Pocahontas: A Bright Stream Between Two Hills

We know she was converted to Christ and who she married, but not about how it may have come about. There is less about John Smith and Chief Powhatan, and more about John Rolfe, who falls in love with her. It goes from Pocahontas at age 13 to her death at age 22.Cast of 8 adults, (only 2 female) 20-25 mins.Look for a package deal that includes this script under the Historical Scripts category.

RUCKE: Yes, Alexander and I were at the chapel in prayer for a
couple of hours this morning.

MRS. WHITTAKER: I thought so. He left so early. I know the needs of our colony are so great. Food has become so scarce, and finding some anywhere seems an impossible task. Plus the dangers involved in searching too far from the fort.

RUCKE: Yes, Captain Smith is very brave in his continuous
exploration for food. Even after the last attack and death of his
men, he still goes out. I guess he feels that since the Indians
let him go last time, they will leave him alone.

MRS. WHITTAKER: I pray for his safety, and all of us here. The
Indians can be so unpredictable.

RUCKE: I’ll say. Look there behind you.

 

MRS. WHITTAKER: Oh! Is she all alone? (Pocahontas slowly enters the gate and approaches them. She is carrying food, raw vegetables, etc.) Hello.

POCAHONTAS: Hello. I bring food. (She places it on the ground)

MRS. WHITTAKER: You speak English.

POCAHONTAS: My father taught me. He has learned the white man tongue. He is king of all our tribe.

RUCKE: Thank you for the food. You must be the Indian princess we have heard so much about.

POCAHONTAS: I am called Pocahontas.

MRS. WHITTAKER: Yes, Pocahontas. You are very welcome here. We are so grateful to you for rescuing our Captain Smith from sure death.

POCAHONTAS: I have food. My friends helped me. We have much food for you outside. You go get it.

MRS. WHITTAKER: Oh, tell your friends to come in.

POCAHONTAS: They have run into the woods. They think you will eat them.

MRS. WHITTAKER: Oh no! We would not.

POCAHONTAS: When they see you not eat me, they will know.

RUCKE: God has answered our prayers through you, dear girl. God bless you!

POCAHONTAS: Your Captain Smith said that to me once. I do not know the meaning.

MRS. WHITTAKER: It means that we are so thankful and grateful to you, that we desire God’s blessing upon you. His blessing is like good things happening in your life.

POCAHONTAS: It is like when the Great Spirit smiles on our people.

RUCKE: Your great spirit could very well be the God who we worship.  We can tell you all about him. (John Rolfe enters)

ROLFE: Who is this?

MRS. WHITTAKER: John, this is Pocahontas.

ROLFE: Captain Smith’s Pocahontas? We have heard much about you.  You keep bringing food for us.

RUCKE: She and her friends have brought food again, it is outside the gate.

ROLFE: I passed it on the way; such a bounty! Thank you so much!  You must stay for awhile, so Captain Smith can see you.

POCAHONTAS: I cannot stay. I will come again with food. You are kind and friendly and you smell bad.

ROLFE: (Laughs) I think you mean… well it matters not. (Reaching for her hand) I am John Rolfe. (She looks at his hand, and does not know what to do. Then she extends her hand the same way… off to one side.)

POCAHONTAS: I am Pocahontas. (John takes her hand and puts it in his hand, but she quickly pulls it away.)

ROLFE: It is how we greet each other. Watch. (He extends his hand to Mrs. Whittaker, and she shakes hands.) Now you try. (He extends his hand again. She shakes her head no.) Pocahontas is a very pretty name. What does it mean?

POCAHONTAS: A bright stream between two hills.

MRS. WHITTAKER: That is lovely. My name is Mrs. Whittaker, and this is Reverend Rucke.

POCAHONTAS: How do I do?

RUCKE: You do very well! Your English is most excellent.

ROLFE: But you should say… “how do YOU do.”

POCAHONTAS: How do I do?

ROLFE: Well, we can work on that. Your father does not mind that you come into our town and bring us this food?

POCAHONTAS: He does not know I bring food. He thinks white man is lazy. Should grow own food. My father and I have understanding.  I told him the white man are good.

ROLFE: Not all white men are good. Just like not all Indians are
good. I dare say that your tribe has enemies.

POCAHONTAS: There are enemy tribes. We have war with them. Like white man… we say we want peace. Everyone says peace… but no one makes peace.

ROLFE: Very true.

MRS. WHITTAKER: Will you stay and eat with us?

POCAHONTAS: No. I must go. The Great Spirit will smile on us now.   (She hurries away. John stands and watches her go.)

RUCKE: Such a sweet girl.

MRS. WHITTAKER: Yet, a savage. That Great Spirit talk bothers me.

RUCKE: She just does not know the truth, yet.

ROLFE: She is very beautiful.

MRS. WHITTAKER: She is very young. I dare say that she is not much above 15 or 16.

RUCKE: John was smitten with her, though, weren’t you, John?

ROLFE: Don’t be silly. She is just a girl. I am just glad to
finally meet her. Captain Smith keeps talking about her; I was
beginning to wonder if she really existed. She usually waits outside the fort with the food until he comes out. I don’t think she has ever ventured in before.

MRS. WHITTAKER: Well, let’s get someone to gather all the food they  brought. Today, God has answered our prayers.