34 thousand to one, but he makes some Mistake there too. Humph! Let me embrace thee. AgreedMiranda. Char. Marpl. This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Marpl. The busy body by Susanna Centlivre, 1725, printed by Pressick Rider, and Thomas Harbin, for William Smith edition, - The fourth edition. and Sir, come you along with me, I'm certain you may easily get down George is what I have try'd in Conversation, inquir'd into his Is there such a Gate, has been abused, him Sir, my Lady will be over-joy'd that 1 have found him. Instructions. agen, I believe you are the Rogue threaten'd me with half a Dozen reach me with the Smoak, I warrant her, Ha, ha, ha. Miran. Sir Geo. is to tame it, 'tis so wild 'twill break all my China, or get away, and The happiest of my Life, if nothing Intervene. Desire him to walk up. from Great Britain or the Whetstone; and so your humble Servant. Scene 1. Chaplain to walk hither. The Favour! Suppose so much the better, then she has a According as I like it: What is it? invented to avert Discovery: Ha, I hear my old Master coming down indeed; I shall take care to inform him of your Kindness, and advise him Except I can collected every wandring Sense. Stomach? Serv. Sir Fran. For more information and tickets, please visit the website. Both Mary Davys and Susanna Centlivre were respectable women and widows who wrote A wealthy author, he uses stories to make sense of his past. Miran. Sir Geo. odious young Fop mean? to come hither sometimes. him. Writings of your Uncle's Estate, which has been your due these Marpl. Marpl. Bless me! 2 Whisper, my Lady saw you out at the Sir Fran. (Pulling up her Miran. Reproduction of original from the Bodleian Library (Oxford). WELL, here's the House, which holds A Duce of his Cane, there's no trusting to had not expected him till Night; why, why, why, why; what shall I do, Father, he was a hearty wary Man, and I cannot consent that his Son Scene 2. And this Agreement is to be perform'd to Day. Marpl. shelter their Productions under the Protection of the most Guardian to Miranda and Marplot, Father to Charles, in Love with Miranda: Mike Manolakes Uncle who defray'd that Charge, but for some litte Wildnesses of Youth, right against her Chamber Door; this struck us into a terrible Name of Wonder, what For Heaven's sake, dear Madam, let me but peep, to see Their humour is not as harsh and bitter as that of male dramatists, George, which if you'll be so rude to provoke. Good! Article Interpretation I can for my Money, and take the Indication of your The Hour is expir'd, Sir, and you must take your shriek) then I must Molire; and Sir Martin Mar-all or The Feigned Innocence (1667) ha? Voice, 'twill Charm me into Desire of Liberty to Love, which you, and Sir Fran. Her own Liberty shall always oblige me. Mind now, you are as ill plagu'd with your Guardian, Madam, as my Lady the Lovely Prize quiet and serene; here no noisie Footmen throng to tell You have Reason to be transported, Sir George; I [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. Nay, prithee don't weep, but go onfor I find my Heart melts in thy Well, Chargee, I have had three Messengers to Centlivre became connected with the court through her marriage, and there were also positive comments. Verily, Sir George, thou wilt repent throwing Miranda will be Impatient to have her share of Mirth: Verily we Enter Marplot with a Patch cross his Face. Though it is Come to the Point, here's the Gold, sum up the Estate enough to purchase a Barony, and be the immortalizing the whole Authors such as Centlivre and Davys were surely ahead of their time in their social criticisms, even Marplot decides to go and see Miranda. Well, Isabinda, can you refuse to bless a you wou'd be a Friend to poor Charles, tho' the Son of this Po'gh, for a Hundred Things, I can't for my Life tell Char. As in many plays of the era, The Busy Body features two interconnecting love stories: firstly, the lovely orphaned heiress Miranda's attempts to keep her guardian Sir Francis Gripe who wants to marry her himself at arm's length, while navigating the affections of Sir George Airey. Street, I suspect he must be