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Rare Book & Manuscript Library University of Illinois Library at Urbana-Champaign 2015SKELT’S JUVENILE DRAMA.

THE
BATTLE OF WATERLOO
A DRAMA,
IN THREE A C TS,
Written expressly for, and adapted only to
SKELT’S Characters and Scenes
IN THE SAME.
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BRITISH.
Robert Thompson Corporal Standfast
Molly Maloney
Mary Cameron, disguised as a Private Soldier
PRUSSIANS.
Puke of Wellington Lord Hill
Marquis of Anglcsea Prince of Orange Duke of Brunswick Shaw, the Life Guardsman
General Blucher General Bulow Petron Konac Bredowski
Phedora, Bredowski’s Wife Rose, a Brabant Girl Marinette, a Brussels Girl Jeannette, an Old Woman
FRENCH.
Napoleon Buonaparte Marshal Ney General Frimont General Dushenne General Vandamme
Monsieur Maladroit Jean de Coster Antoine Francois Victoire
Forger, Wheelwright, Fugleman, Boy, Peasants, Prussian Soldiers, French Soldiers, Wounded Soldiers, Pioneers, Sappers, Brunswickers, Artillery, Highlanders, Life Guards, &c.
DIRECTIONS.
R. H..........means......... Right Hand
L. H........................ Left Hand
P. L........................ Plates of Characters
No.......................... Number of Scene
FIG......................... Figures on Set Pieces
The reader is supposed to be on the Stage facing th# Audience.
NOTICE.—Should you wish to introduce any more Soldiers in this Piece, they can be selected from the various sheets of Skelt’s Horse and Foot Soldiers.
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BATTLE of WATERLOO.
ACT I.
SCENE I.—No. I. A Village, by Moonlight. The advanced Post of the Prussians. Stage partly dark.
Petron, Konac, Phedora, and Son, and Prussian Soldiers, pi. I, Peasants, pi. 2, discovered.
CHORUS.
Merry, merry, let us sing,
While we serve our honour’d King!1 For soon to battle we must go,
There to meet the haughty foe.
We’ll drink and sing to kill all care, For a brave soldier sees no fear.
Kon. Poor Phedora, her mind seems disturbed, and no* wonder; from every intelligence we receive, the French are rapidly advancing
Phe. Is it so, then ? I trust they will soon be driven back
again.
Kon.
Phedora
Phe.
You appear to be greatly enraged against the French, why are you so determined ?
Have they not taken all that was most dear to me— my children ? did they not perish by their hands ? All this did I behold, but could not assist them ; myself and husband bound by the tyrants to witness their torture; and even now my husband is in their power.
Kon. True, he is their prisoner
Phe. And is it not impossible for him to escape from their grasp ? But, my son, may he live to have revenge on those who deprive him of a father’s protection, and set his mother’s heart on fire !
Kon. Still, Phedora, you must recollect, had it not been for the noble conduct of a French officer, who rushed forward at the hazard of his own life, your son must have been slain
Phe. Thanks is still due to that man, and I shall never iorget his kindness, and would risk my life to serve him, but
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have nought to give him but my prayers. May heaven reward him for his humanity !
Kon. Still, live in hopes \ the time may arrive, when you may avenge your wrongs, rescue your husband, and return to your home in peace with him and your son
Phe. That time, I fear, will never arrive. Why give up to despair, Phedora ? for, while life remains, I’ll not rest till he is at liberty, or end our troubles together in death
Kon. Fly not into danger. Stay, we’ll with you and defend your cause, it’s not safe for you to go alone
Phe. I see no fear : Now, my son, we’ll on to search for thy father, and spare no exertion to set my brave Bredowski free. Quick, this way, my boy l	[Exit l. h.
Kon. May heaven be her guide, and she may still be successful; for those who have to do with warfare are subject to all sorts of fortune
Pet. Hark ! (drums heat) Our troops are advancing, and each soldier must attend to his post. Lads and lasses, farewell, we must away
Enter Prussian Soldiers, pi. 2, r. h., they cross the Stage, and the whole of the Characters move off l. h.
SCENE II.—No. 2. Village of Ligny.
Enter Maladroit, Rose, and Jeannette, pi. 5, Marinette, pi. 2, r. h.
