CHATTERTON
by
Ernest Lacy
DRAMATIS PERSONÆ
- Thomas Chatterton, "the marvelous boy"
- Henry Burgum, a rich Bristol pewterer
- Bertha Burgum, his daughter
- Mrs. Angell, keeper of the lodging house
- Two Ribalds, man and woman
CHATTERTON.
SCENE.
—A Garret in Brooke Street, London. Casement at back C. opening on the street; door, L. 3. E.; rough bedstead R. of window; rude chairs and table, with candle, manuscripts, and writing materials on it, L. C.; old washstand, on which are a glass, a basin, and a broken jug of water, R. 2. E. The Garret is in the house of Mrs. Angell, and is the lodging of the Poet Chatterton. It is the night of August 24th, 1770. Music on rise of curtain. A distant bell is heard tolling the hour.
Mrs. Angell. [Knocking from without.] Mr. Chatterton! [Knocking.] Mr. Chatterton! [Knocking.] Mr. Chatterton!
Enter Mrs. Angell with lamp. Lights up.