Ingratitude; or, The Justice of Providence

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I Hereby Bequeath. A fairly wealthy farmer foolishly gives all his effects to his son on the condition that a comfortable living be given him until his death. Six Months Later. The son has proven untrue to his trust and developed a fierce cruelty toward his kind but unwise father. His Only Friend. But for his sweet-natured grandson, the old man would often suffer for the barest necessities of life. The two become great companions. The Revolutionists. Incited by a rowdy leader, organize to rob the Royalists of the neighborhood. Word of their progress soon covers the countryside. The Marquis Tries to Save His Treasure. A local lord of great wealth hears of their approach and attempts to hide his treasure box, but is frightened into flight before he finishes his task. Overtaken. After an exciting chase along the highroad, across fields and through deep forests, he is forced through fatigue to stay his flight. The Hiding Place. Seeing capture is inevitable he throws the box of jewels into the bushes. Found. Here they are discovered by the old farmer's grandson and given to the abused old man. The Band of Fanatics. Complete Ruin. Now the revolutionists find excuse to drive the ungrateful man from his home and burn it to the ground. Forgiven. In this scene the old man forgets the past and gives his aid to his son who has so ill treated him.