Chapter IV: Act III: (Columbus talking to sailors:)

COLUMBUS: I rejoice my friends that you have had the grace to chant the vesper hymn in so devout a spirit at a moment when there is so much reason to be grateful to God for His goodness to us. What cheering signs have encouraged us to persevere. The birds in the air, the unusual fishes in the sea and the plants seldom met far from rocks where they grow. I deem it probable that we reach the land this very night. I call on you all to be watchful.

(Columbus and Luis walk apart from the other sailors. Columbus a
little in advance, stops, calls Luis.)

COLUMBUS: Luis! Look in that direction, seest thou aught uncommon?

LUIS: I saw a light, Senor.

COLUMBUS: Thine eyes did not deceive thee.

LUIS: What think you, Don Christopher?

COLUMBUS: Land! Bid Rodrigo Sanchez of Segovia to come hither.

(Rodrigo Sanchez comes. All look for light).

COLUMBUS: This is land. We will behold it soon.

(Sailors come up and look. All exclaim, Land! Land!)

COLUMBUS: See the land, Luis?

LUIS: Yes.

COLUMBUS: Behold the Indies! Praise be to God!

_End of Columbus Act._

JOHN SMITH _and_ POCAHONTAS

INTRODUCTION:

John Smith was the savior of Virginia. He was an officer in the new
colony sent out to Jamestown. Captain Newport one of Raleigh's old
sea captains brought a colony of one hundred settlers to America.

The first act will be Captain Newport talking to some London
merchants.

FIRST MERCHANT: The King has given us a charter for our new colony in America.

SECOND MERCHANT: We need some men of adventure.

CAPT. NEWPORT: I know a man, John Smith, who could make the colony a success. He has had as wonderful adventures as the knights of old. He has just returned from fighting the Turks.

MERCHANT: We will see if the King will make him one of the officers in the company.

_End of Act I._

ACT II.

INTRODUCTION:

Smith was made an officer but was not allowed to take part in
governing the Colony but resolved to help by visiting the Indians
and gathering food for the Colony. The next act will be Smith in
the Indian village.

(Powhatan sitting around bench. His wives sit at his side.
Women and children stand around. In front stood Powhatan's
fierce warriors. Two big stones are rolled in front of Powhatan.
Two warriors rush to Smith, drag him to the stones and force
his head upon one of them). (Pocahontas the chief's daughter
rushes in.)

POCAHONTAS: Save his life! Do not kill him!

POWHATAN: Your life is saved. You will be my son and play with my daughter.

_End of Act II._

ACT III.

INTRODUCTION:

After awhile Smith returned to Jamestown. He found much trouble among
the settlers. He took command and with the help of Pocahontas the
little Indian maiden, restored order and saved them from starvation.
Pocahontas was ever afterwards called "The good angel of the Colony."
The next act will be Smith talking to the settlers.

SMITH: (Making speech). Every one of us must work. He that will not work shall not eat. You shall not only gather for yourself, but for those that are sick. They shall not starve. Some of you will plant grain, others will build better houses. If this will take place we will all be happier and more contented in Virginia.

_End of Smith Act._

SIR WALTER RALEIGH

INTRODUCTION:

Walter Raleigh was the Englishman who checked the power of the Spanish
in America. He was a friend of Queen Elizabeth, and first gained her
friendship, by an interesting incident. This act tells the story.