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SWEDISH ParWlOTlSjM, J 
 
 OR THE '^ . ^^ 
 
 SIGiXAL. FIRE; 
 
 A MELO DRAMA, 
 
 J.V Ttro ACTS. 
 
 AS PERFORMED AT THE 
 
 THEATRES CO VENT GARDEN, AND 
 NETV.YORK, 
 
 RY WILLIAM ABBOTT, ESQ. 
 
 XEW-YORK : 
 
 PUBLISHED AT THE 
 
 i^iroulating Library and Dramatic Repository, 
 
 No. 4 Chamber-street. 
 J-!. M. Murden, prinf, 
 
 1823. 
 
DRAMATIS PERSOjyjL. 
 
 Swedes. 
 
 Covent Garden, 
 
 Colonel Walstein Mr. Terry. 
 
 Captain Albert Abbott. 
 
 Bernard (of Milen) Chapmav. 
 
 Cokaski(» i arnier) Blanchard. 
 
 Walter (a Feasant) Liston. 
 
 Guidec King, 
 
 Blunski J.Isaacs. 
 
 First Fisherman Norr/s. 
 
 Second Fisherman Tinney. 
 
 Ulrica Miss Foote. 
 
 Briska (Cokaski's wife) Green. 
 
 Paulina Shaw. 
 
 Danes. 
 
 Count Cronstedt (Danish Comd.).. . .Mr. Egerton. 
 
 Colonel Langstorff Connor. 
 
 Serjeant Atkins. 
 
 FirstSoldier Comer. 
 
 Second Soldier Rtals. 
 
 A^ ^^ ^ 
 
SWEDISH PATRIOTISM 
 
 ^^^3 ACT I. SCENE I. 
 
 A rochj shore on the Island of Gothland, with 
 caves J recesses^ and stepsi cut in the nek — a 
 projecting point at bdck — open sen^ dark and 
 tempestuous, with Jiashes of lightning. As the 
 busi7iess of the Scene proceeds, the clou-is roll 
 off — the waning Moon ippeirs, and, lastly, the 
 early dawn — Gustavus^s party seen on the pro- 
 jtctins; points of the rocks, dressed as Danish 
 fishermen. [Storm, 
 
 GLEE. 
 
 Hark ! the dismal thunders roar, 
 
 See! tiie vivltl ligtit'ning's ^leam, 
 The foatnins; billo^v-f lash tiie shore, 
 
 And IoikI and shrill the sea-bird scream! 
 
 A sail! a sail! see, comrades, see ! 
 
 B> the a;lare of the light'ninj^'s flash, 
 About she come'- — her helm's a-lee. 
 
 See, from her bows the wliite spray dash! 
 
 She t;ic'<s — she's standing to\<^ard9 the bay, 
 And <»ravely weathf^rs wind and »av«; 
 
 On^' m >if. they'll gre^t the blessed day 
 >i ice -escued from a watery grave. 
 
 {Tliey look to the back of the stage, as the boat 
 passes, which is illuminated by the lighten* 
 ing.) 
 
 Bhms Bestir, bestir, boys ! Faggots, and a 
 matchlight ! Q,uick 1 kindle a fire on the rock, 
 
4 SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. [Abbott. 
 
 but mine?, below the point, or our enemies will 
 see it from the port of Westby. But, look 
 where our gallant chieftain coDjes, the noble 
 Walptein ; for years bf has lived in exile, de- 
 spi ing alike the voice of interest and of cbra- 
 our. — i)i« highest anibition, to merit the title of 
 the Preserver of his country. 
 
 {^During this, Waisiein hns advanced from a 
 cavern in the rock — he pauses^ the howling 
 of the storm subsides.^ 
 
 Wa'st. He comes — it must be Bernard of 
 Milen. with tidings of our expected succours. 
 
 {A lif'ht bark which contains but two people^ 
 appears nearly in font. Milen gives a 
 siiifta .^ 
 My hope* are verified — it is our brave associ- 
 ate. The day of glory and of triumph fast ap- 
 proaches, when Sweden will be free froni the 
 yoke of Christian. Alreaily has Gustavus quit- 
 ted his concealment, and joined by his faithful 
 Mountaineers, the cries of liberty and \ erjgeance 
 evfrvy where resound. Shall 1, the conipanion 
 of his exile, and n)isfor(unes, remain a cool 
 spectator of his noble efforts. No, Gothhuid 
 shall be ours. I have sworn it to Gustavus — 
 1 will keep my oath. 
 
 1^ Milen h'nds and advances^ the Fishermen 
 crowd around.^ 
 
 Bernard, welcome. 
 
 Ber/i, Walstein, my friend, may we — (looks 
 around.^ 
 
 Waist. Speek freely — all here are faithful. 
 Our hrave companions assemble in the deep 
 recesses of these rocks, secure from observa- 
 
ACT I. SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. O 
 
 tion, though within gunshot of the fort of West- 
 bj. Here no degenera e Swt de hiis dared to 
 pollute the soil that shelters his noble-minded 
 countrymen. IJow have jou escaped the vi- 
 gilance of the Danish Adaiiral ? 
 
 Bern. The darkness of ttie night, and the 
 smallness of the vessel, were sufficient protec- 
 tion. 
 
 Waist. When did you leave the port of Cal- 
 mar? 
 
 Bern. At day-break. The Swedish squad- 
 ron sails this night to second us. In an hour, 
 should the storm subside, arms and amujiition 
 will arrive at this point ; the situation will pro- 
 tect the landing of our faithful Fiulanders, who 
 burn to serve the cause of liberty. 
 
 WaJst. Shall I at length be permitted to en- 
 joy one £;leam of happine*! ? Shall I, indeed, 
 witness a contiroiation of my dearest hopes — th« 
 restoration of my Prince ; the Ireedom of my 
 country ? 
 
 Bern. Noble Walstein, would that your 
 brother displayed the same fidelity in a cau&e 
 so sacred : 
 
 IValst. My brother! what of him ^ 
 Bern. Are you not acquainted with his treach- 
 ery ? 
 
 PValst Treachery ! my brother ! — speak, I 
 conjure thee ! 
 
 l.ern. While you have borne, with fortitude, 
 these bitter persecutions, and preserved, un- 
 tainted, the honourable name of your ancestors, 
 your brother has meanly purchased the favour 
 of Christian, by joining the ranks of our ene- 
 mies. The titlft of Count Cronstedt, with its 
 
Q SW^EDISH PATRIOTISM* [Al)bott. 
 
 annexed estate, are tbe rewards of his treach- 
 ery ; and he is now the persecutor of those, 
 who nobly struggle in defence of their birth- 
 rights, and their hnvs. 
 
 Waist. This blow fills up the measure of 
 my misfortunes ; for fifteen years eilher con- 
 fined in a loathsome dungeon, or wandering an 
 outcast upon the world, I have been unable to 
 obtain intelligence of my wife and child ; my 
 only remaining hope was — this brother. Could 
 he forget the massacre of Stockholm ? that 
 Chiistian, the haled tyrant, is stained wiih the 
 blood of our noble father ? the bonds of affec- 
 tion are for ever rent asunder, and the ties 
 which once united us, are broken and annihi- 
 lated. 
 
 Bern. Be calm collect yourself. 
 
 JValst. P: rdon rrse, private suffering must 
 
 yield to the public good. Some one approaches. 
 
 In this cavern you will find retVeshmeot. 
 
 [Exit Bernard. 
 
 Blunski, you know your charge. 
 
 TBlunski advances from, among the fishermen^ 
 zvho at the report of succours being expected, 
 retired, leavinsi only one or two, to look out 
 on the rocks. Walstein retreats, but iiste7is 
 to the dialogue in front. 
 
 Enter Walter flrtJGuidec. 
 
 Walt. Mistaken indeed ! Come, I like that 
 — I mistaken ! Didn't I calculate that, by taking 
 the sea-shore instead of the heights, we should 
 save a good hour ? 
 
 Gui. Yes ; and to save an hour you've nen"- 
 ly lost my life, 
 
ICT I. SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. 7 
 
 Walt. Thai's no oialter, don't mention it. 
 It must be own'd, howefer, that, between the 
 wind and water, we've had a pleasant night of 
 it. Turning the corner of that ill-looking pre- 
 cipice, a gust of wind took me in flank, and 
 'twas a mercy I wasn't blown into the sea. 
 
 Gui. Pshaw ! hadn't it been for your wise 
 calculations, we should have reached the farm 
 two hours ago. 
 
 Wait. Yes, in genteel, respectable, decent 
 weather, but not such a night as this. — I'm quite 
 as anxious to get home as you, you grumbling, 
 disagreeable, discontented — but 1 hate calling 
 names. L>^n't Miss Ulrica to be married this 
 morning to Captain Albert, and an't I charged 
 with 600 rix dollars from the Governor of 
 Westby ? 
 
 Gui. Aye, aye, people can't marry without 
 money these bard times. 
 
 Walt. O yes, they can — marry in haste and 
 repent at leiaure ; but bless your poor ignorant 
 soul, the money's not for that. Don't you know 
 the Danish soldiers hav'n't seen the colour of 
 cash for these six weeks ; and don't you know 
 that money is quite as necessary to make a sol- 
 dier tight, as to make a man marry ? Egad, it's 
 no joke to do one or the other, without being 
 well paid for it. 
 
 Gui. Well, push forward — walk faster, and 
 talk slower, you had better ; this is no place 
 for a man, wiih 600 rix dollars in his pockety 
 to parley. 
 
 Wait. Why not ? What d'ye mean ? 
 Gui. Why, the fishermen here, they say, 
 follow more trades than one, and are not ovrr- 
 fond of visitors. 
 
8 s\vE»rsH PATRIOTISM. [Abbott. 
 
 (.4/ this moment Walter turns his eye fearful- 
 ly, and perceives he is zi-atchea.) 
 
