A Collection of Farces and Other After-pieces, which are Acted at the Theatres Royal, Drury-Lane, Covent-Garden and Hay-Market: Printed Under the Authority of the Managers from the Prompt Book, Volume 4Mrs. Inchbald Longman, Hurst, Rees and Orme, 1809 - English drama |
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... whole years of service . Chu . True ; but the honours we gather , very often adorn the head of a commander , who has been only an ear - witness to this " well - fought field . " Har . Ay , but every individual has his share . Cha . Of ...
... whole years of service . Chu . True ; but the honours we gather , very often adorn the head of a commander , who has been only an ear - witness to this " well - fought field . " Har . Ay , but every individual has his share . Cha . Of ...
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... whole covey . Enter DIGGERY . Diggery , what's the matter with those fellows ? Dig . Nothing , sir ? Sir G. Nothing ! why what the devil keeps them in that posture then ? Dig . Lord , sir , I'll soon make them get upon their legs . Sir ...
... whole covey . Enter DIGGERY . Diggery , what's the matter with those fellows ? Dig . Nothing , sir ? Sir G. Nothing ! why what the devil keeps them in that posture then ? Dig . Lord , sir , I'll soon make them get upon their legs . Sir ...
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... whole family . As to that fellow , Diggery , he will be hang- ed for the murder of some of these creatures , as sure as he is now alive . 1 overheard him the other day desiring Cymon to fall on the carving - knife , and he would then ...
... whole family . As to that fellow , Diggery , he will be hang- ed for the murder of some of these creatures , as sure as he is now alive . 1 overheard him the other day desiring Cymon to fall on the carving - knife , and he would then ...
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... whole family , except my sister , have got the bite . Why , sometimes you would imagine , from the wooden sceptres , straw crowns , and such like trumpery , that Bedlam was transported from Moorfields to the spot you now stand upon . I ...
... whole family , except my sister , have got the bite . Why , sometimes you would imagine , from the wooden sceptres , straw crowns , and such like trumpery , that Bedlam was transported from Moorfields to the spot you now stand upon . I ...
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... sion in it than a toasted muffin . Dig . I got all , your honour , by larning to read ; you'll see me when I play , look in a way that will frighten the whole family - no muffin faces ; all SCENE 11 . 15 ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE .
... sion in it than a toasted muffin . Dig . I got all , your honour , by larning to read ; you'll see me when I play , look in a way that will frighten the whole family - no muffin faces ; all SCENE 11 . 15 ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE .
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Beau Beggar's Opera Biddy Bridget Capt Cath Catherine CHARLES DIBDIN Cice Clac Clackit Cymon daugh DAVID GARRICK dear devil Dieg Diggery Dimity door Drug DRUGGET Enter Exeunt Exit fair lady father fellow Flash Floretta fool Frib Fribble Gayless gentleman Gillian girl give Grum Grumio happy hear Heart Heartly honour Kate kiss Kitty Lady Rackett laugh Lean Leon Leonora look Lord Lubin Lucy ma'am madam Maria marriage marry Massa master Melissa Miss H Miss Harriet Miss Kitty mistress Mungo never Pactolus Petruchio Phil PHILPOT play pray Prithee Puff SCENE Sharp shew Sings Sir Charles Sir G Sir Gilbert Sir Jasper speak Steady sure tell THEATRE ROYAL thee there's thing thou to-morrow uncle Ursula what's the matter wife Wild woman word young lady Zounds
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Page 28 - Twere now to be most happy, for I fear My soul hath her content so absolute That not another comfort like to this Succeeds in unknown fate.
Page 104 - The fool of nature stood with stupid eyes, And gaping mouth, that testified surprise, Fix'd on her face, nor could remove his sight, New as he was to love, and novice...
Page 200 - Rather let prudence and temper come first from this side. I will undertake for America that she will follow the example.
Page 29 - Farewell the tranquil mind ! Farewell content ! Farewell the plumed troop, and the big wars, That make ambition virtue ! O, farewell ! Farewell the neighing steed, and the shrill trump, The spirit-stirring drum, the ear-piercing fife, The royal banner ; and all quality. Pride, pomp, and circumstance of glorious war ! And O, you mortal engines, whose rude throats The immortal Jove's dread clamours counterfeit, Farewell ! Othello's occupation's gone ! lago.
Page 213 - I'li be bound for him, madam, and give you any security you can ask. Tag. Every thing goes on to our wish, Sir, I just now had a second conference with my old lady, and she was so convinced by my arguments, that she returned instantly to the lawyer to forbid the drawing out of any writings at all, and she is determined never to thwart Miss's inclinations, and left it to us to give the old gentleman his discharge at the next visit. Capt.
Page 171 - I am ashamed that women are so simple To offer war where they should kneel for peace ; Or seek for rule, supremacy and sway, When they are bound to serve, love and obey.
Page 146 - I not heard the sea puff'd up with winds Rage like an angry boar chafed with sweat? Have I not heard great ordnance in the field, And heaven's artillery thunder in the skies? Have I not in a pitched battle heard Loud 'larums, neighing steeds, and trumpets
Page 214 - I was very much alarmed for fear my two gallants should come in upon us unawares; we should have had sad work if they had: I find I love Rhodophil vastly, for though my other sparks flatter me more, I can't abide the thoughts of 'em now...
Page 38 - And yet, Sharp, when I think how I have imposed upon her, I am almost resolved to throw myself at her feet, tell her the real situation of my affairs, ask her pardon, and implore her pity.
Page 48 - SHARP: And so, madam, in the scuffle, my coat was torn to pieces as well as your reputation. MEL: And so you joined to make me infamous! SHARP: For heaven's sake, madam, what could I do? His proofs fell so thick upon me, as witness my head...