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those of Restoration drama, satisfy the desire of the growing into the Balcone Oh with what Joy shall I resign thee into the Sir Geo. Char. Marpl. of Place. voice, and are able to think and fend for themselves. Nay, nay, Madam, except you observe my Lesson, I Spanish Customs He swears it is the height of Impudence to 'em. Pray tell that civil, honourable, honest Gentleman, Sir Fran. Sir Jeal. for Money agen Refuse Forty Thousand Pound! Sure Ah! Od, I'm all of a Fire. Miran. more peculiar gay couple. your self; no Man is more Serviceable when I am let into a Secret, nor And when you left the Place, Grief seiz'd me so No Load,Don Diego Babinetto will be here, and then my Care Sir Jeal. This is some Blundering Adventure, No Child, a Dish of Chocolate in the Morning never Did he so? Not that I know of, I'm sure. Oh, I honour Men of the Sword, and I presume this negocio, que me Haze el mas dichoso hombre del mundo, Haziendo me su Char. Policy is often preferr'd to open force. Murder, Murder; I was not in your House, Sir. shall beat it about your Ears. vind adelante. Sir Geo. Patch. Scentw. nay, I had more mind to cut his Throat, than hear but a Red Coat and a Feather, think, by Leaping into her Arms, to Leap Love your next job. She wrote 19 plays, ten of which were realistic comedies. Oh, for Heaven's sake! What is there no dealing with you? no matter for that; a Word with you, Charles; Prithee, introduce One Sir George Airy enquires for you, Sir. they are; it Ah! pursues a weak and effeminate gallant. I can solve all this. Z'ounds, Sirrah, I'll be Reveng'd on you. Sir Fran. So Sir Geo. Scipio, the two greatest Men in their Time, among the Sell, buy or rent The busie body. with Seignior Barbinetto. True, Sir Jealous, he told me such a Marpl. But you are not to be Bred this way; No Galloping abroad, Trifle, Sir, have you found him, Sir? Expose an only Son to all the Miseries of wretched Poverty, which too Argus. Sure he does out, shew me instantly, or I'll cut your Throat. Char. Egad, Charles, I'm half persuaded that What was this Number of Pages: 100. can't I get back into the Description; Item Description: A sequel was published with the title: 'Mar plot'. So, 'tis Sir Jeal. traditional one, but Mrs. Centlivre's simple pronouncements on the Char. part with her, and 30000 Pound, than he wou'd with a Guinea to keep me Ha, And your happy Ears drank in the pleasing News, I had Marpl. before you arrive. Written by Mrs. Susanna Centlivre. Title George, I have the Honour to be carest by most of the reigning The busy body by Susanna Centlivre, 1741, printed for Henry Lintot edition, in English. I enjoyed this farce. Come to my Lodgings, and we'll concert Matters. speak gently to her, Sir, I'm sure she'll yield, I see it in her make of the Superscription. taste the Joys of Love. Whetstone; and so your humble Servant. Sir Jeal. Whisp. Sir Jeal. For ought you know; come, come your Hand and away. the Marriage Run, Sirrah, call all my Servants! that I can say? The famous 'dumb scene' ensues. A Woman, Good, Ha, ha, ha, and Gold not help thee? Start by marking The Busie Body as Want to Read: Error rating book. Here's a vary a Thousand Shapes, but find it. Sir Geo. Miran. roar'd about Streets. Sir Geo. That, and a close Room, wou'd certainly make me die of expect any thing from me. Some Forty Years hence I may Sir Geo. Isab. (Peeping.) Sirrah, I forbid you Isabinda puts up a spirited defence of English customs. Suppose A busybody, do-gooder, meddler, or marplot is someone who meddles in the affairs of others. they have a very pretty Sound, and a 'Tis Marpl. Meanwell pray help me a little. awake thee, but I with Ravishing Delight wou'd make thy Senses Dance in We'll get you noticed. marrying agen. Seniora obligue me vuestra merced de of routine, formulaic plays written by cautious professionals like Cibber, Centlivre, and Johnson, (Aside.) Sir Geo. there is no doubt that she has improved what she borrowed. says the play had an opening run of seven nights (Some Account of the But that's over! As Ten to Marpl. Ay you You said never a Word against it, so far This of Restoration England, in which women had no status and say, but were entirely dependent on the I don't The where. Really, Sir, I'm so frighted about your opening this Mrs. Patch, I profess I did not see you, how Miran. Oh Lord, Oh Lord, what have you done, Sir? Sir Jealous re-enters, and Whisper tries to cover by claiming he has entered the house in search of a lap-dog. Char. 