WEBB’S JUVENILE DRAMA. 
 
 THE 
 
 MILLER AND HIS MEN 
 
 DRAMA, 
 IN TWO AOTS. 
 Written expressly for, and adapted only to 
 
 WEBB'S CHARACTERS & SCENES 
 
 IN THE SAME. 
 
 
 
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 CHARACTERS REPRESENTED. 
 
 MEN. 
 GRINDOFF, the Miller 
 COUNT FREDERICK FRIBERG 
 KARL, his Servant 
 
 LOTHAIR, a Young Peasant 
 KELMAR, an Old Cottager 
 KRUITZ, his Son 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 RIBER, | 
 
 GOLOTZ, Robbers 
 
 ZINGARA, } 
 WOMEN. 
 
 CLAUDINE, 
 
 LAURETTE, Kelmar’s Daughters 
 RAVINA 
 Miller’s Men, Robbers, Zingara, Soldiers. 
 
 
 
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The Miller and his Men. 
 
 AOT. 1. 
 
 SCENE 1.—7he Banks of a River in Bohemia. Set scene 
 formed by two scenes, Nos. 1 and 2. Place the Cottage in 
 Sront R.H. and Fig. 1 out of No. 1 un. front. Fig. 2, 
 behind Cottage across stage, then the water pieces at equal 
 distances apart. Fig. 3 a short distance beyond water pieces, 
 the sky wings No. 30 to meet Fig. 3 on each side. No. 2 scene 
 to be placed at back of stage, the Windmill at work. Tree 
 Wings No. 1 in front of the whole. The small Millers with 
 sacks, pl. 8, are seen to pass along Fig. 3 from u. to x. then 
 the small boats 1 and 2, pl. 8, to come from opening that 
 leads under the Mill, Fig 3, go off u.u. The larger size 
 Millers in Boats, pl. 8, to come from i. to Rn, Miller, pl, 4. 
 from RK. to L, then large Miller in boat, pl, 8, to cross 
 from R. to L, the three Millers singing to come on L.u. and 
 sing the following— 
 
 
 
 ROUND. 
 
 When the wind blows, 
 When the Mill goes, 
 Our hearts are all light and merry; 
 When the wind drops, 
 When the Mill stops, 
 We drink and sing, hey down derry. 
 
 Exit Mitters, nr. u. Enter Keimar from Cottage x .u, pl. 1 
 
 Kel. What more sacks, more grist.to the Mill. Early and 
 late the Miller thrives. He that was my tenant is now my 
 landlord. This cottage that once sheltered him is now the 
 home of nigh broken-hearted Kelmar. 
 (Enter Claudine t.n, pl. 1.) So Claudine you are returned. 
 Where stayed you so long ? 
 
 Clau. Iwas obliged to wait ere I could cross the ferry ; 
 there were other passengers. 
 
 Kel. Amongst whom I suppose was Lothair ? 
 
 Cla. No, indeed, father. Since you wished me not to 
 meet him I have never done so but in your presence. 
 
 Kel. You are a good girl, and never yet deceived me. 
 
 Clau. Nor ever will, dear father; but I find it very lonely 
 passing the borders of the forest, and fear the robbers. 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Kel. Alas, my child, we have no more to lose; they cannno’ 
 injure us, besides you have the Miller Grindoff to protect you. 
 
 Clau. (sighing) I fear I can never love the Miller. 
 
 Kel. Vhenyoushallnever marry him. Think how poor is 
 Lothair; but go in, child. (L£zit Claudine into Cottage.) 
 ‘Tis plain her heart is fixed on Lothair ; and honest Grindoff 
 yet must sue in vain. 
 
 Enter Lor air hastily, Lu, pl. 3. 
 
 Lot. Ah! Kelmar, and alone! Where is Claudine? 
 
 Kel. Athomein her father’s house—where should she be? 
 
 Lot. hen she is safe, and I did not accompany her in 
 vain. 
 
 Kel. Uasshe then told me a falsehood? Were you with 
 her 
 
 Lot. Sheknew not I wasnearher. I followed but to save 
 her from the powerful arm of villany. 
 
 Kel. Lothair, Lothair, J fear you mean the Miller, 
 Grindoff. 
 
 Lot. You wrong me! ‘tis true he is my rival, and bars my 
 road to happiness ; yet I respect: his character. 
 
 Kel. lf not to Grindoff, to whom do you allude? 
 
 Lot. Listen—-As I crossed the forest, voices subdued and 
 whispering struck my ear. Claudine hai reached the bank 
 above. ‘‘See, she comes,’’ said one, ‘‘ Now to secure her,”’ 
 cried the second, and instantly two men advanced to meet her, 
 at that moment I cried ‘‘ Hold, villians.” They turned to 
 seek me, vowing death to the intruder. Stretched beneath a 
 bush of holly I observed them to be ruffians, uncouth and 
 savage—they were banditti. 
 
 Kel, Banditti—not content with all my property; they 
 now would rob me of my child. 
 
 Lot. Kelmar, I will seek these robbers! If I should fall 
 your daughter will more readily obey your wish, and become 
 the wife of Grindoff. IfI succeed, promise hertome. The 
 reward I shall receive will secure our future comfort. 
 