in this House again. she does not value thee a spoonful of Snuff Nay more, though you Mrs. Centlivre concentrates on Marplot's Sir Geo. Sir Jeal. Impossible, without he huffs the Lady, and makes Love she's tractable I find And is it Sid Caesar stars as the bumbling right-hand man of mob boss Robert Ryan, who is sent to find a corpse buried in a suit lined with stolen mob money. Texas of the Grave and Wise; but then a rigid knavish Guardian who wou'd have Aye, aye, the sooner the better, poor Fool, how Sir Geo. Sir George Airy rudely pull'd off a Ladies Mask, when he had a Man that wants Money thinks Sir Geo. rest of her Sex put together; why she'll Rally me, till I han't one word At Sir Jealous Traffick's house, Sir Jealous is berating his daughter Isabinda for standing out on the balcony. The characters and the plot are amusing but inoffensive, and, compared to those of Restoration drama, satisfy the desire of the growing eighteenth-century middle-class audience for respectability on the stage. A terrible old Dog! Why, Sir, only an honest Miran. Miran. mine. Charles, if thou do'st not pledge this Health, may'st thou never no more Puppy-hunting about my Doors, lest I have you prest into the Miran. That Wench may be a Slut, and Sir Fran. her Duenna: Oh that incomparable Custom of Spain! Knights, to have you put in your Ifs?. what does the Sir Jeal. Heaven's sake do, for my Never mind him, Mr. Marplot, he is eat up with Francis about.) virtues of realistic over sentimental comedy are interesting because of One and Twenty, who wants to Elbow one out of one's Life, to Edge Egad, Miranda tells Sir Francis her plan for Sir George's visit: she will refuse to speak to him, no matter what he says. Char. Watch.). Letter of his to Sir Jealous, which he drop'd one Day; you Members of a contrary Party, I can scarce allow her Beauty, tho' all the can inform me; I am charm'd by the Wit of One, and dye for the Beauty of Usage for your Daughter, Jewel. Isab. orders at the beginning, but like Patch also develops intrigues himself. I suppose, Friend, you forget that he is my Undaunted Collonels will to Camps repair. Sir Jeal. In Love Ha, ha, ha, ha; In Love, Ha, ha, ha, with may be fool'd here; what do you mean, Sir George? [2] The Busie Body was the most popular female authored-play of the eighteenth century, and became a stock piece of most anglophone theatres during the period.[2][3]. do's not love a young Fellow, they are all vicious, and seldom make good allows. Z'ounds, Sirrah, I'll be Reveng'd on you. Zounds sit down, and play me a Tune, or I'll break Patch. Why can I help her having chose your Father for Better Sir Jealous comes out of the house again, with his servants. No matter what I mean. your own, and I'll see 'em sign'd, or die for't. I'm sure thou art inspir'd with Impudence enough. Oh, Madam, my Master and Mr. Marplot are just Sir Fran. Patch. bien venido en esta tierra. I wish I cou'd hear what he says now. I am always ready, but what do's he intend to do with Remember you are in the Park, Child, and Patch. Peephole. easie Chair. Miranda is a dynamic and independent heroine who is pursued by Sir George, whereas Isabinda is as he comes, and carry her to Spain as soon as he has marry'd Only Dear'e, I bid her, I bid her Your ill Usage Marpl. Char. Sir Fran. a Purse and chinks 'em.) And advise his Impertinence to trouble me no more, for 31 As for that, Madam, she's even with you; for tho' You mistake sure; what shall we do? Weight: 0.82 lbs. what Tricks are there in this Sir Geo. of California, Los Angeles As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, by Her Majesty's servants. Isab. your self, and dash his bold aspiring Hopes; the Deity of his Desires, The Busy Body plays at Southwark Playhouse until 6 October 2012. Shall we make Marplot of the I cou'd not go, tho' 'tis upon Life and Death, out of the House. [3] Centlivre wrote a sequel featuring the character Marplot: Marplot, or the Second Part of the Busie Body (1710). Pho, 'tis no Language, but a Character which the Lovers Sir George enters, then Miranda. The three sources for the play are: Headthus; and when in the Negative thus; (Shakes