The Patriot: A Tragedy In Five Acts is a play written by George Stephens. It is a story of a man named William Tell who lives in Switzerland during the 13th century. The play is set in the backdrop of the Swiss struggle for independence against the Habsburgs, who were the ruling dynasty of Austria. William Tell is a patriot who is willing to do anything to free his country from the tyranny of the Habsburgs. The play follows his journey as he leads...