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TO WHICH IS ADDED A DESCRIPTION OF THE COSTUMES-CAST OF TPIE CHARACTER3- ENTKAKCES AND EXITS-RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE PERFORMERS ON THE STAGE, AND TPIE WHOLE OF THE STAGE BUSINESS. J- DEDICATED TO " THE VETERANS.' \ Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1879, bu J. T. VEGTARD, in the office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington. ^^ ^"mAR 17 1887, ^^ CLYDE, OHIO: A. D. AMES, PUBLISHER THE DUTCH EEOEUIT, OK THE BLUE AND GRAY. CHAKACTERS. '? ^ (K^ A hKv' Deitrich Vonderspeck (The Dutch Recruit) Col. Sl. Leon (a loyal Southerner) Harry Pearson (a Union Spy) Frank Duncan (The Guerrilla Chieftain) John Harker (St. Leon's Overseer, afterwards a Guerrilla) Charles White (Harry's friend, a Union Scout) Teddy O'Connor (a son of the Old Sod) General (Commanding U. S Forces) Col. Franklin (of the U. S. Army) Uncle Ned (an Octogenarian) General (Commanding C. S. Forces) Sam (one of the Bones of Contention) Alex. Burt (A Lieutenant of Guerrillas) Prisoner (at Belle Isle) Maude St. Leon (a loyal lady, daughter of St. Leon) Mrs. St. Leon (Wife of the Colonel) Goddess of Liberty Officers U. S. A. Officers C. S. A. Citizens, Soldiers, Bushwhackers, Prisoners, etc., etc. STA GE DIRECTIONS. R., means Right; i.., Left; r. h., Right Hand; l. h., Left Hand; c, Centre; s. e,; [2d E.,] Sec nu Entrance; u. e., Upper Entrance; m. d.. Middle Door; v., the Flat. D. F., Door in Flat; R. c, Right of Centre; L. c, Left of Centre. R. E. c. c. L. c. L. *** The reader is supposed to be upon the stage facing the audience. Parties who desire to produce this play, are at liberty to do so free of all royalty. The FaUisher, TMP92-007460 THE DUTCH RECRUIT. COSTUMES. Col. St. Leon. Plain gray, or light suit, broad hat, cane. Harry Pearson. Act 1, Scene 1 — Riding suit, light. Scene 3 — Hunting suit. Act 2 — Dark suit, cape. Act If,, Scene 3 — Torn shirt and pants, old shoes. Scene Jf, and 5 — Gray jacket, slouch hat. Act 5 — Same as Act 2, with head bandaged. Frank Duncan. Gray officer's suit, sword, etc. John Harker. Act 1, Scene 1 — Light suit, slouch hat, broad white collar and cuffs, heavy whip. Scene 2 — Gray officer's suit, sword, etc. Deitrich. Act 1 — Common overalls. Act 2 — Old Union uniform, large front piece on cap, gun. Act ^ — Calico dress, dutch bonnet. Act 6 — Same as Act 2. Charles White. Hunting suit. Act i, Scene 3-i — White wig and whiskers, long coat, broad hat and cane. Teddy. Act 1 — Knee pants, overshirt, old silk hat. Acts 2, Jf, and 5 — Gray jacket, slouch hat, gun. Alex. Burt. Act 1 — Rough citizen's dress. Acts 2, ^ cmd 5 — Officers gray suit, sword, etc. General U. S. A. Heavy overcoat, revolver, side arms. Col. Franklin. Heavy overcoat, revolver, side arms. General C\ S. A. Full dress Confederate gray, sword etc. Uncle Ned. Act 1 — Short pants, shoes and stockings, checkered shirt, sleeves rolled up, curled white wig. Act 2 — Long coat, old white silk hat. Sam. Act 1 — Livery, top boots, etc. Prisoners. Old olue uniforms. Soldiers U. S. A. Blue blouses, fatigue caps, light blue pants. Soldiers C. S. A. and Guerrillas. Gray suits, slouch hats. Maude St. Leon. Act 1, Scene 1 — Riding habit, whip. Scene 5-6 — Light house dress. Act J^ — Dark dress, cloak or shawl, hat. Act 5 — Dark dress. Mrs. St. Leon. House dress for old lady, spectacles. Acts J{.-5 — Dark dress, cloak or shawl, hat. Goddess of Liberty. Full Goddess dress. THE DUTCH RECRUIT. SCENE PLOT. ACT L Scene 1 — Garden or landscape in 4tli grooves. Scene '2 — Landscape or street in 1st grooves. Scene 3 — Plain room or kitchen in 3d grooves. Scene ^ — Landscape or street in Lst grooves. Scene 5 — Parlor in 2d grooves. Scene 6 — Same as scene 1st. ACT 11. Scene 1 — Log house or kitchen in 4th grooves. Scene 2 — Landscape in 2d grooves. Scene 3 — ^AVood in 1st grooves. Scene i — Log house or kitchen in 4th — Same as scene 1st. ACT in. Scene 1 — Landscape, full depth of Stage for drill. ACT lY. Scene 1 — Garden or landscape in 4th grooves, same as scene 1st, act 1st. Scene 2 — Landscape in 1st grooves. Scene 3 — Stockade in 3d grooves. Scene Jf — Landscape in 1st grooves. Scene 5 — Eocky Pass in 4th grooves. 'ACT V. Scene 1 — Dark wood or rocky pass in 4th grooves. Scene 2 — Wood in 2d grooves, Scen^ 3 — Same as scene 1st. THE DUTCH RECRUIT ; OR. THE BLUE AND GRAY. >o- ACT 1. SCENE 1 — Garden or Landscajpe in ^/ Set house L. 3 E./ set fence l. to R./ gate open c, hench lying R./ Ne- groes discovered dancing. At conclusion Uncle Ned enters B.. 1 e, with garden rake. Uncle Ned. Git out dar, you good-for-nuffin niggalis ; Clar de grounds ! {all scatter and exit R. and L.. appear- ing at intervals from lehind wings) What de goodness you 'spose dis niggah's gwine to do ? Clar de lawn for you common niggahs to dance on ? Clar out dar, I say ! {leans on ralce) I golly, dem niggahs 'spose dat I have nuffin' at all to do but clean up after dem. 'Taint no use talking, I'm done wid dem. De fust time I ketch um on dis lawn I scrunch dem like a bed bug, suah ! {Negroes steal out and commence dancing. Ned chases them R. and l.) Clar dar, you niggahs ! Clar dar, I say ! Enter ^ Harker l. 1 e., loith whip. Harker. Get to your work, you black rascals, or 111 skin every one of you. And you, Ned, go into the house, the cook may have errands for you to do at the village. Uncle Ned. iffowing) All right, Massa Harker, and if 1 ketch any of dem common niggahs 'round here, I'll scrunch *em suah. Har. Don't stand around here talking, but go at once. {exit Ned, l. u. e.) I understand Frank Duncan has re- turned to the village — if he has, then I can see him person- ally and accept his proposition, {takes letter from his pock- et and reads) ''Harker, I hold in my possession a Lieuten- ancy in the Confederate Army; join me and the position is yours. I will be in the village with my company in a few days. If you can enlist any men, do so, and meet me at Munson's store. Yours, Frank Duncan." Ah, here comes the Colonel. b THE DUTCH RECRUIT. Enter, Colonel St. Leon, l. Col St L. Well, Harker, how are tlv' farm hands doing this morning ? ( Crosses to r. , Harker to l. Har. I keep them pretty busy now, Colonel: by the by, is there any news stirring ? Col St L. War, war, nothing but war. Ah ! what is this? {reads from neAospaper) 'Two men belonging to a notorious band of bushwhackers, commanded by that master cut-throat, Frank Duncan, were hung at Montford last Tues- day." So ho ! Frank Duncan, instead of entering the Con- federate service proper, which would have been bad enough, has turned Guerrilla. And that is the man who wanted my daughter to become his wife. The infernal villain ! Har, {aside) I must get awav from here. (Rooking r. aloud) Excuse me Colonel, but there are some of those la- zy rascals dodging behind the stables, {snappmcj whip) Get to your work, you infernal niggers, get to your work ! {exit R. 2 E. Enter, Uncle Ned l. 1 e. Uncle Ned. Oh, Massa Kurnel, I saw dat Massa Dun- can down to de village, dressed up in nice grey clothes wid stars and gold all ober him, and he had such a big cheese knife ; golly ! Col St L. Frank Duncan in town ; I fear his presence means no good to the Union men of this vicinity. Thus far we have not been molested; but his presence bodes evil. Uncle Ned. I golly, Massa Kurnel, here comes de deb- bil hisself I (Uncle Ned %ip stage Enter, Frank Duncan l. 1 e. Frank Duncan. Ah, St. Leon, how are you to-day. Won't shake hands ? No. Well, suit yourself, {aside) By and by, St. Leon, you will sing another tune. Col St L. I am sorry I can't tender you the honors of my house; but to what purpose shall I attribute the honor of this unexpected visit, Mr. Duncan? Frank D. {aside) He used to call me his boy Frank. {aloud) Colonel, yon are not a stranger to the fact that be- fore I entered the Confederate service I loved your daugh- ter, and sought her hand from you honorably ; you refused THE DUTCH EECKUIT. 