ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPA1GN PRODUCTION NOTE University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library Brittle Books Project, 2014.COPYRIGHT NOTIFICATION In Public Domain. Published prior to 1923. This digital copy was made from the printed version held by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It was made in compliance with copyright law. Prepared for the Brittle Books Project, Main Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign by Northern Micrographics Brookhaven Bindery La Crosse, Wisconsin 2014aia. , ~ NVj64k cccix. FRENCH'S STANDARD DRAMA. ®Ije gutiuJj* ®bition* THK KM AND DESERTER: A DRAMA, IN TWO ACTS. BY J. M. MADDOX, ESQ. TO WHICH ARE ADDED A description of the Costume—Cast of the Characters—Entrances and Exits- Relative Positions of the Performers on the Stage, and the whole of the Stage Business. AS NOW PERFORMED AT THE PRINCIPAL ENGLISH AND AMERICAN THEATRES. from s amu: WALTER H.BAKER & CO ifafc+wisiw. 5 HAMILTON PLACE- boston-MASS. bee,FRENCH'S STANDARD DRAMA. Price 15 Cents each.—Bound Volumes $1. VOL. I. 1 Ion 2 Fazio 3 The Lady of Lyons 4 Richelieu 5 The Wife 6 The Honeymoon 7 The School for Scandal 8 Money VOL. II. 9 The Stranger 10 Grandfather Whitehead 11 Richard III 12 Love's Sacrifice 13 The Gamester 14 A Cure for the Heartache 15 The Hunchback 16 Don Caesar de Bazan VOL. III. 17 The Poor Gentleman 18 Hamlet 19 Charles II 20 Venice Preserved 21 Pizarro 22 The Love Chase 23 Othello 24 Lend me Five Shillings VOL. IV. 25 Virginius 26 King of the Commons 27 London Assurance 28 The Rent Day 29 Two Gentlemen of Verona 30 The Jealous W ife 31 The Rivals 32 Perfection VOL. V. [Debts 33 A New Way to Pay Old 34 Look Before You Leap 3a King John 86 Nervous Man 37 Damon and Pythias 38 Clandestine Marriage 39 William Tell 40 Day after the Wedding VOL. VI. 41 Speed the Plough 42 Romeo and Juliet 43 Feudal Times 44 Charles the Twelfth 45 The Bridal 46 The Follies of a Night 47 Iron Chest [ Fair Lady 48 Faint Heart Never Won VOL. VII. 49 Road to Ruin 50 Macbeth 51 Temper 52 Evadne 53 Bertram 54 The Duenna 55 Much Ado About Nothing 56 The Critic VOL. VIII. 57 The Apostate 58 Twelfth Night 59 Brutus 60 Simpson & Co 61 Merchant of Venice 62 Old Heads & Young Hearts 63 Mountaineers [rifige 64 Three Weeks after Mar- VOL. IX. 65 Love 66 As You Like It 67 The Elder Brother 68 Werner 69 Gisippus 70 Town and Country 71 King Lear 72 Blue Devils VOL. X. 73 Henry VIII 74 Married and Single 75 Henry IV 76 Paul Pry 77 Guy Mannering 78 Sweethearts and Wives 79 Serious Family 80 She Stoops to Conquer VOL. XI. 81 Julius Caesar 82 Vicar of Wakefield 83 Leap Year 84 The Catspaw 85 The Passing Cloud 86 Drunkard 87 Rob Roy 88 George Barnwell VOL. XII. 89 Ingomar 90 Sketches in India 91 Two Friends 92 Jane Shore 93 Corsican Brothers 94 Mind your own Business 95 Writing on the Wall 96 Heir at Law VOL. XIII. 97 Soldier's Daughter. 98 Douglas 99 Marco Spada 100 Nature's Nobleman 101 Sardanapalus 102 Civilization 103 The Robbers 104 Katharine and Petruchio VOL, XIV. 105 Game of Love 106 Midsummer Night' 107 Ernestine [Dream 108 Rfig Picker of Paris 109 Flying Dutchman 110 Hypocrite 11L Therese 112 La Tour de Nesle VOL. XV. 113 Ireland As It Is 114 Sea of Ice 115 Seven Clerks 116 Game of Life 117 Forty Thieves 118 Bryan Boroihme 119 Romance and Reality 120 Ugolino VOL. XVI. 121 The Tempest 122 The Pilot 123 Carpenter of Rouen 124 King's Rival 125 Little Treasure 126 Dombey and Son 127 Parents and Guardians 128 Jewess VOL. XVII 129 Camille 130 Married Life 131 Wenlock of Wenlock 132 Rose of Ettrickvale 133 David Oopperfield 134 Aline, or the Rose of 135 Pauline [Killarney 136 Jane Eyre VOL. XVIII. 137 Night and Morning 138 iEthiop 139 Three Guardsmen 140 Tom Cringle 141 Henriette, the Forsaken 142 Eustache Baudin 143 Ernest Maltravers 144 Bold Dragoons VOL. XIX. 145 Dred, or the Dismal [ Swamp 146 Last Days of Pompeii 147 Esmeralda 148 Peter Wilkins 149 Ben the Boatswain 150 Jonathan Bradford 151 Retribution 152 Minerali VOL. XX. 153 French Spy 154 Wept of Wish-ton Wish 155 Evil Genius 156 Ben Bolt 157 Sailor of France 158 Red Mask 159 Life of an Actress 160 Wedding Day VOL. XXI. 161 All's Fair in Love 162 Hofer 163 Self 164 Cinderella 165 Phantom 166 Franklin [Moscow 167 The Gunmaker of 168 The Love of a Prince VOL. XXII. 169 Son of the Night 170 Rory O'More 171 Golden Eagle 172 Rienzi 173 Broken Sword 174 Rip Van Winkle 175 Isabelle 176 Heart of Mid Lothian vol. xxru. 177 Actress of Padua 178 Floating Beacon 179 Bride of Lamermoor 180 Cataract of the Ganges 181 Robber of the Rhine 182 School of Reform 183 Wandering Boys 184 Mazeppa VOL. XXIV. 185 Young New York 186 The V ictims 187 Romance after Marria< 188 Brigand 189 Poor of New York 190 Ambrose Gwinett 191 Raymond and Agnea 192 Gambler's Fate VOL. XXV. 193 Father and Son 194 Massaniello 195 Sixteen String Jack 196 Youthful Queen 197 Skeleton Witness 198 Innkeeper of Abbeville 199 Miller and his Men 200 Aladdin VOL. XXVI. 201 Adrienne the Actress 202 Undine 203 Jessie Brown 204 Asmodeus -05 Mormons 206 Blanche of Brandvwine 207 Viola ;08 Deseret Deserted VOL X v VII. 209 Americans in Paris 210 Victorine ill Wizard of the Wave 2; 2 Castle Spectre 213 Horse-shoe Robinson 214 Arrnand, Mrs Mowatt 215 Fashion, Mrs Mowatt 2L6 Glance at New York VOL. XXVIII. 217 Inconstant 218 Uncle Tom's Cabin 219 Guide to the Stage 220 Veteran 221 Miller of New Jersey 222 Dark Hour before Dawn 223 Midsum'r Night's Dream I Laura Keene's Edition 224 Art and Artifice vol. XXIX 225 Poor Young Man 226 Ossawattomie Brown 227 Pope of Rome 228 Oliver Twist 229 Pauvrette 230 Man in the Iron Mask 231 Knight of Arva 232 Moll Pitcher vol. XXX. 233 Black Eyed Susan z34 Satan in Paris >35 Rosina Meadows [ess 236 West End, or Irish Heir- 237 Six Degrees of Crime 238 The La1y and the Devil 239 Avenger,or Moor of Sici 40 Masks and Faces [ly (Catalogue, continued on third page of cover.> VOL. XXXI. 241 Merry Wives of Windsor 242 Mary's Birthday 243 Shandy Maguire 244 Wild Oats 245 Michael Erie 246 Idiot Witness 247 Willow Copse 248 People's Lawyer VOL. XXXII. 249 The Boy Martyrs 250 Lucretia Borgia 251 Surgeon of Paris 252 Patrician's Daughter 253 Shoemaker of Toulouse 254 Momentous Question 255 Love and Loyalty 256 Robber's Wife VOL. XXXIII. 257 Dumb Girl of Genoa 258 Wreck Ashore 259 Clari 260 Rural Felicity 261 Wallace 262 Madelaihe 263 The Fireman 264 Grist to the Mill VOL. XXXIV. 265 Two Loves and a Life 266 Annie Blake 2 i7 Steward .'68 Cap'ain Kyd 269 Nick of the Woods 270 Marble Heart 271 Second Love 272 Dream at Sea VOL. XXXV. 273 Breach of Promise 274 Review 275 Lady of the Lake 276 Still Water Runs Deep 277 The Scholar 278 Helping Hands 279 Faust and Marguerite 280 Last Man VOL. XXXVI. 281 Belle's Stratagem 282 Old and Youtig 283 Raffaella 284 Ruth Oakley 285 British Slave 286 A Life's Ransom 287 Giralda 288 Time Tries All VOL. XXXVII. 289 Ella Rosenburg 290 Warlock of the Glen .'91 Zelina 292 Beatrice 293 Neighbor Jackwood 294 Wonder 295 Robert Emmet 296 Green Bushes VTOL. XXXVIII. 297 Flowers of the Forest 298 A Bachelor of Arts '99 The Midnight Banquet 1300 Husband of an Hour 301 Love's Labor Lost 302 Naiad Queen 303 Caprice 304 Cradle of Liberty VOL. XXXIX. 305 The Lost Ship 306 Country Squire 307 Fraud and its Victims Putnam 309 King and Deserter 310 La Fiammina 311 A Hard Struggle 312 Gwinnette Yaughan VOL. XL. 313 The Love Knot [Judge 314 Lavater, or Not a Bad 315 The Noble Heart 316 Coriolanus 317 The Winter's Tale 3l8Eveleen Wilson 319Ivanhoe 320 Jonathan inTHE KING AND DESERTER IN TWO ACTS. Br J. M. StADDOX, Esq. "WITH ORIGINAL CASTS, COSTUMES, AND THE WHOLE OF THE STAGE BUSINESS, CORRECTLY MARKED AND ARRANGED, BY MR. J. B. WRIGHT, ASSISTANT MANAGER Of THE BOSTON THEATRE. JfBW YORK: SAMUEL FRENCH, 122 Nassau STRF-KT, (UP' Si'Ama.)CAST OF CHARACTERS. King, (Frederick the Great,)........ Adelbert, (the Deserter,)........ Morosco, (an Innkeeper,)........ Barrato, l v f........ rolmond, j (banditti,) ^........ Hautman, ..,.................... Chestnut St., Phila- delphia, 1831. Mr. Decamp " W. Sefton " W. Anderson " Thompson " Foote Chatham, JV*. Y.. 1839. Mr. H. E. Stevens " W. Wood " B. Blaike National Theatre, Boston, 1845. Mr. J. G. Gilbert " C. R. Thorne " J. G. Cartlitch " W. McFarland " E. F. Keach " James " S. D. Johnson " George Graham " Morton " Curtis " Parsons " Price " J. H. Ring Mrs. C. R. Thorne " Woodward Beach St., Museum^ Boston, 1849. Mr. J. J. Prior " C. R. Thorne " J. G. Ashmer " Allen 4 4 Parsons " T. A. Lubey " John Salmon " G. G. Spear " H. n. Sprague " W. H. Leighton St. Charles Theatre, New York, 1852. Mr. France " A. H. Davenport " Warwick " Barrett " Knight » Hield " Barnett " Simmonds " Wise " Shord Van Groat, (Whipper-in to King,) De Reuter, (Prime Minister,).... Hautlaus, (a soldier,)........... " J. Sefton " W. Isherwood " C. Mestayer " Stanley " Phillips Servant,............. First Officer,....... " Clark Second Officer,...... .. Rosalie,......................... Martha,......................... Mrs. Willis " Fletcher Mrs. Mossop " Nelson Mrs. T. Flynn " W. H. Pierce Mrs. Warwick Miss Peveril Time ih Representation__One hour and twenty minutes.THE KING AND DESERTER. COSTUMES. Frederick. — First Dress. Hunting dress; green silk velvet Prussian frock, braided with black and edged with black fur. — Second Dress. Dark blue square- cut coat, turned back, with red facings ; buff breeches and vest ; three-cornered hat, small gold cord loop and cockade; heavy black jackboots and spurs; black leather belt ; heavy cavalry sword and carriage; white stock ; light bald wig and pigtail ; buff leather gauntlets. Adelbert.— Blue square-cut coat, trimmed with white worsted lace, white turnbacks ; white vest and breeches; black high boots ; three-cornered hat, white loop and cockade; white military stock ; white waist belt ; sword and car- riage ; powdered wig. Morosco. — Brown square-cut coat j long figured vest; brown breeches ; gray head of hair ; white cravat ; blue stockings ; black shoes and brass buckles. De Reuter. — Black velvet square-cut suit ; jet buttons ; white cravat ; black stockings ; black shoes ; paste buckles ; powdered wig; three-cornered hat. Barrato. — Leather jerkin; breastplate under jerkin; full brown trunks; black full boots; slouched hat; striped shirt. Rolmond. — Brown jerkin ; steel breastplate under jerkin; full brown trunks; canvas leggings, cross gartered ; slouch hat and striped shirt. Six Bandits. — Similar to Rolmond ; various colors. Cartouch.—Blue square-cut coat; yellow turnbacks; buff vest and leather pantaloons; black gaiters to the calf, white metal buttons; three-cornered hat; bald gray wig; white military stock. Van Groat. — Green Prussian frock, braided chest, edged with fur; high black boots and spurs; buckskin pantaloons; three-cornered hat; white cravat and powdered wig. Officers. — Various uniforms of the period ; white powdered wigs and bags. Twelve Soldiers. — Same square-cut style white coats, black turnbacks; white vests and breeches; black long gaiters; three-cornered hats; powdered wigs and black leather cross belts. Twelve Frederick Soldiers. — Same uniform as Frederick, with long white gaiters and black buttons, and garters; powdered wigs. Four Ensigns. — Banner of Prussia, white and black, eagle crowned gold. Twelve Soldiers. — Same style blue coats, white turnbacks; blue vesta and breeches; long white gaiters; powdered wigs; old style grenadier hats; white cross belts. Rosalie. — Dark fawn skirt, trimmed with black velvet; black velvet body; white chemisette and sleeves ; small circular cap. — Second Dress. Same dress with small straw hat. Martha. — Maroon-colored skirt; black body and half skirt open in front; heavy circular cap; blue stockings; black shoes and brass buckles. (3)THE KING AND DESERTER. ACT I. Scene I.—A Cut Forest by Moonlight, 1 a., and Cottage, Flats in 2 a. d. f., practical, baclced by hut; gauze window in f. Music* Enter Adelbeut, r. h. 1 e., with a knapsack on his sword, which he carries on his shoulder, whistling a march. Adel. Halt! —stand at ease! Ground arms ! — Well said, Adel- bert; though you quitted the ranks, you'll make a damned good commander ; and why shouldn't I ? For nine years I have obeyed the word, without a murmur, without a sigh; and if that isn't long enough to enable me to say, To the right about, how deserving must those be, who, without so many days' experience, are placed above the heads of old and honest veterans, and know just enough of the musket's use to disperse an assembly of evil meaning patriots, or lead their fellow-countrymen to slaughter and destruction! Let me see ; how stands the needful ? —two sous. Well, this must serve me till I reach the Austrian camp. I've still a good hard crust, and biting the cartridge has not injured the texture of my teeth; so here goes.. Now a sup of Geneva, or a bumper of brandy, would make up for the night, with this my pillow, (takes off knapsack,) and this my bed, (lays it down.) Ah, what's here ? — a house! a light, too ! perhaps a public house, and brandy to be had. Well, public or pri- vate, if it is at all inhabited, a soldier is sure to find both bed and board. {Music. Knocks at i>. in f.) House! hillo ! house ! (Mo- rosco opens window in f.) Mor. Who knocks ? Adel. One who wants bed and brandy, and is benighted, and has had hard turf for his pillow the last three nights. Mor. If you are benighted, seven leagues hence is the nearest market town ; walk stoutly on, and you'll be there by morning. I've no bed to spare ; and as for brandy, my tubs are all out; so good night. Adel. Halt! my old one, eyes front I look, at me; and if you've neither bed nor brandy, you will not refuse me shelter for the night. Mor. A soldier, are you ? Ha, ha, ha! Then march on to your barracks ; this is no habitation for soldiers. Adel. Why do I hold a truce with such a damned crabbed, ill- 1 * (5)6 the king and deserter. [act I. looking rascal ? — no habitation for soldiers. Hear me, Mr. Inn- keeper. Open the door, and let me have the best food you have in the house, or, by the god of war, I'll lay siege to it, and, ere the fiugelman can say, Prime, load, and fire, your door shall from its hinges crack, and never more be closed to refuse shelter to the way- worn traveller, or keep in wind and cold those who have braved all dangers for their country, and deserve at least the rights of hospital- ity, which not the savage would refuse to his benighted countrymen. — Open, I say. (Draws his sivord, and knocks tremendously.) Mor. Stay, stay — I'm coming. Be cool, and hear reason. I own I was a little harsh, and perhaps too hasty. Adel. Not in opening your door. Mor. "Why, the fact is, my house being situated in this terrible Black Forest, so notorious for the haunt of Morosco and his band, that I always lock up early, and I am pretty careful what strangers I ad- mit, for I shouldn't like to be robbed of the trifle my industry has scraped together. Adel, I want no apology ; give me something to drink the king's health with, and here's the hand of a soldier that don't care that, for all the robbers in Prussia — Black Forests or ill-looking landlords into the bargain. Mor. A rough fellow, this. Martha, put an extra log on the fire, prepare for a customer, place the best liquor on the table, and get the last room ready for the gentleman to sleep in. Adel. The last room ? and why not the first ? Mor. Because we have but one, and that's both first and last. (Confused.) AdeL And you've the impudence to call your hovel an inn ; but I'll taste your liquor, which I hope is better than your accommoda- tion ; and so up, fellow, and by your leave. (Music. Pushing Mo- rosco aside unceremoniously, enters, d.e. ; Morosco shoios him into the house, looks in at the window, and appears satisfied he is not perceived ; listens and whistles.) Mor. Where can they be loitering ? not in the forest, when I may need their assistance. This soldier may be troublesome, and if a good job should arise, may mar our purpose. If nothing turns up in the course of the night, he may remain till morning ; but if he must be got rid of, why— (Whistle heardy l. h. u. e. ; Morosco answers it; Barrato appears, 1 e. l. h. ; Morosco entreats silence, and shows him the soldier through windoio in r.) It is only a soldier, per- haps without a groat. Is any thing stirring in the forest ? any likeli- hood of rich guests to-night ? Bar. Not that I know of. Times are hard; we have not had a good traveller these three nights. Mor. No grumbling; I have information that will give both profit and employment to us all. A numerous and rich body of Polanders are on the road from Frankfort, and will pass near the forest. They have been at the fair disposing of furs, and return well lined with money and valuables. We must be on the lookout for them. (Whistle heard, l. h. u. e. Music.) Silence; some of our friends approach.SCENE I.] the king} and deserter. 