 Kel. Lothair, thou art a good lad, and worthy my 
 daughter’slove. Sheshall be freely thine ; but you must have 
 help. 
 
 Lot. No. I must go alone, unarmed, and secretly. With 
 the juice of herbs my face shall be discoloured, and in the garb 
 of misery I'll throw myself within their power. 
 
 Kel. As you will (the mill stops) but see the mill has 
 stopped; Grindoff will be here anon. Come, then, you shall 
 sce Claudine. (fxi¢ KrLmar into Cottage.) 
 
 
 
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 Lot. Ill follow; it may be my last farewell. But the 
 Miller comes, Exit into Cottage. 
 (GrinvorF in small boat passes in the distance from t. to R. 
 
 Enter Riser and Goxorz t.u., Pl. 1, goes towards 
 
 Cottage R.H. 
 
 Rib. Weare too late, she has reached the Cottage. 
 
 Gol. Not so loud (looking through window) Ha! ‘twas 
 Lothair then that crossed us in the forest. 
 
 fib. Heshallsmart for it; back, hecomes. On his return 
 he dies; he cannot pass us both. 
 
 (They retire behind Tree, Fig. 1, 1. u. as the large boat with 
 
 Grinporr, Pl. 1, comes on in front r. and exits L.) 
 
 Enter Grinporr L.u., Pl. 8. Lornarr comes from Cottage 
 Bi; Vivi. 
 
 Grin. Lothair! come let us be friends; we both love the 
 same girl, and strive the best we can to win her. 
 
 Lot. You have little fear, I am poor, you are rich: but 
 farewell, I must haste, or it will be dark before I reach the 
 ferry. (Riper and Gotorz watch them.) 
 
 Grin. (aside) He must not pass the forest, Stay, my boat 
 shall put you across the river, it will save your journey half 
 a league, 
 
 Lot. I accept your offer with thanks. 
 
 Exit Loruair u., and returns in boat pl. 8, from 1, and goes 
 off R.H. 
 
 Grin. So Claudine is safe: now then for Kelmar. 
 
 Exits into Cottage. Riper and Gororz come forward. 
 
 Riber. Curses on this chance, but a time may come. 
 
 Gol. A time shall come, and shortly too. Exit. 
 SCENE 2.— Tie Forest, formed by two Scenes, Nos. 3 and 4. 
 
 The thick wood at back, cut wood in front. Tree wings 
 
 No. 1, distant thunder, stage dark. 
 
 Enter Karu. u.H. Pl. 1, 
 
 Kari, Here’s a pretty mess; the sun gone down, a storm 
 got up, and no getting out of this vile forest, turn which way 
 one will. 
 
 Friberg (without.) Karl, Karl, I say. 
 
 Karl. Ah, call away; you’ll not disturb anything but a 
 wild boar or wolf, perhaps. 
 
 Enter Count Fripere w.n., Pl. 2, with eleak. 
 
 Fri. Careless coxcomb, said you not you could remember 
 the track ? 
 
 Karl. But, Sir, trees will grow ; and since I was here last, 
 tlie place has got so bushy and briery, that I have lost my 
 way. Hollow! 
 
 
 
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 Fri. What now? 
 
 Karl. I felt a spot of rain on my nose as big as a bullet. 
 (Thunder and Rain.) ‘There, there, it’s a-coming again, 
 This way, Sir, to seek some shelter, whilst I, for my sins, try to 
 find the way, and endure another curry-combing among these 
 cursed brambles. Come Sir, (more thunder.) How it rumbles. 
 
 Exit both Rn. 
 SCENE 3.—No. 5. A Room in Kelmar’s Cottage. Cottage 
 
 Wings, No. 30. Grinporr and Krimar discovered sit- 
 
 ting at table, pl. 2, centre. Thunder and rain heard off 
 
 stage. 
 
 Kel. ‘Tisaroughnight, Miller; thethunderroars. Ifear 
 or poor Lothair; he’ll scarcely have crossed the ferry. 
 
 Grin. He’s safe at home by this, oldfriend. I passed him 
 in my boat across the river. 
 
 Kel. Worthyman. You'll be rewarded for all such deeds 
 hereafter. 
 
 Grin. Ah, Kelmar, would I could call Claudine mine. 
 
 Kel. You may do soon; but I fear even your protection 
 would not save her from tke robbers. 
 
 Grin. Ha! what mean you? 
 
 Kel. But for Lothair, they had deprived me of my child. 
 But see, she comes. 
 
 Enter CLAUDINE R.H, Pl. 2. 
 
 Grin. (aside.) she has escaped them! (Zo Kelmar.) How, 
 Lothair! he is a bold youth? 
 
 Clau. That he is; but he’s gentle, too (a loud knocking 
 heard at door.) 
 
 Kari. (without.) Holloa! Holloa! 
 
 Kel. Hark, “Tis the voice of some bewildered traveller. 
 (Knocking repeated.) Open the door, Claudine. 
 
 Grin. Not so; it may be dangerous. 
 
