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SCENE I.—The Deck of a Ship, with a stormy Sea seen dimly beyond it. Sailors and Passengers ''are discovered, some on their knees, some clinging to the shrouds, some staggering about with wild gestures of despair, whilst some are endeavouring to work the ship, and disputing about what should be done; and a great confusion of voices is heard through the noise of the storm. The whole light should proceed from one part of the deck; viz. the binnacle, by which means want of expression of countenance in the under-actors will not be discovered, as none need come within the gleam of its light but those who can give expression''. is discovered busy in assisting those who are endeavouring to save the vessel, near the bottom of the Stage.

I say it must be done; she cannot else be saved. Boatswain, thy refractory spirit is more dangerous than the tempest. (A great confusion of sounds and voices.) All hands to work i' the instant! Cut down the mast; lighten her of every thing, bales, casks, and chests,—cast all to the deep!