7 Enter Rolmond, l. h. 1 e. "What news ? Are there any travellers in the forest ? Rol. While taking my usual nightly sup at Jasper's, a traveller, well mounted, and, by his appearance, of some consequence, hailed me, and asked the nearest road to Berlin. He said he had missed his companions in the chase. I directed him through the forest. He gave me a ducat for my pains, and galloped on. I followed, but he was too quick for me. No doubt he is well supplied ; and if we could but meet with him- Mor. Enough. Barrato, search the forest round, and if you think him too much for you, decoy him here, and then— (Music* He directs them off, l. h.) (Exeunt Rolmond and Barrato, 1 e. l. h.) If chance should send us a good job to-night, this fellow may be in the way. What can be done with him r I have it. Mar. (Without, d. f.) Prank, Prank, the gentleman wants more brandy. Why don't you come to him ? Mor. More brandy. Place a full flask on the table, Martha ; I'll be with you anon. Brandy — he shall have his fill. The easier, if necessary, will he fall a prey. Mar. ( Without.) Prank ! Prank! Mor. I come, I come ; give the gentleman brandy. (Music.') (Exit Morosco, d. p.) Scene II. — Plain Rustic Interior, 1 g. Enter Rosalie, l. h. 1 e. Ros. O, bitter fortune ! wretched and unhappy Rosalie! Whither shall I turn to sue for aid ? where seek some kind relief? Painful task, forced to remain in the house of a villain, an assassin ! to be the slave, and witness the countless murders of Morosco and his horde of bandits! My blood runs cold ; I sicken at the thought. But four nights ago, the wretch Barrato plunged his dagger in the bosom of an aged traveller. The old man rendered him his gold, and begged, for his wTife and children's sake, to spare his life ; the merciless villain struck him to the heart. Why do I tarry here ? I must devise some means of flight. The forest is watched close by them, and to escape will be, I fear, impossible. This young soldier is intended for their next victim; the thought of what will be his fate drives me to madness. Some way he must be saved; at the hazard of my life, I will at- tempt it. (Exity r. h. 1 e.)8 the king and deserter. [act i. Scene III. — Interior of Morosco's Cottage, 3 and 4 g. Gallery crosses stage, l. to r., in front of flats, practical, and staircase to descend on r. h. ; d. in p., L. c., on gallery, practical, bached with plain back- ing ; d. in p., r. c., under gallery, practical, backed by wood ; win- dow in p., l. c., practical, backed by wood; set fireplace, L. h. 3 e., with fire burning ; one stool at fireplace; rustic table on l. c. 2 g., on it empty flask, tin cap, and German pipe; two rustic chairs at table, l. h. ; set d., 2 e. r. h. Music, Adelbert discovered at table, l. c.; Morosco and Martha on r. h. Adel. Landlord, take away this dead man. Mor. "What ? Mar. We are betrayed. Adel. And bring one more lively and full of spirits. Mor. Pool, the empty flask he means. Adel. Do you hear ? let's have another bumper-—* quick. Mar. Give him no more ; he has had three flasks already. Adel. "What do you say ? Mor. "We are not prepared for so good a customer, and we have not any more brandy in the house. Adel. A soldier is not particular. Some good old hock will do'; for I'd rather do double duty than smoke a dry pipe. Mar. "We don't keep wine, and our spirits are quite out. A del. Are they ? Then down pipe, and let's to supper. Mar. Supper ! we have nothing in the house. You'd better go to bed ; that's your room, sir. (Pointing to d. on gallery.') Adel. "Well, if you've neither wine nor brandy, nor any thing else in the house, why, good night to you. Mar. Rosalie! Rosalie! bring a candle for the gentleman to go to bed. (Music.) Enter Rosalie, with a candle, d. r. h. 2 e. ; she looks at Adalbert ; appears alarmed for his fate; sighs.) Adel. A sigh, my pretty wench ? "What! are you in love ? A charming girl, by Heavens ! Mar. This way, sir ; stir, Rosalie. {Music. Rosalie ascends the stairs with a light, followed by Adelbert ; Morosco, who has been looking through the window, l. p., sees Adelbert's pistols on the table, and is about to take them when Rosalie sees him ; she, in haste, signi- fies that he has forgot his pistols ; he immediately descends, and inter- cepts Monosco with them.) Adel. Hold, friend ; these are my old and faithful companions, and wherever I go they accompany me. Mor. I can take care of them, I warrant, till to-morrow morning; they shall be very safe, depend on it. Adel. That I warrant you; so good night. (During this Rosalie has continued on the landing; Adelbert is about to reascend, when a voice is heard without.) Fred. (Without.) Hallo ! house ! landlord!scene iii.] the king and deserter. 9 Mor. By Heavens ! some one approaches. My friend, good night. (Rosalie tells Adelbert not to go to bed,) Add. Methought some one from without-- Fred. ( Without.) Hallo ! hallo ! house ! landlord ! Adel. What the devil means that noise ? Open your door, and let's see who it is. Mor. I am master here ! (Opens window, L. p.) Who's at the door ? and what do you want ? Fred. Open, my friend. I've lost my way in the forest, and would rest at your inn to-night. As an earnest of my intention to pay for what I have, take this. (He throws a purse of money in at window, l. f.) Now open. Mor. He must be rich. I'll let him in. Mar. 'Tis gold ! Rosalie, some wood for the fire J Make haste, I say! (Music. Rosalie looks compassionately at Adelbert, tries to make him observe ; his attention fixed on seeing who knocks. She takes him suddenly by the hand, and exclaims in an under tone,) Bos. You're in danger! Mar. Child! what do you do here ? The wood ! away! (Exit Rosalie, b. n. h. 2 e.) Adel. In danger ? True, I'm a deserter; and, if the military should be in pursuit of me, I am lost forever ! Coward that I am to fear ! Courage, Adelbert, courage ! Morosco opens door, r. f., and enters with Frederick in his hunting dress. Fred. Thank you, thank you, my friend. (Takes snuff.) A cold night this ! Ah ! a good fire ! That's comfortable, my friend. Have you a stable ? I've tied my old horse to a tree hard by. Will you see to him ? He has carried me over hedge and ditch in safety; and the man who could desert a faithful animal is worse than a soldier who quits his regiment, and joins the enemies of his country. (Adel- bert starts.) Mor. I'll take care of him, sir. What ho ! boy ! (Exit Morosco, d. f. r. h.) Enter Rosalie, d. r. h. 2 e., with wood. She places it on firef 3 e. l. h., and looks at Frederick ; he pats her on the cheeky takes snuff. Fred. Ah, my pretty, comely lass ! How old are you, my dear ? Ros. Eighteen, sir. Fred. Eighteen ? A very tender age. Doubtless one of the fam- ily? (Rosalie is about to speak; Martha looks fiercely at her; Rosalie courtesies to Frederick.) Is the family numerous ? Rosj Twenty. Mar. Rosalie! Fred. Good Heavens ! Ros. There are no children, sir. Fred. Twenty in, family, and no children! The girl's joking with me; it serves me right; I've no business to ask so many ques- tions ; it serves me right.10 THE KING AND DESERTER. [ACT I. Enter Morosco, d. f. r. h. Mor. I've put the horse in the stable. He's a noble animal, fit for a king to ride on. He'll be taken care of, depend upon it. Fred. 