 Wait. Not fond of visitors, eh ! Pob ! poh ! 
 you are mistaken ; of all the people e\<e, 1 love 
 a fi-heroaan — good, honest, harmless, cui-throat 
 looking dogs ! aside) Why, I'd trust a tisher- 
 inan with aay life, as soon as mv money. No, 
 no, I mean my money as soon as with my life. 
 No, not that exactly — but — 
 
 Gui. You don't seeai to know what you 
 mean exactly. 
 
 Walt. Be quite : don't you see we are 
 watch'd .' — I say that — 
 
 (.-Is he goes from the side, and turns torvards 
 Guidec, he perceives Walstem at his elbou\) 
 
 Oh Lord ! [trembles.') 
 
 Waist. VV hither go you, friends ? 
 
 Walt. Home : that is, if we can find the 
 way there ; if ever I reach the high road, I 
 sliall think myself in high luck, that's all. 
 
 Waist. And from whence do you come. 
 
 Walt. The fort of \Vesib\ : I have been to 
 give the Governor 500 rix dolbrs, hav'n't I, 
 Guidec, from Captain Albert, and am now re- 
 turning as cold as an icle : see how I shiver. 
 
 Waist. Mount the«e rock? ; keep the wood 
 to your right, and the road is straight before 
 you. 
 
 Walt. Thank you ; there, I told you so ; I 
 am much obliged to you. Let's be ofl quickly. 
 
 Waist. One moment. 
 
 Walt. Ey ! 
 
 Waist. Which is the nearest Danish out-post 
 in the neighbourhood ? 
 
Act I. SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. 9 
 
 fV.dt. Th«»6e are spie* to a certainty — we 
 mas*^^ mind liow we talk ; 1 dou't much like 
 these diabolical interrog.itories. {aside) 1 he 
 neare:;i post i«; the ghriison ot* Westbj' ; but 
 wr;. Captain Albert has an advanced party 
 ne.iP the farn3 wheie we live ; he's to be nr'ar- 
 rieti this aioruing: to m* young mistress, and, 
 as they can't do without me, the !?ooner I go 
 the better. 
 
 Wnlst. Why, this is an eventful period for 
 a soidii^r to take a wife. 
 
 Walt. Why, ifs rather an awkward time, as 
 you say, for a man to add to his burthens ; and 
 yet, Ctptain Albert may be right after all, for 
 when tiuG^s are at the worst, you know, they 
 inu>t mend. 
 
 IValft, And does your mistress consent to 
 marry a Danish Otl-cer ? 
 
 Uait. A Danish Officer ! yes — do — that is, 
 he's, a Dnne when he likes, hut he's a Swede 
 notwiihsiaiulinii; ; a good Swede and true, or 
 he d never have had her consent, I can tell 
 you. 
 
 Waist. I have not been mistaken in these 
 people: the love of country t ven inspires this 
 co'.vard. {asiJe) Well, since the Danes are no 
 friends of your's — 
 
 Walt, I don't say that. I take you all to 
 witness, 1 -ay nothirg ; J meddle with nothing ; 
 I i-e.ir nothing ; I repeat nothing ; I ir-finitely 
 respect Kinn Christian, and liighly esteem Gus- 
 tavcs. i am no party man, I'm of both sides, 
 that is. of neither side, liki our drunken Land- 
 lord Farmer Cokaski ; so let's march away-i 
 Why d'ye stand here chattering with strangers't 
 
10 SWEDISH PATRIOTISif. [Abbott. 
 
 Waist. Farewell ! 
 
 Wilt. Good bye. . To the right you say. 
 Cofno. thank heaven, all's safe ; I'iii safe, my 
 rix dollars are safe, and— follow me. 
 
 Blunski. Not so fast. (Seizing hifn.) 
 
 Walt. Hollo ' 
 
 Waht. How now ! 
 
 Bluns. This fellos simplicity i* al! nonsense 
 — all a trick. The money he pretends to have 
 delivered to the Danir^h Governor is siill in his 
 po><session. Shall 1 despatch .him. 
 
 Waht. Despatch ! what do voij mean ? mur- 
 der 1 
 
 Bluns. He's an asent of the enemy ; look 
 her» (sho'vs the bag of money. 
 
 Walt. I an agent! why, 1 live at the farm 
 of Sterwick, upon the heights. 
 
 Bluns. Upon the heights ! 
 
 Waist. Sterwick .' the very farm we are to 
 fire, as thr "iij^nal of revolt. 
 
 Walt. Fire ! what, born us out ! 
 
 Waist. No hnrm shall betall yon, swear to 
 be silent as to what you have seen and heard. 
 
 Bluns. If he escapes it may be dangerous. 
 
 Waist. Not so , 'ti* in protecting the honest 
 inhabitants of the Island, that we ensurt- their 
 friendship, and the triumph of our cause. 
 
 WaU. That's a very sensible speech, and I 
 dare say he's a very clever man, but he doesn't 
 say a vvord about my dollars — I might as well 
 lose my life as lose them. 
 
 Bluns. Begone. 
 
 Walt. Certainly, but you needn't speak so 
 sharp — 1 — will your captain gener.dship allow 
 me to ask for a little bag, that containi just — 
 
ACT I. SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. 11 
 
 Oh! youT honour, brave Captain Albert will 
 be a lost man without it. 
 
 Waist, Fear nothing ! to-morrow you shall 
 receive double the amount. 
 
 Walt. To-morrow then, good bye to it, 
 
 Bluns. What say you ? 
 
 Walt. I say good bye to you— good night, 
 or good morning {(iside) good gracious ! 
 
 Waist. On the honour of a soldier, you shall 
 be repaid. 
 
 Walt. On the honour of a soldier ! 
 
 Bluns. Do you doubt ? 
 
 Walt. By no means, I am now perfectly sa- 
 tisfied, (^aside) Here's a pretty night's amuse- 
 ment I 5U0 rix dollars lor the pleasure of 
 
 Bluns. Away ! 
 
 Walt. Oh yes, certainly — 500 — bo, I meaa 
 9 thousand thanks. [Exit. 
 
 Waist. Learn that, in two hours Gothland 
 will owe to us its independence — at a signal 
 agreed upon, the shouts of liberty shall rever- 
 berated among these rocks, and the loud echo 
 reach e'en the Danish ranks. 
 
 Bluns. The sun as up, yet there is no ap- 
 pearance of these expected succours. 
 
 Enier Officer. 
 
 Officer. A Swedish mariner has brought this 
 letter for Bernard of Milen. 
 
 Waist. Bear it to him, you'll find him in 
 yonder cavern. [Exit OJJicer into the cdvern. 
 That letter doubtless, announces the arrival of 
 our friends. Bernard has already brought in- 
 telligence, that the arms of Gustavus have been 
 crowned with success. ^Jever did so bold ss 
 
12 SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. [Abbott. 
 
 enterprize commence under auspices more fa- 
 vourable. 
 
 Bernard comes forward with the letter, the 
 group making way. 
 
 Ber, All is lost ! 
 
 Waist. Silence I 
 
 Ber. 'Tis from the Officer I left on the 
 coast of Sweden. 
 
 Waist. Well? 
 
 Ber. All hope is fled ! (^giving the letter.) 
 
 Waist. (^Reads the Letier with q^ected calm- 
 ness. The characters t^aze in anxious silence ) 
 Friends, I will conceal nothing froui you. Lis- 
 ten, (^reads) " The Swedish squadron is detain- 
 ed in the port of Cal?'.ar, by the treacher}' of 
 one of our agents. Norbi, the Danish admiral, 
 profiting by the discovery, blockades the con- 
 voy you expected, with part of his fleet, while 
 the remaining vessels are directed towards your 
 retreat in Gothland, and I fear will arrive as 
 soon as this intelligence — Count Cronstedt com- 
 mand?? the troops." 
 
 Ber. Your brother I 
 
 Waist. (Waves his hand to Bernard.) Well 
 comrades, are you not still the same ? 1 know, 
 I feel you are ; let us boldly perish on these 
 rocks, rather than live to wear the disgraceful 
 bonds of slavery. 
 
 Alb. W^e'U perish with you. 
 
 Waist. And see, at a distance their ships ap- 
 proach. Now comrades, mark well my orders 
 — let each avenue to the rocks be carefully 
 guarded, let their first detachment land ; let them 
 advance, and every shot we fire shall be a Irai- 
 
ACT I. SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. 13 
 
 tor'a death. After the first Tolley, charge in- 
 stantly, and if we perish in the conflict, re- 
 member 'tis for the glory of Gustavus, and the 
 salvation of our country. 
 
 [Exit xa^ith Bernard. 
 
 Enter Cokaski, singing. 
 
 Bluns. Who goes there ? 
 
 Cok. A friend ! I'm nobody's enemy. 
 
 Sold. Halt ! 
 
 Cok. I do. 
 
 Bluns, Who the devil's this ? 
 
 Fish. 'Tis Cokaski, the f^irmer of Sterwick, 
 well to do, till he tnrn'd to liquor, and has now 
 drank up all his substance. 
 
 Bluns. What brings you this way, Cokaski ? 
 
 Cok. Brandy — mj' wife, Mrs. Cokaski, keeps 
 all the liquor at our house to herself ; so, being 
 out of spirits at home, I come abroad for com- 
 fort, come drink, (^drinks) '"• long life to Gusta- 
 vu«, and down with the Dane !" 
 
 Fish. Why, you turncoat rascal, not a month 
 ago, YOU drank King Christian. 
 
 Cok. I know it : he had the best of the bot- 
 tle then — the battle, J mean — and I make it a 
 rule always to side with the strongest — let me 
 tell you, that, if I didn't drink health and pros- 
 perity 10 both parties, 1 should have my throat 
 cut between you. My farm standing, as it were 
 in the line of demarcation, makes me a kind of 
 pyebald subject, and curse me if 1 can tell who 
 is my master, unless it be Mrs. Cokaski. Now 
 then, for another drop of comfort! 
 
 Fhtns Standfast! ' - ' 
 
 B 
 
14 SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. [Abbott. 
 
 Cok. Stand fast ! it is a very unreasonable 
 thing in you to desire any man to stand fast, 
 after drinking so many people's good healths in HI 
 good brandy. " 
 
 Bluns. Pass on ! you'er drunk already. 
 