7 to consent to my addresses. Sir, that love has grown strong- er. I now ask you to reconsider the decision you made at my last visit. Col St L. The decision I then made remains irrevoca- ble. I would never consent that a daughter of mine should marry a man who has basely deserted his country's flag in its hour of danger. This is not only my decision, but my daughter would scorn to wed a man who cannot even boast of being an honorable rebel. Frank D. (qidchly) Whe dares to say I am not a true and honorable soldier. Col St L. This will explain all. (reads from neicspaper) •'Two men belonging to a notorious band of bushwhackers, commanded by that master cut-throat, Frank Duncan, were hung at Montford last Tuesday." Frank D. {aside) Curse those fools, they have betray- ed my secret ! Nothing but a bold face will serve me now, {aloud) I assure you Colonel, it is all a mistake. Col St L. It is not a mistake : (looks k.) but here comes my daughter Maude, she shall give the final decision. Enter, Maude St Leon, r. 2 ^.followed by Sam. Maude. Father, I had such a sj^lendid ride ; Gipsey took me across the brook by the old mill, thence over the hedge and — Col St L. You do not notice we have company, Maude. Maude. I was not aware. Why, Mr. Duncan ! Frank D. Mr. Duncan again, {aloud) Miss Maude I had hoped for a better reception after so prolonged an ab- sence. Col St L. My child, to save further words, and you and Mr. Duncan from any embarrassment, I will at once state the object of his visit. He wishes me to withdraw my for- mer decision in reference to his suit, and I have, thus far, as I always wish to consult my child's happiness — everything is left in your hands, Are you willing to marry Frank Duncan? Maude. Father, your decision was mine. Mr. Duncan, I cannot marry a man, however much I might love him, who would raise his hand in opposition to his country's flag. Col St L. My own noble girl 1 Spoken like a St. Leon. 8 THE DUTCH EECRUIT. Franh D. Maude, one word. Maude. Mr. Duncan, it is needless to prolong this inter- view, and as you have some business of a private nature to transact with father I may be in the way. Good morning sir. Follow me, Sam. {they exit L. ' Frank D, {aside) Yes, we may have some business of a private nature to transact, but not at present, {aloud) Sir, I can but regret the decision of yourself and daughter, but I shall hope that time may change your views. Col St L. Mr. Duncan, you have heard my decision, which, as I have said before, is irrevocable. FranJc B. Hark you, St, Leon, I have made a decision as irrevocable as yours. Your daughter shall be my wife, though I wade through oceans of blood to obtain her, and if it must be, every house in the township shall be a beacon light to guide me in my purpose. Col St L. Leave my plantation instantly, sir ! You dare to threaten a St. Leon ! Leave, sir, or I will order the negroes to assist you. Frank D. No need of such needless trouble, Colonel St. Leon, I will take my leave, {aside) but will soon return. {exit L. 1 E. Uncle JSed. Massa Kurnel, shan't I bounce him? Col St L. The infernal scoundrel 1 To threaten my name with such a dishonor. By jove, I'm sorry I didn't chastise him before he left. Uncle Ned. Only say de word, Massa Kurnel, and I'll hab de boys ketch him and chuck him in de boss -pond, and if he says a word I'll scrunch him like a bed-bug, suah.' Col St L. Never mind this time, Ned. Enter, Mes. St. Leon, and Maude from house l. Mrs St Leon. Colonel, what was the meaning of that loud talking Ave just heard ? Col St L. That insolent traitor, Frank Duncan has been here, and threatened that if I did not— but pshaw, no mat- ter. Is dinner nearly ready ? Maude. Yes, father, dinner is ready; but we were wait- ing for Harry, he has not yet returned from his ride. Harry, {outside) Here, Sam, tell Julius to stable my horse. "^ THE DUTCH RECRUIT. 9 Enter ^ Harry Pearson l. 2 e. Harry Pearson. Ah, aunt, waiting dinner for me, sorry to have kept you. Maude, how do you like your new horse, Gipsey ? Maude. Harry, he is a perfect beauty, and as easy un- der the °addle as one could wish. You have my thanks for the present; hut who do you think has been here this morning ? Harry. I am^ in the dark, who was it? Maude. Frank Duncan. Harry. That accounts for the town being full of cut- throats. Col St L. I have no doubt they belong to his gang. I fear for the Union men of this vicinity. Mrs St L. Oh, Colonel, I fear the worst. What will become of us all ? Harry. Become of us? Thank God there are loyal hearts among us who will never shrink from any peril loi- their country's sake. Maude. I am sure, Harry, that you will do your best to protect us from this band of assassins. Enter, Sam, l. Sam, Massa Kurnel, de dinner am done spoiling. Col St L. Come, mother, Maude, Harry, let us to our dinner at once. {they exit L. Uncle Ned. I golly, Sam, dar's gwine to be a muss suah. Sam. Gorry mitey. Uncle, is dat so ? Uncle Ned. Dat's what's de matter. But Sam are you gwine to fite? Sam, Me fite? Wha'for? Uiwle Ned. For your massa, missus, and de old planta- tion. Sam. Look heah. Uncle, you've seen two dogs fitin' ober a bone ? Uncle Ned. Yes. Sam. Dat's de Norf an' Souf fitin' ober us. Now Uncle, did you eber see de bone fite ? But come 'long to de kitchen. Uncle Ned. Hold on, Sam, de ole man's got de ruma- tics — hold on— hold on ! {exeunt L. u. E. 10 THE DUTCH EECRUIT. SCENE II—Landsca2Je. Enter ^ Frank Duncan, k. 1 e. Frank D. So, the doors of the St. Leon mansion are closed against me ; little did I think a few hours ago that I should be an outcast from the family where I have always, even from childhood, been received as a friend. My hopes of winning Maude are forever blasted. I will try to forget her. I cannot, her image is firmly implanted in the inmost recesses of my heart. Shall I tamely give her up while my rival, Pearson, curses on him, carries off the prize ? No ! by all the powers of heaven and earth, she shall be mine ! Enter, HaRker k. 1 e. So, Harker, you received the letter I sent you last week ? Har. Yes, Frank, and acting upon your