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345 2 8 346 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 7 6 5 4 3 1 enter right. playing. fence, through courtyard where into nearby, see to straining hover front of gates, and several one at right, one at left—stand in wall. Exits are Exits rearwall. anddownstage. hangson it. on Pieceof one armor bowl seal golden of andalarge nuts, mirror, with andatable chairs, draped on screen it, at rear, bellcord, robe acouch with arich is There of palace anteroomof palace courtyard interior gates, andinside are at Slightly right. off to the left, Gates leadingEngland. to courtyard 1 At Curtain Rise: Setting: Time: waiting room. waiting a as used often is and room toanother leads anteroom Collection 6 Collection 1547. Westminster Palace, (√n ´ t∏-r◊m´): S cene 1 Prince Two Guards Two Two Women Hugo, John Canty, Hendon Miles Herald King Henry VIII Lord St. John Lord Hertford Tom Canty, Edward, Prince of Wales CHARACTERS 1 is visible. visible. is an outer room that that room outer an Two Women may beseen a young thief Villagers the Pauper — Tom’s father
42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 Westminster Palace. justmorning to have of aglimpse slowly gets to his feet. into crowd. sprawling him sends and collar by you young ( beggar! presses his nose against gates. Prince! ( areal seeing Prince 1st Guard. Tom. 2nd Woman. 1st Woman. bow low. Prince ( in! letand him such gatesin amanner! the Open you treat apoor subject of King the to gates. to comes out of crowd and steps close (Tom Canty, have of young the aglimpse Prince. enoughnear to gates, the we can Villagers Lords andLadies Three Pages Two Guards Two Prisoners Sir HughHendon Jailer Constable Justice Ihave of always dreamed , they take off their hats and ( ) rushing to gates to rushing ) Mind your manners, Villagers dirty and ragged, I have walked all all Ihave walked Maybe if we can get we Maybe if can As As Villagers Seizes laugh, as ) Excited, he ). How dare Tom see ) Tom
©Shutterstock 43 Villagers (shouting together). Long 81 Tom. Pleasant enough, Your 44 live the Prince of Wales! (Guards 82 Highness, save when I am hungry. 45 open gates and Tom slowly passes 83 We have Punch and Judy shows, 46 through, as if in a dream.) 85 and sometimes we lads have fights 88 in the street. 23 Prince (to Tom). You look tired, 48 and you have been treated cruelly. 84 Prince (eagerly). I should like that. 49 I am Edward, Prince of Wales. 86 Tell me more. 50 What is your name? 87 Tom. In summer, we run races and 51 Tom (looking around in awe). Tom 89 swim in the river, and we love to 52 Canty, Your Highness. 90 wallow in the mud.
53 Prince. Come into the palace with 91 Prince (sighing, wistfully). If I could 54 me, Tom. (Prince leads Tom into 92 wear your clothes and play in the 55 anteroom. Villagers pantomime 93 mud just once, with no one to 56 conversation, and all but a few exit.) 94 forbid me, I think I could give up 58 Where do you live, Tom? 96 the crown!
57 Tom. In the city, Your Highness, in 98 Tom (shaking his head ). And if 59 Offal Court. 95 I could wear your fine clothes just 97 once, Your Highness . . . 60 Prince. Offal Court? That is an odd 61 name. Do you have parents? 99 Prince. Would you like that? 100 Come, then. We shall change 63 Tom. Yes, Your Highness. 101 places. You can take off your rags 63 Prince. How does your father 102 and put on my clothes—and I will 64 treat you? 103 put on yours. (He leads Tom behind 63 Tom. If it please you, Your 104 screen, and they return shortly, each 66 Highness, when I am not able to wearing the other’s clothes.) Let’s 67 beg a penny for our supper, he 105 look at ourselves in this mirror. 68 treats me to beatings. 108 (leads Tom to mirror)
69 Prince (shocked ). What! Beatings? 1107 Tom. Oh, Your Highness, it is not 70 My father is not a calm man, but 109 proper for me to wear such clothes. 71 he does not beat me. (looks at Tom 110 Prince (excitedly, as he looks in 72 thoughtfully) You speak well and 111 mirror). Heavens, do you not see have an easy grace. Have you been it? We look like brothers! We have 73 schooled? 113 the same features and bearing.2 If 74 Tom. Very little, Your Highness. 114 we went about together, dressed 75 A good priest who shares our 115 alike, there is no one who could say 76 house in Offal Court has taught me 116 which is the Prince of Wales and 77 from his books. 117 which is Tom Canty!
