v^ o ,s. 1^ TEKELl. "As performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury-Lanc. JNEW YORK: •fBUSHED B7 CKAULES WILEY, NO. 3 U'ALL STREET, H. r; CARFry, & I. LEA, AND m'CARTY & DAVIS, PHILADTr.' WTTA, ANP ?AML. H. PAR.KER, BO«=Tn\. 1 ?>2nv t>i <%' .-b o i 5 TEKELI. 4 _ This piece made its first appearance at Dm- ry-Lane, on the 24th of November, 1806, and is said to be a translation by Mr Hook, Jun. and by him adapted to the Eng-iish stage. The interest is supported with much ing-enuity throug-h the whole performance, and the music on which the success of this species of drama so much depends, well suited to the action. It abounds in loyal and noble sentiments, calcu- lated for the meridian in which it was pro- duced. It was received with the most un- bounded applause, and announced for a second 7'epresentation a-inidst repeated bravoes. ^ DRAMATIS PERSONtE. HUNGARIANS. Count Tekeli Wolf, his Friend Conrad, the Miller Isidore Frank Oificers Counsellors Citizens Alexina, the heroine of Montgaix Christine Attendants AUSTRIANS. Count CarafFa, the General Edmund, his Liutenant Bras de fer, ) q„, .- „ Maurice, \ ^^^'^"''•' Dragoons Dancers %^ The passages marked with inverted comms are omiitpd in thf^ rejtrrsmfaiinn. TEKELI ; OR, THE SIEGE OF MONTGATZ. ACT THE FIRST. SCENE I. A FGREST!— MIGUT — ON THE RIGHT A LARGE TREE, AKO- THER NEAR THE MIDDLE OF THE STAGE, AND ON THE LEFT A THICK CLUSTER OF SMALL TREES —DURING THE LAST PART OF THE OVERTURE AND RISING OF THE CUR- TAIN, A STORM. Tekeli is discovered lying on the branch of the large tree^ and fVolf is asleep at the foot of the other. Tekeli Wolf! Wolf! he hears me not. Fatigue and want have overpowered him, and even these ter- rific peals of thunder cannot arouse him from his sleep — (music— he descends from the tree — storm ceases.) At whatever hazard it be undertaken we must leave this wood— in which, without the common suste- nance the human frame has need of, for two long days 7-R'v-e i^^ndered in distress, r cgin but die, and if 6 TEKELI; OK, existence be the sacrifice, how caji i ^ than in an effort to revenge my coultry's'^jongs upon my country's foes — {touching Wolf genilyf^oU^ tny friend. Wolf, (waking) My prince — , Tekeli. Hush, hush — Wolf. Yes— it is the noble count Tekeli. Tekeli. Rash man — Wolf, {rviing) Pardon me, much-loved sir, that name is fixed so deeply in my heart, it is the first I utter when I wake ; it is a charm against misfortunes, and I am unwilling to abandon it. Tekeli. Oh! Wolf, what tortures rack my breast for Alexiiia's safety — not \n one short moment of despair lose all the gloxy of a nine years' conquest. WoJf. We will gain Montgatz— though 1 am stre- nuous for the preservation of v/owr life, mine is of no such iiitport. To serve my prince, my country, and my friend, is all my wish — I ujU proceed among these mazy paths, and strive to find an outlet that may lead to liberty. Wait here, sir, till I return— lei not your desperation force you from concealment— be known, and you are lost. [exit Wolf. Tekeli. Oh! faithful friend— what hardships a)ul what tortures hast thou undergone for me — how shall I repay thee for such nobiu conduct — what can an ex- iled king bestow equivalent to such exertion — i am myself a helpless outcast, and- heait, heart, lie still, calm thy tumultuous beatings, and confide. For Pro- vidence, who guards the sea boy through the tempest's blast, and shields the warrior in the field of balde, will not forget the child of virtue in the hour of grief.