Copyright, 1898, by Thomas Henry French.
| London: SAMUEL FRENCH, PUBLISHER, 89, STRAND. | New York: SAMUEL FRENCH & SON, PUBLISHERS, 38, EAST 14TH STREET. |
| Strand Theatre, London, May 19, 1885. | Comedy, London, June 20, 1885. | |
| SIR HUMPHREY CHETWYND | Mr. John Beauchamp. | Mr. John Beauchamp. |
| REV. DR. DOZEY | Mr. Rutland Barrington. | Mr. Percy Compton. |
| TOM POTTER | Mr. Arthur Dacre. | Mr. Arthur Dacre. |
| NED CHETWYND | Mr. W. Herbert. | Mr. Percy Lyndal. |
| MR. DODSON DICK | Mr. Chas. Groves. | Mr. Arthur Roberts. |
| ALMA BLAKE | Miss Amy Roselle. | Miss Amy Roselle. |
| MRS. DOZEY | Mrs. Leigh Murray. | Miss Maria Davis. |
| SUSAN | Miss Julia Roselle. | Miss Julia Roselle. |
| WILSON | Miss F. Lavender. | Miss F. Lavender. |
| LUCY PRESTON | Miss Kate Rorke. | Miss Kate Rorke. |
THE SILVER SHIELD.
ACT I.
Scene.—A hall; passages, R. and L.; a double window of stained glass, on swivel hinges, opens upon a lawn, with view of grounds; large portrait on the wall; landscape, and mirror; a staircase, L. Tom Potter discovered working at an easel placed near the open window; Ned Chetwynd seated at a table, opening and destroying letters leisurely. Lucy Preston watching him; Mrs. Dozey asleep in an armchair, with a book of sermons lying open in her lap; footstool; fireplace, R.; large armchair side of fireplace.