 Kel. Danger comes in silence, and in secret. My door 
 was never shut against the wretched while I knew prosperity, 
 nor shall it be closed now. Open the door, I say. 
 CLAUDINE goes towards door or off u. H. Take off figures 
 
 at table, and replace with Grrnporr and Kermar, pl. 1, 
 
 rR. and t, Kart, pl. 1, enters at door, or on L. Hn, following 
 
 OLAUDINE, who Exits. 
 
 Karl. Why, in the name of dark nights and tempests, 
 didn’t you open the door at first? You’ll fare none the worse 
 for sheltering honest Karl and Count Frederick Friberg. 
 
 Kel. Can it be possible, at such a time’as this? 
 
 Karl, Ay, V’l soon fetch him; he’s waiting now, looking 
 
 
 

 
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 as melancholy as a mourning coach in a snow storm, and a 
 
 wet as a drowned rat. 
 
 Exit Kart, x.H. He is supposed to leave the portmanteau, 
 ott- wing. 
 
 Grin. Friberg, did he say ? It ‘must be the sare! ! Kelmar, 
 good night (is going, when enter F riberg, pl. 2, with cloak 
 on, by the door, or on u.H, followed by Kanu, ol, 2.) 
 
 Fri. Acce pt my thanks for your kindness. 
 
 Grin. 'To me no thanks are due; this house is Kelmar’s. 
 
 Fri. Kelmar’s! Worthy old man (Kelmar comes forward.) 
 But how happens this; the richest tenant of my late father’s 
 land is now thus poor? 
 
 Kel. It’s a sorrowful tale—it would chill your hearts to 
 hear. (Friberg and Kelmar retire to back.) 
 
 Karl. Then pray don’t tell it, for I’ve been chilled enough 
 in the forest to-night to last me my life. 
 
 Grin. Tn—in the forest? What should alarm you there ? 
 
 Karl. Come, that’sagoodone. Well, I met two very in- 
 teresting robbers, who were just on the point of ending all my 
 troubles, when up came master. Aftera struggle they made 
 off ; one of them leaving his sting behind. Look (pointing to 
 sword) here’s a poker to stir up a man’s courage with. 
 
 Grin. Giveitme. 1 may perchance find out to whom it 
 belongs. 
 
 Karl. No, thank you, I’ll deliver it into the hands of 
 Count Frederick ; he’ll ferret the rascals out ; set a reward on 
 their heads—five thousand crow ns, dead or alive ; (aside) don’t 
 half like the looks of this chap. (Friberg and Kelmar come 
 forward.) 
 
 Fri. Nay, nay, I will not take an old man’s bed. 
 
 Kel. Stay Count, perhaps the miller’s man, Riber, can 
 accommodate you. 
 
 Grin. 11 go at once and quickly bring you word. zit 
 R. H. 
 
 Fri. Kelmar, tell me, who is that man? 
 
 Kel. The richest tenant, Sir, you have ; his name is Grin- 
 doff. 
 
 Fri. Hie much resembles a favoured servant of my father’s, 
 but he was a villian who betrayed his trust. 
 
 Kel. Your good father told me all, the man’s name was 
 Wolf. 
 
 Karl. And if this is not the same, I suspect he’s a very 
 near relation. 
 
 Kel. Nay, Sir, youmistake. Grindoffis my friend (retires 
 to back.) 
 
 
 

 
 
 
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 Karl. (aside.) His friend, Sir—Sir, we are in the lion’s den 
 to a dead certainty. (Kelmar comes in front.) 
 
 Fri. Kelmar, I have bethought me, and must on to-night. 
 
 Kel. To-night! but why so sudden? Nay, stay till the 
 Miller returns; see, he comes (enter Grindog w. x, plod 
 Well, friend, what success ? 
 
 Grin. ‘The Count must remain here to-night; to-morrow 
 Riber can dispose of you both. 
 
 Karl. Dispose of us! (aside) Ay, put us to bed with a 
 spade. 
 
 fri. Then I must cross the ford to-night. 
 
 Grin. Impossible; the torrent has swept the ferry barge 
 from the shore ; so, Count, I wish you good night. 
 
 Fri. Well, we must submit to circumstances (aside to Karl) 
 Do not appear alarmed. 
 
 Sinter Cuaupine, Lavrerre, and Krurrz x. u. plts. 2 & 3. 
 All the figures come round Frisere and Kart. 
 SESTETTE. 
 
 Clau. Stay, prithee, stay—the way is lone, 
 The ford is deep, the boat is gone, 
 Kel. And mountain torrents swell the flood, 
 And robbers lurk within the wood 
 
 Ali. Here jee k must stay till morning bright, 
 Breaks through the dark and dismal night. 
 
 SCENE 4.—The Forest, same as Scene 2, formed by two 
 Scenes Nos. 3. and 4, Tree wings No. 1. 
 
 Enter Lotuarr, 2nd dress, r. u, Pl. 6. 
 Lot. ‘This way they come ; now heaven prosper me, for my 
 attempt is desperate (retires near to cut wood.) 
 
 Enter Riser and Gotorz u. x, pl. 1, in front. 
 
 Lot. (coming forward.) Hold! at last I have discovered 
 you. 
 
