in com- 
 m;ni(l here is no otli.-r than Frank Ross, my once best friend and 
 college chum, but now my most bated enemy, which makes it more 
 dangerous for me— for he would detect me, should I for one moment 
 forget myself and drop my disguise, or speak in my natural voice; 
 but 1 hardly tlunk ho will recognize me in this disguise. And after 
 all, 1 am glad that be is here; it makes victory worth more tome. 
 Ycsl 'J'o see that villain brought to Justice— as he certainly will be if 
 A succeed — would be the happiest momeut of my life, and with 
 God's help I cannot fall! (exit, R. 
 
 SCENE III — Woods — Pebel camp — soldiers playing cards, etc. — 
 General Ross seated at table l. c. — guard at buck. 
 
 General 7?n.<!s. I cannot forget the battle of Castle Point, the 
 place where Van TTonTs cavalry was so badly demolished. The re- 
 l)orts said that Van Horn had nearlv won "the light — the Yankees 
 had broken and started to lice, when Paul Parker, the musical cap- 
 tain, began singing "Rally Jfound the Flag" and that it so inspired 
 hits men with courage that tliey rallied, driviti'jc Van Horn into the 
 river killing nearly everv man. X'ow that I'anl Parker is no other 
 than my once best (rieiid and college cbnni ; but now — i'ur<c him! 
 my most hated enemy! Yes, F would gladly give up my commis- 
 sion and return to the ranks, for the satisfaction of having him in 
 my i)ower! But I never expect to do so, as he was mortally 
 Wounded at Castle Point, and 1 have heard notliiui: of him since. 
 
THE MUSICAL CAPTAIK. 11 
 
 Paul heard vithout, singing — starts to enter, L. 
 
 Wilson. Halt! (points gun at him 
 
 Paul, {hadhj scared) D-d-don't point that thing at me — it — it- 
 it iiii'iht g-g-.2;o off I 
 
 Wilson, (still points gun) Have you a pass? 
 
 Faiil. Say, boss, jii.«t put up ycr tooth pick extractor, and then I 
 caiit:ili<! It hurts my e,ves up thero I {guard loroers gxui) There, 
 that's better I Now I like your Avays; but wliat did you stop me 
 for anyway? Was you tryin' ter scare me? Well, if you was, you'd 
 orter knowed better than ter try and scare one of Stonewall Jack- 
 son's men. I ain't afraid of a whole regiment of them there things ! 
 [points to gun) Why, once — 
 
 Tiot>s. {turns around) What's the fuss back there? 
 
 Wilson. Here's an old man who Avants to come in, and has no 
 pass. 
 
 Boss. Well, let him in I I guess he'll not do any hurt. 
 
 Wilson. All right I Go on in, old man — 1 Avon't hurt you. 
 
 {steps back 
 
 Paul. Hurt yon ? Xo, I won't hurt yon now that you have put 
 that tiling up, {points to gun) and got out of my Avay; but if you 
 hadn't, by tiie holy poAver of Sampson and the bull head luck of 
 Stonewall Jackson, I'd broke every bone in your body! 
 
 {walks over toicard Koss — guard resumes pacing 
 
 Boss. AVell, old man, Avhnt do you Avant, anyway ? 
 
 Paul. Oil, nothing perlicular ! Just thought I'd come in and 
 see tlie boys. 
 
 Po>^s, Thai's right! But, I say, Avas that you singing out there 
 a while ago? 
 
 Paul. Yes, sir; guess 'twas! 
 
 Ji'oss. You are quite a singer, ain't you ? 
 
 Paul. Well, I u^ed to be;' but I lost my voice and I don't sing 
 mu"h since. 
 
 Pnss. That is sad. Hoav did it happen? 
 
 Paul. AVell, you see it was while 1 was with old Stonew ;.'.l, be- 
 fore I was Mouiuled and came home. It Avas on one cold windy 
 night, and rather late when 1 went to bed. Y^ou see, 1 had been on 
 commissary's guard and, of course, slept very sound, and did not 
 notice it; but a large tree blew down, falling right through my tent 
 and acros- my bed. I, of course caught cold and lost my voice. 
 
