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BILL . /^talcirw a charrJ^L:vrosxX \ T shiould'H'k.e to see tiieto tarm me avLt i ^ctJ ■J>‘enM. !■ UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN A FARCE IN ONE ACT BY CHARLES SELBY, Comedian, [Member of the Dramatic Authors Society.] AUTHOR OF Captain Stevens — A Day in Paris — The Boots at the Swan — Catch^ ing an Heiress — Married Rake — Widow)' s Victim — Rifle Brigade — > Tutor's Assistant — Jacques Strop — Hunting a Turtle — Dancing Barber — Fearful Tragedy in the Seven Dials — King's Gardener — Fairy Lake — Lord Bateman — Behind the Scenes — New Footman — Marceline — A Lady and Gentleman in a Peculiarly Perplexing PredU cament — Robert Macaire — Kinge Richard ye Third — Rival Pages — Peggy Green — Mysterious Stranger — Valet de Sham — Irish Dragoon — Lioness of the North — Tammg a Tartar — Phantom Breakfast — Antony and Cleopatra — Frank Fox Phipps — Pearl of the Ocean — White Sergeants — Hotel Charges — Phantom Dancers — Husband of my Heart — Taken In and Done For — Chamber Practice — Witch of Windermere — Fire Eater — Ask no Questions — Judgment of Paris — Out on the Sly — The Elves ^ or the Statue Bride — My Friend the Major , ^c. THOMAS HAILES LACY, 89, STRAND, (Opposite Southampton Street, Covent Ganlen Market), LONDON. THE UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. First produced at the Adelpki Theatre, December 2, 1834. CHARACTERS. Lord Totterly, an. Adonis of Sixty — a cidevant Jeune Homme .... The Honorable Mr. Frisk* Flammer/^ Cantab. Nephew of Lord Totte> hj, a young Ge ileman with a vivid imagination, sma l income, and large debts .... Charles Danvers, an embryo Barrister of Middle lemple ..... Billy Downey, an occasional Porter and Shoe- black, a diffuser of k.iowledye, a Philos pher a Citizen of the World, and an Unfinished Lrentleman .... James Miller, t e Hon. Mr. Flammer' s' Tiger brought up in the Stable, educated on the Turf and pave, polished and completed at the Fives Court MV Nibble I Two Gentlemen attaches to the Sheriffs, ( Jh! SAU^nERS ^ ■' commonly called Greyhounds I Vti- T.v. , Itobert, Servant to Lord Totterly Thomas, Servant to Miss Bloomfield \ Louisa Bloomfield, a Young Lady, betrothed to Charles Danvers Mr. Bennett. Mr. Hemming. Mr. Roberts. Mr. John Reeve. ( Mr. Taylor. Mr. Keen. Miss Cross, Mrs. Keeley. Mary Chintz, Miss Bloomfield's own Maid, a real treasure, the bespoke of James Miller an unwil- ling Spinster, and a great Advocate for matri- mony ... TIME IN EEPRESENTATION-I ho^ COSTUMES. “'‘t’ fashionable trousers Wei gown.— Fashionable morning dress. ^ ^ Charles Danvers.— Fashionable morning'dress. Bill DoWNEY.-Short overall trousers, darned worsted stockings ankle ^.rs ’ed f trimmed with 3d Ta 1 LTa-I, sleeves, crop wig, old black hat without a brim - nd dtess. Large green coat, white neckcloth, long buff waistcoat corf breeches, long leather riding gaiters, rough -rey wi- ^ L^Z-miTe moustachios.-2»rf //»•«<. T Meeches, top boots, green frock, metal buttons Szris3r.te *'■ THE UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. SCENE I. — A Drawing-room (Sd grooves). Tables, Chairs, Sofa, Guitar, Books, Flowers, ^c., dislnbuted in picturesque confusion. Chintz discovered,^ looking out of a window,^ l. Chintz. Past three o’clock ! I know I shall be disappoint^] again : this is the second time my Jem will have come to take me in his master’s cab to the Zoological Gardens. I’m certain I shan’t be able to go— how provoking ! (looking out at win- dow.) There’s the cab, and there’s my Jem! hell be so dis- appointed ; I must make signs to him. (shakes her heaf ^c.) I can’t come, missis hasn’t come honie ; wait a lit ; i shall get in a passion, presently. Well, if he hasn’t got ^ boy hold the horse 1 he’s getting out— oh, my gracious ! he has got his master’s clothes on, what a shame! (laughs.) Oh, goc^ness me ! if he hasn’t stuck on a pair of mustachers /—what a Iright he does look ; he’s coming in, I must run down and send him away, (going L.) Why, hang his impudence ! if he isn t com- ing up stairs! What will Miss Bloomfield say ? Enter Jem Miller, l. dressed in the extreme of modern fashion., with large mustachios. Jem. How are you, my angelic angel ? Here I am all right and regular ; couldn’t make out your dumb talk, so bolted up to ^/elucidate the particulars. What is the row, eh? explainez Chintz. Jem, you ought to be ashamed of yourself to come up here ; if Miss Bloomfield were to see you, I should never hear the last of it. (looking at him and laughing.) W^here did you get those mustachers"^ You look just like Lord Fitznoodle. -r < Jem. You do me proud! parole d'honneur; demd it you ^ don’t 1 Why, you see, as we were going to give master’s cab UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. Sc. J a determined to do the thing in style ; so I borrows n established apairof/tizirs, and here I ar a fimshed landscape of a gentleman^ all ready fo^ Zz^rogi" turning him round ) Yes I say, what’s the matter? What did vou mpan hi {imitating her action.) Comme ga. ^ I couldn’t get out : Miss Bloom troiw'e ? as the French say. * ~ Chintz. Lord Totterly. Jem. (astonished.) Lord Totterly Chintz. Yes; do you know him? Jem. Yes ; that is, I have heard of him (aside t Whaf . piece of news for my master ! Lord Totterley eh ’ ^ * l. ™S. i they ... .. CHrar^^/do Yoa don’t say so I Jem. {musing.) You don’t say so ? HiN-^ I do. He’s old enough to be her grandfather money for the sake of his titi^} dem’d platologicall—'how excessively surrep- i. goiS “» * p‘~« ‘k.t »i» ChTntz ° It ®*1"’?’ti''ely mythological ! chintz. It is, indeed, Jem; Ipity her-I do, really, for I I UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. Sc. 1. 