Mai. Ha 1 ha ! me no like to fight at all; I am very clever at running, and particular at running away from de battle Jean. What, Monsieur Maladroit, I expected you would have been in the midst of all this warfare
Mai. No, de smell of de powder is too strong for me, so 1 ’ll stay at home till de fight is all over, den I will go and see who does win
Rose. Tell me, Monsieur Maladroit, which way you manage to keep friends with both parties
Mai. Dat I’ll do ; when de French speak to me, I say, Long lire de Emperor 1 ” and when de English do speak to me, I sing out, “ God save great George our King!”
Mari. But you cannot do justice to your country Mai. But, as 1 am one Frenchman, every man as de right to look for his own safety. Dat is it, my dearsBATTLE OF WATERLOO. 5
Mari. And if they find you out, they will punish you for
the deception
Mai. But I sail keep out of their way, if dey let me alone, for if they was to shoot me, they might kill me, then I should be dead, dat’s what I tink
Jean. Do you know, Monsieur Maladroit, I think you are a great coward
Mai. Me no coward, I’m only frightened they would kill me, and dat is de very cause I don’t like to go in de battle ; for when I am out of danger, dere is no fear of those nasty bullets making one large hole in my head. (Drum beats) Oh, dear! what is dat? dey" have knocked my heart into my mouth. I wish dey would keep quiet a little while longer
Jean. See, the soldiers are coming this way, we’ll all go and meet them
Mai. You may go, if you like, but I sail go de other way, for I like to see the grand soldier when he is fast asleep and no guns near him. (Brum beats) Oh, what are they doing ? My stomach is as empty as de drum, and my arms and legs do shake like de drum-sticks. They do with me as de doctor tells me to do with the physic—to be well shaken before taken—I tink J am pretty well shaken, and will soon be taken if I don’t run away; so, come along, and let us run as fast as we can walk.	[Exit all l. h;
SCENE III. —No. 3. French Outposts.
Forger and Wheelwright at work, and Peasants, all in pi. 2, discovered.
Enter Antoine and Francois, pi. 6, L. H.
Fran. I expect, comrade, we shall not be long before we commence action
Ant. That’s certain, for the Emperor says the same. There will be some warm work ; the English are strong and bold, and will require some hard blows before they strike to our colours
Fran. No doubt of that, for it is not the first action they have been engaged in. But who comes here ?
Ant, Why, Monsieur Maladroit; one of the greatest
cowards and best runners in all France
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Enter Maladroit, Rose, and Jeannette, all in pi. 5. Fran. Tell us, Monsieur Maladroit, what makes you run so fast ?
Mai. The thoughts of the battle sets my legs moving so fast that I cannot stop them sometimes
Ant. What think you of the English, shall we beat them ? Mai. Yes, if they don’t fight hard enough to prevent you Fran. Now, which do you think can fight the best, the French or the English ?
Mai. I’ll tell you ; de French fight de best when they win de battle, and de English fight de best when they win de battle
Ant. Remember how often the English have had to run Mai. {Aside) For to follow you
Ant. Why not join the army, and serve your country as a soldier ?
Mai. Don’t I always serve my country by protecting the ladies from danger ?
Fran. Do you mean to say you ever fought for the ladies ? Mai. There has been no occasion yet, for as soon as I hear a noise I always run away, and they all follow me. {Drum beats) Oh dear ! I think it is time to go
Ant. The beating drums announce our troops advance, commanded by the Emperor in person
Mai. How shall I get away ? I wish I was at home in my little cupboard, looking through de key-hole; so let’s all run away, for I can’t stay no longer. [Exit r. h., followed by Rose, Jeannette, Peasants, Forger, and Wheelwright
Antoine and Francois retire at the side.
GRAND PROCESSION.
The French Army enters, consisting of Pioneers, Sappersr Imperial Guards, and Artillery, 8fc. R. h. in rotation as numbered in pi. 10, and form on each side of the Stage. Then enter Marshal Ney and General Dushennk on horseback, in pi. 5. Then enters the Emperor Napoleon on horseback, pi. 8, r. h. The Fugleman in pi. 2 to be placed at the end of the Stage. When they are all formed, the various Troops are inspected by Napoleon.
Nap. Soldiers of France, once more I am gratified at be-BATTLE OF WATERLOO.