 Cok. No, Tm not. I was drunk jui^t now ; 
 but I'm going home, and nothing sobers a maa 
 so much as a fright. 
 
 Bluns. What can frighten you there ? 
 
 Cok. My wife, Mrs. Gokaski — bless her good 
 temper'd countenance, 1 shall soon see it in all 
 its glory. Oh ! if I could but m-nage a sword 
 half as well as 1 can a bottle, and was'nl afraid 
 to ligiU, I'd list under Gustavug. 
 
 likins. Would you. Do so, and we'll give 
 you plenty of courage to face your wife, then. 
 
 Cok. Do that, and I'll face the devil. 
 
 Biuns. Enough ; you are one of us. 
 
 Cok. One of you! Why, am I though ? Well, 
 but 1 n)ust take leave of my vspouse. 
 
 Bluns. You may bring her with you. 
 
 Cok. No, I thank you ; 1 want no more of 
 her instruction in the art of war. 
 
 Bluns. To arms ! 
 
 Cok. To arms ! what's the matter ? 
 
 Bluns. Tlje Danes are upon us. 
 
 Cok. The Danes ! Oh Lord ! give me some 
 ammunition. {Seizes aboUle.) 
 
 (The Ficet appears. Stage Ji lied with Subliers.) 
 
 Lon2 life to Gustavus ! {He hurries off.) 
 
 (The Symphony commences, mysterious and 
 characleristic . The Croupe prepare their 
 arms^ and select striking situations among 
 tht ro*k$.^ 
 
ACT I. SWEDISH P4TRI0TISSf. 16 
 
 SOLil — Blunski. 
 
 Stand to your arms, be well prepared, 
 Yotir lives — your liberties to ffu^ird. 
 Your hearts b*^ fiim — your steel b»' true, 
 The cause of freedo»n rests with you. 
 B'^ c;iutious now — reserve your fire. 
 Let veiisr^ance then your hearts inspire. 
 
 (^The Fishermen appear as Swedish ^Soldiers-— 
 ^ The Da: 68, vho land, drive b -ck the Swedes. 
 The vessels seen at the back. — A general 
 Jight, 
 
 SCENE \L— Rocky Pass. 
 Enter Wals^tein and Albert. 
 
 (i//e tumult heard without.) 
 
 Alb. Fly, fly, I beseech you, or both our 
 lives are lost. 
 
 Waist. You would betray me ! 
 
 Alb. Betray you ! 'tis plain you do not know 
 me I on my 'ife — my honour — 
 
 H'alst. A Swede armed against his country's 
 rights, and talk of honour. 
 
 Alb. ! am one, whom unhappy fortunes haye 
 compelled, coldly to ai<l a cause, abhorent to 
 my feelings. I am one who - (^shouts without.) 
 You shnll know more hereafter. They ap- 
 proach. 
 
 Waist. Let them come — I am prepared — 'tis 
 better to die at once upon these rockj?, in the 
 cause of freedom, and my country, than to fall 
 with ii^nominy under the sentence ol the op- 
 pre.^sor. 
 
 Alb. 'Tig in vain — Bernard was wounded at 
 
 
16 SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. [Abbott. 
 
 the first onset — }our friends are scattered— the 
 Danes are hastening to occupy each avenue, by 
 which you can escape. 
 
 (Count Cronstedt without.) 
 
 Cons. Spare not the rebels! 
 
 Waist. My brother's voice — does he — 
 
 Alb. Fly, Doble VValstein! they are rushing 
 to this pass. A future hour, fortune may raise 
 her drooping head, restore your hopes, and re- 
 instate your prince. At present, not a chance 
 reraains of encountering the numbers opposed 
 to you 
 
 Waist. Who are you ? 
 
 Alb. Question me not, 'tis plain I'm not your 
 enemy, although my uniform proclaims me oth- 
 erwise. Away, i entreat — your preservation 
 decides the fate of Gothland. There are yet 
 sufficieet to ensure its freedom. Remember, 
 on you the safety of the Isle depends, I know 
 the promised signal. 
 
 Waist. The signal ! — Enough — 1 understand 
 — Lead on! Danish Soldiers rush on. [Exeunt. 
 
 CHORUS. 
 
 Let yonr shouts swell on high — 
 Mark each traitor's retreat — 
 
 Let us all bravrlv die. 
 Ere sustain a defeat. 
 
 SCENE III.— Farm of Sterzvick. 
 
 A soi't of barn-yard — the house on one side, the 
 granaries on the left — a rouiih paling runs 
 across the back^ in the centre of which is a gate 
 — the roof connected above frmn the dzaelling to 
 
ACT r. SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. 17 
 
 the granaiies — the back presents a hi"h horizon^ 
 ike hih sioppia-i up to the rights on ivhich is a 
 ivuod, and the upper farm 
 
 Enter Briska and Girls. 
 
 Briska. There, by beginning in time, you 
 soe, we shall iiave hII ready, and nothini£ lo 
 think of, but merriment for thr rest of thf day. 
 
 Girls. But, Where's vour husband, Bri^ka? 
 wh«reV farmer Cok'aski / 
 
 hriska. Oh, the brute ! don't mention him, 
 he got drunk yesterday, wsth some of his {)ot- 
 companion.-, and I don'i suipoi^e he's sober yet. 
 He ha:? not been at liome all ni<j;ht, and it he 
 never comes agam I j^ljali not hi eak my heart. 
 Bift, away with you, Jiirls clear out the old 
 barn, and by that litiie Captain Albert will be 
 here. 
 
 Girls. Well, Brinka, we'll lose no time, but 
 there's not much to clear in the barn. [Exit. 
 
 Bri.-ka. Not much indeed ! that sot has been 
 tlie ruin of me. If it had'nt been tor Miss Ul- 
 rica, and her poor mother, wiio is dead and 
 gone, hiring our best loonis here, at tlie lower 
 Farm, we stiould have 2;one to rack long a-^o. 
 Ou [ here she couies, bless her sweet teinper- 
 ed, prett} face ! it does's one's heart good, onlj' 
 to look at her, as Captain Albert s-ays. 
 
 Enter Ulrica. 
 
 Ulri. Oh I my good dame, I have observed 
 your alacrity, and thank you. I have been 
 v-atching for the arrival of my d<Mr Albert. 
 
 Briska. Oh I poor thing, when she's been 
 
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18 SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. [Abbott. 
 
 married as long as 1 have, she'll not be quite 
 so anxious. [Aside.) 
 
 Uiri. I trust, that I shall be happier in the 
 wedded state — than my poor mother — though 
 not in splendour, I shall pass mj life with my 
 husband in competence. She had lost friends, 
 
 fortune, country 
 
 Briska. And her husband too. Now, I am 
 certain, there are soms women, who would'nt 
 reckon that amons: their mistortunes. 
 
 UlrL My dear, dear mother, may your spirit 
 
 still watch over, and guard your orphan child. 
 
 Bn'ska. Now, pray, Miss Ulrica, don't speak 
 
 of spirits, but cheer up, and look like yourself 
 
 on such a day as this, Captain Albert, you 
 
 know 
 
 Uiri. Where can he possibly be? And Wal- 
 ter too, 'lis strange they are so late 
 
 Briska. Think of his duties, Miss — the or- 
 ders of bis General, perhaps — 
 
 Uiri. I hope be will never leave me again — 
 
 that he will quit the army 
 
 Briska. That he must — 'twas on that condi- 
 tion only, tliat your poor mother, on her death- 
 bed, consented to your union. 
 
 Uiri. 1 do not blame Albert for -rea.ling: in 
 the foot-steps of his fither. The troubles and 
 <livisiono that havii desolated our unhapp}' coun- 
 try, fully excuse him. His best feelings are 
 devoted to Gustavus, and since his parent's 
 death, he has anxiously looked for an honoura- 
 ble opportunity of joining the rightful cause. 
 
 Etitcr Walter aiid Guidec, in a Imrry. 
 
 Wal. Fasten the doors — shut the i^iindows — 
 ^lock them out at all ooints. 
 
ACT I. SAVKDISII TATRIOTISM. 19 
 
 Briska. What's the mutter ? bless us, and 
 save us ! 
 
 iVal. Ah! so I say — bless ns, and save us, 
 indt^.ed ! 
 
 U/ri. ^.Vhat raeans tins violence. Waiter? 
 
 Wal. Nothing ; don't be frightened — you 
 see,, I'm not frightened. Are you sure they 
 turn'd townrd.s the farm ? (to Peasant) 
 
 Utri. What alarms you? 
 
 Wal. Don't be uneasy, and I'll tell you. 
 There's a plot — a blow up — the Danes are land- 
 ed, and our party defeated. 
 
 Ulri. Gracious heavens ! and Albert — 
 
 ifuL. You'll see him soon. Now, keep a 
 sharp look out, and if there's danger, come and 
 give me notice. There, tiiere, make haste. 
 
 (ShuUiJig the gate quickly.^ 
 
 Ulri. Keep me no longer in suspense. 
 
 WaL Well — then the whole country is in 
 arms. The famous Genera), Count Cronsted, 
 is at their head; he's searcliing the neighbour- 
 hood for fugitives, A pretty rumpus there will 
 be with his generdshij) — no mariiage to-day, 
 that's clear enough. 
 
 Ulri. 'Twill be belter deferred. 
 
 Briska. Aye — but the villagers, who sre in- 
 vited, must not be altogeiher disappointed Ex- 
 cuse me, l\]i=s, whilst 1 look after those girls. 
 
 [Exit. 
 
 {Violent knocking U'lthoiU) 
 
 iVal. They are here. 
 
 .Vb. {r^iikout) Waiter I Waiter ! 
 
 Uiri. Thank heaven, 'tis Albert. 
 
 Wal. The Captain — I'll open the gate. Ht^w 
 
20 SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. [Abbolt. 
 
 shall I tell him of his 500 rix dollars ? (^opens 
 gate) 
 
 Enter Albert and Walstein, /ron? gate 
 
 Alb. Mv love, 1 trust 1 have not alarmed 
 you ? but 
 
 Ulri. You appear agitated. Who is this 
 stranger ? 
 