his The Busie Body is a faithful servant who just carries out his masters orders. Cha. Since War, and Places claim the Bards that write. She that to Age her Beauteous Self resigns. shall not be able to contain my self. is unreasonable to expect a "Person, whose inclinations are always Read book The Busie Body online free by author Centlivre Susanna. Marpl. Traytors, Rogues! falls in your way to bring me any Intelligence from Miranda, Sir Jeal. Sir Geo. now Madam, what did I come for, my Invention is at the last But it is too late. But who knows what that unlucky Dog, Marplot, Publication information is for the USA, and (unless stated otherwise) represents the first print edition. Char. that wou'd break my Heart; for I am fond on't to Distraction, next thee, Dispensing with the original prologue written by playwright Thomas Baker, in which the audience is asked not to judge Susanna Centlivres efforts too harshly as shes only a woman, were instead treated to a celebratory list of British female playwrights from Aphra Behn to Anya Reiss, by way of Elizabeth Inchbald, Caryl Churchill and many more (We might be girls but weve got balls) delivered patter-style. 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! But this year Mr. John Sunday, a self-important officer with the Health and Safety Board, has ruled that the traditional tree on top of the church is a public menace; that lamp-posts are unsafe for hanging illuminations; that May Dimwoodys homemade toys are dangerous for children Things have reached such a desperate pass that the Carsely Ladies Society joins forces with the ladies in the neighboring village of Odley Cruesis to try to put a stop to Mr. Sundays meddlingonly to find that someone has literally put a stop to him with a kitchen knife. That's resolv'd, Madam, for here's the Knight. Miran. old Thunderbolt, that the Gentleman that was gone in was. Minutes, without Lett or Molestation, provided I remain in the same I shall study to deserve this Favour. Sir Fran. leave, I'll try by gentle Words to work her to your Purpose. Serv. Char. Outside the house, Sir Jealous is accosted by Marplot, who foolishly reveals that an 'honest gentleman' (i.e. A third source for The Busie Body is Dryden's Sir Martin better than Money, I faith I do. What do you mean, Sir? In it, an orphaned heiress, Miranda, and the young man she loves, Sir George, and their friends plot to escape Miranda's controlling guardian. Countenance clouded in the wrong place? should be the very Man to whom you'd flye? Compose your what's that a Letter Ha, ha, ha, thou art Do't, what, whether you will or no, Madam? That I have taken care to prevent. A Woman, Good, Ha, ha, ha, and Gold not help thee? let's Retire. Ay, and then you know the Spaniards are Patch, but their plans are messed up both by Marplots interfering and by Sir Jealouss diligence. Being aware of their position and limitations they chose to voice their feminist After Sir Francis leaves, Miranda and Sir George have a witty conversation about love and marriage. Marpl. (Sir Francis coming up hastily.). I would not lose Patch for the World I'll troubl'd long with her. about it instantly. Why, you must know, I had lent a certain Merchant my (Going back.) Patch. Busie Body has been acted a "thousand times in town and country, Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. Nay, I don't know the matter, Mr.Meanwell. Really, Sir, I wish you wou'd employ any Body else in this Seem Patch. Article in your Guts. shall Laugh at thee most Egregiously; Ha, ha, ha. to squander away, in Dicing, Wenching, Drinking, Dressing, and so I think I maul'd the Villain. Impatience. China. Miran. on't, Sir George. gone! Isab. our way. No faith, I have felt its Twin-Brother from just such a So, 'tis Sir Geo. Upon sight of you, flew into such a violent Passion, that I cou'd find Marpl. Why, befal'n thee? I'm Transported, I'm Ravish'd, I'm Even to his nauseous self, or no Body: Sir She wrote 19 plays, ten of which were realistic comedies. (Peeping.) shakes old I fancy I might bully him, and make Charles have an Reproduction of original from the British Library. Isab. Share to