— Re-enter iVolf. Wolf, are you there Wolf. Kush— speak low. Ttkdi. You seem alarmed. Wolf. We are discovered ; the imperialists are here. Tekeli. rhen all is lost Wolf. I had not gone an hundred paces ere I saw a lambent fiame among the briers ; ere 1 had time to think on what it was, a sentinel advanced and chal- lenged me — 1 flew — the alarm was given, and they arc close at hand. Music— Enter Edmund and Austrian soldiers. Edmund. Halt— I heard their voices. Who's there? Wolf. Hush— Edmund Who's there, 1 say ! [Wolfbeckom. Tekeli — music— Wolf and Tekeli having got into the middle of the dage, Edmund in action orders the men to make ready and present — Tekeli nml Wol'flav doji'U on, thrir- fno^. so fhal flrf. hnl/' ^ » 'iEKEU;OR, Ati i. frotA the muskets may pass over them — IFolf covers the prince entirely — the instant they are doivn, at ike proper plac in the symphony the soldiers Jire. Edmund. Forward — charge [Tckeli and JVolf, the iyistant after the Jire, run iogt,- ther into the cluster of tr es on the left, unseen to the soldiers, but visible to the audience — the troops cross the stage charging, the tres ivhere they are hid break th. rank., and they all pass ojf'— they remain till they are supposed to be out of sight, they then run forivard, kned, and embrace — music expressive the lohole time. Wolf How is my prince ? Tckeli. Oh Wolf, these repeated shocks, the damps of night, and want of food, are all too much for me — i feel I cannot long survive. JVolf Oh heavens I and where can we expect as- sistance, so far estranged from all the busy beaten paths of men. Bras defer, (loithout) Halloo — halloo — Wolf A voice I 1 hear a voice. Bras defer, {without) Halloo, I say — comratles. Wolf. It is a soldier — perhaps from him we may gain some nourishment — strive, sir, to reach this tree, for as the morning dawns it will be dangerous to re- main without concealment. [Music — Tckeli ascends the tree, Wolf hides behind it — enter Bras defer, tvith a basket on his head, and a haversack on his back. Bras defer. Maurice — why Maurice, I say — well, there is nothing 1 am so fond of in the world asseciety, particularly in a dark forest why Maurice, where are you ? Enter Mauric, and when close to him — Maurice Why, at your elbow. Bras defr. Help me down with these things — there —there — I am tired to death — my limbs are weary — f was. you knov.\ wonnri"'? in battl/:?, ^n'J- j-cKKRi. THE SIE6E ©F M0NT6ATZ. r> Maurice. Then it was in the back, I'll be sworn. flras defer. No— 'twas in the heel, by mine honour. Maurice. If you were wounded so terribly, I won- > bow you contrived to escape at the last sortie from v' iNlontgatz— ^ " Bras defer. Escape— why, though in a trivial busi- ness like this, I am slow ; yet, in any tiling that oon- oerns my country, such as ii retreat — la, I'm always the first to run. Maurice. Oh, you are a fine soldier, no doubt — all I wonder at is, that the general should employ you a^ his servant; cowardice is Bras defer. I'm no coward — on my honour, none — not a whit on't— only, I have the greatest antipathy to Hunger in the World^— and though ;'ve the best inclina- tions of any soldier breathing, my limbs never will ex- ecute the mandates of my heart— I'm for all the world like a boat, when courage pulls one way, I'm sure to go smack the other: — but, where is your detachment ? Maurice. I know not— 1 lost them in the forest, as I did my way ; and if i had not fallen in with you — Bras de fer. You would havey«//e« out with your- self for having quitted them ; however, the count, tho' a great soldiei, must eat, and he wilt drink ; as that is the case, I am sent forward with these provisions to the new post established m the forest, and as I have found you — and the hamper is heavy, we'll divide the eatables, and each carry a share. Maurice. Agreed — agreed — i make but one oargain, that is— tlie half I carry be inside my stomach ; — carry provisions — all nonsense — ko, no — master Bras de lier, we will, like true soldiers, stay here and re- cruit. Bras defer. That isn't a bad