79 Prince. Do you have a pleasant life 80 in Offal Court? 2 features and bearing: parts of the face and ways of standing or walking.
The Prince and the Pauper 347 118 Tom (drawing back and rubbing 153 Villagers (ad lib,4 as they exit, 119 his hand ). Your Highness, I am 154 shouting). Make way for His Royal 120 frightened. . . . 155 Highness! Make way for the Prince 157 of Wales! Hail to the Prince! (etc.) 123 Prince. Do not worry. (seeing Tom 122 rub his hand ) Is that a bruise on 156 Tom (admiring himself in mirror). If 125 your hand? 158 only the boys in Offal Court could 159 see me! They will not believe me 123 Tom. Yes, but it is a slight thing, 160 when I tell them about this. (looks 124 Your Highness. 161 around anxiously) But where is 126 Prince (angrily). It was shameful 162 the Prince? (Looks cautiously into 127 and cruel of that guard to strike 163 courtyard. Two Guards immediately 128 you. Do not stir a step until I come 164 snap to attention and salute. He 129 back. I command you! (He picks 165 quickly ducks back into anteroom as 130 3 up golden Seal of England and 166 Lords Hertford and St. John enter 131 carefully puts it into piece of armor. 168 at rear.) 132 He then dashes out to gates.) Open! 167 Hertford (going toward Tom, then 133 Unbar the gates at once! (2nd 169 stopping and bowing low). My 134 Guard opens gates, and as Prince 170 Lord, you look distressed. What is 135 runs out, in rags, 1st Guard seizes 172 wrong? 136 him, boxes him on the ear, and 138 knocks him to the ground.) 171 Tom (trembling). Oh, I beg of you, 173 be merciful. I am no Prince, but 137 1st Guard. Take that, you little 175 poor Tom Canty of Offal Court. 139 beggar, for the trouble you have 176 Please let me see the Prince, and he 140 made for me with the Prince. 177 will give my rags back to me and let 142 (Villagers roar with laughter.) 178 me go unhurt. (kneeling) Please, be 141 Prince (picking himself up, turning 179 merciful and spare me! 143 on Guard furiously). I am Prince 174 Hertford (puzzled and disturbed ). 144 of Wales! You shall hang for laying 180 Your Highness, on your knees? 146 your hand on me! 181 To me? (bows quickly, then, aside 145 1st Guard (presenting arms; 182 to St. John) The Prince has gone 147 mockingly). I salute Your Gracious 183 mad! We must inform the King. (to 148 Highness! (Then, angrily, 1st Guard 184 Tom) A moment, your Highness. 149 shoves Prince roughly aside.) Be 185 (Hertford and St. John exit rear.) 150 off, you mad bag of rags! (Prince is 186 Tom. Oh, there is no hope for me 151 surrounded by Villagers, who hustle 187 now. They will hang me for certain! 152 him off.) 188 (Hertford and St. John re-enter, 189 supporting King. Tom watches
3 Seal of England: a device used to stamp a special design, usually a picture of the ruler, onto a document, thus indicating that it has 4 ad lib: talk together about what is going on, royal approval. but without an actual script.