warrant con- tained therein, I procured this uniform and several men for your band. Frank D. Well done, Harker. We will visit the men at once, and our first job will be to ransack and burn the St. Leon mansion, then off to our rendezvous before any of those cursed Yankee scouts happen around this vicinity. Har. I am with you in any scheme against that old ar- istocrat. Frank D. Why, what have you against St. Leon? Har. (bitterly) Enough ! Has he not treated me more like a servant than as an equal, and when I have punished any of his niggers hasn't he interfered, while his family act as if I was unfit to sit in their presence. I hate them all. Frank D. Well, we will make them suffer for our many wrongs. You take some of these notices I have prepared, and place them in conspicuous places. Come along with me as far as the Cross Roads and we will perfect our plans, I will then meet you at Munson's shortly, {exeunt L. 1 e. Enter, Uncle Ned|e. 1 e. Uncle Ned. Dar he goes along wid Massa Harker, plot- tin' 'gainst my ole Massa Kurnel. Well, de ole man must stir his bones and go to de house. Dese yere are trouble- some times and I fear de colored people of de Ian' will hab to stand de brunt. Well, don't stand yere makin' an ole fool ob yerself, but git along. {ezit L. 1 e. TilE DUTCH RECRUIT. 11 SCENE ni— Plain chamber or hitchen in 3d grooves. Bar L. Tables and chairs R. and L. Alex Burt and Citizens standing near bar. Teddy and Deitrich r. 2ylaying cards. Burt. Step up, boys, and have a drink with me. (Citizens go to the bar Teddy. Mr. Deitrich, it's a taking of my thrick ye are. Hand thim cards ba.Qk, ye spalpeen. Deitrich. Veil I Kink so neider, ven I puts a veller mit his two heats to both ends down you dook him to dot side, und you put a veller mit his dwo heats to both ends down, I dook him, dot is goot. Ted. Arrah now, sure the thrick is mine whin yees didn't thrump nor follow suit. Deitrich, Nein — nein T knows me out netting und I gares netting apout your drumps und shoots. Vot I vant vonce is mein rights — you dake him ouf von drick und I dakes him ouf von drick, dot is goot, den dot vas my durn, but you dalks apout your drumps und shoots und dakes all der dricks und I nix-for-stay, und gits mat of meinselfund don'd plays mit a veller vot vants to sheat me. {doion stage r. Ted. {down stage L.) Say hare, you stuttering dutch lunatic, do yese mane to say that Teddy O'Connor was a chate? Bad cess to yese for a hay then as doesn't know wan card from anither. (Burt crosses stage Burt. Hello ! What's all this disputing about, I'd like to know ? Deitrich. I knows not dis veller pefore, und I tinks he vas a lunadic asylum mit der straight jacket drown in, und I finds him to been von sheat dot vants all der gards for himself, und dot's gusht vot I vants meinself. Ted. Did yese iver see such a fool at all, Alex ? He thinks we play cards this way — I puts down a card and he takes it, thin he puts down a card and thin I takes it; wan card is as good as anither to him, and the jack takes thim all. Deitrich. Nein — nein, dot is not so, it's petter I vas a fool ain't it? I vants me not all der gards, I gusht van:s mine chare. Burt. Well, haven't you got your chair ? (jpoints to chair 12 THE DUTCH EECRUIT. Deitrich. Dundervedder ! I don'd mean mine chare dot I sets mineself down on — I mean mine chare ouf der gards. I gusht got ein — swi — dry — dimes, {coirrUing fingers) und he has more dimes as me. Burt. Oh, I see, you want his dimes— his money. If I was Teddy I wouldn't give you a picayune. Deitrich. I tinks you bese dhrunk like der tuyval, you its every ting by der tail out. I tole you again apout dot. ^e plays gards, you knows dot — he dakes him ouf von drick und I dakes him ouf von drick, den dot vas mine turn, but he no lets me dake ouf his drick, but he dakes mine und I never sees like dot now. Burt. Ah, yes, I see, he euchered you, didn't he ? Deitrich. Nein, he no shucker me, he sheats me — und dalks apout his drumps und shoots — but ouf he says dot more as droo hours longer I gife mineself a plack eyes. Ted. Be aff wid ye, be aff. I wants yees to remimber that I have desinded from the Irish Kings. Me ansister, Roderick O'Connor, was Prince of Connaught, and whin ould Pimbroke was a ravigin' Ireland, he was elected King sure ; he fit — till he got licked and thin he gave up, and av yese give me any more of yer blarney I'll put a hid on yese. Deitrich. So help me gracious, I can't stand dot more as doo hours longer ! Teddy and Deitrick rush at each other. Burt and Citi- zens talie Teddy l. to har. Deitrich. Dree or four vellers hold him, I holds mineself. Enter, Harker and Sergeant C. S. A. Har. What do you mean by all this noise? Deitrich. Dot's none ouf mine bisness. Rar. Here, Sergeant, stick that bill up there. {cdl gather raound to see what it is, Harker at har. Ted. {spells the loords out sloioly) All a-b-l-e, all able, b-o-d-i-e-d, all able bodied min— Dietrich, {throwing Teddy l.) Sthand pack, I reads mineself ouf dot. {jnishing Citizens r. and l.) Sthand pack ! {to Sergeant who stands R., should he a tall rnaii) Sthand pack ! (Sergeant does not move — Deitrich goes to jpush hinif looks uj)) You needn't sthir, sthand right there. THE DUTCH KECRUIT. 13 (gets up in a chair and reach) 'Ail aple podied men pe-. tween der ages ouf swantiz und fiftiz are — Ted. Are — {drawing it out Deitrich. Are — Ted. KvQ— Deitrich. Are — Ted. Are— Deitrich. Shut up, Irishmans, you can't read dot I don'd can tell what dot pig word he vas. Mr. Burt, you reads dot ouf me. {down r.) You can't reads? Ted. You old odmahaun ! Burt, {reads) ''All able bodied men between the ages of twenty and fifty are earnestly called upon to join the Southern Army. Eally to the call of your countrymen in the field. One united effort and those Northern hirelings will be driven from our Sunny South." Har. Come, boys, what will you have to drink ? 1 am as dry as a fish out of water. {all go to the har, and call for d/rinks Deitrich. I dook a glass ouf peer mit you. {goes to har L., Hat: £er next^ then Teddy. Ted. Eather than see yese drink alone, I'll take Irish whisky straight av yese have it. Har. All right, my man, take something, {they drinh then come down stage) You will make a good soldier ; what do you say, don't you want to join the Southern Army ? Ted. Sure and I'll do that same thing if yese give me good pay and plinty of foightin'. Har. We can promise you both, but have another drink. {all go to har Enter, Frank Duncan, l. 1 e. Deitrich. I dook some more peer. Frank D. Rejected by Maude, who once professed to love me. The one for whom I would sacrifice life itself, with all its pleasures. Driven from the plantation by that old dotard, St. Leon. Curse them, but they will pay dear- ly for it yet. Har. Have something, Captain ? Franh D. {to hay) Yes, give me brandy. I feel as if I could drink an ocean dry, {filling glass drinks) there, 14 THE DUTCH RECRUIT. I feel better now. I was a little out of sorts just now. Beitrich, give us a song ! Ml. A song — a song! Deitrich. Veil, I got a horse in mine dhroat und a colt in mine bed put I sing von leedle songs. * Song introduced — '^Dere vas a Leedle Deitcfier Maid.