'Tis well. Now for something to eat, and then to bed ! Mor. Soldier, here's a ducat. Proceed on your journey; you can't sleep here to-night. This gentleman is old and fatigued ; you must give up your bed to him. So take your knapsack, and depart. Martha, bring the cold fowl and Rhenish for the gentleman. {Exit Martha, d. r. h. 2 e.) Adel. Cold fowl and Rhenish ! Why, look ye, my rough one, I'm quartered here for the night; and the devil fly away with me if I budge an inch ! — (Taps Frederick on shoulder.) And you, my old huntsman — you appear a good-humored, pleasant sort of a fellow; so am I. You're hungry, and want supper; so do I. For you, because you have gold to pay for it, there's cold fowl and Rhenish; for me, the spirits are out, and there's nothing in the house. There is, however, a bed, which, by right of precedence, is mine; and, as they have but one, I propose a partnership between us. Give me half your supper, and I'll give you half my bed. Fred. A private of the 15th Hussars ! What can he want here, when he ought to be on duty ? I'll accept his proposal, and learn why he is not with his regiment. — ( To Adelbert.) What you offer is fair. I accept of half your bed, and you shall partake of half my supper. Agreed! Bos. Thank Heaven ! Mor. Confusion ! Well, they must be managed. (Music.) Enter Martha, d. r. h. 2 e., ivith fowl and wine. Rosalie lays cloth and puts supper. Adelbert cuts the fowl in two, takes one half and puts the other on Frederick's plate, who appears astonished, places his half on the dish. Adel. Don't be bashful, old man. A fair partnership, and no grumbling ! Come, I'll give you a toast. Here's the king, and good advisers to him ! Fred. A pleasant fellow this ! The king ! By your dress, you serve the king ; you are in the- Adel. I was in the 15th Hussars for nine years. I served old Frederick ; he's a soldier from top to toe. I would lay down my life if I thought it would benefit my king and country. In our last campaign, we lost our colonel. He was a brave, discerning officer; the regiment was his family ; he treated the soldiers as became their colonel. But he is gone, and the regiment is disgraced. Fred. The regiment disgraced ! How so ? Adel. A young upstart was appointed our colonel. He treated the soldiers as his servants, and looked on them as slaves. I remem- bered our old colonel; I remonstrated; he ordered me to the hal- berds ; I was arrested and confined; I burst my prison doors and fled, and am now a deserter.scene iii.] the king and deserter. 11 Frecl, (Starting tip.) A deserter ! A del. Ay, a deserter ! — from my regiment, not from my king. His majesty — Heaven bless him ! — may command my services, my life ; but if proud, undeserving upstarts, because they possess title and influence, are placed in situations which ought to be filled by men of merit and integrity, the king may expect the army to fall into decay, and the people to complain bitterly, and with reason. Mor. 'Tis getting late, gentlemen, and time for sober folks to retire to rest. We are a hard-working family, and must be up early. A del. Sober folks ! Hell and the devil! Do you mean to insin- uate we are drunkards ? (Draws sword.) Ros. Stay, sir, be cool. A good soldier ought never to lose his temper, when the enemy is so near. (Alluding to Morosco.) Adel. The enemy ! (She holds up the nmpty flask.) Fred. An empty flask ! Right, my pretty lass, and well said ! 'Tis an enemy indeed. (Morosco appears satisfied.) Adel. Ha, ha, ha ! I was prepared for action ; but come, give us another bottle, and damn the enemy. Mor. I'll give you no more. 'Tis too late. Adel. One bottle for the last, and then I'll to bed, and sleep soundly. Mar. Give him the poison bottle at once. I'll warrant he'll sleep sound enough, if he drinks but one glass of it. Mor. You're right. The laudanum in it will make them sleep without rocking. — Why, look ye, gentlemen, I'm but a poor man, and not accustomed to keep a large stock of wines; but, if you'll accept a bottle of the best Italian cordial, why, I dare say my wife will spare it, though she has hitherto kept it for the use of her own private friends. Fred. No, no; we'll not deprive the lady of her cordial on any account. I've had enough ; and, on my honor, I'll drink no more in this room to-night. Adel. I've not had enough ; I'll have it; and you, my boy, shall drink with me. But I despise a man that don't keep his word ; and, as you have said you'll drink no more in this room to-night, why, it's all the same to me where we have it. So we'll take it to our bed room, and — do you hear ? give us the cordial — and we'll finish it there. Stir, my rough one ! Mor. Just as you please. Martha, the cordial! (Music. Exit Martha, d. r. h. 2 e., for the cordial. Rosalie watches in alarm, Morosco orders her to get the light for the bed room.) Reenter Martha, d. r. h. 2 e., and gives cordial to Morosco ; he looks exultingly at it, gives it to Adelbert, who gives it to Fred- erick, while he takes his pistols and sword. Rosalie endeavors to attract his attention, to warn him of his danger; sees paper on the table, takes pencil from her bosom, writes, and places it on the candle" stick, and the candle on it, exclaiming, Ros. This may save them. Mar. What say you ?12 the king and deserter. [act i. Ilos. The piece of candle is so small, I put some paper in the candlestick, which I said might answer the purpose of a save-all. Aclel. Ha, ha, ha ! Truly, you'd make an excellent wife for a soldier — not very extravagant. Now to our chamber ! (Music. Rosalie ascends the staircase, followed by Adeleert and Frederick. Adelbert kisses Rosalie ; Frederick is about to follow his example, when she designedly lets fall the bottled) Mor. 'Sdeath ! The last poison bottle I had left! Mar. Wretch ! (Martha pushes Rosalie dozen stairs. Adel. Never mind ; it shall be paid for. Place it to the partner- ship account, and let us have another quickly. This way, old stupid ! (Music. Exeunt Martha, Frederick, and Adelbert, d, on gallery, l. p.) Mor. Now, then, for my comrades ! they must assist me in this affair. (Music agitato. Exit, d. r. h. f.) Scene IY. — Wood, 1 g. Lights down. Van Groat. (Without.) Hallo ! hallo ! hallo ! Enter Yan Groat, l. h. 1 e., fatigued and frightened.. O, my throat! Hallo ! hallo ! I can bawl no longer. I've been wandering in the forest for the last five hours; and the devil an answer do I get from any one. Now, if I can find my way out of this delightful forest, and reach the nearest village without being torn by a snake or bit by a wolf, I shall consider myself a very fortunate, happy young man. The king goes a hunting, attended by his min- isters and other great personages of the court; the king chooses a circuitous route, and is lost by his companions, who make all speed to the nearest inn, sit down to a comfortable supper, and despatch me, Hieronymus Yan Groat, the whipper in, to scour the country, and find out the Great Frederick. Yery wTell, here I am, and no Frederick to be found. The king's at his frolics, regaling with some pretty lass in a snug little cottage; and I, Hieronymus Yan Groat, swallowing the wind in the thickest part of the Black Forest. This is to be the servant to the servant of kings. While they enjoy the fruits of our labor and industry, we get nothing but kicks and thumps, and are obliged to do all the dirty work into the bargain. If I get back to Berlin safe and sound, I'll give up my situation, and get married, if I could but meet a good-tempered maiden that would make me happy all the days of my life* (Exit, r. h. 1 e.)scene y.] the king and deserter. 