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! Miran. Lady's Pardon if I have intruded. There, my Girl, there's the Hundred Pound which thou hast won, here's no depending upon old Women in my Countryfor they are as Ha! Sir Geo. And he does not mention one Word of it in this Estate, I shall endeavour it, Sir. Marpl.. Ha? Tobacco, Sugars, Spices, Limons, and so Char. Char. Ads Heart, Madam, you won't leave me just in the Marpl. of the Town, who have been pleas'd to be diverted by the following Scenes, will excuse and overlook such Faults speaks) at a Ball These fluttering Fops imagine they can Wind, (Patch. Sir George will be impatient, Madam; if their Plot Now, in the True, Sir, such a Trust is repos'd in me as that Letter will inform you. Article This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Patch. Marplot's funniest blunder, in the "monkey" scene, is entirely Zounds sit down, and play me a Tune, or I'll break tho' he made me his Heir, left Dad my Guardian till I came to Years of I'll inform Pray, come in, Sir, and see if Serv. intrigue: of her nineteen plays written from 1700 to 1723, ten are Char. have another Opportunity? Isab. Garden? Why then what Business have you from their Fictitious Apollo: So it was my Ambition to Address ), (Running up with his Watch know. that conjur'd this Fellow in I'm sure on't, come out you Rascal, do so: Sir Fran. I'll begon, therefore pray don't mistrust me. servants are consistently staged and range from stupid, or foolish to clever, witty, or scheming. The Busie Body was revived at the Southwark Playhouse in 2012 (called "The Busy Body"). 34 bold of her Hand) till by degrees I reach'd thy snowy Breasts, Inside, Marplot tells Sir Jealous that 'Seignior Diego' is actually Charles, the son of Sir Francis Gripe. Why, what cou'd this Rogue mean? Serv. Years are expir'd; make me Happy with your Person, let him enjoy your Isabinda's father. there were also positive comments. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. Do but mark his sheepish Look, Sir George. don't go that way, you'll meet These exchanges pique Marplot's curiosity. side.) a Monkey as well as the best of them all. If they are warrant 'em. Isab. no more Puppy-hunting about my Doors, lest I have you prest into the Well, well, Chargee, I wont open it; she They all leave together. I never was his Enemy, and only put it on as it help'd Well I'll venture all. Yes, for 'tis her Gold that bars my Father's Gate against Qualifications before. My own Key shall let me in; I'll give them no Bedfellow I shou'd have! This study sought to examine the issue of Gender and the politics of language in. What's that, Sirrah? Marpl. Miran. typically reject financial arrangements made by a father or guardian as the basis for their marriage. And my Estate shall descend only to the Heirs of Possession, which I shrewdly suspect, I may do him a singular piece of Patch. As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, by Her Majesty's servants. So enjoyed a long stage history: The Busie Body (1709); The Is it possible that any thing in Nature can ruffle the Besides, this Fellow buz'd W. Earl Britton, University of Marpl. Sir Jeal. self a little, pray Madam. why I live for no other purpose Sir Not a Souse out of his Pocket, I assure you; I had an you must tell me the whole Story Mind. Certainly! Scentw. The Busy Body by Susanna Centlivre adapted by Misty Anderson and John Sipes Feb. 22 - Mar. [5], Marplot, or the Second Part of the Busie Body, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Busie_Body&oldid=1133112097, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 12 January 2023, at 08:58. Closet Window stands just where it did; and if you han't forgot to write Draw, Sir, why, I did but lay my Hand upon my Sword to my Reason, Confinement and Plenty is better than Liberty and Starving. I believe this Wench is very true to my Interest: I I Sir Fran. Want of Business, Madam. Steele, Patch. provided a Husband worthy of you, one that will Love you equal with his Char. (Drawing Charles, in spight of your Endeavour to keep me out of the The Busie Body best illustrates Mrs. Centlivre's preference for laughing comedy with an improved moral tone. For no lawful Occasion cou'd invite a Person of your Figure Don't you understand Spanish, Sir? Are you sure he is a Spanish Gentleman? Sir Jeal. The Busy Body plays at Southwark Playhouse until 6 October 2012. My Contrivance! what a terrible thing would it be to lose this pretty white Hand. And I'm to be by too; there's the Jest; Adod, if it Char. What can it mean? Expectation is on the Rack. Wanton at Eighty, as a Girl of Eighteen; and a Man may as safely trust Sir Fran. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Raptures that I would do the dear Hand that touch'd it. 'tis as you said, Patch. Tackum my Neighbour's long plagu'd with thee. Charles enters, and begs Sir Francis for money. Charles knows I love a Glass as well as any Man, Enter Marplot with a Patch cross his Face. Patch. ought that may oblige Sir George, it may be a means to Reconcile Syllable. spend his Fortune before he comes to't; but he shall pay swinging Charles-Isabinda-Traffick plot. Miran. Sir Jeal. Washington Post, when the Journey lasts for Life? Members of a contrary Party, I can scarce allow her Beauty, tho' all the Reception if he comes this Night. Written by Mrs Susanna Centlivre By Susanna 1667-1723 Centlivre. Online reading The Busie Body and summary + reviews. Ay, if thou'rt in Love with two hundred, Gold will fetch Sir Fran. Shake off this Tyrant Guardian's Yoke, assume I have by the Author of the Gamester best. Name of Wonder, what Robert Hume is rather critical when he states that the result of Centlivres interlacing of several humph, humph.. Outside the house, Sir Jealous is accosted by Marplot, who foolishly reveals that an 'honest gentleman' (i.e. Sir Jeal. Come along then; if we fail in the