 Rib. It will cost you dear, but why come you hither? 
 
 Lot. Tojoin your brave band—the terror of Bohemia. In 
 the service of Count Friberg I have been disgraced, and fly 
 from punishment to seek revenge. Lead me to your chief, 
 
 Gol. We will; but first your sight must be concealed 
 (they bind his eyes.) 
 Take off all the tigures r. H, and replace with Riper and 
 GoLotz, bringing on Loruarr R. H, pl. 3. They go off 
 L. H. 
 
 
 

 
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 SCENE 5 —No. 6. A Cavern with Waterfall. Rock wings 
 No. 5. Figs. 1, 2 and 3 out of set pieces rx. and iu. Robbers 
 carousing, pl. 5, at back of stage. Robbers, pl. 6, Rr. and L. 
 in front. Zingari at top of pl. 9, range across stage, 
 Zingara, pl. 6, in front. 
 
 CHORUS OF ROBBERS. 
 
 Fill, boys, and drink about, | Come, drain the goblet out, 
 
 Wine will banish sorrow; We’ llhave moreto-morrow. 
 Enter RAvVINA R.H, pl. 2. 
 
 Rav. Still sotting and carousing—to sleep I say, or wait 
 upon yourselves. 
 
 Zin. How now, Ravina: why so churlish? Are you still 
 thinking of the new bride that’s coming ? 
 
 Rav. Poor girl; she yet, like me, may live to execrate 
 Grindoff, the outlaw and the robber. 
 
 Zin. Leave us to our wine, we want no more of your 
 preaching, woman. (Hzit Ravina.) But come, the dance, 
 The Zingari dance. (Retires to side—take off Zingari and re- 
 place with Zingari dancing, pl.9. After dancinga short time 
 the sound of a bugle is heard. They dance off r. and L.) 
 
 Zin, Hark! ‘tis from the lower cave, she comes. 
 
 Enter Riser and Gouorz bringing on Loruatr, R. H, pl. 3. 
 Robbers. Hail! to our new companions. 
 
 Zin. Who have we here? Speak. 
 
 Lot. A desperate man. But lead me to your captain (a 
 bugle is heard u. i. 
 
 Robbers. Wolf! Wolf! 
 
 Enter Grinporr 2nd dress across the rocks that form a 
 
 bridge, or on in front L. H. 
 
 Zin. Welcome, noble captain. 
 
 GrinpoFF coming forward, seems surprised at seeing 
 
 LoTHAIR. 
 
 Grin. Ha! betrayed, who has done this? 
 
 Rib. I brought him hither, Captain. 
 
 Grin. Riber! You have executed my orders well, have 
 you not’ Where is Claudine? 
 
 Lot. (aside.) hat voice; surely ‘tis Grindoff’s ? 
 
 Rib. She escaped us in the forest. ‘Some meddling fool— 
 
 Ravina, pl. 2, enters at back. 
 
 Grin. Silence, I know all. Now, stranger, what is your 
 purpose here? 
 
 Lot. Reyenge on one whose cruelty and oppression well 
 deserve it. 
 
 Rib. He complains of Count Friberg, and seeks revenge. 
 
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 Grin. The Count arrived this night, and shelters at old 
 Kelmar’s cottage ; but he shall never pass the river. Should 
 he once reach the Chateau Friberg, it would be fatal to our 
 band. 
 
 Ravina comes forward. 
 
 ftav. More blood! Must Friberg’s life be added to the 
 list. 
 
 Grin. It must; Ay, before the dawn appears, he dies. 
 (Zo Ravina) Begone Woman. (Exit Ravina.) At thesame 
 time I will secure Claudine. 
 
 Lot. (aside.) Claudine. (To Grindof.) To-night! Let 
 me join you in the glorious deed. 
 
 Grin. You are too eager: but come, your name? and 
 then swear never to betray the cause for which you sought our 
 band. 
 
 Lot. My name is Spiller, and I swear revenge on him who 
 has deeply, and basely injured me. 
 
 Grin. ‘Tis well—(To Riber) Quick, arm, and attend me. 
 (to Zingara) And you Zingara, see that all appears busy at the 
 Mill to-morrow; it will silence suspicion; and now fill 
 me a horn of wine, and let the toast be, The Miller and his 
 Men. (Take off Griyporr, and replace with Grinporr, pl. 6. 
 
 Robbers (drinking.) The Miller and his Men! 
 
 Hxit Grinvorr, followed 6y Riper and Gouotz, with 
 
 LoTHArIrR 
 CHORUS OF ROBBERS. 
 _Now to the forest we repair, 
 Awhile like spirits wander there ; 
 In darkness we secure our prey, 
 And vanish at the dawn of day. 
 End of ACT. T. 
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 ACT, II. 
 
 SCENE 6. No. 5. .4 Room in Kelmar’s Cottage. Same as 
 Scene 3. (Cottage Wings, No. 30.) Count Friberg and Karl 
 discovered asleep at table pl.4. Stagedark. Enter Claudine 
 with lamp, R. Hu, pl. 2. 
 
