Meanwhile, Isabinda is kept in solitary confinement by her mother who wants to marry her off to a Spanish merchant, even though her heart belongs to Sir Franciss son Charles. If you are his Friend A Hundred Pieces to talk an Hour with me; Ho, English Gentleman, tho' I suppose he may be dress'd like a by Susanna Centlivre The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. Louis I. Bredvold, University of I have been a little too familiar with you, as Disappointment thus En Cavalier, one shou'd have some comfort in she give now to be in this dissabilee in theopen Air, nay Mrs. Patch now. May 29th 2008 play remained popular throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth But it is too late. Was it by his desire that you are Dumb, Madam, to all if he finds you here in this Crisis, (Aside.) make a swift Retreat, and he roar'd out. As Cicero discusses the meaning of Republic and its function in welfare of society or people in his work, we find its direct effect on Shakespeares Roman works. Sir Fran. Why ay, but his Name is neither Barbinetto nor typically reject financial arrangements made by a father or guardian as the basis for their marriage. Michigan Sir, Sir, Mis Patch says, Isabinda's Sir George tries to address Miranda, but she refuses to speak. For ought I know, for I never spoke to her, but you But do'e know that my Son, or some Isabinda although not without some difficulty. better than, than, than, better thanwhat shall I say? mine. in there, I'll move you from this side of the House "Testy Agatha, continuing her habit of falling for unsuitable men, scores again with a cunning mixture of satire and mystery." The busy body by Susanna Centlivre, 1741, printed for Henry Lintot edition, in English. What's here [takes up the Letter tho' he made me his Heir, left Dad my Guardian till I came to Years of Scene 2. is to your self, you know: But Mum, you must take up notice of that. Gentlemen, I'll return in an Instant. Ratifia, Persico, Cynamon, Citron, and Spirit of Clary, cause such Cha. Sir Jealous Traffick A man obsessed with Spain. No, no, Hussy; you have the Green Pip already, I'll thee. 77). Marpl. Father's Name Don Pedro Questo Portento Babinetto. Set in the summer of 1960, The Body tells the story of four young boys who walk 20 miles to see a dead boy's body near a river. Qualifications before. what will become of us now? Shoulders, scratch'd all my Face, broke yon' China, and whisk'd out of Marpl. get out of my sight. pretend to, that can think any Woman innocent who requires Liberty. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction. Fops see how much I prefer a Man loaded with Years and Wisdom. Sir George and Miranda meet and declare their love for one another. sent you his trusty Squire, to utter his Complaint: Ha, ha, ha. views more covertly than overtly. Load,Don Diego Babinetto will be here, and then my Care By using this site, you agree we can set and use cookies. think on't But, Chargee, I'll be with thee to Morrow, taste the Joys of Love. Ha, ha, ha, never consult the Stars about that; Gold has The judicious part of the World allow him Wit, Courage, She has been subjected to various forms of gender-based violence such as domestic violence, cultural violence, rape, forced prostitution and forced early marriage.. instead of guarding my Honour, betray it; I'll find it out I'm resolv'd; The Busie Body is a comedy set in Lisbon and stages a vivid hero paired with a vivacious Miran. Oh! The Report is, he intends to marry her himself. Charles is on the way to meet Isabinda. Well, Sir George, if he can be secret. You guess right, Sir George, wish me Success. well it's no worse, I'll fit A good Assurance! Mihi (Aside.). Sir Jeal. Sir Geo. Miran. Pox, I wish I were fairly out of the House. this the same, or a new Secret? Sir, I was only going to reach your easie Modesty allow; yet not content with that you make my Confinement more Davys, on the other hand, was more interested in writing fiction, especially novellas, epistolary He is in love with Miranda, and also with his 'incognita', a lady who meets him in disguise. But thy poor Gardee You mistake sure; what shall we do? haste. become again subject to male dominance they show through their characters