thought, by mine ho- nour isn't it ; under this very tree we'll spread our cloth and as the day dawns, we shall enjoy the piti'^' yect around us : come, lend a harrfl— VOL. XV. 7 10 TEKELI ; OR, act. J. [Music— ihrv vnpack cloth, knives, plates, Sfc. and sit down at the foot of the tree, where I'ekeli is — Wolf still behind the trunk. Bras de fer. In the first place, there are some bis- cuits — there (he puts them by his side, Wolf takes them up, and gives Tekeli) — a bottle of tokay — with the cork out — Maurice. Put that away, and give us some brandy — [Wolf gives Tekeli the tokay, he drinks. Maurice. May our enemies have such wine as that to drink Bras defer. Come, a bumper ; I'll give you a toast, here's honour and honesty Maurice. Honour and honesty — well here's tooui* absentfriends — I say, talking of battles, bras de fer, did you ever see Tekeli ? Bras defer.. No — I believe I might hare once seen him, but I was moving too quickly to discern any ob- ject distinctly, and I did'nt stop to look behind me ; but, if you mean, am I acquainted with him— person- ally ? no — I never have conversed with him Maurice. Conversed — oh, you conceited rogue, con- verse with Tekeli : why, do you consider that he is much above us; and, no doubt, looks down upon such fellows as we — come, come, eat away, Bras de fer, no need of sparing, for we are to attack Montgatz to night. I'ekeli. Ha! Maurice. Not so much eating then, all hard work— I long for the time— we will deal desperation among the Hungary rascals Bras defer. Come, come, civility if you please ; ECcoUect you were a Hung'ry rascal yourself, before you began to eat ; beside, 1 like talking of fighting, as— Maurice. As little as you like fighting itself, I be- lieve you— the count Caraffa did intend to lay before Montgatz till famine forced the countess Alcxina to surreiKler; but he has heard tlrat Tekeli is actunlly SCENE I. THE SIEGE OF MOxNTGATZ. 11 in this forest, together with his friend Wolf, disguised as a peasant Brasde fer. Wolf— disguised— a wolf in sheep^s clothing, I'm afraid Maurice. He is determined, however, to take him to-night before we attack ; and, therefore, he has doubled all the watches, ordered fires along the Torza, and ofl'ers a reward of one hundred ducats for him. Bras de fer. I say, if we could catch him any where asleep, and tie his hands, and legs, and then — Mauri&e. O fie ! you are a valiant sold ier ! wounded in battle — no, no — if 1 were to meet hira, I should hold it an honourto fight v.'ith a man so famous for his conquests and misfcrtunes. Bras defer, (draiaing his sioord) So should I — oh the rascal, I'd pulverise his soul to atoms — and hurl him down the pit of perdition — why, at Vienna, what did he do— nothing — if he were to rush out of that thicket, I'd exterminate him thus — [Tekeli and Wolf rush fonoard— music — Bras de fer tumbles down on his knees. Wolf seizes him — Mau- rice and Tekeli fight, Tekeli, after a struggle dis- arms him, and throtvs him down. Maurice. I am conquered— strike ! Bras de fer. I am conquered— pray don't strike. Maurice. Speak — ere the blow is given, who are you ? Tekeli. —I am Tekeli— your life, brave man, is your's,— the sweetest laurel on the victor's brow is that which mercy twines— one favour in return I ask. Maurice. Demand it, sir. Tekeli That you to no one mention our meeting till this hour lo-morrow— Maurice. I swear it— Bras defer. Oh, dear sir, do— you— wish me, sir- to swear, sir ? Woff. a^o. ffillnw, I don't ask an oath cff voa. ]n\i 1:^ TEKELI ; OR, ACT. i. make one— if you mention a single syllable, dainnie I'll cut off your ears. Maurice. Farewell, sir, my life was in your hands, you gave it to me, and you siiall find, although your enemy, I can be grateful. jBras de fer. Come, comrade—come along — Maurice. Comrade ! — you forget — 1 have had the honour of fighting with Tekeli, [exit. Bras de fer. 