5 know she is breaking her heart for a young man she was pro- mised to, in the country. Jem. Promised to a young man in the country? You don’t say so ? Chintz. I do. What a dreadful thing it is to be poor, isn’t it, Jem? Jfm. Excruciating! — that’s what keeps us from being con- nuheral^ isn’t it, Polly? Chintz. It is, indeed, Jem — I wish we could get a prize in the lottery, or something Jem. Ah, I wish we could ! then we’d get married, take a gin shop — I mean a wine vaults, and be respectable licensed victuallers. Good bye, Polly — I must go — good bye ! Chintz. Good bye — what, are you going, Jem? don’t you mean to take me to the Zoological Gardens ? Jem. Why, you see it’s very late, and master may want the cab, so I must go. (aside.) I must tell him the news about the old gentleman, (aloud.) Good bye, Polly — good bye — (tryina to kiss her.) Just one ! Chintz. No, Jem, it ain’t proper. Jem. (going.) Oh, very well. Chintz. But if you insist upon it, and will take off your mustarches., why — Jem. Certainment., oui! (taking off moustachios.) There, now! (kisses her.) Good bye — goodbye! we must be victuallers. Exit., L. Chintz. What a dear fellow ! I love him more and more every time I see him. Oh, dear ! what a dreadful thing it is to be obliged to keep single, when one wants to be married, (a knock.) Ha ! there is Miss Bloomfield come home at last. Enter Louisa Bloomfield, l., in morning costume. Louisa, (faintly.) Give me a chair. Chintz. Chintz, (handing one.) Yes, miss ! La, miss, what’s the matter ? you look ill — what has happened ? Louisa. Oh, Chintz, I have had such a dreadful shock ! — such an unfortunate meeting ! I have seen him. Chintz. Chintz. Seen him ! who, miss ? (aside.) Not my Jem, I hope. Louisa. The only being I wished to have avoided — the only person 1 dreaded to meet — Charles Danvers. Chintz. The gentleman you were to have been married to, in the country — oh, dear — I’m so sorry I Where did you see him, miss ? Louisa. In Regent Street ; just as I was leaving my milliner’s UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. 6 Sc. 1. be saw me, Chintz, and I am certain has followed the car- riage home- What will become of me? Chintz. Ah, miss, it’s very distressing — very unfortunate, in- deed. I don’t know how to advise you. (aside.) Oh, I’m so glad I’m not a young lady, to be obliged to marry an old twaddling lord, against my inclination. I’d rather be a servant, and marry a man I loved, and could be comfortable with. Louisa. I dread to reflect on my conduct to Danvers, after the vows that passed between us. How can I meet him as the promised wife of another ! what will he think — what will he say to me ? Enter Thomas, l., aymouncing — Mr. Danvers ! Enter Danvers, l. — Exit Thomas, l. Danvers. Louisa —my dear Louisa, (embracing her.) Louisa. Oh, Charles, why are you here — why have you followed me? If you love me, leave me— your presence here exposes me to misery and ruin. Danvers, (astonished.) Misery and ruin ! what mean you, Louisa ? Louisa. Spare me, Charles, spare me the recital of the unhappy events which have urged me to the fatal step I am about to take. Do not despise, but pity me, Charles — I am going to be married Danvers, (emphatically.) Married! Louisa. Calm yourself, Charles — pray be calm ; fate has so decreed it). The banker in whose hands the whole of my father’s property was placed, has failed ; and it is to save my parent from a prison that I sacrifice my happiness, by becoming the wife of liOrd Totterly. Danvers. Lord Totterly ! Oh, Louisa ! can you marry him ? — an old infirm roue ! Do not, I intreat you, sell yourself to age and vice ! do not become that miserable — that degraded slave, a purchased wife. Louisa. Oh, Charles ! in mercy spare me ! do not add to my misery. Though I sacrifice all that is dear to me — though my heart may break, I will save my father 1 Farewell, dearest friend — we must part. I dare not see you again — farewell 1 Forget me, Charles — forget one whom stern neces- sity alone has forced to renounce you — farewell ! farewell ! (she sinks into a chair. Danvers. Dearest Louisa 1 I will no longer distress you by my presence ; I obey your wish— we will part — I resign you, in doing so, I become a lost and miserable man. Farewell, dearest ! in other lands I will seek a home — try to forget the Sc. 1. UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. 7 friends I leave behind, and find relief and happiness in the grave. Farewell, Louisa ! on this dear hand let me imprint one kiss of love, respect, and resignation. (Danvers kneels and kisses her hand — Lord Totterly enters hastily^ l. — he std^rts on seeing Danvers on his knees — Chintz snatches some shoes from the R. table — kneels down on r. 0 / Louisa, loho is seated c. and preterids to he trying them on — Picture. Lord T. Ah ! what is all this ? (^putting up his eye glass') Chintz. Try these, Mr. Hobbs — those are too small. Lord T. Oh, he’s only a shoe-maker ! I took him for some- thing worse. Chintz. Dear me, how awkward you are, Mr. Hobbs — let me put it on. {putting shoe on Louisa’s foot.) Ah ! that’s better, isn’t it, miss? {looking up with great simplicity.) Oh, there’s my lord ! now your lordship is a judge of these matters — don’t you think tliat shoe fits beautiful ? Lord T. Oh, beautiful ! beautiful ! never saw anything better in my life. Chintz. No more did I, my lord, never! La! miss, 1 declare the exertion has quite brought the colour into your face ! How could you be so stupid, Mr. Hobbs, as not to bring a shoe horn ; how is it possible to get on new slippers without one ? You are a pretty fellow for a shoe maker — you shan’t work for me. Lord T. Hem ! Miss Bloomfield, when you have done with Mr. Hobbs, I would speak a few words with you. Louisa, {rising.) Certainly, my lord ; I arn at your service. Chintz. Good morning, Mr. Hobbs ; you had better take this pair back — {giving him a pair of shoes.)