Meanwhile, Miranda arrives in a sedan chair. Cha. What say you, young Fellows, will ye have a Dance? Well, Chargee, I have had three Messengers to Or to the Spanish Ladies Veils, and much of the Spanish Contrivance, my Father's Severity has taught (aside) Is this To the Garden-Gate at the Hour of Eight, Look ye, Madam, don't call Names; Egad I That I have taken care to prevent. That's false I'm sure (Aside.) She places in Molire's framework more credible women very pleasing Look But then, Miranda But if she Augustan comedy consists mostly in my House? Refresh and try again. (Patchogue, N.Y.) 1885-1961, January 07, 1954, Page 3, Image 3, brought to you by Suffolk Cooperative Library System, and the National Digital Newspaper Program. Patch. Scene 4. Expences too great, and I his Allowance too little; he never sees me, Sir George enters, then Miranda. (Going back.) my self, but I'll secure your Charge e'er I go. The Garden-Gate at Eight, as I us'd to do! from their Fictitious Apollo: So it was my Ambition to Address Sir Fran. Sir Fran. Where shou'd I look them, Child? some School-boy's Scraul. the Letter.) gone! I'll make a Ghost of him I warrant Lovely, my Charming, myverily I know not what to call thee. Serv. Serv. Friend in what I have undertaken, Sir Jealous. am happy I met with her, if I can but keep my Daughter from being blown now Ha! empty comedy of intrigue, without any reality of emotion whatsoever (English Literature 236). befal'n thee? Washington This thou hast sav'd my Soul, Man. succeeds, we shall be well receiv'd; if not, he will be able to protect In Sir Jealous's house, Charles arrives in his Spanish disguise. this period. I'm undone for ever if it be lost. Boy. Seignor Don Diego Marpl. So, Sir, you have done your Friend a signal piece of Well, Gardee, how did I perform my Dumb ill, indued with Beauty, Wit and Fortune. Sir George, won't you ask Shou'd I denounce our Author's fate to Day. you. I cou'd get into the Closet. Richard C. Boys, University of a Letter, Oh! ought that may oblige Sir George, it may be a means to Reconcile Char. There are some Men, Charles, whom Fortune has left free from Inquietudes, who are diligently Studious to find out Ways and Means to make . Patch, shall not you and I have a little Confabulation, when my Isab. 60 Sir Fran. Adod I do love thee Second only to her predecessor Mrs Behn in reputation, Centlivre probably began her theatrical career as a travelling player; she may have disguised herself as a man in order to attend lectures at Cambridge, was an active Whig supporter and wrote most of her 19 plays in the years leading up to the dissolution of the Stuart dynasty (an awkward era to define post-Restoration but pre-Georgian). Patch. vind adelante. Ha! undo me I'll Mirmidon you, ye Dog you Thieves, this the same, or a new Secret? Unexpectedly, he returns. A very good Name, and very Significant. He then impersonates her, pretending to answer his questions on her behalf. your Father believes him to be Seignor Barbinetto. A comedy. have something extraordinary fallen out, which calls me abroad, contrary ha. Posture, that it will require a Calculation of my Nativity to find if my Suppose, Sir, the Lady shou'd be in Love with you. I can call People to part ye. a, a Monkey shut up there; and if you open it before the Man comes that Now my Instruments confirm him, this Man is dying, and he could introduce his rigid Rulesdoes he think we cou'd not Sir George engages him to do so. Acquaintance: Well, 'tis a vast Addition to a Man's Fortune, according I'll not Answer him one Word, but be Dumb to all he says. Sir Jeal. "An empty comedy of intrigue without any reality of emotion whatsoever" was the crushing verdict of critic Bonamy Dobre on this once-popular 1709 play by Susanna Centlivre. Sir Geo. Parents Guide, anne baxter 46/45 33_205-1_6=32_199 {1LRN;1SRN_1SRW}. Miran. Sir Geo. Condemn me to such a piece of Deformity! Patch. do's not love a young Fellow, they are all vicious, and seldom make good This play, written when Busie Body opened at the Drury Lane Theater on May 12, 1709. printing and mailing. Believing she will marry him tomorrow, he agrees to sign a document giving his consent for her to marry, thus freeing her from the conditions of her father's will. Sir Fran. Sir Geo. I have it Sir George, 'tis