The Gamester (1753) by Edward Moore
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_Mrs. Bev._ These boisterous spirits! how they wound me! But
reasoning is in vain. Come, Charlotte; we'll to our usual watch. The night grows late. _Char._ I am fearful of events; yet pleased--To-morrow may relieve us. [_Going._ SCENE II. _Enter JARVIS._ _Char._ How now, good Jarvis? _Jar._ I have heard ill news, madam. _Mrs. Bev._ What news? Speak quickly. _Jar._ Men are not what they seem. I fear me, Mr. Stukely is dishonest. _Char._ We know it, Jarvis. But what's your news? _Jar._ That there's an action against my master, at his friend's suit. _Mrs. Bev._ O, villain! villain! 'twas this he threatened then. Run to that den of robbers, Wilson's--Your master may be there. Entreat him home, good Jarvis. Say I have business with him--But tell him |
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