 Boss. AVhy, man, it's a Avonder you did not lose your life! 
 
 Paul. Thai's Avliat I thought; but when I told the boys about it 
 the next day they laughed and said there was no danger at all. 
 
 Boss. Why, how was that? 
 
 Paul. The tree blcAV down about three hours before I Avent to 
 bed. 
 
 Boss. Well, you sing some yet, do you not? 
 
 Paul. Y"es, some. 
 
 Boss. AVell, give us a song, won't you? 
 
 Paul. I'll try! What'll you have? 
 
 Boss. "Tenting on tlie Old Camp Ground." 
 
 Paid. Will you all help me in the chorus? 
 
 Boss. Yes. 
 
 Paul. Very Avell, then! 
 (Sing's ''Tenting on the Old Camp Ground"— let just enough join in 
 the chorus to make it sound well 
 
US THE MUSICAL CAI'TAIN. 
 
 lioss. That's good! (turns to men) Boys, lot's liave a jrame of 
 pedro! (sits doion — starts to play 
 
 Captain Hill, (rises and crosses over to Ross — softly) General, x 
 am Sony to alarm you — but I believe tbat man is a si)y ! 
 
 lioss. What makes you think so, Hill? 
 
 Jlill. You know I was with Van Horn on his last raid, and am 
 one of the few survivors of that terrible day at Castle Point, and I 
 am willing to stake my life tlint the voice we just hoard in "Tent- 
 ing on the Old Camp Ground," is the same one that so inspired the 
 Federals at Castle Point, in "Kally Round the Flag," In fact, I 
 believe he is the musical captain himself I 
 
 lioss. (rising) Hill, you must be mistaken ! The musical cap- 
 tain was mortally wounded that day at Castle Point. 
 
 Hill. Yes, that was the report, but it is not true! I would know 
 that voice among a thousand ! 
 
 lioss. Well, we shall soon see, and if you are right, promotion 
 awaits j^ou ! (turns to Paul) See here a moment, old man ! J 
 Avish to s])eak to you ! 
 
 Pmtl. (rises and faces Ross) What'll you have. General? 
 
 Jioss. (gazes steadily at him) Yes, 1 am certain 1 have seen those 
 features before, (snatches off Fax: l's beard — steps back) Paul Par- 
 ker, what are j'ou doing here? 
 
 Paul. My duty! 
 
 lioss. Your duty! Yes, and I will soon be doing my dutj' when' 
 I hang you to yonder tree, (pointing, n.) as a Yankee spy ! But 
 no! hanging is too good for such as you I Yes, you shall be tor- 
 tured to death, inch bv inch, as you deserve! Oh, how I have 
 longed for this hour! Yes, 'tis worth half my life — this one single 
 hour of revenge I (turns to guard) Guard, take this man out and 
 put him in double irons, and I shall hold you responsible for his 
 safe keeping, {guard advances, lays hand on Paul's shoulder) Paul 
 Parker, things li.-ive changed since we last met; then it was your 
 turn — now it is mine ! Do jou remember of my telling you that if 
 we met, }'ou need expect no mercy at my hands? 
 
 Fuul. 1 ask no mercy at your hands, Frank Ross! Naj', I defy 
 you I Now go ahead and do your worst! 
 
 Guard. Come! (guard and fAHL exit, R. 
 
 lioss. At last it is in my ])Ower to repay him, word for word, and 
 blow for blow; and you maj- rest assured 1 shall not forbear to use 
 that power. 
 
 ACT IV. 
 
 SCENE I — Prison — five or six soldiers lie around in different peaces, 
 Paul sitting on floor at h. 
 
 Paul. Oh, will this misery never end? Can it be tb.at they cap- 
 tured the nogro by whom 1 sent my re|)ort and that (Tonoral Giant 
 has never received it? It must be or surely they would have 
 made some move by this time. 
 