 Claw. All still! all silent! What can it mean? My 
 father wanders from his bed, restless as myself. Alas! thein- 
 firmities of age and sorrow afflict him sorely. He comes! 
 
 She retires behind wing r. u. Enter KELMAR, R. H, pl. 1, 
 in front. 
 
 Kel. Theysleepsoundly; erethey awake I may return from 
 myinguiry. If Grindoff’s story was correct, I still may trust 
 
 
 
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 him, but his behaviour last night hangs lixe a fearful dream 
 uponmy mind. His anxiety to leave the cottage, his agitation 
 at the appearance of Count Friberg, but, above all, his as- 
 sertion that the ferry-barge was lost, disturbsme. My doubts 
 shall soon be ended. 
 
 Exit tn. w. Onaupinr comes from behind wing, rR. 4H. 
 
 Clau. My poor father seems muchagitated. 1 will follow 
 and see which way he takes. 
 
 Exits L. B. 
 
 Karl (snoring.) Confound the rats! Yaw, what a noise 
 they keep up (shivering.) I wish it were morning. 
 
 Enter River, with lantern, u. u. pl. 6, followed by 
 GrinDorr pl.1. Riser goes towards Friberg as if to stab him. 
 
 Grin. Not yet. I must first secure my prize—Claudine. 
 
 Karl (in his sleep.) What, more rats! How the varmint 
 swarms! Yaw, I shall never forget that fellow in the forest. 
 
 Rib. Ha! do you mark? Let me stop his babbling. 
 
 Kari, Curse the rats; they all come from the mill. 
 
 Grin. Ha, ha! do they say so? I'll now seek Claudine. 
 should you hear a noise without, instantly dispatch them. 
 Exit wu. 4. 
 
 Rib. Enough. 
 
 He goes off wing r. H, and leaveslantern. Karl awakes, and 
 is watching him. Riber returns, rR. H. pl. 4. 
 
 Karl (pretending to be asleep.) Rats, rats, here they come. 
 
 Rib. (coming near to Friberg.) This delay is madness, but 
 I must obey. Hark! (a noise heard without.) ’*Tis time 
 (presents pistolat Count.) If this should fail,my poinard will 
 secure him. 
 
 Is about to fire, when Karl seizes him by the arm the pistol 
 explodes in the air, at the same time Karl stabs him with his 
 sword. ‘Take off table and figures quickly, and put on Karl 
 stabbing Riber pl. 4, then take them off, x. H, and put on 
 Riber dead, pl. 4, Karl looking at him, pl. 2, rn, at the same 
 time Friberg seizes Grindoff, L. Hn, pl. 4. 
 
 Fri. Speak! What means this? 
 
 Karl. ‘'They’ve caught a Tartar, Sir; that’s all. 
 
 Fri. (To Grindoff.) How came you here at such an hour? 
 
 Grin. 'To do you service; *tis never too late to do good. 
 
 Kari. But how the plague got you into the house? 
 
 Through a rat-hole. 
 
 Fri. Explain: how knew you that we needed your services 
 
 Grin. Few words will do that: on my return to the mill 
 
 
 

 
 
 
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 I found you might repose there better than in this house ;—at 
 all events, J knew you would be safer in my care. 
 
 Fr. Safer! Proceed; what mean you? 
 
 Grin. Had youno suspicion of Kelmar? Heis in league 
 with the robbers. Finding the door open, I entered. You 
 still slept. I searched the house for him, but he and his 
 daughter have absconded. Now, Sir, are you satisfied ? 
 
 Fri. Lam 
 
 Take off Grindoff and Friberg, and replace with the same, 
 pl. 1 and 7. 
 
 Karl. Wow aman may be deceived! I took you for a 
 great rogue, and you certainly are a very ill-looking man. 
 
 Grin. Indeed (to Friberg.) But come, Sir, follow me, ‘tis 
 near daybreak ; at the cottage, close to the narrow bridge, you 
 will find repose. Exit L. x. 
 
 vi. We'll follow you. 
 
 Karl. I don’t half like that fellow yet. (a shriek heard 
 off L. H. 
 
 Fri. hat a woman’s voice. Karl, follow me. (Exit 1.4, 
 followed by Karl.) 
 
 SCENE 7, No. 7. The Borders of the Forest Rock and 
 Tree Wings, Nos. 1 and 5. Stage partly dark. Enter 
 GRINDOFF carrying CLAUDINE, R. H, pl. 4, 
 
 Fri. (Without.) Karl! Karl! Follow this way. 
 
 Grin. (Resting centre.) Ha! so closely pursued. Nay, 
 then— 
 
 Goes hastily to back of stage, and exits down trap, or off 
 behind back wing, L.u. Enter Frinerc, with sword up, 
 RB. H, pl. 2: 
 
 Fri. Gone! vanished! I was close upon him, yet not the 
 faintest echo of his retiring footstepscanI hear. Karl! Karl, 
 Tsay. (Enter Kant, R. 4, pl. 2. 
 
 Karl. Why, where is he? Didn’t you overtake him? 
 
 Fri. No. In this spot he disappeared, and sunk, as it 
 would seem, ghost-like. But come, from the miller we may 
 gain assistance. Grindoff, no doubt, is acquainted with every 
 turn and outlet of the forest. Quick, attend me to the mill. 
 Exit t. x, Karl following. 
 