'i'hat fighting is, no doubt, mighty pleasant; but I am so used to get a beating into the , bargain, that I don't think it quite so desirable a mark ofifavour as I did— good day, sirs — oh — [exit, Tekeli. Wolf, did you hear- this very evening is ap- pointed for the attack ; this very evening do they mean to conquer Alexina, and to bear her oft' in triumph to Vienna; there to expose her to the scoff's and insults of a phrenzied mob — but they shall not so easily ob- tain the glory that they thirst ibr : the sword that pierces Alexina's heart must reach it only through Tekeli's breast. J have an arm invigorated by the hardships of a warlike life, strengthened by heaven and the justice of my cause— that arm shall reach my Alexina, or I die — come on my friend— with thib good sword I'll hew me out a passage to the heroine of Montgatz— [rustic music and a chorus heard ai a distance. Wolf. Hark— here are peasants celebrating a wed- ding — perhaps by favour of ttiese disguises we may mingle in the rural sports, and easily escape the vigi- lance of the imperial troops. 2\keli. Always delays.'' Wolf. Tis not till evening this attack is to be made, tis now just dawn, there is enough of time for strata- gem ; come, come, sit down — agree — in the name of Alexina I conjure yon -^it — thr>.v jifp horre — fehni vmn- srff fick ?ind lam'^ " . mmces, and, to a rustie march — enter the peasants idth ISIDORE at their head. Sound the sweet melodious flute, Strew each bloomiog flower. Strike the tabor, pipe, and lute, Hail the nuptial hour. fVolf. {aside) Conceal your arm. —Ha, ha, nay brave fellows —where are you going to day — so smart and so early too ? Isidore. Oh, sir, not far — not far — only to the rail! of Keben. Wolf, (aside to Tekeli) The mill of Keben, three short miles from Montgatz, and a bridge over the Torza — some merriment going forward I suppose! Isidore. A wedding, an' saVe you — and my own too. IVolf Marry and go to a mill, that's by way of get- ting used to the clack I suppose — well, I wish you joy, sir — [aside to Tekeli) In this lime of jollity we can es- cape completely unobserved. Isidore. Well, come on my lads, we're late, come on. JVolf One word, sir— you must know that 1 look upon myself as judge of countenances; and by yours I am apt to suppose that you are a — a — devilish good fellow. Isidore. You're pure skilful at your trade, for that's what every body says. IVolf You wouldn't, I'm sure, by that eye of yours —refuse a iiV of service where you could grant it. Isidore. Not I — and much less on my wedding-day, seeing, as if I was to do an unkind action, it would bring unhappiness upon me all my life. Jf^o^f. My frieucf and mysclt travelling on fop^ U TEKELl; OR, auk j. from Zathniar to Ungwar to settle the writings of ao estate — Isidore Oh dear — you are not lawyers arc you ? IVolf. No, no— plain honest men ; — but he being an invalid, and having torn his leg with the bramble here, cannot proceed — he has fallen again under the tree where we passed the night— now we only want to get to the mill of Keben, and — Isidor . Don't say another word — we'll do't— here my lads, chop down some branches, and make a litter for this poor traveller — and we'll carry him by turns, and my father in law Conrad will cherish you for the sake of }'our misfortunes. [music — ihey cut down boughs, and form a litter. Wolf But how do you manage your gaiety, are there not soldiers in the mill of Keben ? Isidore. Not in the mill. IVoJf. i^aside) Thank heaven, we are safe. Isidore. There is a guard at the foot of the bridge ; yes, that they watch deuced close, to keep away pro- visions, and more than even them, to keep away Te- keli ; for they say it would be