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holding your good discipline, and noble hearts to serve your Emperor and your country, in driving a determined enemy from the field. Remember it is your own battle you have to fight, and we must either rise or fall by the event. I behold some features who have with me crossed the Alps Think of the victories of Marengo. Some I see who bravely fought in Egypt, and now leads on for further victories. Soldiers of France, we must be brave, and defend our children and our homes ; and let “ France and Liberty 1” be the word for battle, nor let the war cry cease until our eagles float amidst triumphant victory ! Forward, march 1
[They all march off L. h.
SCENE IV.—No. 4. A Village at Daybreak, with Stable on l. h.
Antoine, pi. 6, discovered acting as Sentinel. Enter Phk-
dora. and Son, pi. 1, r. h., (they stand aside.)
Ant. By the brightness of the morning, it tells me it must be time to call my comrade
Phe. {Aside) Who knows but yon sentinel even now is placed to guard my poor husband. Alas ! Bredowski is doomed to suffer much, and all his troubles add fresh misery to poor Phedora
Ant. There’s no fear of our Prussian prisoner escaping now
Phe. {Aside) Then I am not misinformed
Ant. I keep guard outside, and my comrade sleeping with him inside, so his must be a very pleasant situation. No matter, at the time of war we all stand the chance of being made prisoners
Phe. {Aside) Fear not, Bredowski, for while Phedora is near you, she will either save or perish with you [Exit.
Ant. ’Tis almost time I went to rest, for I begin to feel tired, having stood sentinel now three hours. But my comrade is not stirring yet, so I must call him. {He knocks at the Stable door) What, ho ! comrade, come forth ; I want you to take my post. [The S'able door opens, and Bredowski is discovered tied to a prop, l. a., in pi. 3.
Enter Francois, pi. 6, l. h.
Fran. Very well: you might have called me before,if you had thought well8
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Ant. I can see your pFsoUer is there Fran. Oh yes, he’s safe 5 there’s no fear of him ; he is harmless enough, he might be left alone, for he’s made secure.
Ant. Should you require assistance, I am not far off; I’ll leave my cloak on yon gate, in case you might want it. Now, comrade, farewell.	[Exit r. h.
Enter Phedora and Son, pi. 1, r. h., they hide behind the Stable door, which Francois left open.
Fran. Who’s there ? Ha, treachery I [Phedora and Son to be drawn off,\ and Phedora firing a pistol at him, pi. 2, to be put on; Francois to be drawn off, and Francois dead, in pi. 3, to be put on.
Phe. Now to secure yonder cloak, which they have left, Und disguise myself as the sentinel. Bredowski, it is your wife who comes to save you. [Exit, and re-enter disguised as Sentinel, pi. 6, l. h., and enter Boy, pi. 3, to be placed in the Stable, behind his Father; Francois dead, to be drawn off.
Enter Antoine, in haste, pi. 6.
Ant. How now 1 What made you discharge your gun, your prisoner appears safe ? It is really too bad, when I was enjoying myself. No answer, what does this mean ? Ha ! confusion—some treachery 1
Phedora and Antoine to be drawn off, and Antoine seizing Phedora, pi. 7, to be put on. The Boy releases Bredow « ski; the prop with Bredowski to be taken away.
Bre. Coward, stand off!
Antoine and Phedora to be drawn off, and Bredowski and Antoine combating, pi. 5, to be put on. Re-enter Phedora in disguise, pi. 6, Bredowski is nearly overcome, when the Boy exits, and re-enters firing a pistol, pi. 3, at Antoine.
Ant. Ah ! I am wounted !
Combat to be drawn off, and exit Boy r. h. Re-enter Bredowski, pi. 7, and Boy, pi. 3, l. h., they conceal themselves behind the door as the French Soldiers enter, pi. 4, and go into the Stable. Bredowski and Phedora bolt the door and confine the French Soldiers, while they succeed in making their escape.BATTLE OF WATERLOO.
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ACT II.
SCENE VI,—No. 6. English Bivouac.
Peasants, pi. 2, Standfast and Mary, pi. 8, discovered. CHORUS.
All true British soldiers are crown’d with delight,!
When for their King and their country they fight \
And what nation with us can compare,
For men that are gallant, and women so fair ?
Shout, boys, shout! and merry we’ll sing,
With three cheers for our Country and King !
Stand. Comrade, often do I think of the girl I’ve left behind ; she was such an affectionate lass, that I shall be glad when we return from battle
Mary. What might be her name ?