 Alb. His name, for the present, must re- 
 main a secret. Know, however, that I've had 
 the happiness of saving; him from the dreadful 
 fate of his companion.^. 'J his farm will be 
 his best retreat, and to jour care, 1 contide 
 him. 
 
 Ulri, He is your friend, and in misfortune ; 
 the last alone, is a claiiii upon every feeling 
 heart ; but where conceal him ? 
 
 Alb. Walter, J would spe;».k with you. 
 
 W AL. So would I with you, captain — the 500 
 rix dollars given me by the Governor of West- 
 
 Alb. No natter ; I'll count them presently. 
 
 Wal. Uaiph ! it wont take } ou long to do 
 that. 
 
 Alb. 1 have no time at present. Listen to 
 me attentively ; this stranger is your uncle. 
 
 Wal. My uncle ! 
 
 Alb. Yes. 
 
 \^ AL. Why, Nunky has been dead and bu- 
 ried these fifteen years. 
 
 Alb. No m.ttcr, he must pass for him. 
 
 Ulri. You understand, Walter, the impor- 
 tance of the trust Captain Albert has confided 
 fo you. 
 
 (Val. I do ; and by all the Saints, if a few 
 
ACT I. SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. 21 
 
 good round lies can serve either you, or him, 
 never mind the colour, black or white, I'll stick 
 to them through tliick and thin. I lived with 
 her mother, bless her, from a boy — and let me 
 see who will dare to harm a hair of her head, 
 and they shall tind, though I have no fondness 
 for encountering cut-throats, in rocky caverns, 
 on a dark night, I'll not turn my back on twenty 
 in broad day-light, give me fair play, and a good 
 cause. 
 
 Alb. My honest fellow ! I must now join 
 my company, (to Walstein) Mingle with the 
 peasantry, you may easily elude observation, 
 and in the general confusion you will not be no- 
 ticed. I must leave you, dear Ulrica, farewell. 
 Courage, my friend. Walter, be careful — I will 
 soon return. [Exit. 
 
 Ulri. Pray, Sir, dispel all fear — I will give 
 some directions, and return instantly. Here 
 you will rest in safety. [Exit. 
 
 Walst. Young lady, heaven will recom- 
 pence your kindness. 
 
 Wal. Now, let me have some talk with you, 
 my dead uncle. 
 
 Walst. So, friend, this is the farm of Ster- 
 wick ? 
 
 Wal. Yes — ey ! (looking at Walstein) 
 Walst. Do you not know me ? 
 Wal. I shall never forget you. Is this the 
 man Captain Albert protects ? The very thief 
 that stole his bag of dollars ! (^aside) 
 Walst. You will not betray me ? 
 Wal, No ; but who are you ? 
 Walst. A Swede. 
 W'AL. I guess'd as much; but your name? 
 
22 SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. [Abbott. 
 
 Walst- Did I ask you yours, when I pre- 
 served your life ? 
 
 Wal. My name was of no consequence. 
 
 Walst. Mine is. 
 
 Wal. 1 understand — I beg; pardon — I hav'n't 
 got it here, but 1 have it here. You are J^afe, 
 and, as soon as your enemies have quitted the 
 neighbourhood, you can return me the 500 rix 
 doHars. Then I shall be safe, and you may es- 
 cape, as soon as you please. 
 
 Walst. They approach! 
 
 Wal. Briska. 
 
 Briska and Villagers enter on one side, as Albert and 
 the Soldiers denceud on the other. 
 
 Ilb. (to Walter) The stranger? 
 
 Wal. Silence — he is there. 
 
 Alb. Is he in safety ? 
 
 Wal. Mum! all's right. {Drums heard- 
 
 Soldiers appear. 
 
 Officer. The General! 
 
 Count enters, followed by Staff. 
 
 Universal confusion anxiety of Albert, Ulrica, and 
 Walter. The Soldiers who attend Albert stand i» 
 their arms. 
 
 Alb. Count Cronstedt. (To Walstein.) 
 
 W \LST My brother ! 
 
 AiB. [asirie) Becalm! be confident! 
 
 Count. My good people, let me not disturb 
 you. 
 
 Bi isK. Will your Generalship be pleased to 
 refresh ? Such as we have is at your service. 
 Glasses there ! quick ! I always recommend 
 brandy. 
 
JL«T I, SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. 23 
 
 Count. I thank you for your kindness, but 
 1 never touch it. 
 
 Brisk Never touch it ! astonishinsj ! now I 
 always touch it, and protest that when I am fa- 
 tigued or out of spirits, nothing can be more 
 refreshing — it makes me quite a different wo- 
 man. 
 
 Wa.l. So you husband says. {aside. 
 
 Count. Is this farm called — ? 
 
 Brisk. Sterwick, your nobleness. 
 
 Count. My friends, has any person taken 
 shelter beneath your roof? 
 
 Brisk. Not a soul ; I take care of that your 
 Lordship. I am the oivner here, and these are 
 not times to admit strangers by night or day. 
 
 Count. Enough ; Oh ! Captain Albert, your 
 men complain that they are not yet paid, though, 
 by 3 y direction?, 5Q0 rix dollars were deliver- 
 ed to you this morning. 
 
 Wal. Now comes my turn. 
 
 Alb. Pardon me. General ; the events of 
 the day have alone retarded it. 
 
 Count. 'Tis well. The dispatches must be 
 examined. — Read. {Gives the paper to Albert. 
 
 Alb. {reads) " The Council of War, must 
 as a powerful example, decide on the fate of 
 all prisoners, without an hour's delay." 
 
 Count. Unhappy people ! proceed ! 
 
 Alb. " The — the" — pardon me General. — 
 "The famous Col. WaUtein is known to be at 
 the head of the rebels, and is suspected to have 
 taken refuge in the neighbourhood of Ster- 
 wick." 
 
 Count. Should this prove true — 
 
 Alb. <« One thousand rix dollars will be his 
 
24 SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. [Abbott. 
 
 reward, who delivers VValstein into the hands of 
 Justice — the penalty of death is pronounced 
 against him." 
 
 CowNT. And I shall be his murderer ! (^aside) 
 Gracious heavpn ! do my eyes deceive me ? 
 My brother ! Could I have forseen this ! I sus- 
 pend the issuing of this order ; I have every 
 reason to believe that Walstein is no more. 
 
 ^t this instant he catches the eye of Walstein, tvho re- 
 gards him with stern dignity 
 
 Col. Still, General, we must not neglect it. 
 You hear, good people, the proposed reward. 
 To facilitate the inquiry, I have a soldier in my 
 ranks who served some time under him. I will 
 instantly send for him. 
 
 Alb. It is useless : I have frequently seen 
 this VValstein. 
 
 Walst. And I also know him well ! well as 
 I know you. (to Count. 
 
 Count. Are — are you a soldier ? 
 
 Walst. I nvos ; and can assist the Connt 
 Crons'edt in his researches with some usefr.l 
 information. 1 can helj) hi;ri to betrav his pa- 
 triot brother to the scaffold. 
 
 CoL. Let us rend the description. 
 
 Walst. Walstein is better known by hi< 
 courage, and inflexible character, than pecul:- 
 arity of person or feature. 
 
 Count. His character ! 
 
 Walst. Yes ; nothing can shake his fideli- 
 ty ; he has nevtr betrayed ihe cause of hi^' 
 king ; he never will abandon him but in death 
 he abhors the invader of his country's rightt, 
 and, if he still breathes, it is the hope of wis- 
 
ACT I. SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. 25 
 
 nessin^ a glorious termination to the sufferings 
 of the people. 
 
 Count He may yet be saved : let him sub- 
 mit to Christian, 
 
 VValst. Never ! Walstein does not fear to 
 die. 
 
 Count. Will he not listen to the voice of in- 
 terest or affection ? 
 
 Walst. Go, Cronstedt I You have pur- 
 chased your rank by infamy, secure it by an act 
 of fratricide. 
 
 Count. Unhappy man ! he rejects the only 
 means by which he can be saved. Let the 
 avenues to this farm be strictly {guarded, and no 
 one leave the village. Colonel Lanijstorff, fol- 
 low me to my tent. [Exit. 
 
 The latter part of this Scene in a subdued tone. 
 
 Col. Soldiers, pile your arms ! Let the 
 promised reward and description be posted about 
 the environs. (To Walstein) Since you know 
 this Walstein, {giving a paper) exert yourself 
 to procure the recompense, which will instant- 
 ly be paid. 
 
 Walst. I will, (taking the paper) Soldiers, 
 this is the description of Walritein. 
 
 Walstein deliheralely affixes the proclamation in a con- 
 spicuous part of the huuie. 
 
 Col. Now, my friends, let us not interrupt 
 your revels. 
 
 Sold. Come, my lads, let's send about the 
 can. Here's down with ihe Swedes, and suc- 
 cess to the Danes. 
 
 c 
 
2(5 SAVEDTSU PATFIOTISM. [Abbott' 
 
 GLEE AND CHORUS. 
 
 Push the r-quor about 
 Let it merrily flow, 
 Our hearts titev are stout. 
 As the rebels well know. 
 
 CHORUS. 
 
 Then fill the cup hisch, the liqui)r we'll drain, 
 
 Down, down with the Swede, and success to the Dane. 
 
 Come, my ^irl, be not shy, 
 
 If you take but a sip. 
 It will brighten your eye, 
 
 And enliven your lip. 
 
 Then fill the cup high, &c. 
 
 Ol'J ag:e may sooth his brow 
 When rosy wine appears, 
 
 And caUh the kindred ^low. 
 That lights a maiden's fears. 
 
 Then fill the cup high, &c. 
 
 ACT II. SCENE 1. 
 
 Jn apartment in the farm of Sternrlrk On a coucA -le- 
 fore the fire Wahtda reposes, muffled m h^s ' <««^-- 1^'; 
 ricarcatchinshim—nundow and door pracUcable-ff a.- 
 ier and Guidec refreshing at a table-ihe snow beating 
 against the tcindow. 
 