13 Scene V. — Plain Bed Room (2 and 4 g.) in the House of Morosco. Set d., l. h. 2 e., with a horseshoe nailed on the c. of upper part of d. ; window, practical, l. h. f., backed by dark wood ; large doors c., with windoio in upper party backed by plain roomy through which is seen the landing place ; stairs practical from beneath stage ; plain table under window, l. p., on it lucifers, German pipe, two loaded pistols, and a small end of a lighted candle in a flat candlestick, (same one that Rosalie had in Scene II.;) two rustic chairs on l. h. ; low truck bedstead in c., over trap, with common bedding, §c.; spots of blood on the sheets. Adelbert and Frederick, discovered seated — Frederick on bed in c., Adelbert on chair,. l. h. Music. Fred. You are perfectly right; there is something mysterious in these people. They don't please me — the man morose, the woman suspicious, and the girl —— Adel. Lovely, charming* bewitching, interesting. {Music. Mo- rosco opens window, l. f., and blows candle out; lights down.} Zounds, we're in the dark; no matter, a German soldier is always provided with a pipe-light. {Music. Adelbert gropes his way to table, takes lucifer, and lights candle. Lights up.) How's this ? 'tis not burnt out; the wind, perhaps, or this paper prevents it. (Takes paper away.) Now for the other bottle. Come, hostess, the wine, and an- other candle ; d'ye hear ? Fred. I'll drink no more. I'm tired, and here I'll have an hour's nap. (Slow music. Frederick lies down on bed.) Enter Martha, c. d., with candle',, Rosaliefollowswith bottle of wine. Adel. Ay, that's, indeed, a candle, and will burn till morning ; but no extravagance; half of it will do. (He cuts the candle in two with his siQord ; Martha alarmed; he cuts it again.) How's this I By Heaven ! iia cotton ! Cheat, bring me a proper candle, or I'll set tire to your house — quick ! (Exit Martha, c. door.) Ros. You are in danger, llead the paper I placed in the candle- stick. Adel. In danger I (Music.) Enter Martha, c. d., ivith another candle; looks fiercely at Adel- bert ; drags Rosalie out of the room, c. d. This will do — a paper in the candlestick; perhaps an advertise- ment for the apprehension of deserters. Let me see. I remem- ber there was a paper, eh! I have it here. Now, then. (Reads.) " Strangers, you're in the house of assassins; do not sleep, or your fate is certain." In the house of assassins ! — awake. (Frederick gets tip and reads.) Frad. I suspected these people. What's to be done ? Let us fly. Adel. Fly ! never! I've an honest heart and a sound conscience, and that will nerve my arm against a host of assassins. 214 the king and deserter. [ACT I, Fred. But they inay be too many for us. I am old and expe- rienced. A good general will always retreat when he sees the enemy is too numerous, or there's no chance of victory. A del. "What do you know about generalship ? I take the com- mand upon myself. Silence ! we must manoeuvre here — a noise ; I hear them. " Fred, We are lost. I'll reconnoitre. (Slow music. Frederick. opens d. slowly, and peeps down stairs.) I see them — one — two — four — ten — there's twenty of them. Heaven preserve us. Adel. Secure the door. Let us be cautious. (Music pizz. They examine the room — Frederick with pistols, Adelbert, sword drawn; they discover blood upon the sheets ; chord.) Fred. Here's blood ! 'Tis too true, we are in the house of assassins. Adel. If we must die, we'll not fall an easy sacrifice, but hold out to the last. Doubtless, when they imagine we're asleep, they'll ap- proach this chamber. The staircase is narrow ; it will admit but one person at a time. Let me see ; your post shall be outside the door, at the head of the staircase, on the landing place. I'll remain here, and- Fred. Outside the door! — (.Aside.) What a situation for a king! Adel. Remember, the staircase will admit of the approach of but one person at a time. My post is here near the door, which shall yield to his partial entrance; then I'll stab him to the heart. This will find its way, I warrant you. Fred. But I shall be seen and murdered before they enter here. Adel. Courage and stratagem alone can save us. Your duty is to prevent the villains from falling down stairs when they receive this poniard in their bosoms; if one falls, we are betrayed and lost. To your post. Silence; they approach. (Music. Frederick is placed outside the d., and is seen through c. toindows ; a robber enters, up stairs, when Adelbert stabs him; he attempts to make a noise, when Adelbert puts his handkerchief before his mouth, while Fred- erick pushes him into room ; the same is repeated on four others, with the exception of stopping the mouth ; another robber enters ; Adelbert stabs him ; he falls backward on Frederick, and falls down stairs ; Adelbert pulls Frederick into room.) Bungler, you have ruined us ! (Strikes Frederick; noise without of robbers escaping.) Mor. (Without.) We are betrayed ; there must be a hundred of them. Let us fly — away — away. Set fire to the house; they shall perish. Rosalie rushes in, c. d. Ros. You are safe; they fly through the forest in all directions. See — see. (Opens window.) Adel. Cowards ! I'll have a pop at them. (Fires.) They are too far, or it would have levelled one of them. I was reckoned the best shot in the regiment. See you that horseshoe on yonder cupboard door ? My life on't I hit it. Here goes. (He fires, and a robber, wounded, falls out from d. l. h. 2 e.) What! are you there? Are there any more of you ? (He goes to cupboard, l. h. 2 e. ; the house is of i fire ; red fire at back, c.)SCENE I.] the king and deserter. 15 Fred. It is all oyer with us. They've set fire to the house. Adel. Is there no escape ! JRos. Haste —remove the bed ; there is a door that leads to the stable. Quick! away! {Music. They remove bed, and descend through trap D. in c. ; the house is, on fire, and falls to pieces ; Adel- bert and Frederick, are seen escaping through the forest at back.) TABLEAU. Quick Drop. END OP ACT I. ACT II. Scene I. — In the distance a View of Berlin, 6 g., at sunrise. A Prac- ticable bridge from r. h. to l. h. ; set inn, 2 g. l. h. Enter Cartouch and six soldiers over bridge, r. h. to l. h. ; march down to front. Cart. Now, my lads, we are, doubtless, in the path pointed out as that which was pursued by the deserter. Cold comfort this, to be marching over these bleak mountains all night; but here we'll halt, and take a glass to give us fresh vigor to pursue our path. Let me see. {Takes paper out, and reads.) " Adelbert Stroudsbard deserted from the 15th Hussars; five feet eight inches high, dark hair," &c. O, poor fellow 1 he'll be taken, no doubt; but I wish any one else but me had the office of pursuing him. The half-opened door of this house invites us to enter. So in, and let's see what sort of wine they keep. {Music agitato. March. Exeunt Cartouch and soldiers into house, 2 g. l. h. ; Frederick, Adelbert, and Rosalie cross bridge from r. h. to l. h., and enter, Frederick first.) Fred. The coast is clear; you may advance. Adel. For your caution I thank you. Now our partnership must end. Your road, you say, is to Berlin; mine to Austria. That bridge separates us from the forest. Thanks to our pretty preserver, we are out of it in safety. I march to the left; you to the right. Yesterday I should have quitted my native country without a sigh ; but now I leave my heart behind me. {Looking at Kosalie.) Fred. Are you still bent on quitting Prussia ? Join your regiment again, and I'll make you a colonel. Adel. "What! Fred. That is, I'll try to get you made one. I'm a particular friend of the prime minister's. I'll intercede for your promotion. He never yet refused me any thing ; for he regards what I say as law. Besides, could you leave that pretty wench ? AdeL My dear preserver.16 the king and deserter. [act n. Fred. I had almost betrayed myself. — {Aside.') Hear me, soldier, and answer as becomes an honest Prussian. Do yon love your country ? A del. As my life. Fred. Do you revere your king ? A del. As my father. Fred. Do you love a pretty blue-eyed wench } A del. Dearer than cognac brandy, and tobacco into the bargain. Fred. Will you leave your country, fly from your king, and de- sert the woman you love ? Adel. Desert a woman ! If I do, may I be damned ! Fred. Well said — well said. I know you to be a brave soldier, and that lass thinks you to be a good-looking one. She has confessed that her love for you prompted her to risk her life to save yours. Now, I am determined to repay your