Script Lines Scene 1

Question 1

Markus: Good people! I am always happy to join you for the celebration of the lengthening of the day.

Answer 1

Villagers: Good day to you, Lord Markus. (etc).

Question 2

Markus: The clock is not wrong! It is the sun that is wrong!

Answer 2

Peasant 5: Shettle! What have you done?

Question 3

Peasant 10: It must be Magda! The sister is unhappy with her!

Answer 3

All: Yes! It’s Magda! It’s her fault! (etc).

Question 4

Peasant 12: Everything is the same except for her!

Answer 4

All: It’s Magda! It must be Magda! She is not one of us! She was not born here! She is from away! (etc).

Question 5

Peasant 13: Look! The sun is coming up at last!

Answer 5

All: Praise the Sister! The sun comes up again! (etc).

Question 6

Peasant 14: But what about tomorrow? Will it be late again?

Answer 6

All: It’s Magda’s fault! (etc).

Question 7

Markus: Good people, hear me!

Answer 7

All: Drive her away! Make her leave! Drive her out! (etc).

Question 8

Markus: Run, Magda! Before they hurt you! Run

Answer 8

All: Go away and don’t come back! Don’t curse us anymore! Away with your wickedness!