 Wal. Now, then, remove the ruins of our 
 
 meal and away about your busiues?. 
 
 [£.r?7Gu!dec. 
 
 Bless my soul, my Uncle^s con-citnce can't be 
 very tender, or heM never be able to ^^'^ep at 
 
 this rate, after robbing uie of ^00 Oh. 
 
 here's the Captain ! 
 
 Enter Albert. 
 Alb, My dear Ulrica, 1 have carefully guard 
 Gd against all surprise ?— how is my friend . 
 
ACT II. SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. 27 
 
 Ului. He still sleeps. 
 
 Alb. I cannot wonder — the fatigne he has 
 undergone ; his past danger ; the agitation of 
 spirits inseparably connected with his perilous 
 attempt, have overpowered him. 
 
 Ulri. 1 tremble for his safety / 
 
 Alb, Fear not, my love ; never anticipate 
 misfortune ; you must be fatigued with watch- 
 ing, and had better now retire, while I arrange 
 some business with Walter. 
 
 Ulri. Briska shall supply my place. I'll 
 send her instantly. [Exit. 
 
 Alb. My mind has been in such continual 
 alarm, that I have neglected paying my compa- 
 ny — it must no longer be delayed, 
 
 Wal. Oh, Mr. Albert, that's good news in- 
 deed ; I thought he'd hardly be such an un- 
 grateful fellow as .0 keep it. 
 
 Alb Now, Walter, give me the money 
 quick ! I have no tiiite to lose. 
 
 Wal. ■ Give you the money ! What, hav'nt 
 you got it ? Hav'nt you received tiie 500 nx ? 
 
 Alb Are you mad ? Did'nt 1 send you to 
 the governor for them ? 
 
 Wal. Yes, that's very true. I have receiv- 
 ed them, but they have been borrowed in spite 
 of me. As I was corning frem Westby, a set of 
 robbers p'^pped upon me, headed by 
 
 Alb. Distraction ! I am lost! I shall be ac- 
 cused of treason of 
 
 Wal Now don't put yourself in such a flus- 
 teration, though we hav'nt the money, we have 
 got the thief. 
 
 Alb. Pshaw t this is no time for trifling ! ^ 
 
 m 
 
28 SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. [Abbott. 
 
 Wal. I think so too — therefore — secure my 
 uncle 
 
 Alb. What do you mean ? 
 
 Wal. I mean him — 1 mean that very man, 
 whom you are so eager to preserve, commanded 
 the fellows who robb'd me. 
 
 Alb. Then, all hope is over ! I am responsi- 
 ble for the sum, and in the eyes of the army, I 
 shall be degraded, dishonoured, Ulrica. 
 
 Enter Ulrica. 
 
 How sijall 1 tell her ? 
 
 Ulki. Heavens! Albert, what has happen- 
 ed ? 
 
 Alb. Fatal mif^fortnne ! — there's but one 
 way — ril hasten to confess the truth, if they 
 will not believe — -if my prayer is rejected — I 
 will — Walter, remain here ! — Ulrica, my love, 
 farewell ! [Exit. 
 
 Ulri. Albert, you terrify me! — Albert! 
 
 Walstein has avcakened at ike entrance 0/ Ulrica* 
 
 Walter, speak ! tell me the cause of his distrac- 
 tion ? 
 
 Wal. Oh, Miss ! it must be known, so its no 
 use to keep silence — Th; money which the Cap- 
 tain was lo pay his men ix lost ! 
 
 Ulrica clasps her hnnis^ as Walstein reaches the front. 
 
 Walst. Why this distress? Why that ac- 
 tion of despair, my sweet, my kind benefac- 
 tress ? 
 
 Wal. Yes, she has been too kind to you be- 
 half! — You are the cause of all — yes, you are 
 
 give me back the money yoa stole ; Captain 
 
 Albert will be shot — I shall be hanged — she will 
 break her heart — and — oh dear ! 
 
ACT II. SWEDISH rATRIOTiSM. 29 
 
 Walst. Silence this clamour, my good lad, 
 and be. more explicit 
 
 VVal. VVliy, you promised on the honor 
 of a soldier, to return the dollars to-day, so you 
 did! 
 
 VVai.st. And I will keep my word— to you I 
 owe my preservation — 1 can procure the mo- 
 ney. {To Ulrica. 
 
 Ulri. Is it possible ? 
 
 Wal. Is it possible ? You are not at your 
 tricks again, are you ? you don't look much 
 like a joker, either ! 
 
 VValst. In tive minutes vou shall receive 
 double the sum. 
 
 Wal. Come, that's good interest, however. 
 
 Ulri. Run, Walter, and tell Albert to re- 
 turn directly. 
 
 Wal. I am light as a feather, and ni!l fiy 
 like an arrow ! 
 
 Ulri. Oh, bless you, dear stranger, bless 
 you ! 
 
 Walst. I am not without friends in the Da- 
 nish camp. (Takes out a pocket-book, ani 
 writes) — "Walstein is at the iovver farm of Ster- 
 wick ; the 1000 rix dollars are due to this young 
 girl" {To her) You love this Albert ? 
 
 Ulri. Oh ves ! 
 
 Walst. {coritinucs n'rii'ins-) — '• Follow her, 
 and he will deliver himself into your hinds." 
 Take this (o the Dani«h Commander — lose not 
 a moment! — Remenibei, the honour of your 
 lover is at stake, and your future happiness. 
 
 Ulri. Oh ! what delight ! what joy, when I 
 receive ; but you do not deceive me ? Yqu 
 
 c 2 
 
 \ 
 
30 SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. [Abbott. 
 
 would not — Oh ! no, no — that air of truth 
 speaks to my heart ! I speed to save him. 
 
 [ Kxit. 
 Walst. 'Tis performed ! the sacrifice is 
 made ! my last hour will shed one bright ray of 
 comfort ; will ensure the felicity of two faithful 
 hearts. 
 
 ' Enter Albert and Walter. 
 
 Alb. I cannot understand this rhapsody. 
 Walter, leave me ! 
 
 Wal. (-without) I tell you alTs right : the 
 
 money's forth coming the thief turns out 
 
 an honest man. 
 
 Alb. Explain. 
 
 Walst. Be composed ! all your kindness is 
 engraven on my heart ; but my fate is fixed, and 
 we must separate. 
 
 Alb. Never! I will not quit you till this 
 mystery is cleared. I hear that 1 am indebted 
 to you for the preservation of my honour. The 
 600 rix dollars, commiLtetl to the care of Wal- 
 ter, and of which he was robb'd, you have pro- 
 mised to supply — but, by what means — speak, I 
 conjure you. 
 
 Wal-^t. Q,nestionme no more ; I do but ac- 
 quit a sacred debt ! Be happy, and sometimes 
 remember Walstein. 
 
 Enter Ulrica. 
 
 Ulri, Albert ! dear Albert, you are saved ! 
 Oh, Sir, my heart, is full — I cannot speak, I — 
 (falls at his teet, and kisses his hands rapturous- 
 ly.) Here is the order ; 'tis for 1000 rix dol- 
 lars ! I fortunately saw the Colonel near the 
 farm ; he wished me to return with him to his 
 
ACT ir. SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. 31 
 
 tent, that sosne one mig;ht accompnny me back 
 — but I couldn't wait, and I oustrip[)ed theji all .' 
 
 Alb. a thousand rix dollars ! — it is as I sus- 
 pected. 
 
 Ulri. What makes you look so dreadfully ? 
 Hav'n'tl 
 
 Alb. You hare betrayed my friend : drawn 
 down upon yourself remorse and shame ! But 
 he shall not suffer ! Destroy that paper ; it ter- 
 rifies — it kills nie ! 
 
 Waht. Rash man ! be silent ! 
 
 Ulri. Albert I how have I, deserved this ? 
 
 Alb. You hav« condemned me to eternal re- 
 gret. Yes, this man, for whom I would gladly 
 shed the blood that flows within my veins, 
 whom I have once saved from death — you, you 
 have delivered him into the hands of his execu- 
 tioners. 
 
 Waist. This is frenzy ! grief quite misleads 
 you. 
 
 Ulri. Kill me, Albert, but do not speak thus. 
 
 Alh. I had sworn to deserve the mercy of 
 Gustavus ; to restore to him his Hero. Now 
 we will die together 1 {distant drum is heard.) 
 
 Walter Enters. 
 
 Wal. The Danish soldiers are turning to- 
 wards the hill. (Ulrica shrieks,) 
 
 (Briska runs on.) 
 
 Bris. Soldiers ! 
 
 Ulri. Oh, Brisca ! to gave me — to rescue 
 Albert, this stranger has undone himself. 
 
 Alb. You must not remain here an instant 
 longer--^! will delay the guards. Remember, 
 
32 SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. [Abbotto 
 
 on your co«ira2;e, on your self-possession, bis 
 ver^ iife depends — Farewell! [Exit. 
 
 IVaisi. There's not a tie that binds nie to hu- 
 inanit}' : siive one degener?ite brotlicr, a noble 
 rare in me will be extinct. None look to me for 
 aid — I have not one to comfort, cherish, or 
 protect ? O, Constantiii, mj wife ! 
 
 Ulri. Constanlia ! 
 
 If'ahl. \ es, my dear Constantia ! She left 
 one lovely image of herself— a daughter — my 
 pretty, fond Ulrica I 
 
 Briska \ 
 and \ Ulrica ! 
 
 Uhi. ) 
 
 Waist. My dreams of happiness are fled, and 
 Wal stein — 
 
 Bris. Walstein ! 'tis he I 'tis he ! Walsteiii 
 is her father, Ulrica's fatlier! 
 
 IVdlst. Let not my senses mock me — speak — 
 
 U/r2, Walstein was indeed niv fither, but he 
 died — they — they say he died in exile with the 
 Kin 
 
 j-i* 
 
 fVoUf. Gracious heaven ! my child ! my 
 child ! This repays all my sufferings. 
 