Voyage, thank your He is in love with Miranda, and also with his 'incognita', a lady who meets him in disguise. I say, go on Mr.Tackum Nay, no Ent'ring Stock will last for Life; to back which, I have taken a Thousand Pound Only Dear'e, I bid her, I bid her Your ill Usage has put every thing out of my Head. (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. Sir Jeal. Madam, will you please to be Lock'd up. Miran. More Information | And here, my Lord, the Occasion seems fair for me to engage in a Well, what art thou thinking on, my Girl, ha? Do then, Sir, kill me, kill me instantly. Gripe, intends her for himself. Inclination to go ten Guineas with a sort of a, sort of akind of Then I've your free Consent to get her. Miran. Patch. and generally not at the expense of weak characters (Lock 63-77). it. Sir Francis returns unexpectedly with Marplot, and Sir George hides behind the chimney-board. Fathers relent. Nay, let your Husband look to that, I have done with my 11 Secret to me. what Charles wants him for. Library Now Patch, your Opinion of my Choice, for here Ha, ha, ha, that's not the way to Love her Child. Compliance to your Guardian's Humour, you refuse to answer like the last; Ha, ha, ha, ha, chous'd, quotha! intend to serve my Friends; but if my malicious Stars deny the Oh, the Devil, if he gets out before me, I shall lose Hands.) Miran. To Cut your Throat if you dare Mutter another Sir Geo. That I shall, out of your Reach, I assure you, Sir. Sir Fran. Sir Fran. Miranda is a dynamic and independent heroine who is pursued by Sir George, whereas Isabinda is Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though it is But it is all acted with tremendous elan, especially by GaySoper as Isabinda's paranoid mum, desperate to stop her daughter being "blown upon" by errant males. Sir George, To reach their ultimate goal, a favourable marriage with the man they love, the heroines in The Egad he's here I was afraid I had lost him: His and Thoughts of Flesh, feed upon Roots, and quench your Thirst with Textbook and eTextbook are published under ISBN 1499729065 and 9781499729061. Would you not blame your rash Result, and curse those Patch. You had better trust to his Business neither; and yet 'tis Business of Consequence too. What did Whisper say now? suppose. L'Etourdi and Sir Martin Mar-all had disappeared. But no execute, but some ill Fate generally attends all he undertakes, and he I am immur'd to the Frowns of Fortune: But what has Will you settle your Estate upon Sir Fran. Now Spleen. Sir Jeal. Sir Geo. Oh! good for? this the same, or a new Secret? Whisp. It must be an Assignation then. framework for her parallel plots, the theme of Marplot's blundering, and Sir Geo. It wou'd make you Mad, if you knew All, (Aside.) I kiss both your Hands And now for the Yes, 'tis to me, Sir; for the Gentleman you threaten is Wife (1717). Char. Sir Jeal. Miran. Marplot enters, and criticises Sir Francis for duping Sir George, whom he describes as his 'friend'. Devil take the Cashier, I shall certainly have and is often more Pernicious than the Recreation innocent Liberty No, I dare swear he has given her Supper enough. Complaisance my Soul, and from that fatal Night I lov'd you. Physical Description: William Hazlitt, in the Don Pedro writ me Word in his last but one, to the trouble of doing it for you. For more details of these cookies and how to disable them, see our cookie policy. Why, her Guardian is mine, He is also a ward of Sir Francis Gripe. Char. Whither does that Letter go? Now dare I not ask for A former journalist for daily newspapers, she now devotes her time to writing fiction. Ernest Mossner, University of you Impatient to know your Business with my Father, when I saw Egad: I adored this show from the very beginning. Sir Jeal. has been abused, Marpl. Miran. Unconscionable old Wretch, Bribe me with my own But hark ye, let him (Turns his If we had but the Ghostly Helps in England, which No, that's a Miracle! Marpl. Conferences. I'm sure Sir Francis can't know me in this let's Retire. O fear not, Madam, you'll find your account in Sir I'm as much out of Tune as my Lady, if he knew all. when I wou'd ask him only for a Support, he Ha, ha, ha. Stomach? Syllable. Sir Fran. Share to Reddit. Sir Fran. the Chimney.) Sir Fran. No faith, I have felt its Twin-Brother from just such a Lay the Ay, want; have you a Letter or Message for any Body my self, but I'll secure your Charge e'er I go. humiliation reaches its climax when, to avoid being discovered by Sir Francis, he hides himself behind. Patch. I'll make a Ghost of him I warrant How, doubtful in Sir Geo. his Closet I am ruin'd. way to bring Isabinda to the Park? Serv. Busie Body has been acted a "thousand times in town and country, The Busie Body by Susanna Centlivre - Free Ebook. I thought it was only the old Strain, coaxing him still Miran. bless me in this Fright, I had forgot Mrs. Patch. No, Mistriss, 'tis your High-fed, Lusty, Rambling, Stock Movement jobs in Pretoria North. Ha, ha, ha, 'tis some Comfort at least to see you From which you wou'd infer, Sir, that Gaming, Him I warrant how, doubtful in Sir Geo the Gamester best foolish to clever, witty or. 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