Cumberland's British Theatre: With Remarks, Biographical and Critical, Volume 16George Daniel, John Cumberland J. Cumberland, 1827 - English drama |
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... hum- ble servant , LOUIS ASSIGNAT . - Paper Buildings , Aug. 24 , 96. " Let me not lose a moment in clasping the dear child in my arms . Fip . I'll conduct you thither instantly , madam . 38 [ ACT II . MONSIEUR TONSON .
... hum- ble servant , LOUIS ASSIGNAT . - Paper Buildings , Aug. 24 , 96. " Let me not lose a moment in clasping the dear child in my arms . Fip . I'll conduct you thither instantly , madam . 38 [ ACT II . MONSIEUR TONSON .
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... madam . This way , this way ; fine woman , ' pon my veracity . [ Exeunt , L SCENE VI . - Exterior of Morbleu's House . Enter MORBLEU , singing , " Monsieur Tonson is dead , & c . " Mor . Ha , ha ha ! I vill open my shop again . [ Opens ...
... madam . This way , this way ; fine woman , ' pon my veracity . [ Exeunt , L SCENE VI . - Exterior of Morbleu's House . Enter MORBLEU , singing , " Monsieur Tonson is dead , & c . " Mor . Ha , ha ha ! I vill open my shop again . [ Opens ...
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... madam ; this is Monsieur Morbleu . Mrs. T. Then , sir , you will resolve me at once . My name is Thompson . Mor . Four Tonsons ! De vorld is at von end ! [ Faints in Madame Bellegarde's arms . Mrs. T. I come to claim my child , my ...
... madam ; this is Monsieur Morbleu . Mrs. T. Then , sir , you will resolve me at once . My name is Thompson . Mor . Four Tonsons ! De vorld is at von end ! [ Faints in Madame Bellegarde's arms . Mrs. T. I come to claim my child , my ...
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... madam . Geo . You are very polite , sir - this way , if you please . [ Exeunt Nicodemus and Georgiana , R. Ald . I'll follow you the moment I have given some orders to the butler . I'm so rejoiced that- Enter SERVANT , L. Well , sirrah ...
... madam . Geo . You are very polite , sir - this way , if you please . [ Exeunt Nicodemus and Georgiana , R. Ald . I'll follow you the moment I have given some orders to the butler . I'm so rejoiced that- Enter SERVANT , L. Well , sirrah ...
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... madam , I am partial to the grave . Geo . I hope it isn't love that disturbs the gentleman ; - shall I help you to some cold pudding , sir ? Nic . I never eat cold pudding ; - [ He starts from his seat . ] but my time is come : I have ...
... madam , I am partial to the grave . Geo . I hope it isn't love that disturbs the gentleman ; - shall I help you to some cold pudding , sir ? Nic . I never eat cold pudding ; - [ He starts from his seat . ] but my time is come : I have ...
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