— they won’t do at all, and when the others are done, bring them home imme- diately — the wedding is to take place to-morrow, so, {pointing.) I would advise you to bring them home to-night. How could you come without a shoe horn, you stupid fellow, {pointing.) What would you have done without me ? {pushes him off., l.) Lord T. Now, Louisa, my dearest love, I called to tell you — • {seeing Chintz, who is listening., and when observed^ pretends to he folding up a shawl.) Mistress Chirftz, your absence is more desired than your presence — do me the favour to amuse your- self in another apartment. Chintz. Certainly, my lord, {aside.) Ugly old fool 1 He won’t be long without a shoe horn 1 Exit., r. Lord T. I came to tell you, my dearest love, that I have been to the Acre, and have seen our carriage ; it is the most elegant thing ever seen — a perfect picture ! I want to consult with you, ma belle ange^ on the point of the linings. What 8 UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. Sc. 1 colour do you prefer ?— would you like ponceau, vermeille, fleur a orange^ or coleur de rose ? I should recommend the latter as uest assimilating to the blooming complexion of the lovely oeing who will grace the vehicle with her resplendent charms. Louisa. Your taste, my lord, is so exquisite, I mus/declTne making any choice, (sighing.) Whatever pleases you, must please me. ’ Lord T. Oh, you flatter ! (aside.) Dear creature ! how fond she IS of me— I must be getting young again— wjye V amour t 1 m still a beau gar-fon- still a mauvais sujet. Ha, ha, ha '— all the women are in love with me. (aloud.) My dearest love have you everything you wish for ?— can 1 present you with any httle or objet f I’ll fly on the wings of love— appronos ot Love, — I have written an epigram upon him ; you shall iic^r it. “ Love is a little teaze — a, And difficult to please — a, Sweet as a summer breeze — a, And charming as Louisa ! ” Ha, ha, ha!— pretty isn’t it?— quite in the Byronic style— bweet as a summer breeze — a 1 ” very imaginative that ; so uncommon, so expressive of warmth, green fields, and fiowers— 1 11 have It copied on pink paper, and send it to one of the annuals. But my dearest love, you .seem dull ! Tell me how spirits — I would do anything to make you Louisa. Would you, my lord? (sighing.) Ah, it is in your Hi maL’^e happy— but nothing you can purchase Lord T. (patting her cheek.) Affectionate creature I (aside ) How she loves me 1- how delicately she hints that I am the sole object of her regard, and that the possession of me is the only thing that ^n make her happy ! Charming Louisa, I understand your kind insinuation— to-morrow I will present to you the man you love — ^ Louisa. My lord? Lord T. My unworthy self ; and shall be glad to purchase happiness by making you my wife. I- B UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. Sc. 3 nf uSMn ft Stimulating shout of “Stop thief! ” “ Go It, swell ! >’ and “ Bravo pkinter t ” Tv, reached your chambers. There is a full, true, Ld particula- account of the miraculous escape of your most obedient Frkl Flammer ! Now, if you have no objection, TwHl tip >0 "^ emolish some of that cold beef— coursing makes one\migry Dahiwuho h/t 1 1^ . . (^sitting at table and eating. Danvers. Make yourself at home, I beg. You wiU warn something to drink — will you take wine or porter ’ I RAM. Oh, porter, by all means. I could drink a gallon. Danvers. My laundress is from home, but I’ll procure some— (opens door, l.) Bill ! x n procime Biel, (withont.) Sur ! Danvers. Bring the porter. Bill, (without.) Yes, sur. Flam, (eating.) You would have laughed, Danvers, to have seen the astonishment of the people into whose house I tumbled Ihey were at c inner ; I fell upon the table, upset a tureen of soup over an old lady, smashed the glasses, broke the crockery Semat an^ down an 7d gentleman, and made my escape to the rattling of plates and g asses, the screaming of the old lady, the roaring of the old pntleman, and the yelping of the lap-dog — Ha, ha, ha! A bull in a china-shop could not have been a more formidable' intruder, or have done more mischief. ^ Enter Bill Downey, l., ivith a pot of porter. I StougUalot Flam. That’s your sort ! give me hold, (taking it and drink- T rf ***®^'^ ^ 'Jncommon imp’rent ! painter! ■ that ’ere? Look at the ^ ha, ha, ha ! (throwing hit cap at Bill ) hy , you stupid old scarecrow— do you take me for a painter ’J WpII '^T'r J yoii calls yourself a har.\ tist f Well, I m blowed if he hasn’t got a pair of spurs on as! long as my harm AVho wouldn’t be a harteetf I say Mr J Hddpr«’ ^ ^'ding a plank, between two] “Sr ^ do it prime! (inutatinA Flam. Your servant seems a free-and-easy sort of fellow ! T • I arn’t no sarvant of his’n, Mr. Painter. I oxen t got no master— I’m m the gentleman line. . ±LAM. In the gentleman line! What do you mean by that ? UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. Sc. 3. 