Since then this meddling Tribe infest the Age,
Bear one a while, expos'd upon the Stage.
Let none but _Busie-Bodies_ vent their Spight!
And with good Humour, Pleasure crown the Night!_




Dramatis Personæ.

Men.

Sir _George Airy_. A Gentleman of Four Thousand a Year
in Love with _Miranda_.
Acted by Mr. _Wilks_.

Sir _Francis Gripe_. Guardian to _Miranda_ and _Marplot_,
Father to _Charles_, in Love with _Miranda_.
Mr. _Estcourt_.

_Charles_. Friend to _Sir George_, in Love with _Isabinda_.
Mr. _Mills_.

Sir _Jealous Traffick_. A Merchant that had liv'd sometime
in _Spain_, a great Admirer of the _Spanish_ Customs,
Father to _Isabinda_.
Mr. _Bullock_.

_Marplot_. A sort of a silly Fellow, Cowardly, but very
Inquisitive to know every Body's Business, generally spoils