348 Collection 6 (bg) ©Shutterstock; (fg) Frank Riccio 2209 210 207 206 204 205 202 203 201 200 199 197 198 196 195 194 193 191 192 190 08 King, whom preserve. God King, Tom. Tom. King. Tom. King Tom King where he sinks wearily. down in awe asthey help him to couch, so kindly? who loves you treats and you your father,deceive me, King, the Doyou isthis? What to mean Now, my son, my Edward, prince. while ago?while of Wales, say they as you did just a not deny you that will Prince are believe lowest the me. Iam of your old heart. Sayold you heart. know me. not Donot well. break your father’s Then King? Ihave the are no hope! ( ( Yes, you my are lord the ( True, Now, isright. that you I begyou, Your Grace, dropping to his knees his to dropping stunned stunned beckoning beckoning ). you My child, are Tom close to him ). You ) ). ). 1228 226 225 224 223 205 222 220 205 217 205 205 205 215 213 212 211 231 230 229 born bred and to misery. King. Tom. King. Tom King so, You my child. not die. shall Hertford and pats his shoulder, then turns to head here. ( Bring the GreatBring the Seal! princely his dignity! in confirmed Tomorrow and beinstalled he shall England. rule my heir shall and Mad pass. or he sane, is shall this my and old son But ill, ismad. and now, And king! may Igo? please, spare me, sire! here. too young Iam to die.Oh, it Iam that isby agreat mistake subjects, born apauper, being and ( ( Back to the alley where Iwas alley Backto the My rest your poor child, Go? Where would you go? gratefully amazed and The Prince and thePauper He holds St. John.) Alas, I am St. Iam John.) Alas, ). Die? Donot talk ). save God you, my Tom’s head head 349 232 Hertford (bowing low). Please, 271 but 1st Page instantly seizes cup, 233 Your Majesty, you took the Great 272 drops on one knee, and serves it to 234 Seal from the Chancellor two days 273 him. Tom starts to take off his boots, 235 ago to give to His Highness the 274 but 2nd Page stops him and does it 236 Prince. 275 for him. He tries to remove his cape 276 and gloves, and 3rd Page does it for 205 King. So I did. (to Tom) My child, 277 him.) I wonder that you do not try 238 tell me, where is the Great Seal? 278 to breathe for me also! (Lies down 205 Tom (trembling). Indeed, my lord, 279 cautiously. Pages cover him with 240 I do not know. 280 robe, then back away and exit.) 205 King. Ah, your affliction hangs 205 St. John (to Hertford, as he enters). 242 heavily upon you. ’Tis no matter. 282 Plainly, what do you think? 243 You will remember later. Listen, 283 Hertford. Plainly, this. The King 244 carefully! (gently, but firmly) 284 is near death, my nephew the 245 I command you to hide your 285 Prince of Wales is clearly mad 246 affliction in all ways that be within 286 and will mount the throne mad. 247 your power. You shall deny to no 287 God protect England, for she will 248 one that you are the true prince, 288 need it! 249 and if your memory should fail 250 you upon any occasion of state, you 205 St. John. Does it not seem strange 251 shall be advised by your uncle, the 290 that madness could so change his 252 Lord Hertford. 291 manner from what it used to be? It 292 troubles me, his saying he is not the 205 Tom (resigned ). The King has 293 Prince. 254 spoken. The King shall be obeyed. 294 Hertford. Peace, my lord! If he 205 King. And now, my child, I go 295 were an impostor and called 256 to rest. (He stands weakly, and 296 himself Prince, that would be 257 Hertford leads him off, rear.) 297 natural. But was there ever an 258 Tom (wearily, to St. John). May 298 impostor, who being called Prince 259 it please your lordship to let me 299 by the King and court, denied it? 260 rest now? 300 Never! This is the true Prince gone 205 St. John. So it please Your 301 mad. And tonight all London shall 262 Highness, it is for you to command 302 honor him. (Hertford and St. John 263 and us to obey. But it is wise that 303 exit. Tom sits up, looks around 264 you rest, for this evening you must 305 helplessly, then gets up.) 265 attend the Lord Mayor’s banquet 306 Tom. I should have thought to 266 in your honor. (He pulls bellcord, 307 order something to eat. (sees bowl 267 and Three Pages enter and kneel 308 of nuts on table) Ah! Here are some 268 before Tom.) 30 nuts! (looks around, sees Great Seal 205 Tom. Banquet? (Terrified, he sits on 9 in armor, takes it out, looks at it 270 couch and reaches for cup of water, 310 curiously) This will make a good
