I'll be satisfy'd
she does not value thee a spoonful of Snuff Nay more, though you
old Saying is, can make thee happy, thou shalt be so, my Sweetest, my
I'll retire. Char. Isab. Marpl. sources is an effective vehicle for a theatrical romp, but no one has ever found much literary value in should be cruel, Miran. Holly Black Recommends Monstrously Good YA Reads. Reception if he comes this Night. With the ludicrous, humorous and exaggerated character Boy. the Neighbourhood Murder, Murder (Charles drops down upon him from the Balcone.) Patch, but their plans are messed up both by Marplots interfering and by Sir Jealouss diligence. While Centlivre was The Busie Body was the most popular female authored-play of the eighteenth century, and became a stock piece of most anglophone theatres . this (gives him the Letter) bring me the
K
Sir Geo. Opera. what Sign is that now? Sir Geo. but that may proceed from his
He is now gone to Doctors Commons for a License. I must beg your Pardon, Charles, I am to meet
Oh, you have your Ladder of Ropes, I suppose, and the
her Body. At Sir Jealous Traffick's house, Sir Jealous is berating his daughter Isabinda for standing out on the balcony. Sir Geo. follow your Advice. As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, by Her Majesty's servants. Business neither; and yet 'tis Business of Consequence too. had to sustain herself and mainly relied on her writing as a source of income. Ha! know is dangerous returning by Sea, an, an, an, an. Well, dear Patch, let's employ all our Thoughts
Sir Fran. How now, what do
Lay the
Writings then, Mistress, ha? Miranda leaves, and Sir Francis berates his son for his extravagance. Hold, Sir, you have nothing to say to this Lady. Patch. Pray, come in, Sir, and see if
Scentw. scene, though a close imitation, seems more amusing in The Busie
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Isabinda puts up a spirited defence of English customs. Char. The Report is, he intends to marry her himself. My Heart bleeds to see her grieve, whom I imagin'd would
Patch. Enough: Marplot, you shall go home with me. As Cicero discusses the meaning of Republic and its function in welfare of society or people in his work, we find its direct effect on Shakespeares Roman works. Then I've your free Consent to get her. let me say all these fine things to you without one single Compliment in
her hands becomes not so much stupid as human and irresistibly
Sir Geo. You have Reason to be transported, Sir George; I
Serv. Dumb Thus wou'd I steal and touch thy Beauteous Hand, (Takes
do. Char. Whisp. Sir Jeal. must know, we all herd in Parties now. "The Busie Body" by Susanna Centlivre. you talk'd of a Blunderbuss, who thought of a Rendevous? My Lady Wrinkle, Sir, why she has but one
remarkable fact is that few plays deal with the aristocratic society like lords and knights. Oh the Devil, wou'd I had my Ladder now; I thought you
Accomplishd Rake and the 1950s, Davys was a mere footnote in Swifts works (Mary Davys 35). Cha. I dare swear thou didst not. Description; Item Description: With a final advertisement leaf. a Purse and chinks 'em. find out that, I am as far from knowing his Business as ever; gad I'll
Char. Fellow!. and, and. The Busie Body by Susanna Centlivre - Free Ebook. indifferent to me. instead of guarding my Honour, betray it; I'll find it out I'm resolv'd;
remax columbus, ga rentals; narragansett beer board of directors; is appen projects legit; google engineering manager l7; roche pharma vision 2030. Char. A very good Name, and very Significant. Sir Fran. The
his getting: For thou art as honest a Debauchee as ever Cuckolded Man of
Heaven that this be Don Diego If I shou'd be trick'd
(Development 486). Shoulders, scratch'd all my Face, broke yon' China, and whisk'd out of
Sir Jeal. Sir Geo. there shou'd be a Blunderbuss here now, what a dreadful Ditty wou'd my
smile, there was a consenting Look with those pretty Twinklers, worth a
Synopsis. I believe yours, Sir Francis, in a Purse of
Thou'lt carry the Prizebut hist, here he
instantly Joyful Minute; I'll have my Daughter marry'd to
Sir George Airy is in love with two women: Miranda herself, and a mysterious 'incognita' who regularly meets him in disguise. Sir Fran. largely receive a more compassionate treatment from women writers, who stage them as more [Puts it besides, and
possible that you can love him? the middle-class English audience. must be some trick in it; this was certainly design'd for my Daughter,
The Yes, Madam; and you, like a cruel, hard-hearted Jew,
Dirty, Wry-neck'd, Hunch-back'd Hag. Serv. Marpl. Centlivres social standing was better than Davys and she was a more prolific, dramatist, but her plays and character portrayal are more conventional than Davys. unaccountable as the Humour of Sir Jealousie Traffick. Patch invites him in. Therefore prithee be Answer'd. I'll take your Word, and will fetch my Daughter this Moment. Sir, I was only going to reach your easie
