Bibliography. In the Poe Circle, by Joel Benton (New York, 1899); The Poe-Chivers Papers, by G. E. Woodberry (Century Magazine, Jan., Feb., 1903); Representative Southern Poets, by C. W. Hubner (New York, 1906); Library of Southern Literature (Atlanta, Georgia, 1909, v. ii).
THE DEATH OF ALONZO
[From Conrad and Eudora (Philadelphia, 1834)]
Act III. Scene IV. Frankfort. Time, midnight. Conrad enters from the tavern, walks the street, dressed in dark clothes, with a masque on his face, and, with difficulty, finds Alonzo's house.
Conrad. This is the place,—and I must change my name.
(Goes to the door and knocks. Puts his hand in his bosom.
A female voice is heard within—the wife of Alonzo.)
Angeline. I would not venture out this time o' night.
(Conrad knocks.)
Alonzo. Who's there?
Conrad. A friend.
Angeline (within). I would not venture out, my love!
Alonzo. Why, Angeline!—thy fears are woman's, love.
(Knocks again.)
Alonzo. Who is that?—speak out!
Conrad. Darby—'tis thy friend!
He has some business with thee—'tis of weight!
Has sign'd a bond, and thou must seal the deed!
Alonzo. What does he say?
Angeline. Indeed I do not know—you'd better see.
(Knocks again and looks round.)
Alonzo. Who can this be—so late at night?
(Opens the door and steps back.)