Stand. Mary Cameron
Mary. That is a near relation of mine, and should you continue your love for her, she will ever be faithful to you
Stand. You are a brave lad, and as you speak so free, I’ve a small packet I will entrust to you, and should any thing happen to me, all I request is, that you will present the packet to my dear Mary. [Exit Mary, and re-enter with packet, pi. 7, r. h.	•
Mary. ’Tis directed to Mary Cameron ; you may rely on its being delivered to her, for a brave soldier should never deceive his comrade
Stand, I don’t know how it is, but something tells me that I am not far from the girl that I love. But, who have we here ? Egad, it’s Molly Maloney, an old Irishwoman, that has followed the troops so many times
Enter Molly Maloney, pi. 4., l. h.
Molly. Good luck to you all; it’s there you are, and here am I, wid my bottle and a small drop of whiskey just to raise my spirits, and drink to the honour of ould Ireland. (Drinks) Och, that’s as swate a drop of the cratur as any lady might wish to taste
Stand. Don’t drink it all, Molly, let me taste a drop
Molly. By my sowl I’ll be after tipping you out a glass ‘T9
BATTLE OF WATERLOO.
SCENE V_____No. 5. Bridge of Marchienne, with Distant
Country. Fig. *5, in Set Pieces, to be put about two inches in front of this Scene.
Enter Maladroit, Rose, Jeannette, pi. 5, and Marinette, pi. 2, l. h.
Mai, Ha ! ha 1 what a thing it is to laugh, to sing, and be in love with all de pretty girls
Jean. I hope the enemy will know how to behave themselves, and protect us poor harmless females ; I am sadly afraid they’ll try to run away with me
Mai. Never fear dat, dey are too good a judge of beauty ; they may run away from you, but they will nevei lun away
with you	.
Jean. But I thought they paid great respect to the fair sex Mai. So they do, but I don’t tink it is with ladies of your complexion
Jean. It’s very fine for them to pick and choose. But 1 thought women were women all the world over, though still I must confess there are some more handsome than otheis
Mai. You say what is right, for had it not have been for beauty, they would have fell in love with you a long time ago Rose. Where must we go, Monsieur Maladroit ?
Mai. Home, my pretty little dears, for if we stay here we shall be all shot like de birds in de wood. {Drum beats) Here they come with their powder and shot, and will kill me for de remainder of my life. Follow me; dis way dis way.
[Exeunt all R. h.
Battle commences - The engagement between the Prussians and the French, pi 4, to be put on the Bridge—The two small Soldiers, pi. 12, to be put at each end of the Bridge—Red Fire at intervals burning, with continued reports of cannon. Enter Marshal Ney, on horseback, pi. 5, he orders the cannon to be brought, and fig. 3 in Set Pieces to be put on r. h., and is tired at the Prussians on the Bridge Enter General Blucher, on horseback, pi. 6, his horse is shot, and he retreats back, a heavy fire of cannon is kept up, and the Bridge is cleared of all the Soldiers.
Enter French Horse Soldiers, pi. 11, fig. 3, to be drawn off, and the French prove victorious.
END OF ACT I.-DROP SCENE TO FALL.
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but don’t you know how to address a lady ? My name is Mistress Molly Maloney, Now drink, and tell me how vou like the whiskey
Stand. It’s excellent, good
Molly. Then I’ll taste it again, while it’s in such good condition. I’ll pour out a thimble-full, and give you a toast,-_
Here’s l( The People of England, Ireland, and Scotland, and whenever they disagree, may it always be in perfect harmony \u Stand. Well said,'—still a loyal subject Molly. You’re right; and when any body talks about loy^ alty, it puts me in mind of an ould toast that should be drank all the world over, and that’s “ The Health of Georgy, and may he always love his people, and his people love him 1	*
My respects to him. (Drinks. Drum beats.)
Stando That signal informs us our troops are to be reviewed to day by his Grace, the Duke of Wellington : come lads, prepare.
Molly. I’m so glad there’s going to be a Review, its not Mistress Molly Maloney that will be backward in coming forward to join the regiment, for of all the scenes in life, there’s none to equal a battle.
SONG—Molly.
How sweet it is to be in battle,
Where cannons roar and rattle;
To hear the drums so nimbly beating—
To see the enemy fast retreating,
And shouts of victory are loudly crying.