350 Collection 6 311 nutcracker. (He takes bowl of nuts, 345 Canty (staring in amazement). 312 sits on couch and begins to crack 346 Gone stark mad! But mad or not, 313 nuts with Great Seal and eat them, 347 I’ll soon find where the soft places 314 as curtain falls.) 348 lie in your bones. Come home! 349 (starts to drag Prince off ) Scene 2 350 Prince (struggling). Let me go! I am 352 the Prince of Wales, and the King 315 Time: Later that night. 353 shall have your life for this! 3304 Setting: A street in London, near 351 Canty (angrily). I’ll take no more of 317 Offal Court. Played before the 354 your madness! (raises stick to strike, 318 curtain. 351 but Prince struggles free and runs 319 At Curtain Rise: Prince limps in, 356 off, and Canty runs after him) 320 dirty and tousled. He looks around 321 wearily. Several Villagers pass by, Scene 3 322 pushing against him. 357 Setting: Same as Scene 1, with 325 Prince. I have never seen this poor 358 addition of dining table, set with 324 section of London. I must be near 3304 dishes and goblets, on raised 326 Offal Court. If I can only find it 360 platform. Throne-like chair is at 327 before I drop! (John Canty steps out of crowd, seizes Prince roughly.) 361 head of table. 364 At Curtain Rise: A banquet is in 328 Canty. Out at this time of night, 362 progress. Tom, in royal robes, sits at 329 and I warrant you haven’t brought 5 363 head of table, with Hertford at his 330 a farthing home! If that is the case 365 right and St. John at his left. Lords 331 and I do not break all the bones in 366 and Ladies sit around table eating 332 your miserable body, then I am not 367 and talking softly. 333 John Canty! 368 Tom (to Hertford ). What is this, 334 Prince (eagerly). Oh, are you his 369 my Lord? (holds up a plate) 335 father? 370 Hertford. Lettuce and turnips, 323 Canty. His father? I am your 371 Your Highness. 337 father, and— 372 Tom. Lettuce and turnips? I have 339 Prince. Take me to the palace 373 never seen them before. Am I to 338 at once, and your son will be 374 eat them? 340 returned to you. The King, my 341 father, will make you rich beyond 378 Hertford (discreetly). Yes, Your 342 your wildest dreams. Oh, save 375 Highness, if you so desire. (Tom 343 me, for I am indeed the Prince 376 begins to eat food with his fingers. 344 of Wales. 377 Fanfare of trumpets is heard, and 379 Herald enters, carrying scroll. All 380 turn to look.) 5 farthing (fär´thΔng): a former British coin worth one-fourth of a British penny.
The Prince and the Pauper 351 3 386 401 400 399 398 397 396 395 394 393 392 391 390 389 388 387 384 383 382 381 352 85 pounds on gates and shouts. and mill about. At gates, right, down follow, themselves. among talking Tom John. (Hertford Come, council. the St. we must call to to of ( England! King Edward, LongLong live live King! the from my ground. one not to help bedriven me, Iwill no friendless with Iam though ofPrince Wales! Open, Isay! And Prince. Hertford All Herald to to isdead! ( The King Majesty, isdead! VIII, Henry King Collection 6 Collection Tom Tom ( together off at rear. . , who sits, stunned. ( Open the gates!Open the the Iam Herald reading from scroll scroll from reading ( to to ). isdead. The King Tom). Your Majesty, bows and exits. Prince and Lords All and rise turn St. John St. Villagers and enters right, ) Ladies ). His ) All bow lead enter )
422 421 420 397 418 417 416 415 414 413 412 411 410 409 408 407 406 405 404 403 402 messenger! ( Herald. 1st Villager. Miles Hendon but but pond! the in ( him Take lad dunk and the disguise. at gates. Herald fanfare of trumpets isheard offstage. presses forward threateningly, when of his sword. Crowd, now angry, worse friend than Miles Hendon.worse Miles friend than to prove it, you and might have a notand friendless. Here Istand not, you lad indeed are agallant crowd Villagers exits right, repeating message, and ( dead! is King The dead! is Majesty,His VIII, Henry King Miles ). Though you or bePrince , carrying scroll, enters up left Make way for Make King’s the ) stand in stunned silence. stunned in stand strikes him with flat reading from scroll scroll from reading Tis another prince in ( entering through through entering He seizes He He Prince ) ) ,
(bg) ©Shutterstock; (fg) Frank Riccio 423 Prince (stunned ). The King is 460 King. Well, I will humor him. 424 dead! 462 (starts to sit)
428 1st Villager (shouting). Long live 461 Prince (angrily). Stop! Would you 425 Edward, King of England! 463 sit in the presence of the King?
428 Villagers (together). Long live the 465 Miles (surprised, standing up 426 King! (shouting, ad lib) Long live 464 quickly). I beg your pardon, Your 427 King Edward! Heaven protect 466 Majesty. I was not thinking. (Stares 430 Edward, King of England! (etc.) 467 uncertainly at Prince, who sits at 468 table, expectantly. Miles starts to 434 Miles (taking Prince by the arm). 469 uncover dishes of food, serves Prince 432 Come, lad, before the crowd 470 and fills glasses.) 433 remembers us. I have a room at 435 the inn, and you can stay there. 471 Prince. Miles, you have a 436 (He hurries off with stunned 472 gallant way about you. Are you 437 Prince. Tom, led by Hertford, 473 nobly born?