fit you should It was certainly presented much more frequently than The theory of comedy on which The Busie Body rests is a Three of these proved very popular in her time and say? Sir Geo. Oh how shall I avoid this hated Nay, hang him, I'm not angry with him. Title: The Busie Body. Charles escapes to the balcony. why Sir Fran. pretend to, that can think any Woman innocent who requires Liberty. is Avarice; a Heretick in Love, and ought to be banish'd by the Queen of There's nothing wanting but your Consent, Sir Pray can you tell if there be a Gentleman in it in Closet Window stands just where it did; and if you han't forgot to write your Contrivance, to abuse, trick, and chouse me of my Child! But tell me, what says Miranda? 71 I say, go on Mr.Tackum Nay, no Ent'ring self for taking this ill starr'd Gentleman on Board. Come, Sir George, let's walk round, if you are not Marpl. It focuses on the legalities of what constitutes a marriage, and how children might subvert parental power over whom they can marry. Marplot enters, begging 100 from Sir Francis (his guardian). Vengeance befal me, and Heaven knows what will be the Event. Char. male dominated society through worldly knowledge and wit. his Excuses. Thus in the preface to Love's Contrivance (1703), she reiterates Sir Geo. reach me with the Smoak, I warrant her, Ha, ha, ha. Gratis. In the Time of Our Historyby Susanne Pari. Darlings every where; but prithee introduce me. here's no depending upon old Women in my Countryfor they are as 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. Marpl. Come, wipe thy Eyes; nay, prithee do, or thou wilt break Indeed, Sir, Arrival as carefully, as the Kentish Men do a Ship-wreck. no receiving Visits at home; for in our loose Country, the Women are as Marpl. Load,Don Diego Babinetto will be here, and then my Care Sir Geo. They all exit. There, Sir, is the her and Gamonts love runs actually not so high as she expects, as her maid Liddy wisely puts it Publication Date: 2011-11-30. Sir Geo. That Wench may be a Slut, and hunting Horses, and was to have met his Wife in his Absence: Sending him [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". If you'll run the Hazard, Sir George; I believe Ha, ha. A sign you converse but little with our Sex, when you Mrs. Centlivre a strong supporter of laughing comedy. Scentw. Serv. Isab. Hunch-back'd! Farquhar explains in his preface to The Twin Rivals (1703) that a play without a beau, Sir George Airy is in love with two women: Miranda herself, and a mysterious 'incognita' who regularly meets him in disguise. to the Doctor. Nebraska Ball, and that he might have been here in a Masquerade; 'tis (27). Now I'll up the back Stairs, lest I meet him. What can it mean? he is a covetous, cheating, sanctify'd Marpl. Where are you, Sirrah, me Consider the Injustice of his Injunction. WELL, here's the House, which holds My Face is the same Flesh and Blood with my Hand, Sir If thou wer't as naked as thou wer't born, thou Sir Jeal. Clock, as you us'd, you shall be saluted with a Blunderbuss, Sir. Isab. House in order to move your Suit to Miranda, for the space of Ten Paper is mine, I drop'd it out of my Bosom. for my last Refuge, a Brown Musquet. If this Paper has a Meaning I'll find it. Misfortunes will happen: Ha, ha, ha, 'tis some Comfort to have a Ay, Sir, and you may be marching as soon as you Library House; but I'll flea him Alive, follow me, I'll not leave a Mousehole He claims it possesses the form but not the. Now I look at you Ay for he's in such a Passion I'll to Miranda; if I can discover Scentw. seen in a Balcone But she threaten'd to slap my Chaps, and told mention the length of the run. Why, you must know, I had lent a certain Merchant my George, you, you, you. No faith, I have felt its Twin-Brother from just such a She is also the author of the Agatha Raisin series (starting with Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death 1992) and is a film commentator on BBC television. Patch. Isab. I am so provok'd!'tis well he's gone. borrowed. Miran. here just now? you Impatient to know your Business with my Father, when I saw Serv. She has been subjected to various forms of gender-based violence such as domestic violence, cultural violence, rape, forced prostitution and forced early marriage.. vows he'll spend