 (embraces her.\ 
 
 Ulri. My dear, my honoured father, yet, no, 
 no — in pity, in mercy,. Call me not daii^hter — 
 'tis 1, who have betrayed, perhaps destroyed — 
 oh ! cruel, cruel error ! 
 
 Wolst. My dear, dear child ! do not accuse 
 yourself; you are innocent of crime. Come to 
 your father's heart, receive his last embrace ! 
 
 Bris. Ma} heaven bless, and comfort you, 
 dear lady, and preserve your parent ! What are 
 YOU blubbering about? [to Malitr.) 
 
ACT II. 
 
 SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. 
 
 
 Wal. O, Mrs. Cokas^ki ! lo think of the great 
 Walstein being mj uncle, and Miss Ulrica's fa- 
 ther-it's too pathetic! 
 
 Bris. As for me, i innst begone to the up- 
 per farm. 1 left my husband to take care of it, 
 but there's no dependance upon him ; and now 
 these soldiers are here, I must keep a sharp 
 look out on my property. Exit. 
 
 Wal. I see them ; they turn the comer of 
 the wood ; they ascend the hill. 
 
 Waist. I thought 1 was prepared for death ! 
 but DOW, the love of life returns, and feeble 
 nature shrinks from the. trial ! ' Fis too lace 1 
 farewell, Ulrica ! farevveli. beloved daa;ihter ! 
 
 Ulri. Speak ! devise some means by wliich 
 he can escape ! 
 
 Wal. I have it : if we c^n but avoid these 
 rapscallions, and reach the upper farm, all will 
 be safe — it is but 300 pares distant, 
 
 Ulri. True, VValter, true ; for the present, 
 no place is more secure ; their resp^uc'ies will 
 be directed to some distant spot. I will accom- 
 pany you — yes, father, yes ; 'tis I who iiave en- 
 dangered you, and 1 will share your peril I 
 
 A Knock at the 'door. 
 
 Wal. They are here ! 
 
 WaisL iViy child ! 
 
 Soldier (^runthuut.) Open the door ! we are in 
 search of Colonel Walstein. 
 
 Wal. Ave you ? tiien you'd better be after 
 him at once — he left this house about ten mi- 
 Never told a lie before in all my 
 
 nutes ago. 
 
 life 
 
 Sot. {ruithout) Open the door I ^ay ! 
 
 Here, i have it ! Take this coil of 
 
 IV at. 
 
34 SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. [Abbolt- 
 
 rope, and when the Soldiers enter, lower your- 
 self" from my bed room. 
 
 PVulst Where is it ? . 
 
 Wal. That cock-loft. 
 
 Waist. But Ulrica 
 
 li al. May watch her opportunity, and pass 
 out as these fellows enter. 
 
 Clatnour without W ahf e\a rushes up the ladder. Ul- 
 rica places ha self behind the duvr. The door is 
 shalteitd. 
 
 Soldiers enter. 
 
 (Ulrica exit wiperceived. 
 
 1st. Sol. Not here ! 
 
 Wal. No — didn't I tell you he was sjone ? 
 
 1st. Sol. Why didn't you open the door as 
 I cotnmarid<?d ? 
 
 Wal. As yi'u commanded 1 Come, I like that : 
 when did 1 promise to obey your orders, old 
 whijikpis ? 
 
 1st. Sol. We are in pursuit of a runaway. 
 
 W'al. Then, what do you stand talking here 
 for? 
 
 ist. Sol. Where does that ladder lead to ? 
 
 W'al. 1 shall answer no more impertinent 
 qne^tion^ : mount it and you'll see! 
 
 1st. Sol. 1 will ; in the ujean time, search 
 every jdace in the house. 
 
 (St.ldiers sepsrate in various directions. 
 
 Wal. You make mighty free ! Come don't 
 go there, that's the pantry. Hollo ! what are 
 you about, that's the cellar! 
 
 Nt. Sol. (zw the loft) J] a ! he has escaped ! 
 Fly ! follow ! [appears and is going to descend) 
 
ACT II. SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. 35 
 
 ril come down, and — 
 Wal. No, }'Otj don't! 
 
 Walter tnkfs avccty the ladder^ and locks the door upon 
 the Soldiers. 
 
 — You may lake a nip in my bed-room, while 
 yovtr companions are eating and drinking. 
 
 Jst. Sol. Why, yon infernal 
 
 Wal. Huzza! he's j-afe — you are safe — 
 we're ail safe ! Good night to you ! 
 
 SCENE \\.-^Snow Scene. 
 
 The exterior of the upper Farm — the house small and di- 
 lapidated door and tvindow praiJicahle, with rustle 
 
 bench and table fixed under the window. 
 
 Enter Briska, /rom the door. 
 
 Bris. Not returned yet, and the evening^ 
 comina; on ! Very well, Mt. Cokaski ! O, 1 
 could be the death of him ! and make myself a 
 widow with pleasure ! he knew I was wanted 
 at the lower farm, and yet he left this place to 
 the mercy of the licentious Danes I how a lone 
 woman like me is to escape them 1 — ah ! 
 
 Enter Walstein and Ulrica. 
 
 Ulri. Brii^ka ! 'tis here alone, my father can 
 hope to elude his pursuers. You must admit 
 us instantly. 
 
 Bris. That I v^ill, whatever may be the con- 
 seqtjence ! but these young soldiers are such 
 terrible fellows I 
 
 VValst. Some one approaches I 
 
 Rris. Mercy on ns ! where ? "" 
 
36 SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. [Abbott. 
 
 Ulri. In, in, for heaven's sake! 
 
 [Exit Walstcin. Door in flat. 
 
 — Admit no person to the bouse. You know 
 my father's life depends upon his concealment. 
 
 [ Exit. 
 Bi^is. I suppose 'tis Cokaski ! I never de- 
 sired to see him less — and since he has staid 
 out so long to please himself, he shall sta}' a 
 little longer to please me ! 
 
 Enter Walter. 
 
 —What, Waiter! 
 
 Wal. Ail's rigiit so fl\r, but tiie Soldiers have 
 separated, and are searching every part. We 
 are infallibly rained I 
 
 Bkis. Then who knows but they may search 
 this hoiise, and ruin me ? 
 
 Wal. Is your husband, is Cokaski returned ? 
 
 Bris. No, the brute ! 
 
 AVal. So much the better — 1 must be your 
 husband. 
 
 Bris. Ey ! 
 
 \Val. Yes — and Miss Ulrica must be — let 
 tue think — Lord, how my head spins ! she must 
 be your sister ! 
 
 Buis. Sister.' 
 
 WvL. Yes, your younger sister, so go and 
 make her change her appearance as much as 
 possible, or she'll never look like a rehition of 
 your- - -and, d'ye hear — give her something to 
 cheer her up .' 
 
 Bris. That I will.' a drop of the best cor- 
 dial in all Gothland / it will soon bring her 
 
ACT II. SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. 37 
 
 about, I warrant— it never fails with me, and I 
 try it pretty often, 
 
 Walst. ' {at the window.) Briska / Walter / 
 from the window at the back of the house, I 
 see a party of Soldiers / 
 
 Bris. Soldiers/ bless me.' I'm all over in a 
 
 tremble / 
 
 Wal. So am 1/ try your cordial -and let 
 me try it too/ Where is your husband's ward- 
 robe ' 
 
 Bris. On his back, the profligate / 
 
 Wal. What, nothing left that i can put on, 
 some of these fellows may remem er me. 
 
 Bris, Why, there'* his wedding-suit. lam 
 sure that ii will suit you better than it does him. 
 
 Wal. Keep guard while I settle every thing 
 within, who would have thought Walter would 
 have been of so much con>equence. [t£xit, 
 
 Bris. What a situation is mine/ poor young 
 Lady / and her father too / Why, 'tis a busi- 
 ness of life and death / but no matter -her 
 mother was the saving of me, and let me see 
 who will dare to hurt her child while she's un- 
 der my roof/ 
 
 Enter Soldiers. 
 
 1st Sol. Do you belong to this house ? 
 
 Bris. No — The house belongs to me. 
 
 1st. Sol. Where is your husband ? 
 
 Bris. How do you know 1 have one ? 
 
 1st. Sol. To guess by your look?, you might 
 have had half a dozen, and killed 'em all by thi« 
 time / Where is he ? 
 
 Bris. Why if you must know, he's gone— 
 that is— 
 
. 38 SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. [Abbott. 
 
 Ulrica enter,, r,ith her dress varied brj ,ome of Briska's 
 
 apparel. 
 
 Ulri. No, Sir ; no, Eriska : vou know he 
 wa^ irom home, but he retu. nedjo.f now 
 li>i. boL. Who's* this pretty lass ' 
 Bris. My sister, feilovv / insuU either of us 
 at }o ir pen!/ 
 
 m. Sol. We are in search of a rebel and 
 an impertinent fellow xvho escaped with hjtn • 
 have vou seen two such ? 
 
 Bris. I did / 
 
 1st. Sol. Ah ! ivhere ? 
 
 Bris. The very mtitant you came.' 
 
 1st. Sox, O, if >ou are rusty, rny old girl we 
 must talk to ^ourhusbnnd. ^ g»n, we 
 
 f, ., {Going to the house.) 
 
 imik"^'* /y*^-'.°«; J''isavM'outhe trouble. 
 1 11 bring him directly. 
 
 As she goes towards the. door Walter comes forward- 
 nisi dress materially changed. ' 
 
 Wal. Well, friends, what would you! I heard 
 you inquiring for me. 
 
 1st. Sol. You/ are these women part of 
 your famih / 
 
 Wal. They are all my family ; my wife and 
 sister. 
 
 1st. Sol. Your wife / 1 should have taken 
 her tor your mother. 
 
 Bris. Mother, indeed/ 
 
 1st. Sol jNo offence / 
 
 Bris. Yes, but there is, and very great of- 
 fence/ Mother, truly/ 
 
 Wal. Coa>e, rome, dame, you can take a 
 joke, can't ye ? Sister don't be scared / these 
 
ACT II. SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. 39 
 
 soldiers love women too well to insult them, 
 young or old / 
 
 J St. Sol. Aye, that we do ? 
 