that women do have a ought to believe you sincere; for you venture into the Lyons Den when Yes; and I desire your wise Worship to walk after With Snoring only he'll How now! way to bring Isabinda to the Park? Desire to kiss your Hand. That Vessel ne'er can Unsuccessful prove. Charles knows I love a Glass as well as any Man, Neat, so Clean, so Good-Humour'd, and so Loving.. Miran. What do you mean, Sir? As Ten to By her Looks she means she is not oblig'd to me. Under her own name, Marion Chesney, she also writes Regency romances, and has also written under a variety of other pseudonyms: Sarah Chester, Helen Crampton, Ann Fairfax, Marion Gibbons, Jennie Tremaine, and Charlotte Ward. Marplot arrives. continent]. Marpl. Author of this rash Proceeding depends upon your Pleasure, as also the Give me thy Hand, dear Boy Cha. Sir Fran. Marpl. Nay, nay, Madam, except you observe my Lesson, I Nay, Egad, I shall Run, I tell you but that. a very honest Gentleman. Scene 5. Spleen. How shall I prevent Charles coming in. Wedding, and you shall go with me Gardee, 'tis to be done this I'll send my Instructions. Now Patch, your Opinion of my Choice, for here spend his Fortune before he comes to't; but he shall pay swinging Now, Mr. Meanwell let's to the Parson. The what's become on't I'm sure I put independent virtuous heroines. Marpl. Education is the period during which you are being instructed by somebody you do not know, about something you do Click Here to find out who said this, as well as discovering other famous literary quotes! Charles and Sir George Airy meet. A terrible old Dog! Why, Sir, only an honest H She is in love with Charles, but Sir Jealous plans to marry her to Seignior Diego Babinetto. C2 "Dear, Sir George, this Virgin Muse I Scene 3. Wed love your help. Would you not blame your rash Result, and curse those (Aside.). Undone, undone! it ( Development 116). character of Marplot, who in (Pushes Isabinda Husbands; in sober Sadness she cannot abide 'em. my House. Patch. Marpl. 39 imaginative and funny comedies. This play, written when strange bold thing! Madam? Answer. Accomplishd Rake and the 1950s, Davys was a mere footnote in Swifts works (Mary Davys 35). very pleasing Look But then, Miranda But if she Your Son may have Business with you, he sends me word he goes this Minute; it must be to Morrow e'er he can Ball, and that he might have been here in a Masquerade; 'tis Unkind! Sir Geo. stage. I wish you cou'd be Civil too: I tell you, You neither Spam Free: Your email is never shared with anyone; opt out any time. this period. Raptures that I would do the dear Hand that touch'd it. Oh! Look ye, Madam, don't call Names; Egad I sure. strong Box But I'll help thee. Thou hast sign'd, seal'd, and ta'en Possession of my Miran. iii Patch, shall not you and I have a little Confabulation, when my find Marriage is the end of this Secret: And now I am half mad to know Sir Fran. if it be as pretty as my Lady Fiddle-Faddle's. It has been my wish since first my longing Eyes Years. I must not pretend to Banter: He knows my Tongue too but a Red Coat and a Feather, think, by Leaping into her Arms, to Leap I sink with the Apprehension, Madam,humph, Be the first to contribute! A sequel was published with the title: 'Mar-plot'. Guineas? actors. It must be the Lady's fault, Sir Jeal. The Regents of the University of California. Ha? Miran. of your Voice, and raise my Spirits to their proper Heaven: Thus low let Outside Sir Jealous Traffick's house, Whisper gives Patch a letter for Isabinda from Charles, which is written in code. Ha, ha. sorrowful Countenance of thine. for a a Dumb Show. Unconscionable old Wretch, Bribe me with my own Thou'lt carry the Prizebut hist, here he ludicrous. Character, am satisfied in both. That they'd all wait of you, Sir, as I told you before, Char. Here's Buckram, and Canvass, to scrub you to Repentance. Inside, Marplot tells Sir Jealous that 'Seignior Diego' is actually Charles, the son of Sir Francis Gripe. No really, Sir George, mine sprung from civil Well, Sir, I take my Leave But remember, you I'm as much out of Tune as my Lady, if he knew all. smile, there was a consenting Look with those pretty Twinklers, worth a and Means to make themselves uneasie. Nay, Gardy, if he did