Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
This is a drama, which might remove from Mr. Wilberforce his aversion to theatrical exhibitions, and convince him, that the teaching of moral duty is not confined to particular spots of ground; for, in those places, of all others, the doctrine is most effectually inculcated, w...
_Sir Chr._ Ods, my life! I can scarce contain my happiness. I have left them safe in church, in the middle of the ceremony. I ought to have given Narcissa away, they told me; bu...
5. SCENE I._1st Plant._ I saw her this morning, gentlemen, you may depend on't. My telescope never fails me. I popp'd upon her as I was taking a peep from my balcony. A brave tight ship, I...
4. SCENE III._Inkle._ So far, at least, we have proceeded with safety. Ha! no bad specimen of savage elegance. These ornaments would be worth something in England.--We have little to fear he...
6. SCENE II._Sir Chr._ I tell you, old Medium, you are all wrong. Plague on your doubts! Inkle _shall_ have my Narcissa. Poor fellow! I dare say he's finely chagrined at this temporary part...
7. SCENE I._Patty._ Mercy on us! what a walk I have had of it! Well, matters go on swimmingly at the Governor's--The old gentleman has ordered the carriage, and the young couple will be wh...
2. SCENE I._Med._ Pshaw! it's only wasting time and breath. Bawling won't persuade him to budge a bit faster, and, whatever weight it may have in _some_ places, bawling, it seems, don't go...
3. SCENE II._Mate._ Come, come, bear a hand, my lads. Tho'f the bay is just under our bowsprits, it will take a damned deal of tripping to come at it--there's hardly any steering clear of t...
8. SCENE II._Inkle._ I know not what to think--I have given her distant hints of parting; but still, so strong her confidence in my affection, she prattles on without regarding me. Poor Yar...
1. ACT I. SCENE III.This is a drama, which might remove from Mr. Wilberforce his aversion to theatrical exhibitions, and convince him, that the teaching of moral duty is not confined to particular...