a great misfortune if he were to get into the fortress— he is so mischievous — he's the very devil! and so the count Carafi'a will have him, and wherever he is he better take care of himself, for if he is taken, no more quarter will be shown him than would be to a common soldier. Tekeli. He wants it not — he can defend himself, — (Wolf looks at him) — and— {softem/ig h'S voice) — mercy is no more iiis due than 'tis the poorest private in his ranks, if both alike encounter danger for their country's good. Isidore. Well, are you really ray friends. All. See 'tis completed — [inusic — th^y lay Tekeli on the litter — Wolf takes his ■ — hand — they raise him and carry him off—vroression — folloirs as it entered. 6CESE. I. THE SIEGE OF MONTGATZ^ CHORUS. Sound tlie sweet melodious flute, Strew each blooming flower, » strike the tabor, pipe, and lute, ilail the nuptial hour. ACT THE SECOND. SCENE I. ii/i interior view of the inill of Keheii — hi ike front a barn filed with the implements of husbandry, be- yond is a cour^-yard bounded by a brick wall ttvo feet high, behind which runs the river Torza^ on the left in the third wing a water m.ill, beyond the mill a low wooden bridge runs from the second wing on the right of the last wing on the left, before the termina- tion of the bridge, on the right a ivind mill with a store-house beneath, in the back at the supposed dis- tance of three miles is the fortress ofMontgatz on a rock, the mills are both discovered in motion and con- tinue during the scene — in the front two or three barrels. Enter cautiously from one dosr, Christine, she crossed to one on the opposite side and listens. Christine. So, my father is busy — and Isidore not returned — he promised to be here at eight and it is now nine. If he was not to come now how the girls would laugh at me. I wisli he was here, for wifJiout Wm 'M'prv thing appears dull. 16 TElCtLl ; OPs, act :i, AJK. IIow sweet arc the flowers that grow by yon foun- tain; And sweet are the cowslips that spangle the grove, And sweet is the breeze that blows over the moun- tain, Vet none are so sweet as the lad that I love. Then I'll weave him a garland, A fresh flowing garland Willi lilies and roses And sweet blooming posies, A garland I'll give to the lad that I lovo. It was down in the vale where the sweet Totza gliding, Its murmuring stream ripples through the dark grove. I own'd what I felt, and all passion confiding. To ease the fond sighs of the lad that I love. Then, &c. &c. Chris. Well, Mr. Isidore, this is very pretty treat- ment on a wedding-day. (mvsic — she looks out) Here he comes, and all my anger has subsided. I'll run into my room, and wait till he comes for me. \Music — Tekeli is brought on by peasants as before, IVolf and Isidore, lads and lasses. Isid. Now silence — silence — I'll go and apprise my father-in-law. Enter Conrad from ike door of the mill. Con. Is it you, Isidore.^ — your hand. Isid. There, father — we have marie you wait — but it wasn't our fault, like. We met with a poor undone dtvil in the forest, who was so lame, that his comrade ?(\id ht passed. a'U the night under a tree, and he e foes — you are a hero, sir, and must not, shall not die ignobl}'. I took you, heedless of the consequences, a helpless stranger to my bosom, and I will not give you up because our principles may differ ; no — I promised you the rights of hospitality — and yon shall have them, (drums) What's to be done — these men, da doubt, will search every apartment of the jiiill — (looks around) we have no time to lose — let me consider — that cask— beneath that barrel you may re- main concealed. J-Volf. A thousand thanks — quick — sir, be quick — Con. Raise it. (TeJceli ^oxos unwillingness — they raise the cask, Tekeli goes under it) And you his com- panion . — mingle