^* Frank D. Any more men secured, Harker? Har. I just came in, but Burt has been busy with them. Burt. They will all go. What do you say my brave fellows ? Ml. Yes — yes ! Frank D. Thank you boys, and I'll give each of you a chance to make a fortune. Burt. Hurrah for the Captain. All, Hurrah ! Hurrah ! Hurrah ! Enter, Harry and White l. 1 e. Frank D. Ah, how are you boys, none in uniform ! How is this Pearson? I thought you would be one of the first to rush to the aid of the unhappy South. Harry. I am wanted at home to attend to my old uncle, aunt and cousin, in fact I am a stay-at-home character. Frank D. In place of hiding under petticoats, own up that you have no heart in the Southern cause. Harry. Have it your own way, anything to avoid un- pleasant argument. Frank D. Here, Munson, set up the drinks. Come boys, have something. (Bartender sets glasses on stand c. Deitrich. I dook a glass ouf peer mit you. {pushing Teddy hack) You don'd got none, Irisher, I got a pig drink mineself. Teddy shakes fist — cdl take up glasses hut Burt, just as Deitrich reaches for his glass Burt picks it up, Deit- rich gets mad — Teddy laughs. Frank D. Here's to the health of Jefferson Davis and the Southern Confederacy. Come, Pearson and White, show your colors, don't be afraid. Harry, {they p^ut down glasses) Afraid ! No sir. I am not afraid to say that I despise and detest you and your * Can be had of Mr. Ames. Price 30 cents. THE DUTCH RECRUIT. 15 whole pack of cut-throats just as much as I despise your President, and your would-be Confederacy. I have thus far been neutral, but my heart and sympathies are withthe Un- ion now and forever. (Deitrich and Teddy pick up glasses White. Bravo ! Harry, I am with you. Deitrich. I don'd drink 'em ouf dot doast — but I drinks ouf dis — Ein flag, ein gountry — swi lager. {drinks Ted. I drinks 'em both, divil a wan I cares as long as I gets me foightin'. {drinks Frank D. So, Harry Pearson, you follow in the foot- steps of your uncle, and take issue with the enemies of the South. Now mark me, I am vested with power from my government to force such as you into our army, and you need not fear but I shall use it. Harry. Frank Duncan, you have had your say, now I will have mine. I defy you or any force you can bring to force me to raise a hand against the glorious old Stars and Stripes. Frank D. You have till dark to make up your minds, then if you are not ready to go wilHngly force shall be used. Hamj. Come, White, let us finish our hunt, after to- day we shall have larger game. {they exit L. Deitrich. {inishes up to Frank Duncan) I gone mine- self out und ven ve meets look — {goes l. 1 e., Teddy kicks at him and falls over — Frank Duncan starts to^vard Deit- rich, vjho exits l. Frank D. Men, to the camp. Harker, take charge till 1 arrive, {all exit J.. 1 e.) Curse the luck, it has n^ea disappointment after disappointment to-day, Dut I will yet humble the pride of the St. Leons, First to force that young braggart into our army, and if he refuses to go, shoot him down like a dog. Uxit l. 1 e. SCENE IV— Landscape— Lights half down. Enter, Harry, White and Deitrich r. 1 e. Harry. Well here it is evening, and none of us have decided to join the Southern army. I suppose we shall be severely punished for our temerity. White. I shall not allow the fear of Frank Duncan's wrath to spoil my appetite, and as it is growing late I will bid you good evening; come Deitrich. {exit l. 1 e. 16 THE DUTCH RECRUIT. Bjeitrich. Veil, I got some abbedite doo und I eat dot supper gust so quick as I get him. Harry. {calU) White, remember the signal ! White, {outside) All right — 'two shots.' Deitrich. All richt, dwo shoots. {exit l. 1 E. Harry. I have had strange forebodings of evil all day upon my mind. At every flash of our guns Uncle and Frank Duncan would rise before me. What can it mean? But I must shake off these feelings of depression and consid- er what course to pursue. It will be unsafe for me to re- main around here while Frank Duncan and his men are in such close proximity, and I do not relish going into the army either as an officer or private. What else can I do ? I have it 1 I know every part of this State thoroughly and I "will tender my services to the Union General to act as a spy. I will first consult with my Uucle and if he is willing go at once. {exit l. 1 e. SCENE V— Parlor in 2. Set windoio r. Enter, Mrs. St. Leon and Maude r. 1 e. Mavde. I wonder what keeps Harry, he is not usually detained so long while hunting, {going to tuindoiv) I hope nothing has happened. Mrs St Z. Do not be impatient child, Harry will, no doubt, be here soon. Enter, Col. St. Leon, c. d. Maude. Father, I believe Harry wishes to join the Un- ion army, he has spoken to me several times about it of late, but he thought his first duty was with you and mother. Enter, Harry, c. Col St Z. If it is his wish, I shall make no opposition* Harry. Thank you, uncle for those cheering words. Frank Duncan and I had a few sharp words at Munson's store to-day, which resulted in my openly avowing my prin- ciples, and he swears that he will either force me into his cut-throat band or shoot me down like a dog. Col St Z. The infernal scoundrel ! Harry. Uncle, I feel that the time has now arrived for me to join the Union army, and do my share toward put- ting down this Kebellion. THE DUTCH RECRUIT. 17 Col St L. Yes, Harry, your duty points that way ; take the best liorse in the stable, make your way to the Union camp, and tell the General that old Col. St. Leon has sent you to take his place in the conflict. Maxtde. Why, Harry, surely you are not going so soon ? Harry. The sooner the better, Maude, once in the Un- ion lines I can meet Frank Duncan face to face. I with the Blue he with the Gray. Mrs St L. Harry, *tis hard to bid you leave us, but far be it from me to keep you even one moment from your duty. Maude. My dear cousin, you have our prayers for your success. Harry. Thank you all for your kind wishes, but I do not go alone, {fires two shots out window) Do not be alarmed, 'tis but a signal to call my friends. Enter, Deitrich, (juicJdy c. Deitrich. Mieder Harry, I comes ouf mineself down as I vants to sf'recken doo dimes mit Uncle der Kurnel. Col St L. Well, Deitrich, what can I do for you? Deitrich. I tinks dot I gots a situation from der army out, und I wish you would geep ouf dot money dot you owes your seef ouf me, und ouf I gots kilt — {aside) — der deuce, suppose I gets kilt ! {aloud) Veil, ouf I vas got kilt gif it to dem boorhouses. {crosses to R. Col St L. I will attend to your bequest. Harry. We are not going alone, Deitrich, for here comes company. Deitrich. Ish dot so? Enter, White, c. White. I heard the signal and hastened here at once. What has happened ? Harry. Nothing of importance, but I have decided to make my way to the Union camp, and wishing company, I called you here. Will you both join me, as I go for one? White. Count me as two. Deterich. So I dree dimes. • {crosses L. (Mrs. St. Leon goes to the window Harry. Thank you friends for your decision, but WG must make arrangements for our immediate departure. 