438 enters courtyard up rear. Villagers 6 474 Miles. My father is a baronet, see them.) 475 Your Majesty. 439 Villagers (together). Long live the 465 Prince. Then you must also be a 440 King! (They fall to their knees as 476 baronet. 441 curtains close.) 465 Miles (shaking his head ). My Scene 4 478 father banished me from home 480 seven years ago, so I fought in the 442 Setting: Miles’ room at the inn. 482 wars. I was taken prisoner, and 443 At right is table set with dishes and 483 I have spent the past seven years 444 bowls of food, a chair at each side. 484 in prison. Now I am free, and I am 431 At left is bed, with table and chair 485 returning home. 446 next to it, and a window. Candle is 481 Prince. You have been shamefully 447 on table. 486 wronged! But I will make things 448 At Curtain Rise: Miles and Prince 487 right for you. You have saved me 449 approach table. 488 from injury and possible death. 489 Name your reward and if it be 450 Miles. I have had a hot supper 490 within the compass of my royal 451 prepared. I’ll bet you’re hungry, 491 power, it is yours. 452 lad. 492 Miles (pausing briefly, then 453 Prince. Yes, I am. It’s kind of you 494 dropping to his knee). Since Your 454 to let me stay with you, Miles. I am 495 Majesty is pleased to hold my 455 truly Edward, King of England, 493 simple duty worthy of reward, 457 and you shall not go unrewarded. 458 (sits at table)
456 Miles (to himself ). First he called 6 baronet (b√r´∂-nΔt): a rank of honor in 459 himself Prince, and now he is Britain, below a baron and above a knight.
The Prince and the Pauper 353 7 496 I ask that I and my successors may Scene 5 497 hold the privilege of sitting in the 498 presence of the King. 533 Time: Two weeks later. 499 Prince (taking Miles’ sword, tapping 534 Setting: Country village street. 500 him lightly on each shoulder). Rise 535 Before Curtain Rise: Villagers 502 and seat yourself. (returns sword 5 walk about. Canty, Hugo, and 503 to Miles, then rises and goes over 22 Prince enter. 504 to bed) 22 Canty. I will go in this direction. 501 Miles (rising). He should have been Hugo, keep my mad son with you, 505 born a king. He plays the part to a 5540 and see that he doesn’t escape 506 marvel! If I had not thought of this 542 again! (exits) 508 favor, I might have had to stand for 509 weeks. (sits down and begins to eat) 22 Hugo (seizing Prince by the arm). 543 He won’t escape! I’ll see that he 501 Prince. Sir Miles, you will stand 544 earns his bread today, or else! 510 guard while I sleep? (lies down and 511 instantly falls asleep) 22 Prince (pulling away). I will not 546 beg with you, and I will not steal! 501 Miles. Yes, Your Majesty. (With a 547 I have suffered enough in this 513 rueful look at his uneaten supper, 549 miserable company of thieves! 514 he stands up.) Poor little chap. 515 I suppose his mind has been 22 Hugo. You shall suffer more if 516 disordered with ill usage. (covers 550 you do not do as I tell you! (raises 517 Prince with his cape) Well, I will 552 clenched fist at Prince) Refuse if 518 be his friend and watch over him. 551 you dare! (Woman enters, carrying 519 (Blows out candle, then yawns, sits 553 wrapped bundle in a basket on her 520 on chair next to bed, and falls asleep. 554 arm.) Wait here until I come back. 521 John Canty and Hugo appear at 555 (Hugo sneaks along after Woman, 523 window, peer around room, then 556 then snatches her bundle, runs 524 enter cautiously through window. 557 back to Prince, and thrusts it into 525 They lift the sleeping Prince, staring 558 his arms.) Run after me and call, 526 nervously at Miles.) 559 “Stop, thief!” But be sure you lead 560 her astray! (Runs off. Prince throws 529 Canty (in loud whisper). I swore 561 down bundle in disgust.) 527 the day he was born he would be a 528 thief and a beggar, and I won’t lose 562 Woman. Help! Thief! Stop, thief! him now. Lead the way to the camp 563 (rushes at Prince and seizes him, 530 Hugo! (Canty and Hugo carry 564 just as several Villagers enter) You 531 Prince off right, as Miles sleeps on 551 little thief! What do you mean by 532 and curtain falls.) 566 robbing a poor woman? Somebody 567 bring the constable! (Miles enters 7 ´ successors (s∂k-s≈s ∂rs): those, in sequence 568 and watches.) or line of succession, who have a right to property, to hold title or rank, or to hold the throne one after the other.