courage and her affection. Be advised. Return to Berlin ; bring Rosalie with you. Perhaps, on the road, you may be apprehended as a deserter ; if so, this ring may be of service to you. Forwarded to the minister, it will gain you the king's protection. I pledge the honor of an old veteran for the truth of what I assert. Adel. For her sake I do accept it. Fred. Yon post house will afford me the necessary conveyance to Berlin. Business of importance calls me near the minister. I'll make known to him my wish for your welfare. The king will be pleased, I wrarrant. (Cartouche appears at the d. l. h., half tipsy, with pipe, §c.) But I had forgot; your name is- Adel. Stroudsbard! Fred. ( Takes out pocket book.) Stroudsbard! Adelbert Strouds- bard. (Writing it.) {Exif> t. h. 1 e.) Adel. There is something in that old man's face that denotes he means what he says. My pretty girl, having journeyed thus far to- gether, if you will consent to become a soldier's wife, the first village priest shall bind us forever together. Jlos. But see the banditti approach. Save him ! save him ! Enter Morosco, Barrato, and Rolmond across bridge from r. h. to- L. H. Mor. Ay, we've found you at last. Revenge ! revenge ! (Music. Combat; Rosalie shoots Rolmond ; there are still two upon Adel- bert, when Cartouch and soldier rush on from inn, l. h. 2 g.) Car. Damn it, two upon one will never do! Here are two mor© of us. We'll have at you. J[Music. Combat; they beat banditti off, r. h.) Reenter, as Rosalie and Adelbert are going, Cartouch and soldiers from inn, 2 g. l. h. Ros. Behold, soldiers approach; should you be recognized ! Ah, 'tis too true, you are lost. Car. No, my fair damsel, he is found, and that's the more un- fortunate ; for, by virtue of this warrant, I apprehend .you, Adelbert Stroudsbard, as a deserter. I am sorry — devilish sorry; but I must do my duty.scene ii.] the king and desebtek. 17 Bos. Rosalie — unhappy Rosalie — unfortunate Adelbert! Adel. Do not despair, Rosalie. Take this ring in your charge, and hasten to the minister De Reuter, as our friend directed. Bos. Yes, dearest Adelbert, I fly with lightning's speed — will see, will supplicate the minister for pardon. Yes, Adelbert, Rosalie will save or perish with you. Adel. Away ! away ! (Rosalie rushes off, l. h. 1 e.) Cart. And Heaven grant you success, say I. Now, fellow, you must away with us; look to your charge. March. (They conduct Adelbert off over bridge.) Scene II. — An Apartment in the palace^ 1 g, Enter De Rexjter, r. h. 1 e. De B. So, fresh murmurs and repinings assail not my ears alone, but even majesty itself must be annoyed. Means must quickly be devised to remedy these evils. Enter Servant, lh.Is. Well, sir, what do you want ? Serv. These letters are left to be delivered immediately. De B. In due course of time they shall be attended to. Serv. They anxiously wait an answer. De B. I tell you they must take their course. If Van Groat is below, send him to me. (Exit Servant, l. h. 1 e.) It is ever thus in times of trouble and commotion. Every menial presumes to give his opinion on matters that would puzzle the most able statesman. Serv. ( Without, l. h.) You must go up stairs directly. Van. ( Without, l. h.) Why, upon my life, I've scarce had time to breathe. Serv. You must go up. Enter Van Groat, l. h. 1 e. De B. So, sir, you are returned. Van. That's more than I expected. De B. What mean you ? Van. Why, that I am the most brave, fortunate young man in all Berlin. If it hadn't been for my valor, by this time I should have been food for the dogs. De B. Fool! Have you seen his majesty ? Van. No; but I have sent at least fifty to sup with his sable majesty below. De B. Explain. Van. Last night, after an unsuccessful search for the Great Fred- erick, I was making the best of my way through the forest, when, who should stop my way but fifty armed ruffians. " Stand," says one; "Deliver,'' says another; "Down with him," says a third. " Villains,M said I, " while I have life I will resist." On they came. The conflict, at first, was dreadful. I never flinched, stood their at- 2*18 the xing and deserter. [act ii. tack, and manfully laid about me thus and thus. (Crosses to r. h. ; strikes De Reuteii with his whip.) De B. Villain ! Va?i. Then the whole sixty fired a most tremendous volley at me ; but I bobbed my head, and their bullets flew right over me. Then, with the butt-end of my whip, I pushed on the whole eighty. De B. There were but sixty just now. Van. That was before they fired; but the report of their muskets brought at least eighty more. Then seven from behind a hedge flew upon me, and knocked me down. De B. Thus. (Knocks him down, and exit, it. H. 1 e.) Van. So this is the way the great reward the brave. O, I'll re- sign ; I'll serve the state no longer. This is just what I expected. " Hieronymus," said I to myself- Bos. (Without.) Oppose me not. I will see the minister, and Adelbert may yet be saved. Enter Rosalie, l. h. 1 e. Van. I will most positively resign ; here I lay down the seal of office. Bos. The seal of office; then this must be the minister. (Kneels.) O, my lord, pardon — pardon for the unhappy Adelbert. Van. She takes me for the minister. No wonder; my counte- nance denotes greatness. Rise, sweet wench. Who are you ? and what do you want ? Bos. O, my lord, my distress is great; I scarce know what I utter. Save my Adelbert, and Heaven will reward you. Van. Tell me all about it; speak out, and blush not, though you do address the great. Bos. You have heard, no doubt, my lord, that a numerous ban- ditti infest the neighboring forest. Van. Of that I am perfectly aware. Bos. Not content with plundering, they were in the constant habit of murdering the unfortunate beings that fell into their power. Van. The devil they were ! Bos. Last night, my lord, a soldier, young, brave, and interesting, fell into their hands, and, but for my interference, would have fallen a victim to their cruelty. Ah, my Adelbert, never shall thy image be effaced from my mind, while blood circles through these veins. Van. Go on. Poor girl! Bos. To be brief, my lord, we escaped from the scene of blood together; but scarcely had we reached the confines of the forest, when a party of soldiers seized my Adelbert as a deserter. He has been tried by a court martial, and now lies under sentence of death. My lord, save him ! save him ! or this wretched heart, already loaded with woes, will burst its prison house. Van. O, this is too much for me ! If greatness must endure such scenes as these, forever let me remain in the humble situation of a whipper in. Seeing a woman in distress makes the water pour down my cheeks like the overflowing of a waterspout in a rainy day.scene iii.] the king and deserter. 19 Shame upon the man that can behold a woman in tears without sympathizing in her sorrow, and holding forth a helping hand to her relief! He forfeits the best claims to humanity, and deserves to be ranked only with the brute creation. Madam, I believe you mistake my person and rank. My name is Hieronymus Yan Groat; I'm whipper in to the king ; and if, in the capacity of an honest man, I can be of any service to you, you may command me — only never send me on an errand through the Black Forest, or despatch me on any expeditions ; for I've a particular aversion to robbers, and I am quite sure a bullet would never agree with my habit of body. In every thing else you may command me. Bos. Do I not address the minister ? Van. No, madam ; but I'll lead you to him with all possible haste. Bos. On our despatch depends his life. Van. Then let us to the minister; or, if the king himself will give you an audience, it shall be obtained. Come, lady, come. (Music. Exeunt, r. h. 1 e.) Scene III. — The Palace, 3 g. Throne and canopy, c., and throne chair; Gothic table on l. h., with pens, ink, and paper; Gothic chair on r. h. of table. Enter Frederick and De Reuter. Fred. I tell you, Be Reuter, that our force is insufficient. The neighboring forest is infested with banditti. Last night, our person was in danger of being assassinated. De B. Your