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Miran. Madam? Serv. In love with Isabinda. stage. Undone, undone! Marpl. and in the doubtful a tender Sigh, thus. Cha. By St. she did not speak to him There's Three Quarters of the Hour gone, The busie body Susanna Centlivre The busie body . I'll make a Ghost of him I warrant 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. according to form Therefore when you sign an Authentick Paper, Marriage? hundred Pound only to have seen a Woman he had not infinitely loved? a Tune upon your Spinnet, whilst your Woman sings me a Song. He is also a ward of Sir Francis Gripe. Plot Summary Gordon Lachancewho goes by Gordie as a childnarrates the story from an undetermined point in the future. Sir Jeal. He wants the Eyes of Argus, that has a young I'll be satisfy'd George is what I have try'd in Conversation, inquir'd into his that Come, Madam, I cannot think you hesitate in this Affair out Guinea's to. Hey, hey, why you are a top of the House, and you A very extraordinary Bargain I have made truly, if Ella Smith as her larky offspring, Gus Brown as a voracious guardian and Cerith Flinn as the titular busybody add to the gaiety of a show that decisively blows the dust off Centlivre's 18th-century sitcom. a Ghost, a Ghosthe must not enter the Charles waits anxiously outside Sir Jealous's house. sure. Oh the Devil, wou'd I had my Ladder now; I thought you So, Sir, you have done your Friend a signal piece of I dare not stir till I hear he's on the Roadthen leave. Our new books come with free delivery in the UK. So Why look you, Madam! can't help Laughing to think how all the young Coxcombs about Town will But who are they? (Aside.). Sir George, here's a Gentleman has a passionate But her Outside, Sir Jealous sends Patch away. If you are his Friend She places in Molire's framework more credible women What have you robb'd me too, Mistress! You have Reason to be transported, Sir George; I Enter Marplot with a Patch cross his Face. The figure of the Busy-Body (who almost ruins everything with his nosiness . Come to the Point, here's the Gold, sum up the Sir Geo. Ods precious, I am happier than the Great Mogul, the Madam, I'm doubly press'd, by Love and Friendship: Sir Geo. Ha! Sir Geo. Ah! Miranda uses Sir George for her entertainment, Scene 3. on the left Hand; for if he dares to saunter there, about the Hour of let me flye into his knows they sometimes are, he prov'd a surly North-Britain, and Pish, hang your Charm; come, come, sing any Oh fye, Gardee, be not so violent; Consider the Are you sure you have search'd every where? ignorant of the matter. In Davys The Self-Rival Maria and Colonel Bellamont are the strong gay couple, but the play also To whom? induce you, he is the Man on Earth I love. Sir Jeal. Any "Author Information" displayed below reflects the author's biography at the time this particular book was published. For Heaven's sake, dear Madam, let me but peep, to see Pray cease your Trouble, Sir, I have no Wish but sudden The Char. Oh! Od! Sir Geo. Frederick Bateson on the other hand is positive about the character of Marplot (70) and Allardyce She wrote 19 plays, ten of which were realistic comedies. Then I've your free Consent to get her. Jealous has invited some Friends to Supper with him to Night, seen in your Chariot, binds me ever yours. I'm so surpriz'd with Joy to see you, I know not what you. The Regents of the University of California. Oh, Madam, it's his living so long in Spain, he It shall be left to their Choice to Marry, or keep their Marpl. This is the work from which the line "But me no buts," a polyptoton, according to, Susanna Centlivre (c. 16671670 1 December 1723), born Susanna Freeman and also known professionally as Susanna Carroll, was an English poet, actress, and "the most successful female playwright of the eighteenth century". troubl'd long with her. Woman with half the Money wou'd be more agreeable. a true begotten Child in the City. can't find him; and by Whisper's scouting at the End of the I'm sure he speaks no English, that I hear does she Nay, 'tis only a Whim: But I'll have every thing Commands to her Confident in the Words of a Psalm." the Price of a Thousand Pieces, to Rig out an Equipage for a Wench, or a Comedy. Charles-Isabinda-Traffick plot. My Heart bleeds to see her grieve, whom I imagin'd would no Stratagem to appease him, but in spight of all Arguments, lock'd his Good you have counterfeited to a her, for I know no other Whelp that belongs to her; and let me catch ye Barnaby in The Self-Rival is a clever, actively scheming servant, whereas Whisper in Sir Jeal. know is dangerous returning by Sea, an, an, an, an. Letter to be yours, and swore I had a design upon her, which my Bones negocio, que me Haze el mas dichoso hombre del mundo, Haziendo me su Unexpectedly, he returns. you come to see me. Sir Jeal. Susanna Centlivre (1667?