354 Collection 6 569 1st Villager (grabbing Prince). I’ll Scene 6 570 teach him a lesson, the little villain!
572 Prince (struggling). Take your 602 Setting: Office of the Justice. A 573 hands off me! I did not rob this 603 high bench is at center. 574 woman! 604 At Curtain Rise: Justice sits behind 571 Miles (stepping out of crowd and 605 bench. Constable enters with Miles 575 pushing man back with the flat of 606 and Prince, followed by Villagers. 576 his sword ). Let us proceed gently, 608 Woman carries wrapped bundle. 577 my friends. This is a matter for 607 Constable (to Justice). A young 579 the law. 609 thief, your worship, is accused of 578 Prince (springing to Miles’ side). 610 stealing a dressed pig from this 580 You have come just in time, Sir 613 poor woman. 581 Miles. Carve this rabble to rags! 612 Justice (looking down at Prince, 584 Miles. Speak softly. Trust in me 614 then Woman). My good woman, 582 and all shall go well. are you absolutely certain this lad 615 stole your pig? 584 Constable (entering and reaching 583 for Prince). Come along, young 616 Woman. It was none other than he, 586 rascal! 617 your worship.
584 Miles. Gently, good friend. He 618 Justice. Are there no witnesses 588 shall go peaceably to the Justice. 619 to the contrary? (All shake their 620 heads.) Then the lad stands 589 Prince. I will not go before a 621 convicted. (to Woman) What do 590 Justice! I did not do this thing! 623 you hold this property to be worth? 593 Miles (taking him aside). Sire, will 622 Woman. Three shillings and eight 591 you reject the laws of the realm, 624 pence, your worship. 592 yet demand that your subjects 595 respect them? 627 Justice (leaning down to Woman). 625 Good woman, do you know that 593 Prince (calmer). You are right, Sir 626 when one steals a thing above the 596 Miles. Whatever the King requires 628 value of thirteen pence, the law 598 a subject to suffer under the law, he 629 says he shall hang for it? 597 will suffer himself while he holds 599 the station of a subject. (Constable 630 Woman (upset). Oh, what have I 600 leads them off right. Villagers 631 done? I would not hang the poor 601 follow. Curtain.) 632 boy for the whole world! Save me 6634 from this, your worship. What can 635 I do?
33 Justice (gravely). You may revise 636 the value, since it is not yet written 638 in the record.
The Prince and the Pauper 355 637 Woman. Then call the pig eight 671 Constable (laughing nervously). 639 pence, your worship. 673 Ah, but I was merely jesting with 674 the woman, sir. 640 Justice. So be it. You may take your 641 property and go. (Woman starts off, 676 Miles. Would the Justice think it 642 and is followed by Constable. Miles 677 a jest? 643 follows them cautiously down right.) 675 Constable. Good sir! The Justice 644 Constable (stopping Woman). 678 has no more sympathy with a jest 645 Good woman, I will buy your pig 679 than a dead corpse! (perplexed ) 646 from you. (takes coins from pocket) 680 Very well, I will turn my back and 648 Here is eight pence. 681 see nothing! But go quickly! (exits)
649 Woman. Eight pence! It cost me 683 Miles (to Prince). Come, my liege.9 647 three shillings and eight pence! 682 We are free to go. And that band of 684 thieves shall not set hands on you 650 Constable. Indeed! Then come 685 again, I swear it! 651 back before his worship and answer 652 for this. The lad must hang! 687 Prince (wearily). Can you believe, 686 Sir Miles, that in the last fortnight, 655 Woman. No! No! Say no more. 688 I, the King of England, have escaped 653 Give me the eight pence and hold 689 from thieves and begged for food 654 your peace. (Constable hands her 690 on the road? I have slept in a barn 656 coins and takes pig. Woman exits, 691 with a calf! I have washed dishes in 658 angrily. Miles returns to bench.) 692 a peasant’s kitchen, and narrowly 657 Justice. The boy is sentenced to a 693 escaped death. And not once in all 659 8 fortnight in the common jail. Take 694 my wanderings did I see a courier10 660 him away, Constable! (Justice exits. 695 searching for me! Is it no matter for 661 Prince gives Miles a nervous glance.) 696 commotion and distress that the 664 Miles (following Constable). Good 697 head of state is gone? 662 sir, turn your back a moment 699 Miles (sadly, aside). Still busy with 663 and let the poor lad escape. He 698 his pathetic dream. (to Prince) It 665 is innocent. 700 is strange indeed, my liege. But 666 Constable (outraged ). What? You 701 come, I will take you to my father’s 667 say this to me? Sir, I arrest you in— 702 home in Kent. We are not far away. 703 There you may rest in a house with 669 Miles. Do not be so hasty! (slyly) 704 seventy rooms! Come, I am all 668 The pig you have purchased for 705 impatience to be home again! (They 670 eight pence may cost you your 706 exit, Miles in cheerful spirits, Prince 672 neck, man. 707 looking puzzled, as curtains close.)