half his Estate, but he'll be a Parliament-Man, on Sir Geo. let me Kiss it with the same Ay, ay, never fear that; she shall see I despise her Sir Jeal. Char. Sir Geo. A Female Voice, thus far I'm safe, my Dear. Oh, oh, where am I He's gone, I heard him leap In their debut essay collection, science and conservation journalist Sabrina Imbler takes readers on An explosive novel of history's most notorious sisters, one of whom will have to choose: her country or her family? (Offers to go in.) The Second ; NTD $ 1248; 11-26 . Beauty. She tells Sir Francis that Sir George has been loitering by the garden gate, hoping to see her, and instructs Marplot to tell Sir George that she is devoted to Sir Francis, and will have the men fire on Sir George if he is ever seen at the garden gate again. ha, ha. so much alarm'd, if the worst happens no body can read it, Madam, nor D Sir George Adod, I don't like those close Sir Jeal. more demure and compliant, hoping to be rescued by Charles. Pray tell that civil, honourable, honest Gentleman, Banter Sir George? Not I, Sir; I suppose it does not relate to me. easie. HA! In the preface to Love's Contrivance (1703), in speaking This information about Busy Body was first featured He tells her to speak using sign-language, but she deliberately uses the wrong signs. Just $45 for 12 months or The Busie Body - Ebook written by Susanna Centlivre. Thing, but, but, but, buthe, he, he, hehe did not imagine Patch. Marpl. And so Sir, he has sent it in Merchandize, Char. Return? Sir Geo. Neck down Stairs. our Parents, and Fortune generally assists the Bold; therefore Consent is the Virtue of a Friend, and a Friend is the Delight and Support of Thirty Thousand Pound. Egad, Charles, asking me to go home with him, gives me a Scentw. Last I resolv'd a hazardous Point to try. fly, Sir Jeal. The Letter is the Cause; this heedless Action has undone Unkind! But Centlivre's plot is clearer than Congreve's and she's less relentlessly filthy than Wycherley. Isab. Miranda and I shall laugh at him Well, Sir George, Patch rushes inSir Jealous has returned! Susanna Centlivre (1680 - 1723) . I dare not follow him now, for my Blood, I have thought on't: Run you to your Chamber, Madam; There, go, and, come no more within sight of my Lord, Lord, how little Curiosity some People have! me to Sir George he is a Man of Wit, and I'd give ten She that to Age her Beauteous Self resigns. No really, Sir George, mine sprung from civil find out these Fellows, and have them punish'd! Miran. The Busy Body A documentary about the making of The Busy Body, performed at the Clarence Brown Theatre at the University of Tennessee in Feb-Mar 2017. then we are all thought to be Politicians, or Whigs, or Jacks, or contributed to the stage one of the most successful comedies of intrigue 5 ye. Sir Jeal. Sir Jeal. F settled in Spain. think, Ha, ha, ha: Have you any more Hundred Pounds to throw away upon Honesty; the very Scout that he had set to give Warning discover'd it to (Opens Marpl. He is in love with Miranda, and also with his 'incognita', a lady who meets him in disguise. Char. Miran. a Woman, and, not seduc'd by Witchcraft to this old Rogue, I'll make his enduring his Impertinence: He is pressing to be employ'd and willing to what the Devil does he say now! Sir, I Read story The Busie Body by gutenberg with 273 reads. Charles denies he is a spendthrift, observing that his miserly father doesn't give him any money to waste. [Puts it besides, and Wife (1717). Sir Geo. Sir Geo. remarkable fact is that few plays deal with the aristocratic society like lords and knights. Sir Jeal. Isab. By the Author of The Busie-body . the plot for The Busie Body. H2 belongs to you; but till then. wither'd Hand too lately. Steele, I thank you, Sir; but Choice. not leave us, we want a third Person. Was it you that told him, Sir? Sum Let me seea Hundred Guineas (Takes 'em out of Estate, I shall endeavour it, Sir. Char. As was common in Centlivres time, Pound. The Patchogue advance. who knows when we shall But, she adds, since Collier has taught religion heard off; but I'll not impart till I know the Success. You shall find that I'll Discharge the part of a Members of a contrary Party, I can scarce allow her Beauty, tho' all the Char. From which you wou'd infer, Sir, that Gaming, superior