majesty in danger ! Fred. Yes, De Reuter; instantly let a party of dragoons scour the forest, and bring all suspicious persons before us. De B. No time shall be lost, my liege. {Going.) Fred. De Reuter, who commands the 15th Hussars ? De B. The Baron Rittenburg. Fred. What! the young baron ? De B. The same, my liege. Fred. How old is he ? De B. Twenty-three, or thereabouts. Fred. What service has he seen ? De B. My liege, he's been but six months in the army. Fred. But six months in the army ! Then how came he to possess courage, skill, and intrepidity, to command so distinguished a regi- ment as the 15th Hussars ? De B. Himself and family have been always known as the firm supporters of the measures of government. Fred. You have done wrong, De Reuter — very wrong. Hence- forth let the ladder of superiority in the army of Frederick of Prussia never be ascended by any other means than true worth and valor. De B. But, my liege- Fred. No more, sir I20 THE KING AND DESERTEB. [ACT II. Enter Officer, l. h. 1 e. "What now ? Officer. I am the bearer of a sentence of court martial held upon a soldier for desertion, belonging to the regiment of- ' Fred. Shoot the rascal! Officer. The warrant wants your majesty's signature. Fred. No subordination, no discipline. There! Follow me, Be Reuter, to the camp. (Music. Exeunt Frederick and De Reit- ter, r. h. 1 e. ; Officer, l. h. 1 e. Scene IV. — The Camp, 2 g. Enter Officer and twelve soldiers, l. h. 1 e. ; a soldier carrying two bags, on one of which is written "Blank Cartridge," on the other "Ball Cartridgefollowed by Cartouch, to whom he gives the bags. March. Officer. There are the blank cartridges for the right file, that are appointed guard of honor to his majesty; and here are the ball car- tridges for the left file, that are appointed to execute a soldier; and you, Cartouch, as corporal of the regiment, must distribute them accordingly, while I conduct the deserter on his road to the place of execution. (Exit, l. h. 1 e.) Car. ( Who has hardly been able to conceal his intoxication from the Officer, remains with the bags in each hand% looking towards the audience.) Ah, poor fellow! his troubles will soon be over — one pop, and there's an end. But I must to business. Let me see : here is the blank cartridge, to be given to the right file, and here the ball cartridge, for the left file, who are to shoot the deserter. Well, that's a very easy matter to accomplish; for here is the right, (turns his back to the audience,) and here the left; so thus I execute that part of my duty. (Delivers the bags ; by this blunder the right file receive the ball cartridge, and the left receive the blank.') So that point's settled ; and here comes the poor fellow that is to suffer. If I had not taken a double dose from the brandy bottle, I should never have been able to say, Heady! present! fi- That cursed word sticks in my throat already. (Music.) Enter Officer and twelve soldiers, conducting Adelbert to execution ; they halt in c. Officer. Soldier, I am grieved to say, this very hour all your cares and all your troubles end. A del. I am prepared to die, and will meet my death with an un- shaken spirit; yet, ere I fall, let me entreat one favor. Say, will you perform it for a dying comrade r Officer. I will. Adel. On the borders of the forest you might have observed I was in company with a female, young, virtuous — ah ! in tears, Adelbert ? 'tis for thee, my Rosalie. When I am no more, seek her out; sheSCENB Y.] thb k.inq and deserter* 21 must still be in Berlin. Tell her that Adelbert loved her while living, and only regretted to die because he left his beloved Rosalie behind him. Protect her* sir, as you would a sister, and Heaven will reward you. Officer* Trust me, I will. Adel. Thanks I thanksJ Farewell! Now, soldiers, I am ready. {Music* Exeunt procession, r. h.) Scene Y.— Interior of the King's Tentt 3 bathed by the camp m 6 G. Large curtains to tent in c. Music* Enter Frederick, and De Reuter from c. De R. The camp was not aware of your majesty's arrival, or you would have been received with the accustomed honors. Fred. No matter. Ros. ( Without, c.) Where, where is the minister ? Van. (Without.') This way, lady, this way! {Music.') Enter Rosalie and Van Groat, c. Rosalie rushes forward, and falls at Frederick's feet. Fred. Heavens I 'Tis Rosalie ! Van. Lady, lady, 'tis the king. Ros. The king I I must see the minister, or all is lost. Fred. Speak ! what would you > Ros. Pardon pardon for Adelbert —— Fred. Adelbert — within there ! Enter Officer, c. Have you a soldier under sentence for desertion, named Adelbert Stroudsbard I Officer. My liege, we have. Fred. Release him, and bring him before me. Officer. My liege, Adelbert was this morning tried by a court martial, found guilty, and your majesty's signature attached to the death warrant. Fred. 'Tis false. I say, bring him here this moment. (Exit Officer, c.) Ros. Ah, Heavens ! Is it, then, come to this ? — my Adelbert doomed to die ! But they must not, shall not separate us ; even in death we will be one. 'Courage, courage, Adelbert! Now, then, prepare your fatal instruments of death ! advance I fire ! (Report of musketry heard, u. £. r. h. Rosalie screams and faints; Yan Groat rushes out, c.) Fred. "What mean those guns ? Enter Officer, c. Officer. The musketry you have just heard consigned to the earth the un&rtunate Adelbert.22 the king and deserter. [act II. Fred. Mercy, Heaven, mercy! (Shouts of joy without. Van Groat rushes from the back of tent, c.; as he enters, the curtains are drawn tip, discovering a view of Berlin and encampment, and Adelbert is discovered kneeling, the soldiers having already fired at him, their pieces still levelled.) < Van. Hurrah ! hurrah ! Adelbert is saved ! By some mistake, the muskets that were levelled at him were loaded only with blank cartridge. (Rosalie revives.) Fred. Merciful Heaven ! Quick ! conduct him hither. So this mistake might have been of serious consequence ; for, although it has saved a deserter, it might have shot a king. Let him approach. (Music.) Adelbert, the deserter, stand forth. Soldiers, you behold a man who, in times of trouble and commotion, deserted from his regiment, and leagued with the enemies of his country. Say what punishment that crime deserves. Adel. Comrades, I shall save you the trouble of a reply. I ac- knowledge my guilt, and am deserving of death. Fred. Adelbert, by the interposition of Heaven, you are saved from death; and 'twould be sacrilege to fight against the will of Providence. As a deserter, I pardon you; but say, what punishment does he deserve who raises his hand against his sovereign ? Adel. My liege, he deserves death. Fred. 'Tis well. Behold ! (Music. Takes off his hat, and dis- covers himselfas in the forest. Adelbert and Rosalie fall on their knees.) You struck your sovereign, for which you merit death ; but you saved his life, for which I pardon you. Rise, Adelbert, colonel of the 15th Hussars, and take Rosalie for your wife, with fifteen thou- sand ducats for your marriage portion. (Adelbert and Rosalib embrace. Shouts. Flourish drums and trumpets.) Enter Adelbert, c., guarded. SITUATIONS. Perspective View of Berlin and Encampment, 7 g, Soldiers. Soldiers. Soldiers. Cannon, &c. Soldiers. Soldiers. Soldiers. Three Officers. Officer. Officer. Soldiers, Curtains of Tent, 3 g., open« Soldiers. Officers, Officers, Soldiers. Officer. Be Reuter. King. Adelbert. Rosalie. Cartoxtch, Soldiers, Officeb* TABLEAU. R, II. Curtain. L. H.FRENCH'S MINOR DRA Price 15 Cents each.