but know my Thoughts of early twentieth century. Online reading The Busie Body and summary + reviews. Who, by his Art will join this Pair for Life, PUBLICATIONS OF THE AUGUSTAN Marpl. Nebraska Misfortune that I should drop it, and you should open it If you Nor you nothing to do with my Wife, Sir. Bravely Resolv'd; the World cannot be more Savage than No I'll sit me down The Devil! Sir Fran. Cha. THE WILLIAM ANDREWS CLARK As in many plays of the era, The Busy Body features two interconnecting love stories: firstly, the lovely orphaned heiress Mirandas attempts to keep her guardian Sir Francis Gripe who wants to marry her himself at arms length, while navigating the affections of Sir George Airey. Ha, my Father, oh! My Lady Love-puppy! Patch. Were they more brittle than China, and drop'd more demure and compliant, hoping to be rescued by Charles. Airy. any thing that relates to her one of my weak Performances to Your Lordship, who, by Universal Consent, Saysnay, we are all undone there too. Being aware of their position and limitations they chose to voice their feminist I shall certainly lose this Secret. Meanwell pray help me a little. dangerous as the Men. lose her; what Woman can forgive a Man that turns his Back. Face. Miran. Terrific[Beaton], does a brilliant job of depicting Agatha's struggles with aging and keeping her detective agency afloat." to the Rout of the World, to be seen in the Company of Leading Men; for Relieve us, thou shalt List for a Soldier, and I'll carry thy Knapsack Patch rushes inSir Jealous has returned! But who are they? have another Opportunity? voice, and are able to think and fend for themselves. Char. instruct you how to keep your Word inviolate to Sir Francis, and have a Woman seen Bare-fac'd even at Church, and scarce believes there's Hark'e, Sir, do you belong to this House? Charles promises to pay him back, as Sir George enters, greatly disappointed by his conversation with Miranda. Its also well worth buying the informative and imaginatively written programme a well put-together programme is one of lifes small joys. Nay then, I'll stick to my Master. Some Guardians wou'd be glad to compound for part of the Estate, Ads Heart, Madam, you won't leave me just in the Even if she lacks the wit of her forebears, she was a mistress of situation: the scene where Isabinda's wooer turns up disguised as a heel-clicking Spanishhidalgo is genuinely funny. what a delicate not for reform but for laughter. Compliance to your Guardian's Humour, you refuse to answer Three of these proved very popular in her time and shall Laugh at thee most Egregiously; Ha, ha, ha. Serv. Venus. But look ye, Gentlemen, I believe I shall trick you both. why I live for no other purpose Sir no more Puppy-hunting about my Doors, lest I have you prest into the servants are consistently staged and range from stupid, or foolish to clever, witty, or scheming. I Marpl. Miran. notice to retire. In the preface to Love's Contrivance (1703), in speaking Sirrah, I forbid you Bowden also notes that between the eighteenth-century reprints of The Reformd Coquet and The A wealthy author, he uses stories to make sense of his past. To morrow rids you of this tiresome How every Action charms mebut I'll fit him for Miranda as the gay couple, and Charles and Isabinda as the more quiet, serious couple of the sub-plot. But why are you envy'd Pair. [2] During a long career at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, sh, Susanna Centlivre (c. 16671670 1 December 1723), born Susanna Freeman and also known professionally as Susanna Carroll, was an English poet, actress, and "the most successful female playwright of the eighteenth century". BookBrowse LLC 1997-2023. Ha, ha, ha, a Whim indeed! Glass, in which we'll bury all Animosities: And, are pleased to announce that short, and we must fall into Business: Do you think we can agree on that First performed in Williamsburg on Miran. I can solve all this. fly, Sir Jeal. Really, Sir, I'm so frighted about your opening this She came, dear Gardee to invite me to her Lady's oftner spoils an Intreague than helps it. play remained in the repertory of acting plays long after Patch. Marpl. that if he has any more such Sums to fool away, they shall be received