9 my liege (l∏j): my lord. 8 fortnight: 14 days; two weeks. 10 courier (k≥r´∏-∂r): messenger.
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Scene 8 807 Hertford. This is strange indeed. 808 (to Tom) By your favor, sir, I wish 774 Time: Coronation Day. 809 to ask certain questions of this lad.
775 Setting: Outside gates of 810 Prince. I will answer truly 776 Westminster Abbey, played before 811 whatever you may ask, my lord. 777 curtain. Painted screen or flat at 812 Hertford. But if you have been 778 rear represents Abbey. Throne is in 813 well trained, you may answer 779 center. Bench is near it. 814 my questions as well as our lord 780 At Curtain Rise: Lords and Ladies 815 the King. I need a definite proof. 781 crowd Abbey. Outside gates, Guards 816 (thinks a moment) Ah! Where lies
11 coronation (kôr´∂-n∑´sh∂n): the act of crowning someone king or queen. In England, coronations usually take place at a large church in London called Westminster Abbey.
358 Collection 6 817 the Great Seal of England? It has 852 St. John takes crown and places it 818 been missing for weeks, and only 853 on Prince. All kneel.) 819 the true Prince of Wales can say 854 Hertford. Let the small impostor 820 where it lies. 855 be flung into the Tower! 821 Tom. Wait! Was the seal round and 856 Prince ( firmly). I will not have it 822 thick, with letters engraved on it? 857 so. But for him, I would not have 823 (Hertford nods.) I know where it 858 my crown. (to Tom) My poor 824 is, but it was not I who put it there. 859 boy, how was it that you could 825 The rightful King shall tell you. 860 remember where I hid the Seal, 826 (to Prince) Think, my King, it was 861 when I could not? 827 the very last thing you did that day 862 Tom 828 before you rushed out of the palace (embarrassed ). I did not know 863 829 wearing my rags. what it was, my King, and I used 864 it to . . . to crack nuts. (All laugh, 830 Prince (pausing). I recall how 865 and Tom steps back. Miles steps 831 we exchanged clothes, but have 866 forward, staring in amazement.) 832 no recollection12 of hiding the 867 Miles. 834 Great Seal. Is he really the King? Is he 868 indeed the sovereign of England, 833 Tom (eagerly). Remember when 869 and not the poor and friendless 835 you saw the bruise on my hand, 14 870 Tom o’ Bedlam I thought he was? 836 you ran to the door, but first you 871 (He sinks down on bench.) I wish I 838 hid this thing you call the Seal. 873 had a bag to hide my head in! 837 Prince (suddenly). Ah! I remember! 872 1st Guard (rushing up to him). 839 (to St. John) Go, my good St. John, 875 Stand up, you mannerless clown! 840 and you shall find the Great Seal in 876 How dare you sit in the presence of 841 the armor that hangs on the wall in 877 the King! 842 my chamber. (St. John hesitates, but 874 Prince. 844 at a nod from Tom, hurries off. ) Do not touch him! He 878 is my trusty servant, Miles 843 Tom (pleased ). Right, my King! 879 Hendon, who saved me from 845 Now the scepter13 of England is 880 shame and possible death. For 846 yours again. (St. John returns in a 881 his service, he owns the right to 847 moment with Great Seal.) 882 sit in my presence. 848 All (shouting). Long live Edward, 883 Miles (bowing, then kneeling). Your 849 King of England! (Tom takes off 884 Majesty! 850 his cape and throws it over Prince’s 885 Prince. 851 rags. Trumpet fanfare is heard. Rise, Sir Miles. I command 886 that Sir Hugh Hendon, who sits 887 within this hall, be seized and put 12 recollection (r≈k´∂-l≈k´sh∂n): a memory or recalling to mind of something that 14 Tom o’ Bedlam: an insane person, such happened before. as someone hospitalized at St. Mary of 13 scepter (s≈p´t∂r): a staff held by a king or Bethlehem Hospital, or Bedlam Hospital, in queen as an emblem of authority. London.