 Enter, Gexekal Ross, L. 
 
THE MUSICAL CAPTATy. tS 
 
 Unss. So yon are tilive yet! Curse you I And mumbling to 
 yourself as nsual ! You have been a prisoner here forever a month, 
 and every time I come near you, yon are always mumbling some 
 thing, Wiiat do you find to talk about anyway? 
 
 Paul, (risl)i(j) Tliat is none of your business, Frank Ross! You 
 may keep my body a prisoner, but my mind is free to wander 
 wliere it cliooses, and not even you, witli all your imagined pomp 
 and greatness can stop it. 
 
 Moss. Confound j-on I How dare you talk to me in tliat way? 
 
 Paiil. Why should I not dare to talk as I please to a coward, a 
 robber and a traitor to his country : 
 
 Poss. (_draws revolver) Tell me what you mean or, by Heavens, 
 you die ! 
 
 Paul. I mean simply what I said, and you prove my words, by 
 your actions. First, a coward — by threatening a sick and unarmed 
 man with a revolver; second, by robbing the bank at home the night 
 before you left to come here. (jn-isoners all rise and step l. c. 
 
 Enter, Livingston and U. S. Army, l., softly, and form half circle 
 from c. to L. — Livingston in c.,just back o/Ross. 
 
 — And last, but not least, a traitor to your country by being here, 
 an officer in the Rebel army. 
 
 Poss. Curse you! Y^ou Yankee puppy, you shall pay dearly for 
 this insult! Aye, (pointing revolver at him) you shall pay for it 
 with your life ! 
 
 Paul. Ver3'^well! Tiiere, {touches heart) is the heart of an 
 honest man — now shoot if you wish! 
 
 Ross starts to shoot— hiKvr. Livingston springs forward and knocks 
 revolver from his hand. 
 
 Lieut. Coward! Would you slioot a sick and helpless prisoner? 
 
 Poss. (turns angrily to hiin) What does this mean? 
 
 Lieut, it means that VicUsburg, the Rebel stronghold, has fallen- 
 and that you are my prisoner. (]\[illek hands Paul sioord 
 
 Poss. (making dash at Lieutenant icith sicord) I'll never be 
 taken ! (two or three soldiers step in front o/Ross and lower guns 
 
 Paul. Hold, men, do not slnwt! (Ross /aces him) Frank Ross, 
 when I drove you from my door, nearly two years ago, you claimed 
 that 1 in-ulted you, and s;iid that if we ever met in the South, you 
 should dem:ind satisfaction — and now, as there is nothing to hinder, 
 perliaps you are read)'^ to do so? 
 
 Poss. Yes, I a:n ready and will take your life as I would that of 
 a dog! 
 
 Ross makes a dash at Paul roith sword, but is met by Paul, who 
 has until then kept his sword concealed behind him — they fight a 
 duel — B.oss falls c. — Paul places foot on lus breast. 
 
 Paul, Behold the Rebels' doom ! 
 
^^ THE MUSICAL CAPTAIK. 
 
 SCENE II— Parlor— table c. on which lies "Willie's drum, draped 
 in mourning. 
 
 Mr. and Mhs. Parkku discovered seated R. of table — Flora and 
 Paul seated i.., in half circle. 
 
 Mrs, P. At last tliis terrible war is over, and we can once mor® 
 live in peace. But think of tlie noble lives that have been sacrificed 
 and among them, tliat of our little AVillie. Tiiere (pointing to drum) 
 is the little drum he carried through so many terrible battles; but 
 which, :ila>I he will carry no more, for he has gone toahome where 
 earthly toys are not needed and earthly joys are forgotten, {crying^ 
 
 Paul. There, mother, dry your eyes. 1 know it is sad; but it 
 will do you no good to cry. And now, before 1 return to the city 
 to resume my duties as a major general in the regular army, let us 
 sing that beautiful song Mr. Root has so kindly written on little 
 Willie's death. ; 
 
 All si7ig "We Shall Meet But We Shall Miss Him" or "The Vacant 
 
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