15 Bill. Why, I does what I likes ! if I likes to work, I does — and if I doesn’t, I doesn’t — according as I pleases — so I am a gentleman, arn’t I? Flam. Certainly. I see you know what constitutes a gen- tleman. Bill. In course I does. I knows all about it, thof there be some rum ’uns in that line as well as another — aren’t there, Mr. Danvers ? Danvers. Certainly — no rule without an exception. Bill. In course — no fool without a reflection, as you says. — Now, this painter friend o’yourn — now he be a case in pint, Danvers. In what way ? Flam. Ah, let’s have it ! give us your case in pint,, old boy. Bill. I arn’t a speaking to you, Mr. Painter. I draws my Amference in this here way. Look at ’un — {points to Flam- MERS.) he be like a pint o’ half-and-half — neither one thing nor ’tother — half swell, half painter — a would-if-I-could sort of a chap. He wants to pass for a gentleman, but it won’t do. Them wot is gentlemen twigs the painter, thof he does sport spurs. Flam. Do you mean to insinuate, then, that you are a gen- tleman ? Bill. In course I are — and a real gentleman, that’s more, Mr. Painter. Flam. Ha, ha, ha ! {aside to Danvers.) This fellow is ,a character — I’ll draw him out. {aloud,, laughing violently,) A gentleman ! ha, ha, ha ! Bill. You may ha, ha, ha ! as much as you like, but I are a gentleman. I aren’t a swell, I grant you — but if I pays my way, never does no wrong to no one, takes care of my old mother, helps them as is worser off than myself, and am ready to serve my country if required, I says I are a gentleman. Arn’t I right, Mr. Danvers ? It’s the conduct — it arn’t the toggery. Danvers. You are right ; many a man who wears a good coat is not a gentleman, though he may pass for one. I see you are an observer of life — how did you pick up your informa- tion and knowledge of the world ? Bill. I don’t know, sir ; sometimes one time, and sometimes another — thof I larnt the most when I was a literary man. Flam, (bursting into a laugh.) A literary man ! How do you mean ? Bill. I carried out the newspapers — I helped to spread knowledge and amusement. What literary man does more ? Flam. Right again ! I see you are a philosopher. But tell 16 UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. Sc. 3 me, in what way did you obtain your practical knowledge- what principle do you go upon ? ° Bill. Why, upon a honest principle— to work for my livini and never steal nothing. ^ ' Flam. How came you then, to cut the news establishment 1 ^ILL. V\ hy, I met with a misfortun. Fi.am. a misfortune ! How ? Bill. Why, I found something. Flam. Found something! you mean you stole something. Bill. No, I doesn’t— I means what I says. I found some- thing — something that ruined me. Flam. Indeed! what was it? Bill. Seven pounds, ten shillings— all in ha’pence. I picked It up m the street. F LAM. Why, how could that ruin you ? Bill. ’Cause it did. I got drunk for a whole fortnight and ^ost my place— But it larnt me a lesson. Flam. Never to pick up anything in the street, I suppose. Bill. No, it warn’t that. ■ Flam. What was it, then ? Bill. Never to get drunk and neglect my duty. ‘ I LAM. A very useful lesson, indeed. But couldn’t you set some other employment? ^ ® Bill. No ; I had got a bad character, and nobody would nave me. Character is all a poor man’s got to depend upon it he loses that, he’s sure to go to ruin. ^ Flam. Hundreds have proved it so. But how did you ^et your living? ^ ^ Bill. Why, I don’t know. I did all sorts o’ things. I held /losses for gentlemen in the streets, ran arrans for the cooks, and cleaned shoes. I did think of buying a broom and setting up tor a sweeper, but I couldn’t get never a crossin’. ^ Flam. I don’t understand. ; Bill. Why, they wei^e all engaged by gentlemen wot paidi lor their places ; so, as I hadn’t got no money to tip the street- sweepep’^ociation, I war obligated to give up the hidea of a public homce, and turn waggabond. Flam. How was that ? Bill. Why, 1 went on the stage. Flam. What ! turned actor ? Bill. Yes, I used to hact. Flam. Hamlet and Borneo, I suppose ? Bill. No — I war a pantomime hactor. Flam. Oh, you played harlequin. ^ pW **16 belephant. ±LAM. {laughing.) The hind legs of the elephant 1 Sc. 3. UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. 17 Bill. Yes, I did — fifty-three successful nights. (imitating the walk of an elephant. Flam. Astonishing effort of genius. Bill. Ah, you may say that. It required a deal of genius, I can tell you. There’s a hart even in hacting a helephant’s legs. You can find out the stager from the hammertiire by the way he does the walk and makes a hexit. I might have been a hactor now, but I met with a misfortun. Flam. Indeed ! in what way ! Bill. Why, my partner, wot did the fore legs and I hap- pened to fall hout when we was hin the helephant — so we had a fight, and the consequence was, we upset the whole consarn. Flam. Ha, ha ! what a calamity ! Bill. It were, indeed ; I shall never forget the row. How the people laughed, and how the manager swore! Well, in course I got the bag, and was turned out — they wouldn’t have no stupid numeries what wasn’t peaceable and ^7/egitimate — so I learnt another lesson. Flam. What was it ? Bill. Never to lose my temper and kick up a row. Flam. What did you take to next ? Bill. Why I went into the mercantile line. I sold clothes props and pegs — but it didn’t answer. Flam. Why not? Bill. Why, for this here reason ; I bought my wood, and others in the same line stole their’s, so they could afford to un- dersell me, and I had no chance of getting a penny unless I did the same, or stole ’em ready made, so*I retired from business and corned here. Now I runs o’ arrans, cleans shoes, and does all sorts o’things. All