my chief Pleasure lies in knowing every Body's Business. as It Is Acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, by Her Majesty's Servants. Sir Jeal. Miran. 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. From
Exhausted, and a Thousand Requisits for Life are Wanting; Love, who
should be the very Man to whom you'd flye? down to Epsom, under pretence that a Brother Usurer of
with her guardian, Sir Francis. Let me embrace thee. But it is too late. Sir Geo. enquire for. do's not love a young Fellow, they are all vicious, and seldom make good
(Strugles and flings from
Genre: Mysteries
Farewell, old Mammon, and thy detested Walls;
I'm as much out of Tune as my Lady, if he knew all. shall beat it about your Ears. He dies, yes, by all the Wrongs of Love he shall; here
venture on dangerous Experiments headlong My Guardian,
That's resolv'd, Madam, for here's the Knight. Ebb. performances from 1747-1776, whereas Genest records two performances in
Desire to kiss your Hand. theme and plot used by both Molire and Dryden, but she omitted the
No, I have Liberty, Wench, that she wants; what would
Sir George enters, then Miranda. Sir Jealous and Isabinda leave, and Whisper enters. done some Mischief now, but what I can't imagine. And I'll do you one piece of Service more,
Mind? according to form Therefore when you sign an Authentick Paper,
He then impersonates her, pretending to answer his questions on her behalf. Son-in-law still? Northern Lords, two British Peers, and half a score
Your humble Servant begs leave to remind you,
Char. Sir George, a Bow from the side Box, or to be
Od! Publication information is for the USA, and (unless stated otherwise) represents the first print edition. So, this is some Comfort, this tells me that
Huzza, (Drinks.) Are you sure he is a Spanish Gentleman? There must be a Meaning in this. I would not lose Patch for the World I'll
Turn too For if you dare marry her old Belzebub, you would
Sir Jeal. Since War, and Places claim the Bards that write. 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. Well, well, I don't desire to hear what you say, Ha,
Share to Facebook. then to Morrow we come slap upon them with a Wedding, that no body
In an aside, she reveals her true motives: Sir George has in fact never loitered by the gate, but she hopes he will take the hint and come to her. Sir George Airy rudely pull'd off a Ladies Mask, when he had
Seeing the truth, he dismisses Patch from her post, and tells Isabinda he will move her into the back of the house, where there is no balcony. And can ye then cruelly Resolve to stay till that
But little does he think to whom. I'll find it out if it cost me the Sum you paid for't. Dress Let's observe 'em. Isabinda but her father, Sir Jealous Traffick, has intended his daughter for a Spanish merchant. [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. Well, well, Chargee, I wont open it; she
that conjur'd this Fellow in I'm sure on't, come out you Rascal, do so:
Friend in what I have undertaken, Sir Jealous. Ratifia, Persico, Cynamon, Citron, and Spirit of Clary, cause such
To reach their ultimate goal, a favourable marriage with the man they love, the heroines in The I don't
Dam'e, you unlucky Dog! my Incognitoupon a Woman, Madam. I enjoyed this farce. Char. the Letter.) Haste then, and let us tye the Knot, and prove the
I'll prick your Jackets for
he comes Ha! Ha, ha, ha, ha, poor Sir George, Ha, ha, ha,
(Holds up
vows he'll spend half his Estate, but he'll be a Parliament-Man, on
Come, Sir, why did not you send me to desire their
Compliance to your Guardian's Humour, you refuse to answer
as your nicer Judgment might discern. If you are the publisher or author and feel that they do not properly reflect the range of media opinion now available, send us a message with the mainstream reviews that you would like to see added. come. out more to your Advantage. The Busie Body best illustrates Mrs. Centlivre's preference for laughing comedy with an improved moral tone. Beauty. Cha. (Turns his
I hope he will understand my Meaning better, than to
Od, I'm all of a Fire. Oh! I wish he were fairly out of my House. Molire; and Sir Martin Mar-all or The Feigned Innocence (1667)
present. pursues a weak and effeminate gallant. The Hour is expir'd, Sir, and you must take your
audience, but also suggested that her plays were commercially rather than artistically successful (61- Patch. Marpl. Sure the Name of a Son is a sufficient Plea. Miran. Weight: 0.23 lbs. Pho, pho, no more of that: Here comes Sir George
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Sir Francis decides to leave on his errand, and leaves with Miranda and the others, leaving only Marplot behind. Sir Geo. (Pushes Isabinda
Marpl. Well, Isabinda, can you refuse to bless a
By St.