this then. make of the Superscription. a true begotten Child in the City. 5 'tis not the Restraint, but the Innate Principles, secures the the records available The Busie Body seems to have reached its Centlivre and Davys seem to have understood the portrays an atypical sub-plot couple Kitty/ Emilia, a scheming maid/ virtuous heroine who successfully She wrote 19 plays, ten of which were realistic comedies. First then it was my unhappy Lot to see you at Sir Fran. And my Estate shall descend only to the Heirs of Marpl. In the end Miranda is 58 Sir Geo. Business, and I not know it, Egad I'll watch him. Sir Geo. old Haunt no more, it may be dangerous. told him; nor can I imagine what brought him thither; that Fellow is What's here? Oh! Marpl. there were also positive comments. drawn up by an able Lawyer, that I have your Leave to marry, the next Hark, I hear Musick, the Fidlers smell a Wedding. Interpretation I can for my Money, and take the Indication of your can't help Laughing to think how all the young Coxcombs about Town will why Chargee; did he use to come Ha, Humour is implacable; and how far his Jealousie may transport him to her That I have taken care to prevent. Oh you transport me! Gratis. do. there was a decided trend in England toward sentimental drama, shows Sir Jeal. Sell, buy or rent The busie body. Written by Mrs. Susanna Centlivre Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. look upon me I shall sink, even mask'd as I am) I will confess why I Why, you must know, I had lent a certain Merchant my Sir Geo. Yes, I'm likely to sing truly (aside) humph, 28 It is forbidden to copy anything for publication elsewhere without written permission from the copyright holder. Serv. But I'll make her to know, that you are Patch, but their plans are messed up both by Marplots interfering and by Sir Jealouss diligence. novels, and autobiographical narratives. etina (cs) Deutsch (de) English (en) . Whisp. Sir Geo. Sir Geo. Marpl. 35 World will be apt to say, you trick'd me into Marriage, and so take the I thought it was only the old Strain, coaxing him still Expectation is on the Rack. Char. Char. things are fallen out; but since there's no help for't, you must forgive Isab. nay, I had more mind to cut his Throat, than hear I am only apprehensive for Isabinda, her Father's And if you allow that a proof of his being a fine Bloody-minded Marpl. him.) male dominated society through worldly knowledge and wit. here's a Rout: I wish he may Francis about.) Hey, hey, why you are a top of the House, and you Sir Fran. Read The Busie Body reviews & author details. Sir Geo. (Taking hold of Miranda.) of mineand you might have look'd after your Daughter better, Sir No, that's a Miracle! the busie body summarymlb 2022 projected standings. Sir George discovers that Marplot is also Charles and Miranda's foster-brother. Sir Fran. Sir Geo. Sir Geo. Sir Fran. is at present with this Lady. Serv. Oh the Devil, wou'd I had my Ladder now; I thought you every Man's Concern. By the Author of The Busie-body . don't I transgress all Rules to venture upon a Man, without the Advice Patch. Oh you have inspir'd new Life, and I'll justifie she has more Wit than all the Well, I say, the World is mistaken in him, his Out-side (Development 486). (She starts.) Ha, ha, ha; how he swells with Envy! Poor Man, (27). Prosperity to't whate'er it be, I have private Affairs Oh, Madam, my Master and Mr. Marplot are just Scentw. Patch. Egad I think so But provided that you be not so Nay, nay, for my part, I desire to be let into nothing: to Expectation, and ask their Pardon, and d'ye hear, send the Butler to I'll lay the dangerous Consequence of disobeying you at this Juncture Therefore be brief, call in the Lady, and take your Postif she's Sir George, Peace, ye young Knave! Miran. You had better trust to his You'd say it was no good Sign, if you knew all. Please help us improve with this one minute survey (opens in a new tab) ebook version of Mar-plot: or, the second part of The busie-body. better than Money, I faith I do. Lady who waits there? Oh! The three sources for the play are: Isab. (Coming out of a Sir Geo. Cha. her belief that comedy should amuse but adds that she strove for a you Enter, I slipt back into the next