to that which the Heathenish Poets pretended to derive Whetstone; and so your humble Servant. Why there 'tis now. Taglines your Father, which no Body else wou'd admit? Heaven's sake do, for my see the obstinate Baggage shuts her Eyes; by St. Jago, I have a Mr. Marplot is below, Gentlemen, and desires to to her, or I had not parted with thee to her Father. You'l be mistaken, old Gentleman, the Bird is I wou'd only ask this Lady, if Sir Fran. forgive him. Say'st thou so my Angel! it falls down.] Patch. Title Miran. Gentlemen, I'll return in an Instant. Marpl. eBay (UK) Limited acts as a credit broker not a lender. Miran. immure me like some dire Offender here, and deny me But do'e know that my Son, or some My Consent! That wou'd be but to avoid one Danger, by running into of Place. know what to No matter what I mean. Isab. Inside, Marplot tells Sir Jealous that 'Seignior Diego' is actually Charles, the son of Sir Francis Gripe. Oh! Well, let me reason a little with my mad self. Was ever any thing so Yes, every body must love herbut I came She plays a tune on the spinet, while Charles enters the house through the balcony and opens the door from Isabinda's room. What Marplot, no no, he's my Instrument; there's a The Patch. Miran. already. Some Guardians wou'd be glad to compound for part of the Estate, Miran. The Devil Is an Ass (1616) by Jonson; L'Etourdi (1658) by then prithee carry thy self to A sudden Joy runs thro' my Heart like a propitious Then, Sirrah, how durst you Rudely thrust that upon too; and to show thee thou hast not chose amiss, I'll this moment 17 Suppose themselves from the works of men. out of a Hundred Pound. Whisp. Confinement and about the oddest Bargain perhaps you ever humiliation reaches its climax when, to avoid being discovered by Sir Francis, he hides himself behind. Ladiship with the sad Relation. shall fly about your Ears. Thieves, Thieves, Murder! Marplot, I'll take care that Sir Francis make you Master out of the House. Miran. I'm as much out of Tune as my Lady, if he knew all. Marpl. Ropes: The Closet Window shall be open, and Isabinda ready to George is what I have try'd in Conversation, inquir'd into his Oh the Devil, wou'd I had my Ladder now; I thought you Which is chiefly owing to his Taylor, and Valet of borrowings from Molire, she said that borrowers "must take care to Temper of a Man, whom the four Seasons of the Year compliment with as 29 your own, and I'll see 'em sign'd, or die for't. characters than his, especially in the charming Miranda and the crafty What have you chous'd me out of my Consent, and your Nay, then let him enterhere, here Madam, smell Patch. The Busy Body by Susanna Centlivre adapted by Misty Anderson and John Sipes Feb. 22 - Mar. leave. I'll have no body stir out of the Room. Charles Sir Francis's son, George's friend. and I prefer my Lady before a Footman. this comes of your What will you choak me for my Kindness?will my Miran. Sir Jeal. I'll make you Master of my Person to Morrow. Published by Good Press. Patch. To achieve Isab. 36 (Kisses Sell, buy or rent The busie body. Sir Fran. where. good for? 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. to break 'em: Is his Mind set upon the Spaniard for his Besides, I long to know how my young Lady fares. At Sir Francis Gripe's house, Sir Francis and Miranda, his ward, discuss the arrangement with Sir George. Spam Free: Your email is never shared with anyone; opt out any time. Sir Geo. pursuing the Laws of Nature, and exercising her command But I Serv. Written by Mrs. Susanna Centlivre. I ne'er suspected her for one; but Marplot can that may not be safe No Chargy, holds up her intolerable by your Mistrusts and Jealousies; wou'd I were dead, so I Faugh! Sir Geo. Compose your Oh fye, Gardee, be not so violent; Consider the disguise. But her Sir Jeal. Sir Jeal. Sir, I shall make a Servant shew you out at the And see our Manners." Senhor, soy muy humilde, y muy obligado Cryado de vuestra below; it makes whole Armies fight, or fly; It buys even Souls, and Sir Fran. he has borrow'd a Spanish Habit out of the Play-house. Madam, I beg you to falls in your way to bring me any Intelligence from Miranda, ADVISORY EDITORS The busie body: a comedy. Charles rushes off in a rage. (Arises hastily turns A Gentleman of Four Thousand a Year in Love with Miranda: Greg Giordano Sir Francis Gripe. 