 SCENE8. No.8. Cavern beneath the Mill. Figs. 1 and 2, 
 out of Set Pieces k. and x. in front. Ladder out of set 
 piece to leanagainst Fig.1. Robbers asleep, plts. 3 and 5, 
 discovered, Rand 1, at back; LornHarr on guard (pl. 6.) 
 stands near the powder magazine. Stage partly dark. 
 
 
 
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 Tot. Erethisit must be daylight, yet Grindoff returns not. 
 Perchance the fatal blow designed for Friberg may have fallen 
 upon himself. But should their infernal purpose be accom- 
 plished; this, then, be their reward. 
 
 He goes off x. H, and returns with a coil of fusee, x. H, pl. 9, 
 
 goes up steps towards magazine. 
 
 Lot. Into the powder magazine, that spreads beneath the 
 mill, I’ll pass the train, and, from thence, amidst the rocks, 
 it will lie unnoticed 
 He is suppposed to pass the end of train into magazine, then 
 
 eoes off x. H. and returns on guard, pl. 6, at the same time 
 
 Wolf’s (Grindoff’s) signal, the bugle is heard. Draw olf 
 
 Robbers asleep, and put on robber with gun, k. 4, pl. 6. 
 
 Robber. Heard you not the Captain’s signal? See, he 
 comes. 
 
 Enter Grinporr carrying CLAUDINE, Rk. H, pl. 4. 
 
 Grin. Behold! so far I have been successful. But where 
 is Ravina? 
 
 Lo:. (aside.) Claudine! Merciful powers! 
 
 Enter Ravina 8. H, pl. 2. 
 
 Rav. Tamhere. What is your will? 
 
 Grin. That you attend Claudine; and, mark me, treat 
 her well. Now follow me. 
 
 Exits i. u, followed by Ravina. Re-enter GRINDOFF, L H, 
 pl. 1, and Gotorz, pl. 1. Take off Lothair; and replace 
 with Lothair, his gun resting on the ground, pl. 6. 
 Robbers. Hail! noble Captain. 
 
 Grin. Thanks, comrades, thanks. But danger surrounds 
 us. Riber is dead, and Count Friberg has escaped us. 
 
 Enter Ronwer with sword up, pl. 5 at back. 
 
 Lot. Thank Heaven! Friberg is still reserved for me. 
 
 Grin. Beitso. Your firmness shall be proved. Kelmar 
 has fled. The Count I have lured to the Cottage of our dead 
 comrade, Riber, and all mistrust of me is banished from his 
 mind. 
 
 Lot. How came Claudine to fall into your power? 
 
 Grin. Tencountered her alone, and seizing the opportunity 
 conveyed her, to the secret pass in the forest. But come (to 
 Lothair.) Spiller, you shall supply Riber’s place at the cot- 
 tage, and prove yourself 
 
 Lot. The man I am; I swear it. 
 
 Grin. Enough, I am content. You, Golotz, with two of 
 the band, away to the Flask, to be in readiness in case of need. 
 
 Enter Ravina 8. 4, pl. 2, 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
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 Raw. Content! Such guilt as thine can never know content 
 
 Grin. No more of this (to Lothair.) Spiller, when you 
 leave the cavern make fast the door; Ravina must remain 
 here confined until our work is finished. Come, Golotz, time 
 presses. Spiller, remember. 
 
 Ezit x. u, followed by Golotz. 
 Lot. Fear me not; you shall soon know me. 
 Ravina comes in front. 
 
 Rav. Now, then, hold firm, my heart and hand; one 
 dreadful triumph, and my vengeance is complete. 
 
 Exits u. u, Lothair from back watching her. Re-enter Ravina 
 with cup L. H, pl. 6 in front 
 
 Ra. As she revives, she'll drink of this, and— 
 
 Lot. (coming forward.) Wold! mistaken woman. Is this 
 your pity for the unfortunate? You, who condemn the cruelty 
 of Grindoff, dare with your own hand destroy an innocent 
 fellow creature? Oh, Shame! Shame! 
 
 fav. And whois he that dares talk thus, yet pants to shed 
 the blood of Friberg? 
 
 Lot. (aside.) Now dare I trust her? I must; there is no 
 other chance. (To Ravina.) Say, Ravina, what motive urged 
 you to attempt this act? Tell me; I may remove it. 
 
 Raw, Can you remove the pangs of jealousy ? 
 
 Lot. LIcan. Claudine will never be the bride of the robber 
 Grindoff. 
 
 Rav. Who can prevent it ? 
 
 Lot. I, Lothair—her affianced husband. Be convinced— 
 (calls)—Claudine! Claudine! 
 
 Clau. (without.) Ha! that voice. (Enters hastily r. u, pl. 2, 
 ‘Tis Lothair! Then I was not deceived. (Goes close to 
 Lothair.) 
 
 Lot. Beloved Claudine. (Zo Ravina.) Ravina, our lives 
 are in your power; preserve them, and save yourself. Observe 
 yonder train leading from the magazine; secretly convey it 
 without the mill, but do not fire it till I give the signal. 
 
