Library of Formatting Examples:Metrical Drama/08B

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/*
<i>Harp.</i> It was so determined;
But, for the further honour of your son,
And to observe the government of the city,
And with what rigour, or remiss indulgence,
The Christians are pursued, he makes his stay here:
*/

[<i>Trumpets.</i>[** Does it belong at end of previous line?]

/*
For proof, his trumpets speak his near arrival.

<i>Sap.</i> Haste, good Sempronius, draw up our guards,
And with all ceremonious pomp receive
The conquering army. Let our garrison speak
Their welcome in loud shouts, the city show
Her state and wealth.

<i>Semp.</i> I'm gone.        [<i>Exit.</i>[*** Keep stage directions on same line,]
*/                                         [*** and precede with six spaces.]

Ambiguous stage directions

Is "Trumpets." on its own line because that's where the playwright wanted it, or because the paper was too narrow? Should it be moved up to the dialogue line and be preceded by six spaces to avoid breaking up the dialogue? That's not a formatter's decision, so just follow guidelines: left-justify it, make it wrappable, and leave a note for the post-processor. Or ask in the project discussion.

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