—Bound Volumes $1. VOL. I. 1 The Irish Attorney 2 Boots at the Swan 3 How to pay the Rent 4 The Loan of a Lover 5 The Dead Shot 6 His Last Legs 7 The Invisible Prince 8 The Golden Parmer VOL. II. 9 Pride of the Market 10 Used Up 11 The Irish Tutor 12 The Barrack Room 13 Luke the Laborer 14 Beauty and the Beast 15 St. Patrick's Eve 16 Captain of the Watch VOL. III. 17 The Secret Ipers 18 White Horse of the Pep- 19 The Jacobite 20 The Bottle 21 Box and Cox 22 Bamboozling 23 Widow's Victim, 24 Robert Macaire VOL, IV. 25 Secret Service 26 Omnibus 27 Irish Lion 28 Maid of Croissy 29 The Old Guard 30 Raising the Wind 31 Slasher and Crasher 32 Naval Engagements VOL. V. 33 Cocknies in California 34 Who Speaks First 35 Bombastes Furioso 36 Macbeth Travestie 37 Irish Ambassador 38 Delicate Ground 39 The Weathercock [ Gold 40 All that Glitters is Not VOL. VI. 41 Grimshaw, Bagshaw and Bradshaw 42 Rough Diamond 43 Bloomer Costume 44 Two Bonnycastles 45 Born to Good Luck 46 Kiss in the Dark [jurer 47'Twould Puzzle a Con- 48 Kill or Cure VOL. VII. 49 Box and Cox Married and 50 St. Cupid [Settled 51 Go-to-bed Tom 52 The Lawyers u 53 Jaclt Sheppard l|54 The Toodles 55 The Mobcap 56 Ladies Beware VOL. VIII 57 Morning Call 58 Popping the Question 59 Deaf as a Post 60 New Footman 61 Pleasant Neighbor 62 Paddy the Piper 63 Brian O'Linn 64 Irish Assurance VOL. IX. 65 Temptation 66 Paddy Carey 67 Two Gregories 68 King Charming 69 Po-ca-hon-tas 70 Clockmakex-'s Hat 71 Married Rake 72 Love and Murder VOL. X. 73 Ireland and America 74 Pretty Piece of Business 75 Irish Broom-maker 76 To Paris and Back for Five Pounds 77 That Blessed Baby 78 Our Gal 79 Swiss Cottage 80 Young Widow • VOL. XI. 81 O'FIannigan and the Fa- 82 Irish Post [ries 83 My Neighbor's Wife 84 Irish Tiger 85 P. P., or Man and Tiger 86 To Oblige Benson 87 State Secrets 88 Irish Yankee VOL. XII. 89 A Good Fellow 90 Cherry and Fair Star 91 Gale Breezely 92 Our Jemimy 93 Miller's Maid 94 Awkward Arrival 95 Crossing the Line 96 Conjugal Lessen VOL. XIII. 97 My Wife's Mirror 98 Life in New York 99 Middy Ashore 100 Crown Prince 101 Two Queens 102 Thumping Legacy 103 Unfinished Gentleman 104 House Dog VOL. XIV. 105 The Demon Lover 106 Matrimony 107 In and Out of Place 108 I Dine with My Mother 109 Hi-a-wa-tha 110 Andy Blake 111 Love in'76 [ties 112 Romance under Difficul- VOL. XV. 113 One Coat for 2 Suits 114 A Decided Case 115 Daughter Lnority 116 No; or, the Glorious Mi- 117 Coroner's Inquisition 118 Love in Humble Life 119 Family Jars 120 Personation VOL. XVI. 121 Children in the Wood 122 Winning a Husband 123 Day after the Fair 124 Make Your Wills 125 Rendezvous 126 My Wife's Husband 127 Monsieur Tonson 128 Illustrious Stranger VOL. XVII 129 Mischief-Making [Mines 130 A Live Woman in the 131 The Corsair 132 Shy lock 133 Spoiled Child 134 Evil Eye 135 Nothing to Nurse 136 Wanted a Widow VOL. XVIII. 137 Lottery Ticket 133 Fortune's Frolic 139 Is he Jealous? 140 Married Bachelor 141 Husband at Sight 142 Irishman in London 143 Animal Magnetism 144 Highways and By-Ways VOL. XIX. 145 Columbus 146 Harlequin Bluebeard 147 Ladies at Home 148 Phenomenon in a Smock . Frock 149 Comedy and Tragedy 150 Opposite Neighbors 151 Dutchman's Ghost 152 Jfersecuted Dutchman VOL. XX. 153 Musard Ball 154 Great Tragic Revival 155 High Low Jack & Game 156 A Gentleman from Ire- 157 Tom and Jerry [land 158 Village Lawyer 159 Captain's not A-miss 160 Amateurs and Actors VOL. XXI. 161 Promotion [ual 162 A Fascinating Individ- 163 Mrs. Caudle 164 Shakspeare's Dream 165 Neptune's Defeat Lady of Bedchamber 167 Take Care of Little 168 Irish Widow [ Charley VOL. XXII. Yankee Peddlar 170 Hiram Hireout 171 Double-jjeaded Room 172 The Drama Defended 173 Vermont Wool Dealer 174 E benezer Venture [ter 175 Principles from Charac* 176 Lady of the Lake (Tray) VOL. XXIII. 177 Mad Dogs 178 Barney the Baron 179 Swiss Swains 180 Bachelor's Bedroom 181 A Roland for an Oliver 182 More Blunders than One 183 Dumb Belle 184 Limerick Boy VOL. XXIV. 185 Nature and Philosophy 186 Teddy the Tiler 187 Spectre Bridgroom 188 Matteo Falcone 189 Jenny Lind 190 Two Buzzards 191 Happy Man 192 Betsy Baker VOL. XXV. 193 No. 1 Round the Corner 194 Teddy Roe 195 Object of Interest 196 My Fellow Clerk 197 Bengal Tiger 198 Laughing Hyena 199 The Victor Vanquished Our Wife VOL. XXVI. 201 My Husband's Mirror 202 Yankee Land. 203 Norah Creina 204 Good for Nothing 205 The First Night 206 The $ton Boy 207 Wandering Minstrel 208 Wanted, 1000 Milliners VOL. XXVII. 209 Poor Pilcoddy 210 The Mummy [Glasses 211 Don't Forgetyour Opera 212 Love in Livery 213 Anthony and Cleopatra 214 Trying It On. 215 Stage Struck Yankee 216 Young Wife & Old Um- brella VOL. XXVIII. 217 Crinoline 218 A Family Failing 219 Adopted Child 220 Turned Heads 221 A Match in the Dark 222 Advice to Husbands 223 Siamese Twins 224 Sent to the Tower VOL. XXIX 225 Somebody Else 226 Ladles' Battle 227 Art of Acting 228 The Lady of the Lions 229 The Rights of Man 230 My Husband's Ghost 231 Two Can Play at that Game Fighting by Proxy VOL. XXX. 233 Unprotected Female 234 Pet of the Petticoats 235 Forty and Fifty [book Who Stole the Pocket- Mv Son Diana [sion Unwarrantable Intru- 239 Mr. and Mrs. White A Quiet Family VOL. XXXI. 241 Cool, as Cucumber 242 Sudden Thoughts 243 Jumbo Jum 244 A Blighted Being 245 Little Toddlekins 246 A Lover by Proxy [Pail 247 Maid with the Milking 248 Perplexing Predicament VOL. XXXII. 249 Dr. Dilworth 250 Out to Nurse ^ 251 A Lucky Hit 252 The Dowager 253 Metamora (Burlesque) 254 Dreams of Delusion 255 The Shaker Lovers 256 Ticklish Times VOL. XXXIII. 257 20 Minutes 'sithaTiger 258 Miralda: or, the Justice of Tacon 259 A Soldier's Courtship 260 Servants by Legacy 261 Dying for Love 262 Alarming Sacrifice " Valet de Sham 264 Nicholas Nickleby VOL. XXXIV. The Last of the Pigtails 266 King Rene's Daughter 267 The Grotto Nymph A Devilish Good 269 A Twice Told Tale 270 Pas de Fascination 1 271 Revolutionary Soldier 272 A Man Without a Head VOL. XXXV. 273 The Olio, Parti 274 The Olio, Part 2 275 The Olio, Part 3 [ter 276 The Trumpeter's Daugh- 277 Seeing Warren 278 Green Mountain Boy 279 That Nose 280 Tom Noddy's Secret VOL. XXXVI. 281 Shocking Events 282 288 Owing to the high price of Paper, no reduction can be made from these prices. All 287 gigp Any Play sent by Mail or Express, on receipt of 15 cents in money or stamps, orders will receive prompt attention. *** An Alphabetical List of 3000 Plays sent by Mail on receipt of a Postage Stamp. SAMUEL FBEKCH, Publisher, 122 Nassau Street, {up stairs.) See List of Standard Drama and Miscellaneous Works on second and third pages of cover.(Catalogue continued from second page of cover.) YOL. XLI. 321 The Pirate's Legacy 322 The Charcoal Burner 323 Adelgitha 324 Senor Yaliente 325 Forest Hose 326 Duke's Daughter 327 Camilla's Husband The Guide to the Stag-e, by Leman Thomas Rede. 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No. 1. Robert Make-Airs. 2. Box and Cox 3. Mazeppa. 4. United States Mail. * 5. The Coopers. r/ 6. Old Dad's Cabin. 7. The Rival Lovers. 8. The Sham Doctor. 9. Jolly Millers. 10. Villikins and his Diimah. 11. Th3 Quack Doctor. 12. The Mystic Spell. 13. The Black Statue. No. 14. Uncle Jeff. 15. The Mischievous Nig-ger. 16. The Black Shoemaker. 17. The Magic Penny. 18. The Wreck. 19. Oh, Hush! or, The "Vir- ginny Cupids. 20. The Portrait Painter. 21. The Hop of Fashion. 22. Bone Squash. 23. The Virginia Mummy. 24. Thieves at the Mill. 25. Comedy of Errors. The above Dramas have been produced with the utmost care, not only to the coriectness to the text, but to all the Stage Directions, Properties, and other minutiae, pertaining to their being properly placed on the Stage. Although these Dramas are specially adapted for Ethiopian entertainments, they are well fitted for Private Theatricals. BIS?" NOTICE.—Owing to the continued increase in price of Press "Work, Paper and Binding, we shall be obliged to charge Fifteen Cents at Retail, for the Standard and Minor Drama.—January 1st, 1864. Any of the above sent by Mail or Express on receipt of price. SAMUEL FRENCH, Publisher, 122 Nassau Street, (Up Stairs.) Agent for Lacy's, Cumberland's, and Webster's English Plays.This book is a preservation facsimile produced for the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. It is made in compliance with copyright law and produced on acid-free archival 60# book weight paper which meets the requirements of ANSI/NISO Z39.48-1992 (permanence of paper). Preservation facsimile printing and binding by Northern Micrographics Brookhaven Bindery La Crosse, Wisconsin 2014