the gentlemen in the place knows me, and when I does anything for ’em I don’t make a’ strawagant charge, I generally leaves it to their generosity. Here’s your change out o’ the shilling for the beer, sir. (putting his hand to his head.) Danvers. You may keep it for your trouble. Bill. Sir, you are a real gentleman ; I always thought you were, and now I am sure of it. Thank ye, sir — sarvant (going.) Sir — (beckoning Danvers to him.) — I axes pardon, sir, for what I am going to say — you’ll excuse me, but I’d advise you not to ’sociate with that painter chap. I thinks he’s no good, and shouldn’t be at all surprised if he wur one o’ the swell mob. Be awake. Done with the porter, sir ? Exit., l. Flam. Ha, ha, ha ! A very singular fellow, that ; he’s no fool, at all events. But what the deuce is the matter with you, Danvers? You look as melancholy as a ruined Greek. Have you lost a woman, or have your creditors been troublesome ? 18 UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. Sc. 3- it must be one or other, to make you look so doleful. Tell me, what is it annoys you ? perhaps I may be able to assist you — ^you know you may command me. Danvers. I thank you for your kindness, but your assistance would, I fear, be of very little service to me, although the cause of my unhappiness is connected with your family. Flam. Indeed ! You are not in love with my sister, are you ? Danvers. No ; but your uncle is about to marry a lady who was to be my wife. Flam. What ! are you the young man in the country ? Are you the lover of Miss Bloomfield ? Give me your hand, my dear fellow. Don’t be cast down — you shall have her. I’ll break off the match — I’ll prevent my uncle from making a fool of himself. Don’t shake your head ; I will do it. I am as much interested in the affair as you are. It is my duty to interfere, and for once in my life I’ll be a dutiful nephew. Do you think that fellow who was here just now can be trusted? Danvers. Yes, but — Flam. Very well; follow my instructions, and ask no ques- tions. What’s his name ? Danvers. Bill. Flam, {at window.) Here, Bill, you rascal, come up here ! Danvers. But what do you mean to do ? What — Flam. Not a word. If you’ll shut your eyes and open your mouth, you’ll see what we will send you. Enter Bill Downey, l. Bill, my noble Roman, come here ! Bill. Come, I say, don’t you call names, Mr. Painter. I aren’t a Roman — I’m a Methodist. Flam. How is your wife, Bill ? Bill. Pretty well, I thank you, Mr. Painter — how is your’n ? Flam. Let me undeceive you. Bill ; I am not a painter, but a gentleman. I have assumed this disguise to escape from the bailiffs, who wanted me on suspicion of debt. Now to prove my respectability, and act up to the character, there’s a crown for you. Bill, {touching Ms head.) Thank you, sir. Well, if I didn’t think you was a gentleman all along — now I’m sure of it. Beg pardon, sir — but a paper cap and a fustian jacket does make a man look such a blackguard. Flam. Now I have convinced you of my respectability, I suppose you will have no objection to assist me in an affair of importance. Bill. It isn’t to take a chick to a banking-house, is it ? I UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. 19 Sc. 4. took one once for a gentleman I met promiscuously — ^like I does you — and it were a forgery. They wanted to hang me for it, but I got off, ’acause I proved I couldn’t write — so I’m up that way. Flam. No, no — ’tis nothing of that sort. Bill. Oh, very well. I’ll undertake anything else, and do it in good style, I promise you. Flam. Do you think now, that you could manage to pass for a gentleman ? Bill. Pass for a gentleman ! come, I likes that ! Aren’t I a gentleman ? I believe I are — above a bit — and a real one, too ! If you were to see me in my Sunday toggery, you’d take me for a Aalderman, or a Hem P. — and I’ve got manners to match. Flam. Very well ; now go home, put on the Sunday tog- gery you are so proud of and return here immediately. Bill. How much will you give me ? Flam. A sovereign. Bill. And a pot of half-and-half? Flam. Very well. Bill. I’ll do it. You won’t know me again, I shall be such a swell — an out-and-out gentleman — such a one as you never afore seed, (returning.) Have you done with the porter ? Exit.^ L. Danvers. Now then, what do you mean to do? let me know your plan ? Flam. I won’t. Wait patiently, and all will be well. I will prevent my uncle from making a fool of himself, and restore to your arms the woman of your heart. Don’t ask questions. Lend me a coat — trust in fortune, and rely on the friendship of Frisk Flammer. Exeunt r. SCENE YM.Same as Scene 1. Enter Lord Totterly, r. Lord T. The happy moment will soon arrive, when, for the second time, I am to become a bridegroom. Egad, the idea quite exhiraates me ! I feel just as buoyant and debonair as I did five-and- thirty years ago, when I married my first wife, : poor dear Lady Totterly. I’m quite a young fellow yet — who knows what may happen ? my graceless nephew. Frisk, may have a dozen little cousins to keep him in countenance. But where is my Louisa, my future lady ? I hope the dear girl is prepared. I dare say her little heart beats with pleasure at the 20 UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. Sc. 41 idea of becoming Lady Totterly. I don’t know how it is, bu she has never been herself since that confounded Hobbs, th shoemaker, pinched her dear little toes— a bungling rascal! TTT 11 . « Enter Robert, l. Well, sir? ’ Robert. Please your lordship, James Miller, your nephew’i poom, wishes to speak with you immediately, on most particu- lar business relating to his master. ^ wLT® "P-n T Robert, x What can be the matter ? Has the wild dog been thrashint any more proctors, or has he broke his neck in a steeple chase r Enter Jem Miller, l Well, James, what ^ the matter— how is your master ? (Jew shades his head.) Mhy don’t you speak, sir ?