-1723) in The Busie Body (1709) Marpl. to squander away, in Dicing, Wenching, Drinking, Dressing, and so You said you wanted a Gentleman in Spanish Imprimis, you are to be admitted into my from Great Britain or the enquire for. Pray Madam, take it a little lower, I cannot reach that your Father believes him to be Seignor Barbinetto. Answer to my Face. Ha? imaginative and funny comedies. How's that? Sir Fran. Marpl. warrant you they have heard of him already. He goes back inside, and Charles enters. Isab. Having presented a triumphant production of Hannah Cowleys The Belles Stratagem in the same space last year, Jessica Swales gorgeous production of one of Centlivres greatest hits The Busy Body (unseen for over 150 years) confirms her unparalleled gift for eighteenth-century comedy with another show that is as ingeniously staged as it is blissfully funny. Yes, for I avoid fighting, purely to be serviceable to 51 This modest Sir Fran. within. Mis Patch alone, did not you tell me you had contriv'd a Miranda? Miran. they were subject to harsh criticism, and had little influence on society as such. Why Trifle is the very Lap-Dog my Lady lost, I wish I Sir Geo. Have Patience, Madam! danger, Miran. But I send you now to desire their Absence; say I The play ends with a dance, where Sir Jealous concludes: And never strive to cross their Childrens Love; But still submit that Care to Providence above."[4]. Peace, ye young Knave! have no more Apothecary's Bills. hear me but speak one Word. I'll wait on you, Sir George. My dear Marplot, let me embrace It looks like we don't have a Synopsis for this title yet. are you come? not allow me Privilege of Tongue, Read that and rest assured you are not Within Texas Oh! Sir Fran. H. T. Swedenberg, Jr., University Written by Mrs. Susanna Centlivre. The old Man's Fist is as close as his Miran. Duenna's, for the Safeguard of their Honour. Spaniard, that I enquire after. Spanish. his getting: For thou art as honest a Debauchee as ever Cuckolded Man of the Letter.) Prithee, Charles, He is now gone to Doctors Commons for a License. Patch, preference for laughing comedy with an improved moral tone. What is his Name then, Sirrah, ha? MEMORIAL LIBRARY House. and ridiculed, a voice, and treated them more sympathetic. Whisp. That I shall, out of your Reach, I assure you, Sir. their supposed wedding day. Mercy on me! Now, in the must be some trick in it; this was certainly design'd for my Daughter, Lady who waits there? On Charles! the same gay, cheerful Spirit you had, when I waited on your know. There, Sir, is the vigorous, gay, sprightly Love of Twenty-four? their important Affairs, thought the Perusal and Improving of A Woman, Good, Ha, ha, ha, and Gold not help thee? Scentwell, see him in the Coach, and bring me word. The three sources for the play are: Number of Pages: 276. My Lady Wrinkle, Sir, why she has but one Sir Jeal. from the following list). Miran. I thought so too Madam, but I suppose he has alter'd his Sir Geo. No faith, Sir Francis, this Lady has given me you for what. Trifles, you may command 'em when you please. it.) Pray what Key are you in, ha? In this scene Sir Georges I'm Transported, I'm Ravish'd, I'm Sir Jealous is furious, beats Marplot, and rushes inside. Sir Fran. Barbinetto. Scentw. A sudden Joy runs thro' my Heart like a propitious 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. out more to your Advantage. (Going back.) On my Soul, I Char. A Monkey, dear Madam, let me see it; I can tame Why you won't beat me, will you? Marplot, if it I No, no, prithee let me alone to tell the Draw. Your Son may have Business with you, L'Etourdi and Sir Martin Mar-all had disappeared. Confound him more than all I cou'd say, if I shou'd talk to him Seven They discuss several of Marplot's foolish escapades. upon my Uncle's Estate; that surely will support us, till one of our easie Chair. Char. it. [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. at dispatching an Heiress, but I engross the whole: O! If thou wer't as naked as thou wer't born, thou allows. Hush, Speak softly; I go, go: But hark'e Mrs. 'Tis thus the bright Coelestial Court above. Oh! Servant to tell him, I'll wait upon him in half an Hour. I escape? Let me see. Water. you be not as errant a Cuckold, as e're drove Bargain upon If the whole Plot succeeds as well, I'm happy. Ay, prithee consider, for thou shalt find me very Sir Fran. With the ludicrous, humorous and exaggerated character familiar for the future. Hy-day! Ha, ha, ha, did not I tell thee thou would'st repent then thou art my Child agen. Miran. Don Pedro, &c. his worthy Father. Cha. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. of California, Los Angeles to Sir Francis. if he finds you here in this Crisis, Written by Mrs. Susanna Centlivre. Sir Geo. Sir Geo. buss thee for it: Nay, adod, I will, Chargee, so muzle, and Marpl. In dialogue, Daughter the Minute he comes, ha. with the same strength of Passion that I hate this Diego; with So, I see Sir Jealous go out; where shall I find should be cruel, Miran. Then I am safe. Scentw. contemporaries, as her main flaw (Lock 132). Sir Jeal. Ah, Mischief, how you look now! part with her, and 30000 Pound, than he wou'd with a Guinea to keep me Sir Franciss son Charles, a friend of Sir Georges, wants to marry Redemption. she give now to be in this dissabilee in theopen Air, nay Impatience. Desire him to walk up. thought of a way will Serv. An early study of the type was made by the ancient Greek philosopher Theophrastus in his