The Triumph of the Philistines, a Comedy (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.1895 Excerpt: ... ACT I. SCene. The Hall of the Studios near Market Pewbury. A large irregular apartment convertedfrom an old English manor-house. A t the back is a large wide old oak staircase leading up to gallery, left. A handsome oak railing in front of gallery. The old ceiling with rafters. A door at the back of the gallery. Downstairs, a door right leading to the living apartments. Downstairs, left, a large old-fashioned fireplace with looking-glass above it. A doorway, left, leading to a little outer hall. A small window by the side of the door. The whole scene is most artistically decorated and furnished, and gives evidence in all its details of the greatest taste and care. An easel, holding a large picture with its back to the audience, stands down stage, right. The picture is covered with a holland covering which is removed by pulling a string. A very low, long, easy rocking chair is down stage, left. Old armour, swords, shields, etc., hanging on the staircase and walls. Enter Lady Beauboys, left, shown in by Wheeler. Lady B. A bright, energetic, aristocratic lady of about fifty-five. LRS. SULENY? Wheeler. Yes, my lady. Lady B. Will you tell her that Lady Beauboys has brought Sir Valentine Fellowes to see her? Exit Wheeler, right. Lady B. Goes to door, left; calls out. Val Val You mustn't do that in England Val, you'll shock everybody Dk Dk Dk Enter, right, Alma Suleny, a very young widow in widow's head-dress. Lady B. Cordially. My dear Kisses her. I've brought Sir Valentine to talk over matters with you before Mr. Jorgan and the town council arrive. But goes back to door, left; calls Val Comes back to Alma. You know dear he never expected to come into the Pewbury estates, and he hasn't lived in England since he left Oxford ten years ago. And after having...