— what do you shakeyour head for? uo you Jem. Oh, my lord— such a concatenation, my lord ! gli^^fr^’ ^ ^ What do you mean, man ? Speak En- Jem. So I does, my lord. The English of it is my lord, my master has got into a row, my lord— he has— he has— Lord T. What, sir, has he done? Jem. Run off with a young woman, my lord ? Lord T. Is that all ? 1 thought he had broke his neck. old poacher! (^aloud,) But that’s not the worst, iny lord ; there has been an excessive rumpus a^bout It, my lord— and my master has been obliged to bolt^ my^ Lord T. Bolt ! | James. Yes — mizzle^ my lord. I Lord T. Mizzle ! 1 lord^"'^’ ™y lord- Evaporate, my! run— evaporate ! Do you mean that he i has been obliged to abscond ? ^ u ™y l'®® 1^®®“ obliged to ahsconce, mj lord, and has eome up to town, your lordship, my lord Lord T. Indeed 1 where is he ? u- hotel at the corner, my lord. He was afraid tc imself, my lord, until I had made you acquainted witl tne particulars of the insurrection^ my lord. Lord T. Tell him to come here immediately. Jem. Yes, my lord, (^goingj) ° ®ir— (ywiny money.) don’t chattel to the servants— don t mention the little affair to anybody. UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. 21 , Sc. 4. I Jem. Little affair ? Oh, about the young woman, my lord I — oh, no, my lord — close as wax, my lord — mum as a mouse- trap. I won’t split, my lord — honour among thieves, my lord. Exit L. Lord T. So, so. Master Frisk has got into another scrape ! A young rascal! Run off with a young woman, eh? Qau ing.) How very wrong! I must lecture him severely. Ha, ha, ha, ha ! I dare say he couldn’t help it — ’tis a misfortune that runs in the blood of Totterly’s. I was just like him my- self, ha, ha, ha ! Was like him ! damme. I’m like him now ! {sings.) Tol de rol lol! vive V amour ! {dancing.) La, la, la ! Enter Chintz, l., he dances up to her. Chintz. Please your lordship. Miss Bloomfield sent me to say — Lord T. {taking her hand.) Sent you to say, my little dar- ling — tol de riddle lol — what has she sent you to say ? {chuck- ing her under the chin.) Chintz. Oh, my lord ! She sent me to say she wished to see your lordship immediately. Lord T. Then I’ll go to her immediately. You look devilish : handsome to-day. Chintz, {tickling her.) upon my life you do. Chintz. Don’t my lord — don’t be rude. Lord T. Rude ! you little devil, I’ve a great mind to kiss you — I have, indeed ! Chintz. Oh, fie, my lord ! What would Miss Bloomfield say? Lord T. Say ? Why she’d say I was a great rake — that’s what she would say, you little devil, (kisses her.) I Enter Jem Miller hastily — Chintz goes wp— L ord Totterly takes S7iuff. — Tableau. Jem. Master will be here directly — Eh! {after a pause.) \ I’m an undone tiger ! he has got hold of my Polly ! I’m settled ! {goes up.) Lord T. Very well — very well, James. I’ll see him in my \ study, {crosses r.) Devil take the fellow ! he has spoilt a delightful bit of flirtation. NHmporte ! I’ll be more on my guard next time. Exit., r. (Chintz endeavours to steal off— prevents her., brings her forward., buttons his coat., goes up to her as if about to speak., is overcome with passion., and cannot get out a word ; knocks his hat over his eyes, and takes the stage with tremendous strides — Chintz follows him. Chintz. Now, Jem — now do stop, and listen to me. Jem. Go away, marm— go away ; don’t speak to me — don’t 22 UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. Sc. 4 look at me, you crocodile— you woodpecker— you rattlesnake- ?P .S? ®°’ J®™- I couldn’t help it ! t ^c'P It •' oh, you false parricide— you deludioi **’ called out. I’y! — nLIf ’ “t™' iX°n licensed victualle of mtlT^ Miller— never be the venerable mothe 01 little tigers and ladies maids ! Chintz. Oh, Jem, don’t say so. Chintz. ] won t stand no nonsense ; you’ve cut up my feelings, scarifiec my heart, and turned me topsy turvy. I shall go home and m^t^yTff*^t myself without pain, and in tht mo^ Maeffectual manner. Good bye ! I shall be in the newspaper T'lf “ ■'Occidents and Offences ’’—look out for The Hornble Death of a Gentleman’s Tiger ' ” I shall The worid^rv myself, so that all fliA 1 — v^xcauiui iiiuiuer myseii, so that al I’llWnw^niT^ your and thorough baseness, rwTxrrp. XT tnroarirom /iear to Aear! ^ 7, *’ ^ em— ’twould so disfigure you. If you must commit felony, take Persian acid— that’s tL genteefisf crol^^/^'l for yourself. But^don’t bj MOSS, dear— I don t deserve your reproaches— I don’t, indeed. Now do forgive me — it shan’t occur again. I wouldn’t make Now do f^^^ Jem, for all the lords and dukes in the world Now do forgive me, there s a dear 1 Won’t you Jem won’t yoni {trying to coax him.) * you, jem-wont Jem. {roughly.) No, I won’t. with^rnTspif^?'^’ T ^ f® ,®o”‘y— so vexed— so angry for youf so— Jem, your neckcloth is untied ; let me tie it doSmatC-?ftira£e“”‘^'“''”"^ nz. {turning his face to her and tying his neckcloth.) Isn’t > I hemmed for you? La, I’m sure it is-I know the Chintz, this one jyj^i L m sure H IS — 1 know thA iToTan "’hat pains I took with it for your sake. Jem, you’re not angry with me now, are you ? ’ ^ anff “■ ““’“2' *** pretending roughness.) Yes, I Chintz. No, you are not, Jem; I know you are not— I’m sure you forgive me. I can see your lips smile, although you tcar/aJd i* «P "’Itl^ “«• (bursts into tears and Jails into his arms — he kisses her ) e abouMn f’ I T®"’ take care what you e about m future. I won’t stand it, ^ are 5c. 4. UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. 