18 THE DUTCH RECRUIT. Mrs St Z. Harry, there must be sometliing unusual go- ing on at Munson's store^ as a large crowd has gathered there. Enter, Maude, c. Maude. Fly, Harry ! Fly at once, Frank Duncan is coming to force you to join his band. Harry, Never fear, Maude, he shall not find me unpre- pared, {exit, returns immediately vnth rifle which he pla- ces near window) There is one good shot at least. Maude. Oh, Harry, fly for my sake, do not, I pray you, tarry here. I hear them even now. Col St L. Kesistance is useless to such numbers, there- fore, do not turn our home into a scene of desolation and blood-shed, but fly at once, (exit White and Deitrich, c. Harry. Uncle, though I detest a skulker and a coward, you shall be obeyed. Farewell, Uncle, Aunt, Maude. Enter, White c. White. It is too late, they are making their way across the lawn even now. Miter, Deitrich, c. Mrs St Leon. May heaven protect us ! Harry, (looking out of window) Great heavens ! White, your house is one vast sheet of flames ! White. It is indeed so. Frank Duncan has one more item scored against him. Maude, Harry, there is one avenue left ; while they are coming up the lawn, you escape through the cellar. Harry. Boys, at once to the cellar. {exit 'k. 1e. Deitrich. Boys come der cellar down, (exeunt L. 1 E. Col St L. Thank heaven they are safe ! (crash Enter, Frank Duncan, Harker and Guerrillas, c. Frank D. Caged at last ! {looks around) Gone ! Old man, where is that sniveling Yankee nephew of yours? Col St L. Out of your reach, you infernal cut throat! Frank D. 'Tis false ! I will have him yet. Search the house from top to bottom. Five hundred dollars for Harry Pearson dead or alive ! (exit Hmikf.r and Guerrillas, r. 1 e. THE DUTCH EECKUIT. 19 Col St L. He has escaped from your clutches, and is safe, Frank D. Silence, old man ! (Jooki7ig through windoio) What is that I see ? Harry Pearson making his way across the plantation towards the woods, {discovers rifle) Not so safe as you may think, he has left means for his own de- struction, {points rifle through window Maude, {snatches revolver from his belt) Fire that rifle at Harry Pearson and my hand will send a bullet through your heart ! {jncture) Now he has reached the woods and is safe. {di'ojps revolver Frank D. {sneeringly) You shall pay dearly for this at some future time. As I have missed one bird I will make doubly sure of the other. Come along my beauty and do not anger me by any vain resistance. {grasps Maude hy the arm Col St L, (^raising cane) Leave the house or I will chastise you for your insolence ! Frank D. {picking up revolver) Chastise me, will you? Take that for your insolence. shoo ts Sl. h-EON falls — Mrs. St. Leon and Maude kneel ly him, Mrs St L. Villain ! You have murdered my husband ! Maude. Wretch ! What have you done ? Frank D. I have but commenced my scheme of ven- geance. Enter ^ Harker and Guerrillas, c. Har. Smith reports that Union cavalry is approaching by the east road. Frank D. Then we must at once to our saddles ; bear that old dotard to the yard, {they carry Ss Leon out c.) As for you. Miss Maude, make all your preparations to be- come my wife on my return. {exit^ c. Maude, Come, mother, this place is no longer safe for us. Mrs St L. Oh, where shall I go ? My husband mur- dered in cold blood and my nephew driven from home. {exit L. 1 E. SCENE Yl—Same as sce?ie I. Lights down — Col St Leon discovered 071 hank, R. Enter J Mrs St Leon l., supported hy Maud — cross over to R., and kneel. 20 THE DUTCH RECKUIT. Mrs St L, This cross is heavier than I can bear. All, all is dark to me. Colonel, husi- uid, may our Father above receive thee ! Maude. Mother, mother ! Mrs jSt L, Forgive me my daughter, if, in grief for the dead, I forgot the living. Enei\ Harry, l. 1 E. Harry. Those terrible forebodings are still haunting my mind. I could not leave until I had again beheld my uncle, aunt and cousin. Why, who are those kneeling there ? Tell me, who is that lying there ? Mrs /St L. Your uncle, who has been murdered. Harry, My uncle murdered 1 {hneels in group Enter, Frank Duncan and Harker, r. 1 e. Franlc D. Into the house, set fire to it in several places, then escape by the rear. Exit Jj.y Harker crosses cautiously from r. to l. — exit l. Harry. My forbodings are realized, uncle, dear uncle, murdered and I not here to protect you. Why are you both so calm ? Why do you not weep rivers of tears ? See those white locks dyed with the Hfe current from his gap- ing wounds. Who did this terrible deed ? Mrs St L. Frank Duncan. Harry. Frank Duncan's image came into my mind with my uncle's as if some terrible link connected them to- gether. You see I am calm, tell me all. Maude. After you had gained the wood, Frank Duncan enraged at your escape, rudely grasped my arm, and tried to drag me from the room ; father, seizing his cane, sought to protect me, when Frank Duncan shot him down in cold blood and fled immerli toly, hotly pursued by the Union cavalry who heard the 'g. Harry. Gone ! Escaped ! and I not nigh to avenge the wrong. Oh, why were the thunderbolts of heaven silent when such a bloody deed was done ? {fires pistol Enter, White, l. 1 e. Harry. Hold, White, ask no questions until I have told you all— a story that will make the blood curdle in your THE DUTCH RECRUIT. 21 veins. There lies my uncle, murdered by that fiend in hu- man shape, Frank Duncan, [fire seen in house) What is that, our house in flames ? let us save what we can. {as door is ojpened the flames hurst out) Too late, too late I Aunt, Maude, pray for us. (draws revolver and kneels ) Our mission is revenge ! Tableau — Curtain. ACT 11. SCENE I^ Log house or hitchen in ^. Set door R. 2e Set firejAace L. 2 e. Bed against flat c. Tahle and stools L. Lights down. Storm — thunder and lightning, Deitrich in hed, tvith leg bandaged — curtains closed. Deitrich. 0,-o-o, ah ! Ouf I don'd believe I ish gusht voked up! {thunder and lightning) Dunder-weather? Vere ish all der beobles vot ish here gone doo ? Gracious, how it rains! {thunder) Ohimminatti! Oh, mine leg! I wish dot rebel dot shoot me ouf mine leg derein vas gusht here, I bet me five dollars dot he got licked, {gets out of hed) Veils, dot fire has gone out, und dem vellers has gone out, und if mine leg don'd trouble me so much I vould gone out doo. {tliunder — sits doivn l.) Jimmy-gingle-wax I Vot an awful veller dot Captain Harry vas, he gone among dem rebels vellers gusht der same vot he dond care vedder he vas kilt or not. I don'd know vot he vas mean by such gonduct like does, {knock, heard R. 1 e.) Hallo, some- podies vas at dot doors— why aint it over on dis sides, dot door vas always on der wrong sides, {knock) Holds on a half an hour, I ish coming, {starts) A mans died in a hur- ry once, but he was aw^ful sorry afterwards. Who vas on der insides out ? LLarry. {outside) It is me, Harry. Deitrich. Ish dot so ? {opens door) Veil, by golly Cap- tain, you got mineself pack yet, aint it ? Enter Harry, r. Harry, 'Tis a terrible night out, where is White ? 