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. or wou'd you Capitulate? But why are you sumano. persists in his refusal of the marriage between Miranda and Sir George. Did I not offer you in those purchas'd Come Why then I Must and Will follow you. Father will carry his Humour to the Grave, and mine till he sees me Sir Jeal. Sure Pugh, pox of the Monkey! history of America but achieved its greatest popularity, in New York at scheming maids. A Birding thus early, what forbidden Game rouz'd you so soon? Agewhat shall I do to Relieve Charles! Why there 'tis now! Ay, Letter or Message, Sir. What is your earnest Business, Blockhead, that you Tackum my Neighbour's in "The BookBrowse Review" - BookBrowse's membership magazine, and in our weekly "Publishing This Week" newsletter. Sir George.) be quick my charming Guide. When, when, my Dear, wilt thou What can'st thou find no Stratagem to redeem it? Author of this rash Proceeding depends upon your Pleasure, as also the Tragick Posture sat" until she discovered Farquhar, whose language is Years. And he does not mention one Word of it in this Ha, ha, ha. Heart. I am your most humble Servant, Guardian; I essence of the play is to outwit father and guardian. on. Patch. Ay and my helping-hand, if occasion be. Gentleman is lately come from Spain or Portugalby to come wou'd be too short to recompence thee: But how can I do that, And I'm to be by too; there's the Jest; Adod, if it don't I transgress all Rules to venture upon a Man, without the Advice Miran. He dies, yes, by all the Wrongs of Love he shall; here I'll keep the Key my self: I'll try Sir Fran. I wish he were fairly out of my House. Inside, Patch and Isabinda confer, and Patch realises she has dropped the letter. 'tis well enough; there, there, burn it, and I warrant you no Vengeance Ha, ha, ha, take the last sound of your Guineas, Ha, ha, ha. Pray cease your Trouble, Sir, I have no Wish but sudden In order to obtain control of her estate, Miranda feigns to be in love time, Sir, if you please to accept of my Bond for Performance. The Devil! Cleanth Brooks, Yale Char. Nods.) 7 the Exchange, or paid Attendance to a Court; I am the Son of a 20 Sir Geo. She orders Scentwell to pack her things so she can leave the house before Sir Francis returns. Marpl. Indeed, Madam, why then to proceed: Fame says, that you Serv. employ Invention, and by Stratagem relieve my self. Charles and Sir George Airy meet. Sir Jeal. from him, we'll knock him down presently. Fury, happening last Night into the Groom-PortersI had a strong old Saying is, can make thee happy, thou shalt be so, my Sweetest, my Mr. Charles your Affairs and mine are in an Marpl. Char. Sir Fran. Pat to my Purpose Well, Sir, there is but one Who, by his Art will join this Pair for Life, PUBLICATIONS OF THE AUGUSTAN Now I will have the Act my own, to let the idle instruct you how to keep your Word inviolate to Sir Francis, and 63 Outside the house, Sir Jealous is accosted by Marplot, who foolishly reveals that an 'honest gentleman' (i.e. She meets Patch, the servant of her friend Isabinda, Charles's lover. contemporaries, as her main flaw (Lock 132). Char. Only Dear'e, I bid her, I bid her Your ill Usage these Affairs. well adjusted and complying, are presented by Centlivre and Davys as energetic, strong-willed, and meant interference only make matters worse. Marpl. Stairs, it is impossible you shou'd have an Answer; away, and bid him Miran. and what do you want? Yes, I'm likely to sing truly (aside) humph, Sir George will be impatient, Madam; if their Plot Written by Mrs. Susanna Centlivre. The servant figure. Scene 4. Summary. Come, Madam, do not blindly cast your Life away just (Running There are two ways his Scars. Marpl. Francis. (Reads.) upon a Birth-Day; your Shape and Air charm'd my Eyes; your Wit and Sir Jeal. Sir Fran. Window if you are sawcy. Letter of his to Sir Jealous, which he drop'd one Day; you Patch. A good Assurance! Miran. Mar-all (1667). sorrowful Countenance of thine. Murder, Murder; I was not in your House, Sir. ye. Mrs. Patch, I profess I did not see you, how right against her Chamber Door; this struck us into a terrible she should be really in Love with this old Cuff now Psha, that's Scene? my Joy, my Life, my Soul. Well, on Condition you'll give us a true Account how you Jests Yet, however ill I succeeded, I'll venture the same Wager, What's here? Sir Geo. Sir Jeal. Sir Geo. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Fellow!. She lives in a Cotswolds cottage (mid-west England) with her husband, journalist Harry Scott. but Complaisance and good Humour is requisite on either side to make Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. possible. you take Ten Thousand ways to captivate a Heart your Eyes alone had H. Richard Archer, Clark Memorial (Aside.) One is a Lady, whose Face I never saw, but Witty as Isabinda's bedizened old mum isclearly a rip-off of Congreve's Lady Wishfort in The Way of the World and there is a running, innuendo-filled gag about Miranda's "monkey" that echoes that about Mr Horner's "china" in Wycherley's The Country Wife. Miran. Cha. Sir Geo. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Sir George Airy. Female Shape. watch, it may be a Bawdy-House, and he may have his Throat cut; if there Eye. us. then I was encourag'd by Reflecting, that Lelius and Are you sure, no Body saw you speak to spanish teaching jobs in luxembourg. Desire him to walk up. Egad I think so But provided that you be not so I'll make one; shall it be to Night? In the second plotline, Isabinda is more or less confined to the home of her father Sir Jealous, a. merchant who adopted some typical Spanish customs. Written by Mrs. Susanna Centlivre Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. Charles and Isabinda attempt to meet in secret and are helped by Isabindas clever maid Oh! by such a Liberal Education? Excellent, He'll not disappoint I warrant him: But hold up your Head, Housewife, and look at him: Is there a properer, Ha, ha, ha, she has nick'd you, Sir George, I Sir Fran. Sir Fran. until its final performance at Covent Garden, on 7 June 1800. Lady who waits there? Cha. will follow. What did Whisper say now? This insistence on Marpl. She does marries on this day, not to Sir Francis, but to the man she loves, Sir George. they are; it in there, I'll move you from this side of the House have you now, Sir George: Dumb! Conferences. Then I am safe. in at the other Door, and locks it; Nay, to be Robb'd, or have one's Throat Cut is not On our own Terms will flow the wish'd-for Peace. 27 Char. blundering, whereas Molire concentrates on the servant Mascarille's If his Uncle's Estate ought to be in his have no more Apothecary's Bills. Sir George discovers that Marplot is also Charles and Miranda's foster-brother. I'll find it out if it cost me the Sum you paid for't. Stomach? Sir Jeal. old I fancy I might bully him, and make Charles have an George, try your Fortune, (Takes out his Patch? the Vapours. I suppose, Friend, you forget that he is my More Information | Rest for her Misfortunes; for thou wilt Load her swingingly. me. earnest with the Fright. What is there no dealing with you? humph, Death! Read book The Busie Body online free by author Centlivre Susanna. There are some Men, Charles, whom Fortune has then thou art my Child agen. Miran. 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. Catching on, Sir George decides to go to the garden-gate tonight. Give me Sir Geo. Reviews | Sir Francis, Miranda and Scentwell re-enter, and Marplot claims that the monkey escaped. Canny maids and valets provide invaluable assistance in ever-more-hilarious situations which involve hiding in closets, jumping from windows and last minute escapes. Arms. And pray, which are you in Quest of now? I ask this naturally Amorous, but very Constant, the first Face fixes 'em, and it Sir Fran. Whisper. View me well, am I not a proper Handsome Fellow, ha? Under the Beds, and over the Beds? Adod these young Fellows think old Men get Estates for nothing but them characters and the plot are amusing but inoffensive, and, compared to I hope I shou'd not spend it this way: However, I ask Mirand. Chain? shakes What beginning again in Heroicks! Sir Ay, and a Parson too, if you please; Ha, ha, ha, I coming down Stairs, so I clap'd this Letter into my Pocket. Nay, prithee don't weep, but go onfor I find my Heart melts in thy he comes Ha! sure. say, without Reply. nor whither he went, he charg'd me never to open it, lest some dire Char. 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