23 Chintz. Oh, don’t be alarmed — it shan’t happeif. again. But say, Jem, what brought you here? Does my lori know your iaster ? Jem. I should think so — Lord Totterly is his uncle. , Chintz. Oh, then I don’t wonder at your surprise this iiornmg. What does your master say to this marriage ? I Jem. Oh, he’s in a fine way about it ! But we’ve got a plan 0 deceive the old fool and break it off ; and if you’ll assist us, iaster has promised to set us up in business, and be our friend s long as we live. Chintz. Will he ? Then I’m sure I’ll do all I can to help im, for I’m tired of being single. Jem. Take me somewhere where nobody can overhear us, nd I’ll tell you our plan ; but mind, Miss Bloomfield is not to e let into the secret, or she’ll spoil all. Chintz. I won’t say a word. Come along — I’m dying to ear the particulars. How could you be so angry with me, em, when you know I love you so? Shall I be Mrs. Miller, h, Jem ? Exeunt^ L. Enter Lord Totterly and Flammer, r. Lord T. ]^ow, sir, we are alone — sit down and give me an ccount of this scandalous affair, {they sit.) You ought to be shamed of yourself, sir. How dare you seduce the affections f a young woman, sir ? how dare you be such a rascal ? How are you be such a profligate? I never set you such an xample ! I’ve a great mind to disinherit you, you dog, I have! Lre you not ashamed of your conduct, sir ? Flam. I am, indeed, my lord, overwhelmed with shame and onfusion. I knew you would be incensed, particularly as you ever committed yourself in such a way. Lord T. Hem 1 you are right, sir. I am incensed at your onduct — highly incensed at it. What have you to say in our defence ? Explain, sir — give me the particulars of the ffair — tell me the whole of your villany. Flam. I will, my lord. The facts of the case are simply hese. I went some few months back with a college friend, .uring the vacation, to Tavistock — Lord T. Tavistock in Devonshire ? Flam. The same, my lord. There it was my misfortune to 3e and love a beautiful girl — she was a — a — Lord T. I know. Young, blooming, seventeen, chestnut inglets, taper waist. I know, I know ; go on — go on. Flam. She was just the creature you describe — a perfect lebe I I persuaded her to elope with me. Lord T. Shameful ! shameful I Go on, sir — go on. 24 UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. Sc. 4 Flam. Under pretence of visiting her aunt, who lives a Exeter — Lord T. Artful dog ! well ? Flam, We lived at the London Inn in that city severa days. Lord T. You young rascal ! Well, well— go on. Whai then ? Flam. Then, sir, I returned to Cambridge, and the lady tc Tavistock. Lord T. Oh, you repented of your folly. Flam. Yes, I returned, as I told you, to Tavistock. Lord T. Cambridge, you mean. Flam. Yes, I returned to Cambridge, and had entirely forgot the affair, until a few days ago, when an old gentleman, in a horrid state of excitement, with a loaded hunting-whip in one hand, and a brace of pistols in the other, burst into my chamber, and demanded satisfaction for my conduct to his neice. Lord T. The devil ! well ? Flam. He was the uncle of the girl, at whose house she should have been, when she was with me at the London Inn As ill luck would have it, he had occasion to go to Tavistock some few days ago, and on the lady’s friends thanking him for his kindness to his neice, when she was at his house, the whole' business came out. Lord T. Unlucky! Why didn’t you manage better? I always used to — hem ! Flam. I couldn’t foresee such a thing. The old gentleman who is a perfect savage, immediately started in pursuit of me’ with the determination of blowing out my brains, althouo-h his neice had left Tavistock some time, and was about to be well married in London. ^ Lord T. How did you get rid of him ? 1 Flam. Oh, I swore I was not the person, and had never] been at Exeter in my life— sent him to a quiet, reading friend,; who belonged to the next college, and made my escape to ' town. Ere this the old fellow must have found out the truth ; > he will be spe to follow me — something must be done. Will ; your lordship see him for me, and make some compromise. He has sworn to have my life if I don’t marry Louisa. Lord T. Louisa ! Flam. Yes, Louip Bloomfield — that’s his neice’s name. Lord T. (astonished.') What I Louisa Bloomfield, fi:oni lavistock — daughter of old Simon Bloomfield ? Flam. The same. Sc. 4. UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. 25 Lord T. Death and the devil ! my Louisa — London Inn — what an escape ! Flam. Escape, my lord! I don’t understand — Lord T. Why, your beautiful Hebe — your companion at the London Inn, to-morrow would have been my wife. Flam. Your wife, my lord ! your wife ! you astonish me. Louisa Bloomfield your wife? — impossible I Lord T. ’Tis very possible. ’Twas to me she was about to be married — I was to have been the unhappy victim. ’Twas my misfortune to meet her on her first arrival in town from Tavistock. I was struck by her beauty and apparent innocence, and to-morrow she would have been Lady Totterly. Bill Downey, (without^ l.J 1 tell you he is here ! I’m sur3 of it ! I will see him, or I’ll set fire to the house. Flam. There he is — that is old Bloomfield! I knew he would find me out. What the devil is to be done ? he’ll murder me ! Let us avoid him, and concert some method of getting rid of him, and