The Modern British Drama: Operas and farcesWilliam Miller, 1811 - English drama |
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... Exit THRIFTY . Shift . I must confess thou art a brave fellow , and our affairs begin to be in a better posture- but the money , the money- we are abomin- ably poor , and my master has the lean vi- ter . Sca . Your money shall be my ...
... Exit THRIFTY . Shift . I must confess thou art a brave fellow , and our affairs begin to be in a better posture- but the money , the money- we are abomin- ably poor , and my master has the lean vi- ter . Sca . Your money shall be my ...
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... [ Exit Lucy . ] Peachum then intends to outwit me in this affair ; but I'll be even with him . The dog is leaky in his liquor , so I'll ply him that way , get the secret from him , and turn this affair to my own ad- vantage : - -Lucy ...
... [ Exit Lucy . ] Peachum then intends to outwit me in this affair ; but I'll be even with him . The dog is leaky in his liquor , so I'll ply him that way , get the secret from him , and turn this affair to my own ad- vantage : - -Lucy ...
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... Exit . AIR . Are . Genteel in personage , Conduct , and equipage , Noble by heritage , Generous and free . Brave , not romantic ; Learn'd , not pedantic ; Frolic , not frantic ; This must be he . Honour maintaining , Meanness disdaining ...
... Exit . AIR . Are . Genteel in personage , Conduct , and equipage , Noble by heritage , Generous and free . Brave , not romantic ; Learn'd , not pedantic ; Frolic , not frantic ; This must be he . Honour maintaining , Meanness disdaining ...
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... Exit ROBIN , with servant . Arg . These country fellows are very blunt , but very honest . I would fain hear his mis- tress talk . He said she would find her tongue when she was amongst those of her own sex . I'll go listen for once ...
... Exit ROBIN , with servant . Arg . These country fellows are very blunt , but very honest . I would fain hear his mis- tress talk . He said she would find her tongue when she was amongst those of her own sex . I'll go listen for once ...
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... Exit . SCENE I. - A Chamber . Arg . A very dutiful lady , indeed ! I'll make you sing another song to - morrow ; and , till couch . AIR . O leave me to complain My loss of liberty ! I never more shall see my swain , Nor ever more be ...
... Exit . SCENE I. - A Chamber . Arg . A very dutiful lady , indeed ! I'll make you sing another song to - morrow ; and , till couch . AIR . O leave me to complain My loss of liberty ! I never more shall see my swain , Nor ever more be ...
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