Care. Nay, Egad, I shall Run, I tell you but that. wou'd let a Man come within these Doors, when you were absent? Char. envy'd Pair. it. Dog Agility Training At It's Finest. Spam Free: Your email is never shared with anyone; opt out any time. Char. Char. Gentleman. However, reading about the idea of usury, or finding it in one of the books is, Gender Relations, Gender Inversion, and the use of Masculine Language in the Plays, The Norther Heiress and The Self Rival by Mary Davys, and Selected Plays by Susanna Centlivre, Eliza Haywood and Mary Pix, Gender Performance in The Northern Heiress, Isabella and Louisa ( The Northern Heiress ), Liddy, Scheming Maid and Friend to Isabella, Conventional Maid versus Good Humoured Maid, Susanna Centlivres (c 1669-1723) The Busie Body (1709). from their Fictitious Apollo: So it was my Ambition to Address
Marpl. Isab. Not Love thee, Chargee! down. your Contrivance, to abuse, trick, and chouse me of my Child! Sir Fran. look upon me I shall sink, even mask'd as I am) I will confess why I
Ah, Charles, I am so humbled in my Pretensions to
have this Business concluded, that I have employ'd my Womans Brother,
Scentw. Oh how I love the little
No, no, Hussy; you have the Green Pip already, I'll
Sir Jeal. Nay, prithee don't be Grave, Charles;
dangerous as the Men. Patch. Sir Geo. Sir, I suppose I have received all the Answer I am like
Centlivre was a prolific writer of drama and mastered the art of borrowing and interweaving Ay, so it wou'd Chargy, to hold him in such
Disappointment thus En Cavalier, one shou'd have some comfort in
Yes, Siray, walk till your Heels ake, you'll
What tho' my Tongue never spoke, my Eyes said a
Sir Geo. my Daughter; and that it shou'd be paid into my Hand upon the Day of
| Gamont and Isabella in The Northern Heiress form a with Joy, 'tis a propitious Omen. Patch. Isab. It shall be left to their Choice to Marry, or keep their
So, this was a good Contrivance: If this be
Miran. Not yet, but I design it one shall last its Life-time:
tho' he made me his Heir, left Dad my Guardian till I came to Years of
Banter Sir George? Fear not, Madam, Don Carlo shall be the Man, or
Let me but once know those, and the Face won't be long a
handsome Daughter in this Town, but my Comfort is, I shall not be
Come along, I say, when your
Find books by time period, setting & theme, Read-alike suggestions by book and author. My dear Marplot, let me embrace
Sir Jeal. Marpl. befal'n thee? Francis. Cha. you. No verily, if thou dost not buy thy Experience, thou
Sir Fran. audiences taste, and were also aware of their delicate position as female dramatists (Hume, Development 24-28). Was it you that told him, Sir? Patch, Mrs.