with my people, and perchance, you'll pass unnoticed — one instant later, and all our efforts would have proved in vain. [March — enter peasants and streamers — Isidore and ChristinCy Edmund, soldiers, Maurice, peasants^ Frank, ^c. ^c. — they range themselves. Edm. (to the corporal) Place a sentinel on the bridge — let nothing pass or repass without examina- tion, tili we have searched the mill, (the corporal goes out, and the sentinelis placed) Are you the master of this mill? Isid, I'he young master, an' like you — because I have wedded the old master's daughter. Edm,. Vou then are Conrad. Con. At your command Edm. Have you another entrance to this mill .'' Con. (points off' the stage) One — there — towards the forest. Edm. (despatches a sentinel and sergeant) My com- mission here is to make strict search for Tekeli — fi^olf. (aside) O heavens ! Edm. The emperor offers one hundred dncat^ to whoever will find and deliver him up. 20 TEKELI ; OK, act. ii. Frank. I ask your pardon, sir — but how are we — ',vho never saw Tekeli, lo know his person ? Edm. {reads the description) " The count Tekeli in height five feet eight inches; dark hair and eyes of a comnianding aspect, supposed to be in a peasant's dress." Frank, (aside) One hundred ducats are one hun- dred ducats, and if this be he, I'll have them. — Sir — I know — Con. (pushing him away) You know nothing, you'll scare)! the mill, sir? Edm. With j'our permission. Con. Christine, conduct these gentlemen. Chris. This way, an' it pleases you, sweet sir. Isid. (aside) Sweet sir — umph — he a soldier — she my wife — damme but I'll go loo. [The soldiers and Edmund, with Isidore and Christine^ go into the mill — ail the other peasants go cut at the hack, except Frank, who lurks behind — Wolf walks out of hearing, but not out of. sight. Frank. Conrad — master Conrad — I say — I can in.^ struct you how to gain 50 ducats. Con. How? (rtsiic?«) he has recognised him. Frank. By giving up the man they are in search of. Con. Whb? Frank. The count Tekeli. Con. Ridiculous. Frank. He is here. Conrad. Pooh. Frank. Upon my honour. Conrad. Nonsense. Frank. It is astonishing you did not ' -.ark hiui. Conrad, 1 had other things to think of. Frank. He is the comrade of that man, (pointing to Wolf) and he that your son-in-law found in the fores'; this morning. I examined him well at table, and he Is word for word as the captain described him ; besidr^, he Ires disappeared since the snldiers have been her^. > SCENE I. THE SIEGE OF MONTGATZ. 22 So as he would be taken in your house, I thought in honour you should have half the reward. Conrad. Honour! — do you talk of honour? — you who for a few bits of gold would yield to punishment and death a man who never did you harm. Frank. But — 1 am poor — Conrad. So am 1 — but I will not betray him. I have With hard and constant labour saved a portion ^ for my daughter ; this is her wedding-day— 1 have it here — 125 ducats is the sum, sir — take them {draws the purse) — they're your's — she will live more happily when assured her poverty has saved a fellow-creature. Frank. I will till 1 can get the whole reward myself. — [he skulks off. Music — enter Edmund, Isidore, Maurice, soldiers, and Christine. Christine. Well, father, here we are. Isidore. They have been looking every where. Conrad. Well, sir, are ynu satisfied .'' Edmund. Perfectly. Conrad. Here are two rooms you have not seen yet. Edmund, (merely looks in) The favourable opinion that tne count Caraffa has of you, shall be, if possible, strengthened by the fair account that 1 shall render. Now then for mirth. Isidore, (aside) I don't half like that fme fellow ;— {to him) yes, sir, — when you are pleased to gOv Christine, {endeavouring to correct him) He means-, sir — that we are not suflBciently skilled in the art to dance before such gentlemen as you — Eamund. I am sorry our presence should be a re- straint upon you, for here's my svarrant to establish an outpost in the mill till Montgatz be taken. JVolf. {aside) All is lost. Conrad. We shall be happy in your company. Isidore. I sh?.!l Ire ff-lmined to marrv before all tlw?