22 tht: dutch recruit. Deitrich, Veil I vas gusht a sleepen und I voke up he vas gone out. {lightning) Dot rains like der tuyval. Ha7'ry, Fix up a little, Deitrich, I expect company. Harry sits l., leatis head on table — Deitrich goes to hed and closes curtain. Deitrich. Dot ish all nate now, I puts everyting in its blaces. {picks uj? hlanket and throimitiu) Everyting ish is in its blaces. {crosses to Harry) Say, Captain, I don'd see how it vas you gone among dem rebel vellers so much you gets kilt gusht so sure as mine name vas Deitrich. Harrry. Revenge ! {strikes tahle — startles Deitrich Deitrich. Ish dot so ! {crosses quickly to R. Harry. The night Frank Duncan killed my uncle, and burned our house, I swore an oath of vengeance ; as a spy I have gained access into the rebel lines ; four of his band have fallen by my hand and he shall soon follow them. I expect some Union officers, to whom I shall impart information of importance. Deitrich. Veil, you needn't git mat apout it, but vy don'd you git yourself a nice uniforms like dot ? Harry. Here we live secluded, no one knows our inten- tions, except those I expect ; should I wear a uniform of blue I could not gain admittance into their lines, {knock R.) Ah. that is the signal, open the door Detrich. Deitrich. Ish dot der signal, dey petter knock der house down. It ish notting but some old loafers, you see me gif dem eer G. B. P. D. I. {unfastens door — sitsiL., greasing shoes with a Candle. Miter, General U. S. A., Colonel Franklin and Officers, r. Harry. Welcome, gentlemen, I am glad to see you. General. We thank you for your greeting, but, who have I the pleasure of addressing ? Harry. Harry Pearson, -known to your army as ''The Avenger." Gen. Harry Pearson ! Can you be the son of my old class-mate at West Point, Col. Pearson, the hero of Vera Cruz, and nephew of Col. St. Leon! Harry. The same. Gen, Where is your uncle? THE DUTCH RECRUIT. 23 Harry. Dead, foully murdered, and that is why I, in place of joining your ranks, lead the roving life of a spy. But time is flying, General, here are some important dis- patches I captured from one of the enemy's couriers. They will attack your camp early to-morrow morning in over- whelming numbers, intending to capture the pickets and take you by surprise. Gen. Then we will be prepared to receive them. Many thanks till I can reward your valuable services better. Join our ranks and I will see that you receive a commission and it will be safer, as I understand there is a heavy reward offered for you, dead or alive. Harry. General, do not try to tempt me from fulfilling my oath. I will willingly impart to you any information which I can obtain, but now I only live for revenge. Gen. Gentlemen, let us at once to our camp. Pearson, whenever you may wish to see me, send word by the same messenger as before. Adieu. Harry. (oj)ens door) Adieu, General, you shall soon hear from me again, {they exit — closes door) 'Tis clearing up, the worse for my undertaking. Deitrich. Dot Sheneral vas a fine fellers Captain. I vender if I efer git dot shoes on. {■putting on shoe White, {outside) I say, Deitrich, open the door! Harry. Ah ! White! I will open the door for him. Deitrich. Dot's righd, I ish pusy. {j[)uts on shoe (Harry, opens door Enter, White conducting Burt, icho goes c. Harry. Who have you there, White ? A Confederate officer, as I live. (Deitrich ^z^z^5 candle on hox hehind him White. He strayed a little too close to our retreat, so we captured him, and brought him in. We did not know but you could use him for some purpose. Harry You were right, I need a Confederate uniform, and at once. Bu7't. Sir, as an officer in the Southern army, and cap- tured in uniform, I demand that you treat me as a prisoner of war and a gentleman. Deitrich. Yaw, we dreats you dot vay. (bicrns coat tail Harry. We shall treat you as a gentleman and a sol- 24 THE DUTCH RECRUIT. dier, but it is necessary that I have your coat and hat for a few hours. Burt, I protest against your taking either, sir. Harry. Then we shall be obliged to take them by force much as I regret the necessity. Deitrich. Now you gusht dake mine advice, {points to Harry) Dot Captain Harry vas an awful veller when he gits mat, I tole you dot. Burt. Rather than submit to personal violence, I give them up under protest. [tahes off coat and hat Harry. Are you not the bearer of dispatches? Btirt. I refuse to answer, {looli's quickly at right hoot Harry. I will trouble you to take off your right Doot. Deitrich. (Harry holds Burt) Captain, I dakes him off. {takes hold of left leg) Captain, dot veller vas right- handed in his left leg. {pulls off right hoot, falls over, and papers fall out of hoot, gets ujj) Of I don'd pelieve I broke sometings, hy jibbity. (husmess o-^ ruhhing himself Harry, {front, reading 'papers) The very thing. With these papers I can make my way to headquarters, {puts on Burt's coat and hat, and ivhishers from hox on table) I am going inside the Confederate lines. Guard your pris- oner well, as upon your vigilance depends my safety. Deitrich. I lets you out, Captain. {they exit White. We will have to compel you to remain here until the Captain returns; so make yourself as comfortable as possible, only remember, the first effort you make to es- cape w^ill be met by a closer confinement. Enter, Deitrich, r. Deitrich. Dot's so, der closer confined der petter you vas. Look out vonce. {goes 'l., front Burt. I will try and get a little sleep, if you can spare me a blanket. " White, {gets hlanket) There, make yourself at home. {yawns) I guess I am a little sleepy too. Deitrich, {goe3 to him) Deitrich, you stand guard for a couple of hours, then I will relieve you. Why, how sleepy I am. {yaicns) Well, I'll turn in. {takes hlanket andlays down hef ore fire L., Burt, c. Deitrich. Sthand gart, dot's always der vay, I got to sthand gart all der dime, {up stage) Charley White is der THE DUTCH RECRUIT. 