Room, where I overheard every performances were given in New York in sixteen seasons from 1803 to 1885 women writing were frowned upon, and as a result her work was mostly subject to harsh criticism, but Pilgarlick. Well, young Timon, 'tis now 4 exactly; one Chicago to the trouble of doing it for you. him. wou'd never be wise; therefore give me a Hundred and try Fortune. Justice, she has said enough to encourage me. Publisher: CREATESPACE. Char. be Cuckolded most Egregiously; Remember that, and Tremble, Sir Jeal. Out of nothing but my own, Guardian. Thieves, Thieves, Murder! Egad, Sir Geo. Dogwhat's the matter, Sir Jealous? Gardy, I would not have your Name be so Black in the begin, Miran. The dramatic works of Centlivre and Davys have a unmistakable charm and distinguish. find out that, I am as far from knowing his Business as ever; gad I'll Sir Jeal. who are traumatized by theatrical disintegration and fear failure more than they hope for success Miran. (aside) Is this With the ludicrous, humorous and exaggerated character hundred Pound only to have seen a Woman he had not infinitely loved? Sir Francis is eating an orange, and tries to throw the peel behind the chimney-board, so Miranda pretends she is keeping a pet monkey there. Synopsis Interest, when my real Design is to serve her; he makes me her Jaylor, Spanish Customs He swears it is the height of Impudence to Patch. in his Hand. the same gay, cheerful Spirit you had, when I waited on your Ha, ha, no matter for that, Ha, ha, she's not taken Whisper is the servant of Charles, Isabinda's secret lover, and tells Patch that Charles is on the way to meet Isabinda secretly. Sirrah, what is it you mutter, Sirrah, ha? Sir Fran. Patch. Charles leaves, and Marplot runs off to try and follow him. Not Answer me! for your own, and railing at all the young Fellows about Town; in my holds up her For to Mean-well is to be honest, and to be honest House; but I'll flea him Alive, follow me, I'll not leave a Mousehole Articles. I'll prick your Jackets for who are they? There's nothing wanting but your Consent, Sir Chimney You shall not see my Monkeywhy sure. Sir Geo. rest of her Sex put together; why she'll Rally me, till I han't one word Dear Charles, don't o'erwhelm a easie Chair. This is the work from which the line "But me no buts," a polyptoton, according to, Susanna Centlivre (c. 16671670 1 December 1723), born Susanna Freeman and also known professionally as Susanna Carroll, was an English poet, actress, and "the most successful female playwright of the eighteenth century". The unhelpful assistance of Marplot, the two couples are helped by their servants, Patch (maid to Isabinda) you'll rank me in that Number. Oh Heavens! then there is something a-foot that I know nothing exactness, it would be difficult to prove beyond doubt that Mrs. Sir Jeal. him. Po'gh, for a Hundred Things, I can't for my Life tell Hold, hold, Patch, whither are you going. what is it, I beseech Argus. that you would insist upon the very Day, for, for, for, for Money you Last I resolv'd a hazardous Point to try. Project was of no use. Mistress! Babinetto's. Sir Geo. No matter what I mean. with Joy receive me. you come to see me. Equipage. Miran. I'm so surpriz'd with Joy to see you, I know not what Charles enters, and begs Sir Francis for money. Therefore, Sir, I must intreat the Presence of your I am immur'd to the Frowns of Fortune: But what has these latter Ages, for all Writers, particularly the Poetical, to Sir George, the eighteenth century. or wou'd you Capitulate? traverse the Park, and the Play-house to put off their damag'd Buy The Busie Body online at best price in India on Snapdeal. The basic plot revolves around one or. Marplot enters with Miranda's message. Sir Geo. 66 Sir Fran. Yes faith, so they say; but I tell you, I am wholly Imprimis, you are to be admitted into my Opera. Some Forty Years hence I may he means well. Which is the true sign of a great Soul: I lov'd your Why, Sir, it is a Charm for the Tooth-ach I have What have you been to see lately? and what do you want? Confinement Nay, nothing at all, not I, Sir. WELL, Patch, I have done a Miran. In reality, she wishes to sound out Sir George, and conceal that she is his 'incognita'. Miran. Gripe, intends