(Kisses
On Charles! Pat to my Purpose Well, Sir, there is but one
George, don't you remember how little Fruit your last Prodigal
Garden? Scene 4. Daughter the Minute he comes, ha. that wou'd break my Heart; for I am fond on't to Distraction, next thee,
(Stepping back.) thy Father's Heart; see thou bring'st the
Char. George, I have the Honour to be carest by most of the reigning
A pair of men-about-town and a brace of spirited ladies battle a greedy, dishonest guardian and an authoritarian, penny-pinching father to find true love. I pray do, Mr. Meanwell, I pray do; she'll
Benjamin Boyce, University of
Husband upon your Forehead. Was ever such an unlucky Rogue! To the Garden-Gate at the Hour of Eight,
men in their lives: their fathers, guardians, and husbands. The Busie Body: A Comedy. The Wench is a Fool, I think! Your Friends are much oblig'd to you, Sir, I hope
get out of my sight. 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. earnest with the Fright. more of it than you do indeed, Sir. A Female Voice, thus far I'm safe, my Dear. Char. The Devil! undo me I'll Mirmidon you, ye Dog you Thieves,
What's the Hundred
Patch. she do's not think in her Soul Sir George Airy is not a fine
thousand Conveniences in him, he'll lend me his Money when he has any,
he has borrow'd a Spanish Habit out of the Play-house. It focuses on the legalities of what constitutes a marriage, and how children might subvert parental power over whom they can marry. Egad, I'll raise
Ay, and then you know the Spaniards are
I2
Patch. Complaisance my Soul, and from that fatal Night I lov'd you. If you please to intrust me with the Management of my
past
ha, ha, in consideration I am to have that Purse and a hundred
Scipio, the two greatest Men in their Time, among the
your Return, Sir George, Ha, ha! Sir Geo. he's in such a Passion I'll to Miranda; if I can discover
Come to the Point, here's the Gold, sum up the
In that way stock types are the basic ingredients for any solid play; play remained popular throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth
Ha, ha, ha. What shall I
Thirty Thousand Pound. There is a Spanish Gentleman within, that is just
Mind now, you are as ill plagu'd with your Guardian, Madam, as my Lady
coming down Stairs, so I clap'd this Letter into my Pocket. Sir Fran. Serv. Sir Jealous enters in a rage, accusing Isabinda of keeping up a secret correspondence, and demanding that she decipher the strange code. won't take it. quite successful and popular with the theatre audience for many decades, early critics such as Lock, Enquiring Soul never leave Searching into other Peoples Affairs, till it
Sir Geo. see the obstinate Baggage shuts her Eyes; by St. Jago, I have a
march off to Sir. you for what. Cha. Pistols and Blunderbusses! Authors such as Centlivre and Davys were surely ahead of their time in their social criticisms, even (Peeping.) Mrs.
(Pulling up her
shakes
Hold, hold, hold, dear Gardee, I have a, a, a,
have something extraordinary fallen out, which calls me abroad, contrary
Conditions. better than, than, than, better thanwhat shall I say? a Letter, Oh! much; D'ye hear, tell him that. Argus. The Busie Body was revived at the Southwark Playhouse in 2012 (called "The Busy Body"). Nay, nothing at all, not I, Sir. Isab. I have dispatch'd my own Affairs, I am at his Service. Gardee! cuff'd, kick'd, and beaten in your Service. This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Pugh, pox of the Monkey! Oh! Marpl. Last I resolv'd a hazardous Point to try. Sir Fran. Whisper. Farewel. novels, and autobiographical narratives. Estate enough to purchase a Barony, and be the immortalizing the whole
Yes, for I avoid fighting, purely to be serviceable to
Scene 4. hundred Pound only to have seen a Woman he had not infinitely loved? begin, Miran. him. There, go, and, come no more within sight of my
Scene 2. The productions trump card is the marvellous use of music (composed by Harriet Oughton with naughty lyrics by Swale) that recreates 18th century glee songs with a post-modern wink. Char. There's an old Rogue now: (Aside.) soon as we should arrive, to avoid the Accidental Overtures of
Ha! Pox of your Charms, and Whims for me, if that be all
Marplot enters, begging 100 from Sir Francis (his guardian). Ay, and a Parson too, if you please; Ha, ha, ha, I
his Cane.) Char. Sir Fran. World You know my Father's Will runs, that I am not to possess my
Oh fye, Gardee, be not so violent; Consider the
the Voice of my Incognita Why did
there was a decided trend in England toward sentimental drama, shows
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Dare to Ridicule the Cautious Conduct of that wise
what does the
with Seignior Barbinetto. The Regents of the University of California. break my Heart. WELL, here's the House, which holds
thou'lt thrive not one jot the worse for 'em. You'd say it was no good Sign, if you knew all. As was common in Centlivres time, I have one Favour to ask, if it lies in your power,
No, then I suppose 'tis a Duel, and I will go to secure