25 meanest man I efer saw, he makes me sthand garfc. (to Burt) Shut up yer left eye, I kick yer whole het off. {takes gun, pistol and sivord, should he old, from under hed, lays sword on table) Dot's what I calls preparations for war. {loohs at gun in right hand^ then at pistol in left hand) Dot's der olt fader und dot's der leedle poy. Vhy, dot's a son ouf a gun. Sthand gart! Anyting I likes ven I sthands gart ish to dook a smoking. I docks a smoking, {examines hox then pockets) Where ish mine bipes? {looks in led) Aha, I goes ter ped mit dot bipes. Now I docks a smoking. {takes tobacco from hox, light pipe with candle, hums nose) I don'd like dot. {business of lighting pipe) I kinder feels dot sleepiness mineself. {yawns) I feels exactly as ef I — ■* {looks at Burt) I tought dot veller vas escaped, dot ain't so — I gusht dook dot smoking den I stands gart. (business of getting pipe to mouth — commences to snore Burt, {rises cautiously and goes to door) Sleep on, my Teutonic friend, your drowsiness has proved my salvation. {exit Deitrich. Scat ! dem cats dey trouble me all der dime ouf I don'd look out. I got ter sleepen' — hallo, mine bipe has gone out! I gusht lights dot bipe, den I valks around so I don'd gat to sleepin'. {goes for the candle when he dis- covers Burt is gone — drops pipe and looks around) Oh, Misder White, dot brisoner done escaped by himself out ! White, {jumps up, grasps gun) The prisoner gone ! How did he escape ? Deitrich. I gusht set down to dook a smoken und ven I look around dot brisoner vas no vhere I see him. White. Most likely you was asleep. Deitrich. Nein, I vasn't asleep. White. Come, Deitrich, we must re-capture that rebel, or Harry is lost ! {exit r. Deitrich. {putting on overcoat) I got him pack again so help me gimminy jinglewax {exit with gun, pistol, sword SCENE II— Landscape in 2. Enter, Teddy i.. 2'E.., on guard. Ted. I wish this tarnai war was ended. It is nothing but foight aud stand on guard all the time, {yaurns) I 26 THE DUTCH RECRUIT. haven't had a dacent night's rest for a week, and they have given us orders to be extramely watchful to-night. Halt, who comes there ? {looks R. Harry, {outside) A friend. Ted. Advance and give the countersign. Enter, Harry e. 2 e., Harry. I have dispatches of the utmost importance and must see the General at once. Ted. I will sind for the officer of the guard, {loolcs R.) Most likely this is the Gineral approaching, he sometimes comes around the outposts. Halt ! who comes there ? Har. {outside) Grand Eounds. Ted. Advance, Sergeant of Grand Eounds and give the countersign. (6/i^Y and R^uke^k seize hhn) Young man, your case is desperate ; I have orders to shoot you as soon a? captured. Harry. Such is generally the custom of Guerrillas, but hark: you. General, it is life for life, a ''Gray for a Blue." Gen, I do not take your meaning. Harry. But a few miles from here your courier is a prisoner . if I do not return my men will hang him to the first tree. Enter, Burt r. 1 r. Burt. General, I was captured by a party of scouts but a short distance from here, and — {jjoints to Harry) there stands their leader. I'll trouble you for my coat and hat. Harry. Now my fate is sealed. {takes off coat and hat and hands them to him Gen. {shakes hands with Burt) Allowjme to congratu- late you. {to Harry) And now to mete out to you the penalty prescribed by my superior. Frank D. General, there is a little matter of long stand- ing between the prisoner and myself, and if my well-known services would entitle me to the privilege of carrying out his sentence, you can call on me for any favor in return. Gen. Your request shall be granted. Captain Duncan, you will see that my orders are strictly carried out, and these soldiers will be under your command until I receive your report. Come Lieutenant and Sergeant, let us at once to our quarters. {exit General and staff n. 2 e. Frank D. Harry Pearson you are at last in my power. Prepare for the journey which you are about to take into a new country. Harry. When I first undertook the hazardous life of a spy, I made all preparations to meet death face to face ; but I warn you, Frank Duncan, by murdering me, you will not escape your just doom, for others are on your path who will execute the oath I swore against the murderer of my aged uncle. 28 THE DUTCH KECRUIT. Franlc D. No more, I will hear no more. Teddy, place him yonder. i^^T>j)Y places Harker r. 2 e.) Now, men — ready — aim Shots heard r. Exit Frank Duncan, Teddy and Guerril- las, L. 2 E. Enter J Wbite and Deitrich, r. 2 e. White hands Harry a gun. White. Take this gun ; we must at once gain the pro- tection of our cabin, or all will be taken. Harry. Thanks, White, but let us start at once. That was a close shave for me. {exit R. Deitrich. I fights mineselflike der tuyval, aint it? Looks around, seeing the rest have gone, exits hastily R. Enter J Frank Duncan and Guerrillas, l. 2 e. Franh D. Escaped ! Follow me at once in their path ; take tiiem dead or alive ! {exit Guerrillas, r. Enter, Hariosr, Burt, General and staff, l. 2 e. General, the spy has escaped, rescued by his friends who have killed our pickets. Gen. Escaped! Have you ordered out an attachment in pursuit ? Frank D. Yes, General, at once. Gen. Follow them yourself; leave not a stone unturned to effect his re capture; then take him, if alive, to Belle Isle — let him starve for his audacity, {exit Frank Duncan, r.) Gentlemen, let us at once to the attack — all now depends upon quicii action. To your saddles immediately — ride for your lives. One hour in the field, is worth a whole day here. {exeunt L. 2 e. SCENE III— Wood in 1. Bain heard. Enter, Harry, White and Deitricf l., quickly. Harry. At last we are free from those human blood- hounds. White. Yes, we have thrown them off the scent; let us to our retreat, gather whatever we wish to take with us, and abandon this section for a time at least. THE DUTCH KECRUIT. 29 Harry, You are right, since Burt knows of its where- abouts, the place will be made too hot to hold us. Dei- trich, you stand guard here, while we get ready for a start. Can you keep your eyes open now ? Deitricli. I can do dot, und if any rebels come ouf me I kills mineself ouf him, dot's so. Harry. Come, White, let us hasten. itliey exit R. Deitricli. (crosses R.) I must look ouf I got colt in my leg, I got der croup und den I die, und ouf I die I prings my barents paid heds do der graves mid sorrows, {enter Ted- dy, L., ill haUe) Sthop quick 1 Who vas you? Ted. Don't yese remimber me, Deitrich — Teddy O'Con- nor. Deitricli. You vas der veller dot blay me ouf der drumps und shoots und der mit its hed do both ends down. I guess not. Ted. Well, I am sorry for any misunderstandin' we hed, sure, an' I axes yere pardin. Deitrich. You can't fool dis dutchman, nary dime — March ! {ciims gun, Teddy attempts to put hand in pochet Ted. Ye dirty spalpeen ye, but — Deitrich. Shut up, no nonsense. Enter, Frank Duncan, l. Deitrich. Sthop quick — trow up yer hants — mark dime --or I kilts mineslf. {they mark time Frank D. You infernal Dutchman, I'll — Deitrich. No dalking mit der shentleman on guart. Enter, Burt, l. Deitrich. Sthop, quick — trow up yer hants — keep him oop, or I vires. Enter, Harker and Guerrillas, l. Harker creeps cau- tiously toimrds Deitrich. Deitrich. Ouf I vas a gommander ouf such a vellers like you, I vould start a graveyarts — vail in — Harker piiiions Deitrich's arras, Frank J)vi^ckit>y fills glasses) Fill it up. {lays hand on hreast) There is something here 'twould take oceans of liquor to remove. Ted. {aside) Begorra, the double murder sits hard up- on his conscience. Miter, Harker, r. Franh D. What now, Harker ? Har. A wagon train is approaching by the turnpike, and our scouts report that it is weakly guarded. Frank D. Men, at once to your saddles, leave not one Northern hireling to tell the tale. {exit, Teddy, and Guerrillas, r.) Harker, conduct Maude !St. Leon to this place, I wish a short