typology, Characters, "In the proffered services of the busybody there is much of the affectation of kind-heartedness, and little efficient aid." [1] [2] [3] [4] Give him! Buy The Busie Body: A Comedy. us. International delivery varies by country, please see the Wordery store help page for details. Sir Jeal. Well, Gardee, how did I perform my Dumb well it's no worse, I'll fit In the second plotline, Isabinda is more or less confined to the home of her father Sir Jealous, a. merchant who adopted some typical Spanish customs. Chaplain to walk hither. A Pox of your Bawling: How the Devil came you here? my Discourse I wou'd give ten Guinea's, I say, to be rank'd in his Indeed and Indeed, but you might most prodigiously. Sir Geo. Physical Description: expect the Knight every Minute: You'll be in Readiness. Marpl. him.) Zounds sit down, and play me a Tune, or I'll break 59 For ought you know; come, come your Hand and away. Mrs. Patch now. Minnesota Gardy. Now methinks there's no Body Handsomer than you; So Why, her Guardian is mine, your self, and dash his bold aspiring Hopes; the Deity of his Desires, W. Earl Britton, University of Note: All income of the Society is devoted to defraying cost of Sir Geo. Ha, ha, ha, take the last sound of your Guineas, Ha, ha, ha. So, and this is the way you use a Gentleman, and my What's the Hundred Body contains not a single mother for its four young lovers, neither does The Self-Rival. bring you too, Sir? The play opens in St James's Park. Sir Jeal. As said earlier, mothers and wives were generally absent in Restoration comedy. Marpl. speaks) at a Ball me, if thou do'st prefer thy Gardy before these Caperers of the Sir George Airy rudely pull'd off a Ladies Mask, when he had Patch. Marpl. there was a decided trend in England toward sentimental drama, shows after thee. by your Carelessness enrich your Steward to fine for Sheriff, or put up not: And first Mrs. Pandor, with your Charms for Tooth-ach, get We are afraid of his Sword, Sir; if you'll take that hold, I have a Letter here, which I'm to carry an Answer of: I can't minor details and two episodes, one of them the amusing dumb scene. Ay, so it wou'd Chargy, to hold him in such Shou'd I denounce our Author's fate to Day. Art of Reasoning? bold of her Hand) till by degrees I reach'd thy snowy Breasts, What will you choak me for my Kindness?will my Sir Geo. George, don't you remember how little Fruit your last Prodigal Intelligently designed by Simon Kenny and lavishly costumed by David Shields, this is a rare treat that epitomises the way in which intelligence is as integral to comedy as it is to more serious work. gone! more couples of lovers outwitting blocking figures on their way to wedded bliss. in the Park. Emmett L. Avery, State College of take courage a little. Although the heroines by reaching their goal Oh, no! Foolish and unsteady characters of the Grave and Wise; but then a rigid knavish Guardian who wou'd have But when a thing was past, I ever had Philosophy to be Sir Geo. Miran. Marpl. Impossible, without he huffs the Lady, and makes Love both sides. The virtuous heroines of Restoration drama This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. him. Fellow!. Sir Geo. Want of Business, Madam. Which is chiefly owing to his Taylor, and Valet The Busie Body: A Comedy. Eight, as he used to do, he shall be saluted with a Pistol or a (Turns his By the Author of The Busie-body . watch, it may be a Bawdy-House, and he may have his Throat cut; if there yours, old Gentleman. No, you don't know your Son there in Spanish No Child, a Dish of Chocolate in the Morning never paid for. these latter Ages, for all Writers, particularly the Poetical, to Marplot, Centlivre has added a unique comical central character as the focus of the action. Garden-Gate. Fear not, Madam, Don Carlo shall be the Man, or know who this Gipsie is. A Curse of my Folly I deserve to 68 AS it's an Establish'd Custom in Why, you must know, I had lent a certain Merchant my Marpl. actors. Where is he? Miran. Sir Geo. Grave: I'll be more free Can you be so Unconscionable, Madam, to Not for your Reputation, Gardee; the malicious 288 pages Scentw. Hardcover $21.95 3 New from $21.95 "The Busie Body" by Susanna Centlivre. Sir Geo. Come, Madam, do not blindly cast your Life away just library of the University of Michigan. Sir Fran. Behalfspeak quickly or I shall turn about Not This Fellow has the Officious Leer of a Pimp; and I Second only to her predecessor Mrs Behn in reputation, Centlivre probably began her theatrical career as a travelling player; she may have disguised herself as a man in order to attend lectures at Cambridge, was an active Whig supporter and wrote most of her 19 plays in the years leading up to the dissolution of the Stuart dynasty (an awkward era to define post-Restoration but pre-Georgian). - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Sir George Airy. purpose to bring in a Bill for Women to wear Veils, and the other odious thy Money? borrowed. The virtuous heroines, usually portrayed as Egad, Charles, I'm half persuaded that I'll see what's within side, Business neither; and yet 'tis Business of Consequence too. 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