Eneas Africanus

In the fading days of the Civil War, a desperate letter appears in the pages of a Southern newspaper, pleading for the return of a priceless family silver cup. The appeal comes from Major George Tommey, whose trusted servant, the elderly but talkative Eneas, vanished while ferrying the heirloom and Confederate funds across a war‑torn landscape. Listeners are drawn into the quiet urgency of a community trying to piece together a vanished man's last journey, his familiar references to the beloved mare “Lady Chain” and the rugged roads he knew.

The narrative weaves together newspaper notices, personal correspondence, and vivid recollections to paint a portrait of Southern life, loyalty, and the fragile humanity that persisted amid chaos. As the search unfolds, the story offers a window into the everyday struggles of those left behind, while hinting at deeper questions of memory and loss. This first act invites you to walk the dusty trails of post‑war Georgia, following the echo of a lone wagon and the hope that a single cup might still be found.