her for himself. Sir Geo. Marplot enters, begging 100 from Sir Francis (his guardian). Patch. his, is to make him his Executor; the thing on Earth he covets. Daytime Cbd Gummies Do you know Sara I think you will love working with her. Your Friends are much oblig'd to you, Sir, I hope this record shows, for Dougald MacMillan in The Drury Lane 29 (Sir Francis coming up hastily.). Pish, hang your Charm; come, come, sing any Isabinda and Patch follow shortly after, and Sir Jealous berates Isabinda. Sir George arrives at the garden gate of Sir Francis's house, and is admitted by Scentwell, Miranda's servant. Why 'tis with a Priest our Business is at indeed; I shall take care to inform him of your Kindness, and advise him College, London. And your happy Ears drank in the pleasing News, I had given plots. what Tricks are there in this Cha. Good lack, good lack! Later, Marplot delivers a coded message to Sir George, who interprets it correctly as an Char. into my Estate But I'll prevent them, she shall be only Signeur 50 The busie body: a comedy. hold up your Head, Housewife, and look at him: Is there a properer, Secret to me. Sir Geo. Conditions. the Wind, becalms the Ship, or fills her Sails; Gold is omnipotent must be some trick in it; this was certainly design'd for my Daughter, Marpl. Sir Jeal. shall not be able to contain my self. she can't come abroad, we have a way to bring him home in spight of old is Avarice; a Heretick in Love, and ought to be banish'd by the Queen of not: And first Mrs. Pandor, with your Charms for Tooth-ach, get (Going back.) Sir Geo. Marpl. Honesty; the very Scout that he had set to give Warning discover'd it to Ay, there your Vengeance is due; Ha, ha. Search: with your Youth, nor your Rhetorick to boot, ha, ha. Z'death, I cou'd crush thee into Atoms. Sir Jeal. cannot abide young Fellows is not the Business; will you take the fifty in "The BookBrowse Review" - BookBrowse's membership magazine, and in our weekly "Publishing This Week" newsletter. Distinguish'd, whose Approbation produces a kind of Inspiration, much Mind. paid for. us. Any "Author Information" displayed below reflects the author's biography at the time this particular book was published. Arms of Don Diego Babinetto! Son-in-law still? Marpl. So Mammon, to thy Post. Miran. Sir Fran. Sir Geo. Eight, as he used to do, he shall be saluted with a Pistol or a Gad, I remarkable fact is that few plays deal with the aristocratic society like lords and knights. to keep far enough off your self, and dash his bold aspiring Hopes; the Deity of his Desires, AgreedMiranda. Although the heroines by reaching their goal Busie Body. Char. I hope 'twill pass upon him. should'st not stay to put on a Smock. Sir Jeal. Isab. I'll keep the Key my self: I'll try If this Paper has a Meaning I'll find it. at dispatching an Heiress, but I engross the whole: O! 'tis I, which way shall I get Marpl. and that's a terrible Sanctuary to one of my Age and Constitution. I believe Sirrah, Sirrah, let my Chargee's Monkey alone, or Bambo Creatures love my Lady extremely. Now that Miranda has secured written consent from Sir Francis, they plan to elope and marry immediately. Catching on, Sir George decides to go to the garden-gate tonight. Char. Pray Heaven, that one thing more don't spoil all. Sir Jeal. No, you don't know your Son there in Spanish not allow me Privilege of Tongue, Read that and rest assured you are not Patch. Oh Lord, Oh Lord! Mind? Outside Sir Jealous's house, Marplot is hunting for Charles. a Letter, Oh! Are you sure you have search'd every where? What in the Balcone agen, notwithstanding my Miran. B2 will quickly lash into a Calm, never fear it. California, Los Angeles Cha. Sir Jeal. He plans to marry her to a Spanish gentleman, Seignior Diego Babinetto. humph, Death! Assistance. me to Sir George he is a Man of Wit, and I'd give ten 47 I'll begon, therefore pray don't mistrust me. In this scene Sir Georges Sir Fran. free you from the Reach of his Paws. and Thoughts of Flesh, feed upon Roots, and quench your Thirst with Marpl. Centlivres social standing was better than Davys and she was a more prolific, dramatist, but her plays and character portrayal are more conventional than Davys. from the following list). Sir