conversation with her. {exit Harker, L.) Now Maude St. Leon, you are in my power ; I swore I 44 THE DUTCH RECRUIT. would possf^ss you, and I have kept my word. Harry Pearson is dead, and I have naught to fear from any source. Enter J Harker and Maude l. Thanks, Harker, at once to the men and I will join you in a moment. (id Teddy, who crosses L. Deitrich. Veil, halio, Teddy ! Ted. Begorra, how are yese, Deitrick ? Deitrich. Shook, {shake hands) Vat vas you, a Un- ion mans ? Ted. ^Well, lam. Deitrich. Shook again, vas you sure you vas a goot Union mans ? [shake Ted. Sure I'm as good a wan as yese. Deitrich. Took anoder shook, [shake) Veil, Teddy, ve got trough mit dot fighting business, I told you what ve vill do — ve go und take someting. Vill you took someting? Ted. I'm the bye that will do that same thing. Deitrich. Let's took a valk. [exeunt R. SCENE Ill^Same as scene 1. Lights partly down. Maude, discovered. Maude. Teddy not returned. I fear he has failed in his mission, if so, then my only resource will be this revol- ver he so kindly gave me. Hark, I hear Frank Duncan and his men returning. I had hoped for a longer respite from his presence. Enter, Frank Duncan, and Mrs. St. Leon, r. 1 e. Frank D. I have brought you a visitor, Miss Maude. Mrs St L. My dear, dear daughter ! [emhracing h^ Mavde. Mother ! 48 THE DUTCH RECRUIT. Frank D. You can now retire to yonder cabin and make all arrangements for our approaching marriage, which takes place to-night. Maude. Come mother, let us be together while we can. {exit L. Frank D, Everything is working to my wishes; byjove though, that was a fat haul to-day. Enter, Burt, and Guerrillas, R., with hottles. Well, boys, as you have done a good day's work, fill up your glasses and make a merry night of it. {fill glasses Burt. Here's a health. Captain, and mony returns. Frank D. Thank yoa, my brave men, and in return I will invite you to my wedding. BiiH. Long live the Captain, {they cheer) When does it take place, Captain ? Frank D. This night, in one hour. Fill up men and drink a bumper to my fair bride, Maude St. Leon, {all drink Enter, Harker, r. Har. Captain, a large force of Union Cavalry is ap- proaching by the main road ; 'tis too late to retreat, we must meet them here. Frank B. Out men, fall in and fight for your lives. [exit Burt and Guerrillas, r) Harker, where is that Irish- man, Teddy? Har. I have not seen him since morning. Frank B. Curse him ! 'tis he that has brought this Yan- kee horde upon us. At once to the men, have them ready to repel any attack that may be made, {exit Harker r. Enter, Mrs. St. Leon, and Maude, l. Mrs St L. The avengers are on your path, do not court destruction, fly, or your blood, will be upon your own head. Frank B. What ! Frank Duncan, who fears neither man nor devil, desert his men, what can you mean? Maude. Do you not fear death, with such a terrible load of guilt upon your soul ? Frank B. I have no time to bandy words with women. Do not leave this place under any consideration. {exit R., in haste — shots heard THE DUTCH RECRUIT. 49 Maude, Mother, I am sure my hour of deliverance has come. Mrs St L. We will hope for the best. {firing heard Entei\ HaPvKER, r., staggers to c, falls, liar. Mrs. St. Leon, I am dying — forgive me for all the pain and suffering I have caused you and yours — forgive- — {dies Mrs St L. May God forgive you as freely as I do. Maude. Oh, mother, I hope the Union army v/ill be vic- torious. Enter, Frank Duncan, r. Franh D. All is lost, but, Maude St. Leon, you shall be mine in death if not in life, {draios dagger, starts to- ward Maude — shot heard — he staijgers) I'm shot, but death shall still wed us. Enter, Deitrich, r., with gun, strikes Frank Duncan who falls. Deitrich. How you like dot, Misdur Guerrillas? Enter, Harry, White, General U. S. A., Col. Frank- lin, Officers and Teddy, r. Maude. Harry, are you alive and safe? Harry. Yes, my dear Maude. Aunt, have you no word for me ? Mrs St L. We welcome you as from the grave. Frank D. {rising slowly) Curse you, Harry Pearson, can you not stay in your grave; and you, old man, go back from whence you came ; do not stare at me with those glassy eyes. Back — back I — {falls hack dead Deitrich. I done dot. {exit L. Maude. Misguided man, he is dead ; and Harry, I am thankful that you did not stain your hands with his blood. Harry. Let us try to forgive him for his many injuries to all. He is dead, and "The Avenger's" mission is ended. position of characters in last tableau. Gen U. S. A. Col. Franklin. Wbite. Teddy. Maude. Harry. Mrs. St. Leon. Duncan. Harker. CURTAIN. 3^ 'uQ iiiHEs' Plays — CnntinuBii. NO. 72 19 42 IS.^ 220 148 218 224 233 154 184 209 13 66 116 120 103 50 140 74 a5 47 95 11 99 82 182 127 228 106 139 231 2a5 69 1 158 23 208 212 32 186 44 33 57 217 165 195 159 171 ISO 48 138 115 55 232 137 40 ;^ 131 101 167 68 54 Bx FARCES CONTINUED. Deuce is in Him 5 1 Did I Dream it 4 3 Domesiie Felicity 1 1 Dutch Prize Fighter 3 D itchy vs. Nigger 3 Eh? W;:at Did You Say 3 1 Everybody Astonished 4 Fooling with the Wrong Man 2 1 Freezing a Mother-in-Law... 2 1 Fun in a Post Office 4 2 Family Discipline 1 Goose with the Golden Egg?!.. 5 3 Give Me Mv Wife 3 3 Han?, the Dutch J. P 3 1 Hash 4 2 H. M.S. Plum 1 1 How Sister Paxey got her Child Biptiz d 2 1 How iSiie haa Own Way 1 3 How He Popped the Quest'n. 1 1 How t ) Tame M-in-Law 4 2 How Stout ionr Getting 5 2 In the Wrong Box 3 In the Wrong Clothes 5 3 John Smith 6 3 Jumbo Jum 4 3 Killng Time 1 i Kittie' Wedding Cake 1 3 Lick Skillet Wedding 2 2 L luderbach's Little Surprise 3 Lodgings for Two 3 Matrimonial Blii^s 1 1 Match for a Mother-in-Law.. 2 2 More Blunders than one 4 3 Mother's Fool 6 1 Mr. and Mrs. Pringle 7 4 Mr. Hudson's Tiger Hunt 1 1 My Heart's in Highlands 4 3 ;> y Prec ous Betsey 4 4 My Turn Next 4 3 M . AVife's Relations 4 4 My Day and Novv-a-Days 1 Obedience 1 2 On the Sly 3 2 Paddy Miles' Boy 5 2 Paten- Washing iMachine 4 1 Persecuted Dutchman 6 3 PoorPilicody 2 3 Quiet Family 4 4 Rough Diamond 4 3 Ripples 2 Sch ap? 1 1 Sewing Circle of P' riod () 5 S. H. A. M. Pinafore 3 3 Somebody's Nobody 3 2 Stage Struck Yankee 4 2 Taking the Census 1 1 Th:it Mysterious B'dle 2 2 T le Bewitched Closet 5 2 The Cigarette 4 2 The Coming Man ."> 1 Turn Him Out 3 2 The Sham Prof ssor 4 The Two T. J's 4 2 CANTATA. 215 On to Vic Thirty-three Next Birthday.. 4 2 Tit for Tat 2 1 Vermont Wool Dealer 5 3 Wanted a Husband 2 1 Wnen Women Weep 3 2 Wooing Under Difficultie ...... 5 3 "Whicuwiline Marry 2 8 Widowe: 's Trials 4 5 Waki!;g Him Up 1 2 Why they Joined the Re- beccas 4 Yankee Duelist .*, 3 1 Ya kee Peddler 7 3 ETHIOPIAN FARCES. Academy of Stars 6 An Unhappy Pair 1 1 Black Shoemaker 4 2 Black Statue .'. 4 2 Colored Senators 3 Q Chops 3 Cuff's Luck ." 2 1 Crimps Tr.p "" 5 letter Lane to Gravesend 2 Hamlet the Dainty 6 1 Haunted House 2 Handy Andy 2 Hypochondriac The 2 Joe's Vis t 2 1 Mischievous Nigger .."" 4 2 Musical Darkey 2 No Cure No Pay 3 1 Not as Deaf as He SeeMs 3 Old Dad's Ci'.biu 2 1 OldPompey X 1 Other People's Children .'. 3 2 P