Marta of the Lowlands (Volume 8); (Terra Baixa) a Play in Three Acts (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1915. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... ACT I Scene: A mountainous region of Catalonia in Spain. The action occurs in the entrance-hall or court of a miU-house in the country; on the right a small door leads to a bedroom; on the left there is a large fireplace; at back of stage, on the left, a small door, covered by a cretonne curtain, is gained by a short flight of steps; at back of stage, right, a large door, through which are seen the distant mountains, with rocks and trees; the mill is in this direction; a small shed is visible; toward the right of stage are scattered milling implements, sacks of wheat, etc.; in front of the fireplace there is a pine table, with an unlighted lamp upon it, and surrounded by plain wooden chairs. Time: Early afternoon. When the curtain rises, Morrucho is discovered sifting wheat. Morrucho. What does it matter whether the wheat's clean or whether it ain't clean? It belongs to the master. What do I care? Enter Pepa with a small basket of kidney beans. Pepa. Good afternoon. Morrucho. Here they are The partridges Enter Antonia. Antonia. Hello, Morrucho Morrucho indifferently]. Hello Pepa. We've come to keep Marta company. It doesn't seem possible, does it? And the mill close to our house, too If we didn't come Suggestive look]. Isn't it so? Morrucho still sifting]. That's so Antonia calling out]. Here we are Come out, woman Morrucho. I don't think she'll come: so if you came to pry about, you may as well be off. Pepa. Be off, eh? We'll see Seats herself and begins shelling beans.] Help me, Antonia. Antonia in a low voice]. Ask him about the wedding. Pepa. Wait Antonia. Go on Pepa. raising voice]. Say, Morrucho, will she marry or not -- Marta? Morrucho without noticing her begins humming]: "At the door of the church, the bride is waiting Pepa. A...