 Bais. Indeed / then you shall drink a ^lass 
 of -ny favourite cordial. 
 
 Wal. Oh.' the devil.' she'll keep them here 
 all night.' 
 
 Ulri. I fear there's none left. 
 
 (^Siiini/icnnily.^ 
 
 Bris. Plenty, plenty ; some that I hid from 
 my husband, or the sot would'nt leave me a 
 drop .' 
 
 l»st. Sol. Husband .' what say you ? 
 
 Wal. VVhav, you have lot the cat out, have 
 you ? You hide from rae, do vou ? ?«€, your 
 poor dear husband ? Curse her clack ! she'll 
 ruin us yet ! (^iside.) \ suspected tnis, but I for- 
 give her, my boy«s, since you vvili fare the bet- 
 ter for it. 
 
 Ulri. Q,iick, then, brina; it out ! 
 
 Bkis. (Uonfused at her mistake, curtsies to 
 Ulrica.) 
 
 Yes. Miss ; directly, Miss. [Exit. 
 
 .— Wal. Aiiain ! 
 
 P 1st. Sol. Your wife seems devilish polite^ 
 Is'nt she sueerinaj at us ? 
 
 Wal. O, she's in her airs ! she's never so 
 civil as when -^he's out of temper, i shoutci nt 
 woider if sbe wns to call aie, sir, or maMec ; 
 but, aever mind i»er ; maiie as free as if yoa 
 were at home. Come, help me ! 
 
 {^Tliey bring out table, 4*c. ^c.) 
 
 Enter Cokaski. ^ 
 
 CoKAS. Soldiers ! what the devil ! do they 
 
40 SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. [Abbott. 
 
 make my house a barrack. Am I to be blockad- 
 ed ? 
 
 Bris. There, you don't often drink such li- 
 quor as this. I can tell you. 
 
 CoKAs. Nor 1, neither, in the same place, I 
 can tell you ! 
 
 Isl. Sol. Well, one cup. (^Taking it.) 
 
 Bris. Ah ! Cokaski ! 
 
 CoKAS. Yes, you hypocritical jade ! — the 
 much injured (;okaski ! 
 
 Walter signs to Llrica^ to enter the house and 
 he advances, 
 
 Wal. Leave all to me ; don't contradict a 
 word I say. 
 
 CoKAs Hollo ! M ho's this, dressed up in my 
 best clothes ? 
 
 Wal. Ah, brother ; why 'tis an age since I 
 saw you ! 
 
 CoKAS. Yes, brother! and 1 hope it will be 
 another age before wt meet again ! Confound 
 hU impudence ! 
 
 Ifit. Sol Brother, why, you told us, we had 
 geen all your family. 
 
 CoK.iS. His family ! (/» amazement and 
 aside.) 
 
 Wal. I meant all my family that were at 
 home. 
 
 CoKAS. At home ! Zounds ! here's a rela- 
 tion sprung Up in a minute ! why, you 
 
 Bfis. Be quiet ! 
 
 CoKAS. Nonsense! you're no brother of 
 min*^ ! you know that very well, your name 
 is 
 
 1st. Sol. What says he ? 
 
ACT II. SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. 41 
 
 Bris. You mnst'nt mind what he says, poor 
 wretch, he's in his old way. 
 
 CoxAS. Old way! fire and fury! I hav'nt 
 had a drop this half hour! 
 
 VVal. Drifik, and disappointment have dis- 
 tracted him ; tny wife knows tiiat, don't you, 
 my luve ? 
 
 CoKAP. Wife I his wife I well, if he'iileave 
 me the re-t of my property, he's welcome to 
 the live stock. 
 
 1st. Sol. Lead hini in, and let your sister 
 take care of him. 
 
 CoKAS. Sister ! have I got a sistcrtoo I 
 
 Bris. His fit's coming on ; he remember's 
 nothiri'jj. 
 
 CoKAS. Not remember! why you abandoned 
 old :voman, do you think I shall ever forget my 
 misfortune in marryinij; you ? 
 
 Wal. He never touches upon that subject, 
 but he's off directly ! I'll tell yf»u how it was, 
 we courtetl the same angel ; she preferred tne ; 
 he took to liquor ; and novv, he's — you under- 
 stand ? from that njoment, he not only denied 
 1 was hfsb nether, but actually insists upon her 
 being his uife ! 
 
 Cokas. its a lie! its a lie ! Oh! you abomi- 
 nable — 
 
 1st. Sol. There, now he contradicts him- 
 self! 
 
 Cokas. My family is so prodigiously increas- 
 ed, since I was at home, that, may brandy be my 
 poison, if I should be at all surprised to find 
 myself father of half a dozen little ones. 
 
 'ist. Sol. Take the poor devil into yC^r 
 house ! 
 
 t) 2 
 
42 SWEDISH PATRiOTiSfti; [AbboU. 
 
 CoKAS. Is my house, iny wife — Oh, Lord, 
 my poor brain'^ on Hre ? 
 
 Wal. 'I here ! his brain's on fire ! 1 told you 
 «o ! Force him away ! 
 
 1st. Sol. In with him \ 
 
 Bris. Once in, I'll keep him fast, I warrant ! 
 
 CoKAS. V'ilhiffy ! treachery ! I shall go m d 
 Oh ! [They force him in. 
 
 Wal. Thank you, thank you, friends! 
 
 1st Sol. We thartk you — the liquor has 
 wnrui'd us — we must move on ! The fugitive is 
 taken by this time, or he must have passed this 
 way. 
 
 Enter a Serjeant. 
 
 Serj. Well, comraoes, what success ? 
 
 1st. Sol. None ! he has not appeared. 
 
 Sfuj. Then 'tis plain he must be concealed 
 here! We have traced footsteps in i he snow 
 from Sterwick, but none on the way back. 
 
 Wal. Thfy Were mine — my footste[)S ! 
 
 Serj Your s ! Do you know the owner of 
 tliis farm ? 
 
 Wal. I ought by this time ; I've been ac- 
 quainted with him ever since 1 was born— in 
 short. I atn the owner! 
 
 CoKS. (from the window.) It's no such 
 thing I [Sofdiers start up. 
 
 He's an impostor ! he has taken possession of 
 my house, robbed me of my wife, and stolen 
 my wedding garments. 
 
 1st. Sol. What do I hear? 
 
 Wal. a madman ' 
 
 CoKAS. Don't believe him ! there's his own 
 clothes. \Throws them out, 
 
ACT II. SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. 43 
 
 l8t Sol. How's this ? 
 
 [They^ rush to the door^ rxhich is fastened. 
 
 Wal. Why that's my every day suil ! do you 
 think I have Only one coat to my back? 
 
 CoKAS.. Lord bless you ! there's half a do- 
 zen in the plot, and my wife is commander in 
 chief! 
 
 1st. Sol. Indeed! we'll soon unkennel them ! 
 open the door ! 
 
 CoKAs. That I wiTl, and gladly ! 
 
 \^Leav€s the window. 
 
 Serj. Now, boys, for the reward ! Let no 
 one pass this way, and I'll keep a good look-out 
 at the back of the housie. \^Kxit. 
 
 Wal. Beset in front and rear^ — then he must 
 be taken. 
 
 1st. Sol. Saj' you so ? ^!ake your words 
 good, and you shall share the reward. 
 
 Wal. Indeed! lucky thought! we'll have 
 him ! you stick close to that door, while 1 keep 
 watch at the window. Give me a mufekei. — 
 quick ! {snatching one) is it loaded ! 
 
 1st. Sol. With a brace of bullets. 
 
 Wal. That's just one a-piece for you. 
 {Aside.) What's his name? 
 
 1st. Sol. Colonel Walstein ! 
 
 Wal. O, O, Colonel Walstein ! Colonel 
 Walstein ! 
 
 1st. Sol. Why do you bawl so ? 
 
 [^IVal stein appears. 
 
 Wal. Why, to let him know that he can't 
 escape, to be sure ; that the house is surround- 
 ed ; the doors guarded by you, and the window 
 blockaded by me. 
 
 [Pushes the table under the zmndow as he speaku. 
 Keep the door fast ! 
 
44 swEDtsH PATRioT[SM. [Abbott. 
 
 Bris. But I tell you — 
 
 Wal. Never mind my wife ; I never do. 
 (^places the stool on fable.) There— now— now — 
 
 1st. Sol. What's now ? 
 
 Wal, Listen ! put your ears to the door — 
 keep close — don't you hear my drunken bro- 
 ther ? 
 
 Cokaski and Brisca are heard in loud alterca- 
 tion ; the Soldiers clamour for admiiiance, 
 Walstein. in descending ^ slips the stool from 
 the table — Ulrica shrieks — the Dams are 
 alarmed — Walstein escapes — Walter stands 
 boldly forward with ihe firelock ^ to intercept 
 them. 
 
 1st. Sol. Ha ! he escapes ! follow ! follow ! 
 
 Wal. No, you don'i ! (^presents the piece in 
 an attitude offiri)ior.) The first that stirs, I'll 
 blow him in search of the Moon ! Take >our 
 choice — it's all the same to me, you blood- 
 hounds 1 
 
 Briska and Cokaski burst from the door — Ul- 
 rica in an attitude of joy at the ■xicindo^. 
 
 CoKAS. Over the hill at the back of the stile, 
 and you'll catch him. 
 
 1st. Sol. Follow! follow I [Exeunt Soldiers. 
 
 (^Scene closes.) 
 
 SCENE 111.-^ Tent. 
 Eater Colonel and other Danish Officers. 
 
 Col. Gentlemen, it is evident he was at the 
 
ACT II. SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. 45 
 
 farm at Stervvick ; his escape is therefore ut- 
 terly impossible ; his {,\ie is deci led, but must 
 remain a secret till the moment of execution. 
 The name of VValstein has caused a ferment in 
 our ranks, diificiiU to subdue, and the Swedish 
 auxiliaries manifest a dangerous enthusiasm in 
 his fdvour ! 
 
 Enter Albert. 
 
