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Obi Pantomime: Act I, Scene 1, Part 4

A description of the action on stage

SONG AND CHORUS—OVERSEER AND NEGROES.

OVERSEER.

Swear by the silver crescent of the night,
Beneath whose beams the negro breathes his pray'r—
Swear by your fathers slaughter'd in the fight,
By your dear native land and children swear.
Swear to pursue this traitor, and annoy him—
This Jack, who daily works your harm,
With Obi and with magic charm—
Swear, swear you will destroy him!

CHORUS.

Kolli kolli kolli, we swear all—
We kill when we come near him—
But we swear loud, for when we bawl,
Three-Finger'd Jack he hear us.

OVERSEER.

Swear to pursue, &c.

CHORUS.

Kolli kolli kolli, &c.

Exit OVERSEER, L.H. Negroes slink away, R.H.

Obi Pantomime: Act I, Scene 1, Part 3

A description of the action on stage

Enter Captain, supported by Planter, Overseer, and Tuckey, who is holding his hand. Quashee and Sam assisting behind, all seeming anxious for his recovery. Tuckey gets a chair from L.H. and they place him in it, all forming a groupe around him. One of the Female Attendants, leaving Rosa, runs to see the Captain, observes his wound, is terrified, and returns to Rosa. Rosa asks if he is wounded—she answers in the negative. Rosa, not satisfied, and fearing he is hurt, rushes from her attendants, goes to the Captain, finds he is wounded—lays her hand upon his heart, expresses great joy at feeling it bear. Captain gradually recovers—finds Tuckey at his knees, embraces him for his fidelity. He turns his head, sees Rosa, expresses great joy, shewing every token of affection for her, kissing her hand several times. During this the Planter is expressing his approval of the courage of Quashee and Sam in accompanying them. Tuckey shews the Captain the gate, R.H. and entreats him to go in, and, with Rosa, raises him from his seat—as they walk forward, the Captain, from the loss of blood, faints into her arms. Planter runs to his assistance, and raises him up. They all lead him off at the gate.

Obi Pantomime: Act I, Scene 1, Part 2

A description of the action on stage

A gun heard. Tuckey screams, and runs on in a great fright—calls all the Negro Men around him, holds up his three fingers, repeating the word "Jack!" at sound of which they all start up, and ask him what's the matter. Tuckey tells them that his master has been shot at by Three-Finger'd Jack—they all appear terrified, repeating the work "Jack!"

Obi Pantomime: Act I, Scene 1, Part 1

A description of the action on stage

Enter Rosa, and two Female Attendants, at gate, R.H. Rosa distributes presents to the Slaves of ribbons, handkerchiefs, &c. Planter comes forward—Rosa kneels R. of him. He raises her—brings down the Captain, introduces them to each other—their admiration is mutual, which Tuckey observes with satisfaction. Captain approaches Rosa, and kisses her hand. Tuckey observing this, appears overjoyed, and runs up the Stage. Planter comes down, points to Rosa, and asks the Captain how he likes her. Captain expresses his approbation. Planter then asks his Daughter the same question. Rosa likewise expresses her approbation of him. A horn sounds without, as a signal for the Captain to retire. Captain makes an offer to go, but is anxious to stay. Tuckey pulls him by the sleeve, and reminds him of the signal. Captain appears angry at his interference. Horn sounds a second time. Captain still wishes to stay. Tuckey urges him to go—he shows more anger at his importunity, but at last decides on going. Kisses his hand to Rosa—Tuckey catches hold of his other hand, and they both exeunt L.H.

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