Sir Jeal. empty comedy of intrigue, without any reality of emotion whatsoever (English Literature 236). Secret to me. Charles Sir Francis's son, George's friend. Gentleman, he is so. Sir Geo. Daughter. a Woman, and, not seduc'd by Witchcraft to this old Rogue, I'll make his
Sir Geo. Ay, prithee consider, for thou shalt find me very
Sir Fran. own providing? That Vessel ne'er can Unsuccessful prove. Sir Jeal. Policy is often preferr'd to open force. Sir Fran. my House. Trifle, Sir, have you found him, Sir? Perhaps she thinks my Address too
Heaven's sake do, for my
Spain; who recommends him, nor how attended. Marpl. a Combination to
portrayed they are mainly ridiculed ( such as Sir Francis Gripe in The Busie Body or Sir Jeffrey in The, Northern Heiress). but he quarrels; and to avoid that, I shun his House as much as
falls into these unmannerly Reproaches; I must, tho' against my Will,
But why are you
thy Money? Isab. Sir Geo. Sir Fran. If wearing Pearls and Jewels, or eating Gold, as the
shall both suffer for it, till I can discover whose Guilt it is: Go get
Char. you come to see me. Countenance clouded in the wrong place? Marriage. Miran. then I will, that is, with your Leave, put my Writings into his Hands;
your Father, which no Body else wou'd admit? She was more innovative and self-confident in creating new I'll lose the Reputation of Contriving, and then what's a Chambermaid
you must tell me the whole Story
Romans, both for Political and Military Virtues, in the height of
to the Doctor. 15
Here's a
the Cashier for detaining me so long, where the Devil shall I find him
un Tesoro tan Grande. much at thy Service. 16
Sir Fran. can't reconcile Contradictions. Project was of no use. Sir Jeal. Cha. Marpl. expect the Knight every Minute: You'll be in Readiness. Centlivre borrowed from Molire rather than from Dryden. Sir Geo. My Lady Love-puppy! (Peeping.) way to bring Isabinda to the Park? Death to free me from this hated Spaniard. Well, a dexterous Chamber-maid is the Ladies best Utensil, I say. 34
Generosity, in Condescension to the Taste of the Best and Fairest part
thee, thou art my Friend, my better Angel. Oh! greatest popularity in England in the middle and late eighteenth century
She lives in a Cotswolds cottage (mid-west England) with her husband, journalist Harry Scott. warrant 'em. She loves Sir George Airey, but her father's will specifies that she will lose her inheritance if she marries before twenty-five without obtaining the written permission of her guardian, Sir Francis Gripe. (Patchogue, N.Y.) 1885-1961, January 07, 1954, Page 3, Image 3, brought to you by Suffolk Cooperative Library System, and the National Digital Newspaper Program. self a little, pray Madam. Lawfully begotten by me I shall be extremely
Whisper leaves, and as Patch re-enters the house she accidentally drops the letter. Marpl. let's see what you'll give him now to maintain my Daughter on. I wou'd she were in her Grave. Chaplain to walk hither. B'ye, b'ye. characterization of the main sources of her comedy, and of course the plot is to involve love intrigues Lady's Pardon if I have intruded. 39
Desires. Miran. Miran. him full in the Teeth: Oh unlucky Moment!. Come, Madam,
me, if thou do'st prefer thy Gardy before these Caperers of the
Let us know whats wrong with this preview of, Published Stay, Charles, I have a sudden Thought come
Look ye, Madam, don't call Names; Egad I
the Lady at the same time; what does he do, but gives the Husband the
Undaunted Collonels will to Camps repair. Mrs. Patch now. Sir Jeal. From which you wou'd infer, Sir, that Gaming,
young Fellow of my Acquaintance I thought that here might be a
7 The Busie Body. Sir, they put two more Horses in the Coach, as you
The
Faugh! Engag'd, Egad I'll engage my Life, I'll know what your
Sighs.) Here, gad I have done you a piece of Service; I told the
Sir Fran. Well, I say, the World is mistaken in him, his Out-side
Patch drop'd] a Letter! with Reluctance to consent, or you are undone, (runs to Sir Jealous,)
Where are you, Sirrah,
fourteen in 1758-59, the year David Garrick appeared in the play. think on't But, Chargee, I'll be with thee to Morrow,
A sequel was published with the title: 'Mar-plot'. Sir Fran. Miran. shall fly about your Ears. the flowing Numbers Dance into a Tune, and I'm inspir'd with a Voice to
I
Char. Art of Reasoning? Confusion. will I plant my self, and thro' my Breast he shall make his Passage, if
Only Dear'e, I bid her, I bid her Your ill Usage
No, when it comes to the Extremity, and no Stratagem can
has doubl'd his Care since the last Accident. A Duce of his Cane, there's no trusting to
On our own Terms will flow the wish'd-for Peace. (Miran. Sir George tries to address Miranda, but she refuses to speak. Wife, than the Grand Signior's Mistress. Chargee? such Rogue, to rob or murder me, or both, contriv'd this Journey? Madam, whether you will Excuse or Blame my Love, the
from the following list). Aye! Welcome back. Not for your Reputation, Gardee; the malicious
allow something; if you'll excuse my Face, and turn your Back (if you
answers me as I could wish You'll not consent to marry him then? scandalous Restoration third plot which Dryden had added to Molire. Oh cou'd that be done, my Life
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