INTRODUCTION:
John Smith was the savior of Virginia. He was an officer in the new colony sent out to Jamestown. Captain Newport one of Raleigh's old sea captains brought a colony of one hundred settlers to America.
The first act will be Captain Newport talking to some London merchants.
First Merchant: The King has given us a charter for our new colony in America.
Second Merchant: We need some men of adventure.
Capt. Newport: I know a man, John Smith, who could make the colony a success. He has had as wonderful adventures as the knights of old. He has just returned from fighting the Turks.
Merchant: We will see if the King will make him one of the officers in the company.
End of Act I.