Return from the Blackwoods

Return from the Blackwoods

Act I: Scene IV

The Pact

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J. Manzenita
Sep 30, 2025
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ACT I: Scene IV

Scene: The town square of Durus Corde.

Chorus: Here before us lies two forces; a statesman lost within his thoughts! Brewing within him what shall he become, for he knows now it’s now or never!

Enter Senator Sanssoul and Lord Revenu.

Senator: Lord Revenue, to what such capital do I owe this honor?

Lord Revenu: Senator, this union’s mutual.

Sen…

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