Act II, Scene 3: In a Courtroom, in early April, 1861.
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(Having followed the trial of Margaret Garner with great interest and curiosity, the townspeople fill the local courtroom in eager anticipation of her sentencing by the three presiding judges. Margaret sits in court surrounded by militia officers; Caroline, George, and Edward deliver final testimony.)
(The lights go up gradually.)
Moderato, ma con moto
= 88
(The stage is fully lit.)
( = 88)
6
Judge 1: 11
3
8
What Judge 2:
is the
charge?
3
What Judge 3:
What
is the
3
is the
charge?
charge? 3
Edward: 3
Theft, Your Hon ors.
3
6
6