While our colours are nobly flying;
Prom battle Moby will ne’er be shrinking! for I love to fight, and whiskey be drinking,
Smack, whack, row de dow, row de dow!
Molly. Now lead on, and I’ll walk first. [Exeunt alh
GRAND PROCESSION.
2 he British Troops enter, consisting of Pioneers, Sappers, Hrunswickers, Artillery, &c. in rotation, as numbered in pi.
H* Four Scotch Soldiers follow t in pi. 3 of Skelt’s Dorse and Foot Soldiers, and range on each side of the Stage. Then enter Lord Hill, on horseback, pi. 6, Marquis of Anglesea, and the Dure of Brunswick, on horseback, pi. 11.	’12
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Then enter the Duke of Wellington, on horseback, pi. 7» l. h. The whole being formed, the Troops are reviewed by the Duke of Wellington.
Duke. Gentlemen, I must call your attention to a most important cause, as the honour of England is placed in our hands. We have to meet a most daring and noble enemy, who is now advancing to Quatre Bras. Their leader is most resolute, and threatens much. We must, with true British spirit, defend our country, and let the cry be—“ England and Victory !”—March !
[Drums beating. They all march of r. h.
SCENE VII.—No. 3. Village of Genappe.
Enter Napoleon, on foot, pi. 1, r. h., followed by General Vandamme, General Frimont, General Dushenne, all in pi. 12, l. h.
Nap. Let my orders have strict attention, there’s no time to lose. Has the false intelligence been sent ?
Fri. It has, my liege
Nap. Good. How speak the Paris journals ?
Fri. They speak high of our success, and are sure the English will be conquered
Nap. There will be some sharp fighting before that is done. The English are brave men. Has the humble peasant been shown those maps ?
Fri. He is now under examination respecting them Nap. I would be alone. Gentlemen, to your posts : should your aid be required, attend to my summons, you need no further instructions. {Exit all, and re-enter Napoleon, pi. 7.) I must question this Jean Baptiste de Coster, they say he is well acquainted with the country. He comes
Enter Jean de Coster, with his Wife and Children, pi. 7, L. H.
Nap. Your name—
Wife. Jean Baptiste de Coster, I am his wife, and these are his chiidren ; have lived in the neighbourhood some years, but still very poor, we keep—
Nap. Peace, good woman ; retire with your children to your home, and I will send you money ; your husband will shortlyBATTLE OF WATERLOO.
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ollow—say no more, but hasten home. (Exeunt Coster's Wife and Children, l. h.) Now, Jean, I understand you are rell acquainted with this part of the country, are the maps you iave seen correct ?
Cost. They are perfectly so
Nap. You must follow me, for I am Napoleon Buonaparte. Jean starts.) Nay, why do you start ?
Cost. Here’s a pretty mess I’ve got into. An Emperor rho—
Nap. Has commanded many a brave army. Come, Jean, have many questions to ask, and as you find me correct lerely nod your head.	[Exeunt both l. h.
Enter Molly Maloney, pi. 8, r. h.
Vhe wounded Soldiers, pi. 4, enter r. h., they cross the Stage and exit l. h.
Enter Robert Thompson, ivho is wounded, pi. 4.
Molly. Och, by de powers, is that you Bobby ? I hope ou’re not dead, my jewel
Rob. No, but I’m wounded; never mind, there are snug »erths for cripples in England, who serve their King. Have 'ou any whiskey, Molly, to spare for poor Bobby ?
Molly. You shall have a drop in a jiffey. Och, by de lowers, I forgot to put the cork in the bottle, so it’s all run »ut. What’s that I spy ? As I don’t live, it’ a wine cart; re’ll go and meet it. This way, Bobby. [Exeunt both l. h.
inter Victoire, with Wine Cart, and Robert Thompson, pi. 8, followed by Molly Maloney, pi. 5, l. h.
Molly. Stop when I tell you! Hold fast, Bobby, or else ¡rou’ll fall to the top. Now, move on, my honey Viet. First give me the money
Molly. Och, it’s the money you want ? Botheration, I’ve jot none ; but I can give you two pills that will keep you more ijuiet than all the money. (Presents pistols at Victoire.)
Viet. Don’t trouble yourself—I’ll go Molly. So will I, as guard to this expedition ; so away wid fou	*
Rob. That’s right, Molly.	[Exeunt all r. h.14 BATTLE OF WATERLOO.