 Rav. I understand—but Grindoff ? 
 
 GrinvorF enters at back, L. H, pl. 1. 
 
 Lot. Grindoff, with his guilty companions, shall fall, hated 
 and despised. 
 
 Grinporr retreats back, and re-enters, u. H, pl. 4, in front, 
 and presents pistol close to Lothair’s head. 
 
 Grin. Villian! why this threat of destruction to me and 
 my brave band? (Claudine retires back alarmed.) 
 
 Lot. Wasa mere trick—hear the facts. Jealousy of the 
 fair Claudine urged this woman to attempt her life. 
 
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 Grin. Tis false; Ravina has no weapon of destruction. 
 
 Lot. Behold that cup now within her grasp; it contains 
 poison! are you satisfied? (Grindoff presents pistol at 
 
 tavina. ) 
 
 Grin. Spiller, [candoubt younolonger. (70 Ravina)— 
 traitress, away, or meet a dreadful punishment. (Ravina exits 
 rR. H.) Now, Spiller, follow metothe Flask; but first secure 
 Ravina. (Exit i. x.) 
 
 Lot. Vl quickly join you. (Z£nter Ravina RB. u. pl. 2) 
 Ravina, convey the train where I may see you from without 
 the mill, but let no anxiety of mind, no fear of failure, urge 
 you to fire the train till I give you the signal. Adieu, then, 
 till we meet again. Exit Rr. H. 
 
 SCENE 9. No. 9. The Cottage of Riber; the Sign of the 
 Flask. Tree Wings, No.1. Enter Count FRIBERG, R. H, 
 pl. 7. and Kart, pl. 2. 
 
 Fri. This must be the house. 
 
 Karl. Clear as daylight. Look, Sir, the *‘ Flask.”” Oh, 
 and there stands the mill. I suppose old Rough-and-Tough, 
 Master Grindoff, will be here presently. 
 
 Fri. True; we may now obtain assistance to pursue that 
 ruffian. 
 
 Karl. Pursue again! Oh, fora bumper of brandy! This 
 ghost hunting on an empty stomach is dreadful hard work Sir. 
 
 Fri. Still complaining ; you had plenty to eat last night. 
 
 Karl. Plenty last night, Sir! One apple, two pears, and 
 a bunch of sour grapes; and that for a man six meals in 
 arrear. 
 
 Fri. Go into the house, then. But, hark; (Music heard 
 within the Flask.) 
 
 Karl. What’sthat? Somebody tickling a guitar into fits. 
 I hate soft music ; it makes me as melancholy as a duck in dry 
 weather. (goes towards house.) Holloa! House! Landlord! 
 Mr. Flask! 
 
 Enter Loruarr, 3rd dress, L. H, pl. 7, by the door, or on at 
 
 side. 
 
 Tot. Youare welcome. (Aside)—I dare not say otherwise; 
 Grindoff is on the watch. 
 
 Karl. Well! here’s Master and I: have you got anything 
 ready (smacking his lips.) 
 
 Tot. Toomuch I fear. But will not your master. 
 
 Karl. No he lives upon love: but don’t let that disturb 
 your mind, I can swallow enough for both of us. Exit Lothair 
 into house, or off u. u, Karl following. 
 
 
 

 
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 Fri. Yes, Tamresolved. P’llaway instantly tothe Chateau 
 
 SCE 
 Friberg, and with my own people return to redress the wrongs Hl 
 of my oppressed and suffering tenantry. 0 
 Enter Karl as before, pl. 2. d 
 Karl. Glorious! The landlord’s a man after my own [ 
 heart ; a fellow of five meals a day. 
 Fri. But who are the musicians ? | 
 Karl, Tll-looking dogs, truly, Savoyards, I take it. 
 Enter Ketmar (hastily,) 1. 4 pl. 5, in front. 
 Kel. Thank Heaven i I am arrived in time; my master 
 will now be saved, though my poor Claudine, I fear. ig lost 9 
 tome forever. Do not question me, but leave, oh, leave, this 
 accursed place, | 
 Frz. Would you again deceive me? | 
 
 Kel. I have been myself deceived, Oh, that the Soldiers 
 had arrived. (Goes off R.xz. ag if to look for them, returns r. H, 
 pl. 7; at the same time GRINDOFr enters, L. H. pl. 1, 
 
 Kel. Ah, the miller! then has hope forsaken me. Yet 
 one effort more, and death is welcome, 
 
 Grin. (going up to Kelmar.) Villian! thy treachery ig 
 known. 
 
 Kel. Thou art the villian. See! 
 
 Take off Kelmar and Grindoff L. n, and put on Kelmar 
 seizing Grindoff 1,. H, pl. 7, they struggle off z. H, Kelmar ag 
 at first, pl. 7, retreats back, followed by Grindoff, with 
 pistols, pl. 7. 
 
 Grin. As he exits t. H, calls Spiller! Golotz ! 
 Take off Karl pr. H, and replace with Karl R. H, pl. 6. 
 
 rt. Tis he, the Same. *tis Wolf! 
 