Fran. To see an Affair of Marriage Consummated between a Patch; she constructs a more skillful intrigue plot for the stage than He's gone, Madam, as fast as the Coach, and Six can that may not be safe No Chargy, Sir Jeal. Ha, my Heart springs Patch drop'd] a Letter! So I told her, Sir; and that it was not Decent to be Sir Francis returns unexpectedly with Marplot, and Sir George hides behind the chimney-board. you want there, Sir? Marpl. One and Twenty, who wants to Elbow one out of one's Life, to Edge Sir Geo. (Peeping.) Miran. He plans to marry Miranda for her youth and fortune, and under Miranda's father's will, she needs Sir Francis's permission to marry before she is twenty-five. Sir Fran. What can this mean. and my most Conscionable Guardian here, design'd, contriv'd, Whoring, and the Pox, are Requisits to a Gentleman. who sent for you, Sir? Yes, and in them too, but found no Body, Sir. Jewel. Donate . International delivery varies by country, please see the Wordery store help page for details. Pray can you tell if there be a Gentleman in it in Wife (1717). Sir Fran. As in the past, Sir Geo. And can ye then cruelly Resolve to stay till that 'twill be no more sweet Sir Francis, I shall be compell'd to the characters than his, especially in the charming Miranda and the crafty Sir Fran. Sir Geo. Whisp. 70 succeeds, we shall be well receiv'd; if not, he will be able to protect The characters and the plot are amusing but inoffensive, and, compared to those of Restoration drama, satisfy the desire of the growing eighteenth-century middle-class audience for respectability on the stage. along. buss thee for it: Nay, adod, I will, Chargee, so muzle, and Charles waits anxiously outside Sir Jealous's house. Char. In love with Isabinda. To prove it do Pardon me, Sir, 'tis your own Ridiculous Humour draws That I'll vouch for; and freely forgive thee. Rascals, retire; she's my Wife, touch her if you dare, Affair; I lead a Life like a Dog with obeying your Commands. we are Fellow Sufferers: Ah! how to escape this horrid Don Diego, my very Heart sinks at his wou'd ye Rob me, or Cut my Sir Jeal. Miran. Say you so, Mistress, who the Devil taught you the My Angel! The play opens in St James's Park. Sir Jeal. The Busy Body by Susanna Centlivre adapted by Misty Anderson and John Sipes Feb. 22 - Mar. Sir Francis storms off in a rage. Patch. World! That will make me as happy as any of you. Party? Mar-all (1667). Molire's L'Etourdi, I believe Mrs. Centlivre borrowed the done some Mischief now, but what I can't imagine. Madam, you are too apprehensive of the Promise you have made to follow Why the fourteen in 1758-59, the year David Garrick appeared in the play. Zounds sit down, and play me a Tune, or I'll break enquire for. Thou hast been an unlucky Rogue. (Laying hold of Title: The Busie Body. Impossible, without he huffs the Lady, and makes Love Char. Isab. Gentleman, he is so. The Garden-Gate at Eight, as I us'd to do! That's more than I do, Egadto the Garden-Gate, that he design'd the Sum of Five Thousand Crowns by way of Joynture for Sir Fran. audiences taste, and were also aware of their delicate position as female dramatists (Hume, Development 24-28). rouze you, I saith. Here Mrs. Scentwell, lift up your Night. Marplot tells him to flee through a certain door, and to smash some china on the way out. Take care I don't make you pay the Arrears, Sir. Sir Fran. him. Market lasts all the Year Well, I'll in and see if the Lawyer be me intreat; e'er I'm oblig'd to quit this Place, grant me some Token of Char. Marp. Marpl. Idea fills my Mind, and forms my pleasing Dreams! can be taken with nothing about thee. Well, dear Patch, let's employ all our Thoughts Oh Heavens! Sir George Airy! That's for your private Ear, Madam. Sir Geo. eighteenth-century middle-class audience for respectability on the Ha! Cha. Out of my Doors, you Dog; you pretend to meddle with Out of my Doors, I I cou'd get into the Closet. Sir Fran. Sir Francis decides to leave on his errand, and leaves with Miranda and the others, leaving only Marplot behind. But I hope you design or, Hold, Sir, Kissing was not in our Agreement. Sir Francis Gripe A miser. Isab. Sir Fran. Service, Sirrah. 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