SCENE VIII.—No. 7. Quatre Bras. A Farm House, with a Field of Rye.
Enter the Duke of Wellington, pi. 1, k. h., Fringe of Orange, pi. 12, l. h.
Duke. Let all be prepared, for we are sure of ultimate success iu this contest; we must this very moment attack them. Gentlemen, let the word for action be given.
Battle commences—Continued report of Cannons. [Exeunt Duke and Prince.'] Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, in Set Pieces, to be put on, which represents a severe Contest between the Highlanders and the French. Red Fire to burn—The Farm House is destroyed. Enter Molly Maloney, pi. 5, she fires at the enemy. Enter the Duke of Brunswick, on horseback, pi. 11, l. h., he is shot, and his horse gallops off r. h. The French are beaten, and the English are Triumphant.
END OF ACT II.—DROP SCENE TO FALL.
ACT III.
SCENE IX.—No. 8. The Plain after the Battle, by Moonlight. Soldier dead, pi. 10, Field Piece, pi. 9, to be put on the Stage. Mary wounded and General Frimont wounded, pi. 3, discovered. Stage dark, red fire at intervals burning.
Enter Standfast, pi. 3, r h.
Stand. This is a most horrid sight to behold; my young comrade fell in this action, could I but find him, for the sight of him reminds me of poor Mary. (Perceives Mary.) He is still alive; how glad 1 am to find you, let me assist you
Mary to be drawn off, and re-enter pi. 8. Mary. Is that you, Standfast ? 1 thought you was for ever lost to your dear Mary.
Stand. Speak again,—what does this mean ?
Mary I am your own dear Mary, who has followed you to share all dangers with him she dearly loves.BATTLE OF WATERLOO. 15
Stand. Then I am a happy fellow. But you’re wounded.
Mary. Not much, 1 shall soon recover.
Stand. Come, my girl, we’ll to a cottage close by, where ou will receive every attention. This way.	[Exit both.
Enter Phedora, pi. 3, l. h.
Phe. When will the work of destruction be complete ?— Iere lay men who leave widows and children to mourn their te; but have I not endured all this ?	(Perceives General
rimont.) Ah, here is one who yet lives, and wears the uniform f them that slew my children. He dies by this hand.
Fri. Nay, forbear ! Look on this order.
Phe. ’Tis too late ; a mother’s vengeance is not to be bought. Fri. This order was presented to me by a Prussian lady
Phe. Saving her husband’s life ; it must he the same.— our name—
Fri. General Frimont.
Phe. Forgive poor Phedora ! I will for ever protect him ho saved my husband from a bitter enemy. What ho, there,
(ring lights this way !	[Exit L h.
oCENE X. No. 9. The Observatory and
surrounding Country.
Enter Napoleon, pi. 1, l. h., De Coster, pi. 7, l. h.
Thi r ha,St beeV faithful t0 me> De Cosier, return to ur w.fe and family, and you will there find money to recom-nse you for any loss you may sustain with your crops.
^ tost. X hanks, noble Emperor, and may you for ever pros-
7vr t	\Exit L. H.
1 must1COmmand <*e next battle, for it is evident the *emy is using the utmost caution to prove victorious. Well ntlemen, what fresh intelligence ?	'
nto General Vandamme and General Dushknne, v	ph 12, R. H.
an. V, e have a prisoner, who waits without.
e„I\ I	be iatr0li“?ed- (Bxi> Vandamme and Du-
•) may learn something from this man.
An Enter Standfast, pi. 3, l. h.
/ • I o you respect the country you fight for ?16 BATTLE OF WATERLOO.
Stand. I love my King and country, and will not desert her cause.
Nap. You might be of service to me; money shall be at your disposal.
Stand. Nay, sir, I have sworn to die defending my country, and no honourable soldier will accept of bribery.
Nap. Well—well—I might be too hasty , but I, Napoleon Buonaparte, do here present you with this star, as a token of respect for your candour. And remain no longer a prisoner ; gentlemen, let my orders be given for this brave soldier to pass free.	[Exeunt all k. H.
SCENE XI.—No. 10. Interior of Cottage.
Enter Mary, 2nd Dress, pi. 3, and Standfast, pi. 8, l. h.