 Karl. Is it Wolf ? Then this shall reach him. 
 
 Rushes after Grindoff L. ; report of a pistol is heard. Exit 
 Fringre and KeEtmar, 1. u, then enter Gotorz, pl. 1 
 Rozper, with Sword, pl. 5, 
 
 Behold! ? 
 
 and Lorwarr, 3rd dress, pl. 7, 
 all L. H, cp 
 Gol. Did you not hear? Wolf called us. Ah! they 
 have discovered him. 
 Lot. Tis 
 
 too late to follow him; he has 
 bridge. 
 
 Gol. Then he igs safe. But see! at the foot of the hill, 
 soldiers, in Friberg unifor 
 
 m, press forward : they come this 
 way; we must gain the mjl] by the subt 
 
 reached the 
 
 erranean pass. 
 (Golotz and Robber go off tL. H.) 
 
 Lot. Now Claudine, thy 
 father’s wrongs shall be reve 
 
 sufferings shall cease, and thy 
 nged. (Exit 1, H.) 
 
 
 
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 SCENE 10. No.1 A near view of the Miil, standing on 
 rising ground, surrounded by a ravine. The ground pieces 
 out of set pieces, to be placed across the stage, a sufficient 
 distance apart, so that the draw-bridge out of set-pieces 
 may just reach from one totheother. ‘The draw-bridge to 
 be fastened to back ground piece, so that it may be drawn 
 up. ‘The scene at back of ground pieces. Wings, No. 29, 
 also behind ground pieces, Tree Wings, No. 1, in front. 
 Enter Ravina, pl. 2, in ravine, behind front ground piece, 
 Rav. Allisready ; from this spot I can perceive Lothair’s 
 
 signal. Ah, Wolf! (Exits L.) 
 
 Enter GRINDOoFF, with pistols, R. H, pl. 7, crosses draw- 
 bridge to behind back ground piece, now pull draw-bridge up. 
 Exits Lt. H. Re-enter Grinporr out of Scene 2. Karl 
 enters R. H. pl. 6. 
 
 Grin. Ha, ha! youstrive in vain. I have sworn never to 
 descend from this spot alive, unless with liberty. 
 
 Karl. Cowardly rascal! You shall have liberty to ascend 
 from it. We'll send every rascal of you flying into the air, 
 on the sails of your own mill. 
 
 Grin. (calling) Golotz! Golotz, I say! 
 
 Enter FrreerG, pl. 7, Kermar, pl. 7, and SoLpieErs, pl. 
 3 R. H. 
 
 Fri. Wretch! Your escape is now impossible. Surrender. 
 
 Grin. Never! The brave band within the mill already 
 double your number. Golotz ! 
 
 Enter LotHarr, disguised in Gotorz’s cloak u. H, pl. 4. 
 
 Grin. Quick! let my bride appear. 
 
 Exit Lorwatr, L.H. Enter Ravina, with torch L.#. behind 
 front ground piece. 
 
 Rav. Sheishere! What would you? 
 
 Grin. Ravina! ‘Traitress 
 
 Rav. Traitress! What then artthou? Ereit be too late 
 make one atonement for thy many crimes. Restore this old 
 man’s child. 
 
 Kel. Does she still live? 
 
 Grin. She does; but not for thee, or for the youth 
 Lothair. Now mark me, Count, unless you instantly with- 
 draw your soldiers, and let the whole of my brave band pass 
 free, by my hand she dies! 
 
 Fri. Till thou art yielded up to justice they shall never 
 depart. Reinforcements are already on their way to join us. 
 
 Kel. Mercy! Oh, spare, in pity spare my child ! 
 
 Grin. (to Friberg.) For that threat be this my revenge. 
 
 
 

 
 OD 
 
 (Is going slowly off u, H, when enter Loruarr and CLAUDINE 
 
 Lis Hy, pli fs 
 Lot. And this Lothair’s triumph. 
 
 Retreats back L. GrinporF following, then put on Grinporr 
 and LorHatrR combating Lt. H. pl. 7. Grinporr is 
 wounded. Take off both figures L. H; put on GRINDOFF 
 wounded, pl. 3, near to mill at back; then enter LoruHatr 
 and GLAUDINE, L. H, pl. 7; the drawbridge is let down; 
 they come over it or on in front L. H. 
 Lot. (to Ravina.) , Now Ravina, fire the train. 
 
 Ravina goes off t. along ravine ; re-enters L. H.1n front. 
 Rav. .’Tis done; and, at one blow, the hapless victims | 
 of captivity and insult are amply, dreadfully avenged. : 
 
 - 
 
 Lornarr and CnhAuDINE come in front; centre, KeELMAR 
 ‘ and Ravina Rr. and u. of them in front.. Loud explosions 
 are heard. Now take the scene and» back wings quickly 
 off, discevering— 
 SCENE (11. No. 11.—Explosion of the Mill, and total 
 destruction of the Robber band. Explosion wings No. 
 29. ‘These should be placed behind back wings, 10th scene 
 so as to show when the others are taken away. ed fire 
 to burn at sides, and up ravine, through trap. 
 
 
 
 Picture as the Curtain fails. 
 
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