*^ pconlc. 22 TEKELI; OR, act ii. [Conrad reads the warrant, Edmund looks over, Christine and Isidore eonversc, and Mavrice comes from among the soldiers, and touches JVoff'. Maurice. 'Tisyou — JVolf. Yes — your oath — Maurice. 1 shall remember — Bras, (on the bridge) I lell you my name is Bras de fer, and I will go to my master — I will — Edm. It is my servant. — (the sentinel refuses htni admittance) — let him come — Bras de fer ! Enter Bras defer in a rage. Bras. Fine treatment for a man in office, to be huffed and hauled about — I'll resent it, and resign — 'Edm. Terrible indeed — are the provisions safe ? Bras. Yes, sir, — i believe the chief part of 'em are safe enough — and in the forest we had such an inci- dent — we — ■ [Maurice comes forward with wine. Mau. (to Bras) A word and you are dead — corae —come, Bras de fer, you are out of breath, take some wine — Bras. 1 thank you — I'm not dry — Mau. A hint — Bras. I take it. Edm. Cojne, sirrah, you abuse my patience, — yooi story. Bras. Why, sir, as I was saying — sir — I — 1 — I — doi>t know what I was saying, sir — Con. This gentleman is not very communicative ; therefore, as this is my daughter's wedding-day, I re- quest you to make yourselves merry. Come, Chris- tine, do the honours of the house, serve the wine while I go fetch some of my oldest tokay. [exit Con. [They all scat themselves, two dragooits am(fn-g tM rcf?- Edm. To the taking of Montgatz ! .^n. Hu7?!a ! scExNE I. THE SIEGE OF MONTGATZ. 2:i 2d Drag. I'll give his health — who first sets foot in Montgatz 1st Drag. Thank you— 2d Drag. Thank rae, it won't be you — I have lon^ bespoke that honour myself. Edm. This warmth pleases me. [aside. 1st Drag. You'll never have it — I am as certain I shall be the first there, as I am that I could put in three bullets through the bung-hole of that cask at thirty paces distance. 2d Drag. That may be, for you'll neither do one nor the other— — \st Drag. I'll wager you a month's pay of ihat — 2d Drag. Agreed — captain, your leave. Edm. You have it. [They rise — music — they load — make ready, present — Wolf jumps on the tub. Isi Drag. Come, move, that we may take our shots. JVolf. Had'nt you belter fire at a bottle, or a Uec, or a — Sold. No — because the great art is to fire clean througi) both sides ; so get out of the way. fVolf. I can't — this cask is of great use to my mas- ter, and I will not see it spoiled. Bras. This gentleman wants correction. Enter Conrad. Con. What's the matter my friends.'' what's the matter .'' JVolf. Here, sir, they were going to fire at your cask — but f would not let them — Bras. Great harm, indeed, shooting an old barrel — it is good fbrnothing. Con. Pardon me, sir, every thing is of use in my house — besides, sir, firing among corn — Edm. Oh ! very true. Con. If you choose in the meadow to decide — Edm-. 'Tis well, Conrad— there von shall try vouv M TEKELI ; &R, ^cv u. 1st Drag. Gome, then, as they wish il so. 2ii Drag. Well, you'll get nothing by that Isi Drag. That's as time will show — will you cdp- tani, condescend t6 be the judge ? Con. You ought, sir, to decide. Edm. 