 Captain Albert ! 
 
 Alb. Yes — 1 come to defend the cause of a 
 proscribed Hero, whose blood, uajustly spilt, 
 will fall upon your heads ! 
 
 Col. Know you to whom you speak ? 
 
 Alb. Yes — to the enemies of VValstein, who 
 dare to call themselves his judges ! but justice, 
 like the light from heaven, should shine on all 
 alike. I was named upon that list, an«l boldly 
 protest against a sentence, instigated by fear 
 and prejudice, to prop a sinking cause, in defi- 
 ance of all honour, honesty, and humanity ! 
 
 Col. This mast be answered, Sir. 
 
 Alb. When, and where you please. 
 
 Col. You mistake my meaning — Captain 
 Albert, you are known. 
 
 Alb. I am — for one, who never wore dis- 
 simulation in my face, or treason in my heart! 
 Wonld I could say the same of all here pre- 
 sent. 
 
 Col. Dare you glance at me? You, whose 
 duties have been neglected ! 
 
 Alb. I renounce tho**e duties! Your cru- 
 elties exempt me from the oath my fatlier swore 
 to the Danes. 1 am a Swede, and you v^ould 
 sacrifice my noble countryman ! 
 
46 SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. [Abbott. 
 
 Col, Is be not a rebel? 
 
 Alb. No — he never swore fealty to the 
 King of Denmark— never yet deserted Gusta- 
 vus, or his country ! Why then brand that 
 Hero as a rebel, whose unshaken constancy is 
 the admiration of all honourable mea, even 
 among his enemies. 
 
 Enter Walstein, guarded. 
 
 Walst. Albert here ! 
 
 Alb. VValstein ! then all is lost ! 
 
 Col. The Council have decreed 
 
 Walst. I know my doom : I am prepared 
 to meet it, and shall die content. Gustavus is 
 at the gates of Stockholm : his triumph is cer- 
 tain, and my death will hut proceed your ruin. 
 
 Alb. No, Walstein, you shall not perish! 
 there are still in our ranks subjects of Gusta» 
 vus, who have not renounced all honour. 
 
 CoL. Vou talk of honour ! you. who have 
 wantonly sacrificed it for gold ; think of your 
 unpaid Soldiers, and the money contided to your 
 charge. 
 
 Alb 'Tis false ! the brave fellows who 
 served under my command, with shame and re- 
 gret, heard of the misfortune that menaced iiie, 
 and to save the honour ot a Swedish Officer, 
 gave up to your soldiers the pay destined for 
 themselves. 
 
 Walst. Noble fellows ! they still are wor- 
 thy of their Sovereign ! (fo CoUwel) My mo- 
 ments are but few : )ou will not refuse an in- 
 terview with my child, my poor Ulrica ? 
 
 Col. Colonel Wjilstein, I know my duty as 
 a soldier, and, 1 trust, I possess the feelings of 
 
ACT II. SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. 47 
 
 () lan Officer, retire with your guard awhile. 
 Captain Albert, prepare to appear before the 
 General, and render an account of jour con- 
 durt. [Exit. 
 
 Alb. Dispose of m^ life — my' friend Til quit 
 no more. 
 
 WiLST. Albert, your generous devotion — 
 the love you bear my child, though, till so late- 
 ly, ignorant of her birth, have attached you to 
 me strongly ! — What motive had you for this 
 powertvil interest, and for a stranger ? 
 
 Alb. The example of Walstein ! your at- 
 tachment to Gustavus — your participation of 
 hi< mir^fortune?- — your courageous tidelity, in a 
 causae, apparently so hopeless — my own birlh- 
 n.ht, as a Swede, made me blush at the con- 
 trast, and I resolved to efface the disgrace, and 
 honourably obtain the paidon of a Sovereign 
 you have so nobh su[)j)orted. 
 
 VV^LST. My child is yours when I am gone ; 
 cherish, protect her ! 
 
 Alb. But you will live ! live long to bless 
 our union ! 
 
 Walst. No idle hopes ! — Ah ! she comes ! 
 my wretched, heart-broken child ! One pain- 
 ful interview, and I'areweil to ail! 
 
 Ulrica enten^, and fa Is at his feet. 
 
 Ulri, Pardon, dear Father, pardon ! 
 
 Walst. Ulrica, my child ! 
 
 Ulki. Say that you forgive me — do not 
 abandon me to despair I It was I, your daugh- 
 ter, vvho delivered you into the hands of these 
 cruel men I 
 
 Walst. 'Twas my own deed ! you are in- 
 
43 SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. [Abbott. 
 
 nocent ! but we shall meet again ! — there is 
 yet a reward for all our sufferings ! 
 
 Ulri. Oh, father! they shall never again 
 tear you from my arms, but in death. 
 
 Soldier, (^without) you must not pasi?. 
 
 Walter, (^without) Stop me at your peril 
 I have leave — I have permission, 1 tell you ! 
 (^erifers) Oh, Captain Albert ! Oh, Sir, if you 
 were not a prisoner, we'd soon know wlio were 
 masters ! 
 
 Alb. Explain. 
 
 W\L. A few minutes ago, a stranger came 
 to the farm, and inquired for you — when he 
 heard what had happened, his face became as 
 long as one of the wings of our windmill ! 
 
 Alb. What said he ? 
 
 Wal. That Gustavus was triumphant ! that 
 the Swedish fleet was arrived — above all, he 
 desired me to tell you, that they were i-eady 
 to disembark, the moment the signal should be 
 given. 
 
 Walst. (^starting) The signal ! 'tisyet pos- 
 sible ! Listen to me — Ulrica! Albert! we ^hali 
 soon be separated — no tears, I charge you ! — 
 but attend to my last wishes. The inhabitants 
 of tliis island, and many Swedes, serving in the 
 Danish ranks, wait but this signal, and you alone 
 can give it ! 
 
 A.lbert having been supporting^ Ulrica, he does 
 not imintdiately hear what has been said. 
 
 Alb. What can we do ? 
 Walst. This farm of Sterwick — your only 
 resource, vour last retuge, must be sacrificed. 
 Alb. Fired !-^l remember. 
 
ACT II. SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. 49 
 
 Ulri. Qnick ! quick! it may hasten the as- 
 sistance of the Swefles, and auve my father ! 
 
 Wal. I'll do it — I'll do it !— Itiere's not a 
 living soul in it but a torn cat, and a few rats in 
 the gr«inary. 
 
 Enttr an Office n 
 
 Walter preises behind, and makes a sign of 
 confidence to Albert. — Roll of drums muf- 
 
 flea. '' 
 
 Officer. Colonel Walstein, you are sum- 
 mon«d ! 
 
 Walst- I obey ! 
 
 Offickr. Captain Albert, you are appoint- 
 ed to command the detachment. 
 
 Alb. Great heavens ! (honor struck') I give 
 the fatal word — never ! 
 
 Walst. {makes signs of silence to Albert j I 
 attend yoii Sir. 
 
 He walks away calmly ; Ulrica hanging on him^ 
 in 'in agony of ^rief — Albert stupified ; 
 Officer touches his ahuuliier. 
 
 Officer. Pardon me, I was desired — 
 Alb. i — I — come — ves, by delay — hj — Oh! 
 wretched, wretched Albert. (Rushes of.) 
 
 SCENE W.—J^^ght. 
 
 The Farm of '^•terwick^ 
 
 The Escort appears — some hear torches, advanC' 
 ^"^/ om behind the farm— preceded by •■ donel 
 and officers Walstein — Albert commands the 
 party— the EscoHfile, and front the. audience. 
 
 • 
 
-50 SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. [Abbott. 
 
 Walstein advances to the front— Albeit near 
 the soldiers. In the centre, Colonel and officers. 
 
 Alb. No signs of Walter— should he be too 
 late ! 
 
 Col. Captain Albert, I command you to per- 
 form 3?our duty. 
 
 Alb. Never ! I cannot ! I surrender myself 
 your prisoner, and will gladly die lo preserve 
 the life of Walstein. 
 
 Col. Then, I must perform my dutv. Sol- 
 diers, ready ! present (Count rushes on.) 
 
 Count. Hold, soldiers, hold ! 'tis your Ge- 
 neral commands you ! He is my brother ! spare 
 him! spare him ! (Rushes into his arms.) 
 
 The laws of nature shall not be broken by (he 
 madness of party ! No, Walstein, no !— for I 
 am still your brother, and if you fall, 1 will 
 perish with you ! 
 
 Walsj . this— this cancels all ! (shouts) 
 
 The fire is now seen, and Albert exclaims 
 
 Alb. Behold! behold those flares i the 
 pronjised signal !— (Shouts without.) 
 
 Walst Aye! they come! they come! 
 Listrn. soldiers ! In the name of Gustavua, I 
 promise pirdon to all who surrender to me ! 
 The Swedish force from Calmar has landed, 
 and in an inst int, victory must declare for Swe- 
 den ! 
 
 Col Remember your oath to Christian ! 
 Soldiers, perform your duty ! Count Cronstedt, 
 in the name of iisy King. I arrest you as my 
 prisoner! Seize him ! 
 
 Alb. Forbear ! forbear yet a moment ! 
 
 CoL. |n^o more ! Soldiers, ready ! present ! 
 
ACT II. SWEDISH PATRIOTISM. 5X 
 
 At this momeM, the explosion takes place, ^c. 
 
 —Shouts. —Shouts continue —The snow has 
 
 gradvAtHy disappeared, as the fire has ad- 
 
 vanced—ihe buddings, by this time, are in 
 
 Jul blaze, and fall, with a tremendous crash, 
 
 and discover the distant j or t of Westby—fhe 
 
 ships in the hai hour tire iduminated bv the 
 
 jire^ mokimr a strong contra st with the'li^ht 
 
 of the Moon. In the mid^lle distance, %e 
 
 Swedes and peasantry are driving: the Danes 
 
 before them.—Waisiem comes forz^ard, amid 
 
 shouts 0/ Factory ! ! ! and meets Ulrica and m 
 
 V^ alter—Albert on the opposite side. ^ 
 
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