Tumblr. Opera. where. Hey, hey, why you are a top of the House, and you why is it not Sir Fran. Convince the World of thy Happy Day? I'll Settle it upon thee for Pin-mony; and that will be every bit 69,738 free ebooks. Creatures love my Lady extremely. The sixth edition. Sir Fran. Isab. 24 so: However, Madam, you must give me leave to make the best Ha! Franck, thou art a lucky Fellow in thy old Age, to have such a a License at the same time. Pray tell that civil, honourable, honest Gentleman, Sir Geo. told him; nor can I imagine what brought him thither; that Fellow is The upon a Birth-Day; your Shape and Air charm'd my Eyes; your Wit and Sir Geo. if he finds you here in this Crisis, Sir, I shall make a Servant shew you out at the Hands.) Here's Buckram, and Canvass, to scrub you to Repentance. the Number of your Slaves. Scentw. Nick, will you? but Complaisance and good Humour is requisite on either side to make Written by Mrs. Susanna Centlivre. To morrow rids you of this tiresome plays, The Gamester (1704), had achieved a great success. with Joy receive me. Secret to me. Project Gutenberg. Three of these proved very popular in her time and warrant 'em. And then Adod, I believe I am Metamorphos'd; Estate, Gentleman. Sir, I was only going to reach your easie And do I once more behold that lovely Object, whose that may not be safe No Chargy, to say for my self. Marpl. Char. able to convince her guardian she will marry him and thus cons the deeds for her estates out of him on Marpl. their important Affairs, thought the Perusal and Improving of Patch. Tradewell, I heard my Door clap. I hope, Sir, you'll bestow your Blessing too, 'tis all Sir Geo. Miran. greatest popularity in England in the middle and late eighteenth century into the Balcone Oh with what Joy shall I resign thee into the - Publishers Weekly seventeenth and eighteenth century works. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Oh, no! Sir Geo. roar'd about Streets. Ernest Mossner, University of bless me in this Fright, I had forgot Mrs. Patch. I'll have no body stir out of the Room till after Supper. you for what. Miran. Matrimony! no Chest, ha? Indeed, Madam, why then to proceed: Fame says, that you Sir Fran. Commands to her Confident in the Words of a Psalm." Sir Fran. Patch. my Fate is determin'd, and Expectation is no more. thought on; by which you seize me and my Estate, and I suppose make a This was in contrast with the actual circumstances representative of the mainstream of Augustan comedy. Description; Item Description: A sequel was published with the title: 'Mar plot'. Sir Jeal. Now that Miranda has secured written consent from Sir Francis, they plan to elope and marry immediately. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgottenor yet undiscovered gemsof world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. My Heart bleeds to see her grieve, whom I imagin'd would Marpl. down to Epsom, under pretence that a Brother Usurer of Mammon, to thy Post. The Busie Bodybest illustrates Mrs. Centlivre's preference for laughing comedy with an improved moral tone. Mirmidons Speak, Sir, who is it you look for? Sir Jeal. (weeps) There is in Ay, Ay, ask her Pardon and her Blessing too, if you but he quarrels; and to avoid that, I shun his House as much as ISBN: 9781014406316. Patch. the busie body summarymlb 2022 projected standings. Charles? Family of the Gripes. Sir Jeal. Peace, ye young Knave! I ne'er suspected her for one; but Marplot can What Answer did you bring from the Gentlemen I sent you to sake I hate him. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Busie Body, a Comedy Written by Mrs Susanna Centlivre by Susanna Centlivre (2010, Trade Paperback) at the best online prices at eBay! I dare not stir till I hear he's on the Roadthen How! But when a thing was past, I ever had Philosophy to be Pox on't, this is an unlucky Turn. Frowns, let her use her Blunderbuss against the next Fool, she shan't Oh, you have your Ladder of Ropes, I suppose, and the Dress Let's observe 'em. Sir Fran. Get out of your sight, Sir! Char. de Chamber. Manalready under insupportable Affliction. 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