'Tis well — I'm ready. [eoctuJit. hid. i should like to know" who'll win. Chri^. O lord, it will frighten me — , Isid. Pooh — come along you fool. "[eafieT/«f, Con. What's lo be doner Wolf. Heaven knows — he cannot long survive the heat — the want of air — Con. The sentinel too overlooks us to-night I send some grain to my storehouse across the bridge ; if in one of the sacks he — but he v/ould not subnut. IVolf. To any thing for Alexina's sake. Con. He must be saved ! — Christine ! — Enter Christine and Isidore. Chris. Here am I. Jsid. Here am I — what do you want father .' Con. Not you. Isid. I know that, but I dont chooseto leave my wife among all these soldiers. Con. Wait here, child — while this friend of mine and I have some conversation in your room ; and if any one comes near, cough so that I may hear you. J Vol/ (to Tekeliin the cask) Trust yourself to our guidance — stir not — [music — they raise the cask and carry it off. Isid. Christine — what is all that about .^ i Chris. I know not— what is it to us ^ [Bras defer appears at the wall listening. \ £ras. There she is — somebody with her — so as I j ean't talk, I'll e'en listen. Isid. What is gone with the man we found in tire forest ? Chris. Oh — noV/ your curiosity is all afloat. Ts'd. But then our hehi" fo couch if a'ny otif dJitfe? j Chris. Av, I wonder what effect that will have ? }3ras. I'll try— [coughs Enter Conrad. Con. Who coughed ? Isid. Not I — Christine — Chris. It was'nt I — Con. I wish you'd leave these jokes. [exij-. Bras. Treason's abroad, I'll go and inform the cap- lain, [exit. Re-enter Conrad. Con. Isidore, assist me — and place this barrel where it stood just now. — {piusic — Isidore rolls in the barrel, and Conrad brings in a sack — JVolf enters %inih one in u-hich is Tekeli) Place tliat sack with the rest, manage so as to give him air, and I will draw off Christine and Isidore. Here, children, I want you in my room. Both. Yes, father. [thy all go — Wolf places the sack, ande^it. Music — enter Bras defer, Edmund, and soldiers. Edm. A cough, do you say ? Bras. Listen, sir — I'll show you the plot — there, stand back a moment — now then — (covglis) — stop — (coughs) — What — nothing Edm. Wonderful discovery [they all laugh. Bras. You may laugh 5 there is a stranger with Conrad — and I know it. Edm. I'll satisfy both you and myself—open — (the door opens) — where is Conrad .'' Enter Christine. Chris. Here, sir — father, you ai"e wanted. Edm. With your leave I'll go in myself. • [exit Edmund, Bras. Ay, ay, that's best — make sure work of it — (to the soldiers) — and do you all stay here, and let no one pass without the captain's permission. Enter Conrad, Isidore, and Edmund. Edm. Pardon me, Conrad, but it is my duty to I00I1 *o the interest of the emperor. "OJ . s". <> 26 l^KELi; OK, aCxu. Bras, lie has not looked about piopcrly. Til gn and st^Bich ni3^self. [exit Bras defev. . Con. We were arranging how best we were able to acfcomniodate you during your stay here. Edm. I see, sir, I have been deceived— it was a servant of mine who came to inform me of this impor- ant discovery — he has often played me such tricks pfore, and I'll punish him for it, by keeping him a p visoner vvliile we stay here. [gives orders io the sol- diers, who stop Bras defer as he advances. Mau. Coufuie him — , Bras. Not me — it's a mistake, it is not me. — Edm. It is my ordei-k, sir. Con. Not in that roofti, sir — 'tis my daughter's. Bras. Faith, it's the only prison where I would re- main voluntarily Con. You had better take him to the top of the mill, Isid. Ay, he will there have a fine view of the fort. Bras. Oh, captain, pray forgive me. Edm. Away with him. [they cany Mm off, and presently he looks out at the top loindow. Bras. Halloo, captain, this is an exalted station in- SIROE OF M0NT6AT?, *^?01 75 568 o V Deacidified using the Bookkeeper proi Neutralizing agent: Magnesium Oxide Treatment Date; April 2009 -^ PreservationTechnolog A WORLD LEADER IN COLLECTIONS PRESERV/ 111 Thomson Park Drive Cranberry Township, PA 16066 (724)779-2111 ^^ %.^^' ■ 1// ■''V- VyV ,^i^t?^^ ^<^, A"^" l"t5W^% 55^ N.MANCHESTER, ^'"' INDIANA LIBRARY OF CONGRESS