Stand. I thought I should not have seen you again, Mary, I have been taken a prisoner by the enemy, and conveyed before Napoleon, who not only set me at liberty, but gave me a star as a token of my good conduct. But I must away, for I have some important papers to deliver to our General. I shall soon return, dear Mary, till then, farewell. [Exit.
Mary. May heaven guard him from all danger. [Exit.
Enter Molly Maloney, pi. 8, r. h.
Molly. Any body at home ? not a sowl. Mr. Standfast has gone out and left the door open, so Mistress Molly Maloney just popped in. (A gun is fired.) Be asey now, and don’t be after sending your leaden marbles this way. [Exit l. h.
Enter Standfast, with papers, and Antoine, pi. 3, followed by French Soldiers, pi. 4, u. h.
Ant. Deliver up those papers.
Stand. Never until compelled.
Ant. Soldiers, sieze him as your prisoner.
Enter Molly Maloney, with pistols, pi. 5.
Molly. No, you don’t; so none of your blarney.
Ant. He shall not escape. (A gun is fired.) What s that ?
go and render assistance, while I secure this prisoner.
[The Soldiers exit l. h.
Stand. Stand back, or thus we’ll try it.
Antoine and Standfast to be drawn off, and Standfast siezing Antoine,
pi. s, to be put on.BATTLE OF WATERLOO. 17
Ant. Let go your hold, I say.
Molly. Hold fast, I say.
^cord^i 7,”r. rfenter MoRy Maloney, with Antoine, bound with a
at hit}' There' my boy’ haven,t 1 got you in a good line
Ant. What brought hou here ?
Molly. There's a question to ask a lady !
Ant. Release me, or I’ll raise an alarm.
Molly. Och, by de powers, do you think I've been drinking whiskey all these years, and haven’t any spirit left ? Sneak another word, and I’ll show you the strength of my powder. Attention . This way, my honey.	[Exit l. h.
SCENE XII.—No. 11. Village of Waterloo.
Enter the Duke of Wellington, pi. 11, Lord Hill, pi. 4, General Bulow, pi. 12, l. h.
Duke:	Gentlemen, the next battle must be conducted on
such principles as will, if possible, ensure us ultimate success, bee that our troops are all in readiness to be summoned at a moment s notice, for on the result of this Battle of Waterloo ' ^Pends the future prospects of England’s peace, and Eng, land’s honour.	6
But. Your Grace, a portion of our troops have deemed it advisable to retreat, and the ranks are being fast reduced, from the heavy fire of the enemy.
Report of Cannons constantly heard, Duke. Instantly fly with assistance : retreat they must not, ^ .jnafn must stand his ground in this determined contest. {Exit General Bulow.) Gentlemen, each one to his horse, for we have no time to spare.
{Rxit,fih f}!f re-enler the Duke of Wellington, on horseback, pi. 7, and Lord Hill, on horseback, pi. 6, l. h.	’ v **
Duke. The reports are yet favourable to our cause, and with the firm resolutions of my officers, we shall yet conquer. [A loud report of Cannon heard.) Every energy must be used. Now, gentlemen, let’s on to the field, and share all «anger : for the honour of England, we must be resolute, and nobly cry—“ England and Victory!”	[Exit r. h.The whole of the Stage prepared for Battle. Fig. 5 in Set Pieces to he placed about two inches m jront of this Scene. The Engagement between the British and the French, pi. 4, to be put on the Bridge. Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, in Set Pieces, to be put r. and l.
h. on Staae. Loud reports of cannon, and constant ~ .	-»	7 _ • J-	TP in
Enter the Marquis of Anglesea, pi. 11, Marshal Ney and General Dushenne, pi. 5, Lord Hill, pi. 6. Highlander combating, pL 8, to cross the Stage. The French fire heavy upon the British, which they return with heavy shot.
Life Guard combating with French Soldier, pi. (>, to be put on, he takes the Colours from him;
The General Engagement between the Life Guards jj and the French, pi. 12, to be put on near the Bridge, i I Shaw, the Life Guardsman is killed. The contest now becomes most severe; red fire to burn.
Enter Molly Maloney, pi. 5, and fires at the enemy. 1
Napoleon flies across the Stage, pi. 8, The drench are beaten.
Enter the Duke of Wellington, pi. 7, he comes in front of the Stage. Red and blue fire to burn. Triumphant and Glorious Victory of the British Army. They give three shouts and the Cut tain falls slowly.