Bell's British Theatre Volume 17; Consisting of the Most Esteemed English Plays (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1797 Excerpt: ...gulled, cheated, and imposed upon. I am deceivedj and dubbed a. rank cuckold. It is too clear: she has given him the buckles, and I suppose my bank-notes have taken the same coun-e.--Diamond buckles, and three hundred pounds, for Sir Brilliant A reward for his merit Love. He is the favourite, and I have been working for him all this time. Sir Bash. I now see through all her artifices. My resolution is fixed. If I can but get ocular demonsfration of her guilt; if I can but get the means of proving to the whole world that she is vile enough to cuckold me, I shall then be happy. I jive. Why that will be some consolation 1 Sir Bash. So it will: kind Heaven grant me that at least; make it plain that she dishonours me, and I am amply revenged.--Hark I I hear her coming. She shall know all I think, and all I feel. I have done with her for ever. Love. Aside. Let me fly the impending storm. If I stay, detection and disgrace pursue me.--Sir Bashful, I am sorry to see matters take this turn. I have done all in my power, and since there is no room to hope for success, I take my leave, and wish you a 'good night. Sir Balb-No, no; you shall not leave me in this distress. You shall hear me tell her her own, and be a witness of our separation. Holding kim. Love. Excuse me: after what has passed, I shall never be able to endure the sight of her. Fare you well; I must be gone; good night, Sir Bashful. Struggling to go. Sir Bash. You are my best friend: I cannot part with you. Stands between him and the door. Stay and hear what she has to say for herself; you will see what a turn she will give to the business. Love. Aside. What turn shall I give it? Confusion I here she comes: I must weather the Enter Lady Constant. Lady Cons. After this behaviour, Mr. Lovemore, I am surpri...