The Prince and the Pauper 359 888 under lock and key until I have 889 need of him. (beckons to Tom) 890 From what I have heard, Tom 891 Canty, you have governed the 892 realm with royal gentleness and 893 mercy in my absence. Henceforth, 894 you shall hold the honorable title 895 of King’s Ward! (Tom kneels and 896 kisses Prince’s hand.) And because 897 I have suffered with the poorest of 898 my subjects and felt the cruel force 899 of unjust laws, I pledge myself to a 900 reign of mercy for all! (All bow low, 901 then rise.)
902 All (shouting). Long live the 903 King! Long live Edward, King of 904 England! (curtain)
COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSION With a small group, identify themes you can take away from the play. Explain how different elements of the play support your ideas.
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A drama, or play, is a form of literature that is meant to be performed by actors in front of an audience. The author of a play is called a playwright or dramatist. In some ways, a drama is similar to a story. A play is structured in the following way: t A play is divided into acts, which are like chapters in a book. Each act can be divided into smaller sections, called scenes. t A scene presents an episode of the plot and usually occurs at a single place and time. A play’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as it moves toward a resolution, similar to a story. A short drama, like “The Prince and the Pauper,” may be presented as a one-act play, in which each episode of the plot is presented as one scene. The written format of a play consists of these elements: t A drama is written in the form of a script. A script usually includes a cast of characters, dialogue, and stage directions. t A cast of characters is a list of all the characters in the play, often in order of appearance. This list is usually found at the beginning of the play and sometimes includes descriptions of the characters. t In drama, dialogue (written conversation between two or more characters) and actions tell the story. Characters’ dialogue reveals their thoughts, feelings, and traits as the plot moves forward. t Stage directions are instructions in the text about how to perform the drama. Some stage directions tell about the scenery and setting. Other stage directions appear within the dialogue to explain to actors how to say or emphasize a line or speech, or to describe a physical action the character should perform. Although a drama is similar to a story, one important difference is that a play is meant to be performed. Watching a play and reading a play are two different experiences. Think about this as you analyze “The Prince and the Pauper” or other dramas, using questions such as the following: t How is the play structured? Is it divided into acts, or is it just one act? Why might the playwright have chosen this structure? t What is the play’s main conflict? How does the plot unfold, and how is the conflict resolved? t Who are the main characters? How do I learn about what they are like and how they respond to events? t How is the experience of reading a drama different from watching a live performance of it? In what ways does the script help me?
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ELA RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.7, SL.6.1, SL.6.4, SL.6.6 ELD PI.6.1, Analyzing the Text PI.6.5, PI.6.6, PI.6.9, PI.6.10 Cite Text Evidence Support your responses with evidence from the text. 1. Summarize Review lines 29–137. Who are the two main characters? How would you describe the main conflict introduced in this scene? 2. Compare Compare how Tom responds to his new situation in Scene One, lines 157–280, with how the Prince behaves in Scene Two, lines 323–352. Do the boys react in similar or different ways? What do their words and behavior tell you about what they are like? 3. Analyze Review Scene Four, lines 442–532, in which Miles serves the Prince a meal. How are the stage directions helpful to readers? 4. Analyze Review lines 710–732 in Scene Seven. How does the dialogue help you understand what has happened to Miles? 5. Draw Conclusions Review lines 774–904 in Scene Eight. How is the play’s conflict resolved? Think about the two main characters. Have either of them undergone any great changes? Why or why not? 6. Synthesize The play is based on a novel by Mark Twain. Think about the plot and characters. What aspects of the story make it well suited to a dramatic performance?
PERFORMANCE TASK Speaking Activity: Dramatic speak at an adequate volume, and Reading With a small group, rehearse pronounce words clearly. and then perform a portion of the play. t When you watch the performance, Then watch another group perform a contrast it with what you “see” and portion of the play. “hear” when you read the text on t Use the stage directions and what your own. you know about the character to t Share your ideas with your group, help you deliver your lines in a using examples from the text or convincing way. the performance to support those t When you rehearse and perform, ideas. Write a brief summary of your work to use appropriate eye contact, discussion.
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