hushing up the affair. Lord T. We will. If I had been made a victim, how my friends would have enjoyed the joke. Come along. I shall never forget the London Inn ! — what an escape. Exeunt r. Bill, (unthout^ l.) But I know he is here ! I will see him ! stand out of the way — I will go in. Bill Downey enters^ l., disguised as Mr. Bloomfield, with a ichip and a brace of horse pistols. Now then, sir, I — What, they’re gone, eh ? (bursting into a laugh.') I’m getting on uncommon well. They takes me for a right arnest gentleman, and lets me do jist what I likes. Let me see if I’ve got my lesson pat. I’m Mr. Bloomfield, from Hexeter — I’ve come to blow out Mr. Flammer’s brains, for taking my niece to the London Inn. All right. I’ll gammon ’em in prime style. Jem. (loithout.) Timothy, my dear ! Timothy, where are you ? I won’t be left in the hall ! I will go to my husband. Bill. Ha, ha, ha ! that be my partner in this here con earn — Mr. Flammer’s tiger. He’s to hact my wife. He looks a regular brazen one. Jem. (without.) I will find him, I’m determined. Enter Jem Miller, l., disguised as Mrs. Bloomfield. Oh, Timothy, Timothy! (embraces him^ then looks round.) ■ Where are the nobs ? have they bolted ! Bill. Yes, the old ’un is afeard on us. I say, Mr. Tiger, you looks a precious article, at all events. Jem. I should think so — no use doing things by halves. I’m UNFINISHED— c 26 UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. Sc. 4. not handsome, but I’m a beautiful figure — {turning rounds ^c.) — not a bit too fat. (walks about wWi long strides.) Bill. Not a bit. But I say, you fool, don’t take such precious long strides, or you’ll be found out. Why don’t you hact up to your character as I does ? Have you got a honion for yOiJr heyes, and a handkercher to wipe ’em. Jem. All right. I’ll bellow like a good ’un. Bill. Hush ! here’s somebody a-coming. Now, then, keep your heye hup and look modest. Enter Robert, r. Robert. Mr. Flammer and his uncle. Lord Totterly, will wait on you immediately. Bill. Oh, very well ; tell ’em to make haste. I won’t be kept here all day — I wants to get back to Hexeter ; tell ’em I’m in a devil of a hurry, will you — and that I’ll turn the house out of windows, and them after it, if they don’t come directly. Robert. Yes, sir. Bill. Be off, then. Exit Robert, r. Ha, ha ! I’ve frightened the futman, at all events — now I’ll tip it the master. Come along with me, and mind how you walks. (Jem takes Bill’s arm, and walks up and down., taking shorty steps., and occasionally a long one — Bill takes tremendous' strides., and flourishes his ivhip. Enter Lord Totterly and Flammer, r. i Flam. (r. c.) There ! did you ever see such a savage ? • Lord T. (r.) Never. I wonder they suffer him to go loose. Who is that fat person with him ? Flam. That’s his wife — Louisa’s aunt. Lord T. Her aunt ? Oh, dear, what a connection I was about to form. ^ Bill. So, you’ve corn’d at last, mister, and have brought^ your old fool of an uncle to take care of you, I suppose. Now,| then, we shall come to summut. Lord T. (aside.) Come to summat ! what a monster. .• Bill. Sit down, Anna Maria, my love, and let me talk toJ these fellers, (giving Jem a chair., l. c.) Jem. Now, Timothy, my dear, don’t be violent. Consider my nerves — they are all on the tickledollarhoo already. Bill Be quiet, (to Flammer.) Arn’t you ashamed of your- self — arn’t you ashamed to look me in the face, you black- looking thief? Jem. Now, don’t, Tim. Don’t exasperate — don’t make use of epitaphs — don’t be impersonal and valetudinarius. UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. 27 Sc. 4. Bill. Be quiet, you old fool, {aside to Flammer.) Don’t mind what I say — I must go it. {aloud.) Arn’t you ashamed to see my venerable pliizog f Lord T. {aside.) Phizog! oh, Lord ; Bill. What can you say for your conduct, you burglarious young rascal ? Jem. Now, Timmy, dear, don’t — consider the repaired state of my health, and the risibility of my nervous connection. Don’t intimiate — draw it mild. Lord T. {aside.) Unearthly monster ! that ever I should live to hear a nephew of mine called a black-looking thief, and a burglarious young rascal, {to Bill.^ Harkye, Mr. — what’s you name ? Bill. Bill Downey. Jem. {kicking Mm.) Be quiet, you fool! {pretending to cry.) Bloomfield is our name. I am Anna Maria, and my husband is Timothy, {sobbing.^ using handkercMef., ^c.) LoRirr. {crossing to Vtu.j..) Then I merely wished to remark to you, Mr. Bloomfield, that my nephew is a gentleman, and totally unaccustomed to such language as black-looking thief, and burglarious young rascal. 1 have never heard the terms applied before, nor do I understand their precise meaning Mr. — {looking at Mm through eye-glass.) Bill. Bloomfield — Bloomfield, {looking through Ms fingers in imitation.) Lord T. (hastily concealing his glass^ and boiving politely.) Bloomfield, I beg your pardon. Bill, {bowing in imitation., and buttoning Ms coat.) Oh, you’re too /x’rlite. Lord — Lord — {looking through his fingers.) Lord T. Totterly. Bill. Potterly — Sotterly, I’m not to be blarnied over by cut -and-dried dictionary speeches; I’m quite as much of a gen’elman as either you or your nephey. I’ve come here for satisfaction, and satisfaction I’ll have, old Wig- and- whiskers ! {slapping him violently on the back — Lord Totterly .starts to the R. corner — aside to Flammer.) I must do it, sir ; Itu keep- ing up my character. I’ve just produced a striking effect. Jem. Oh, Timmy, you’ll frighten me into extatics. Lord T. {enraged., shaking his cane.) Hark ye, sir — you are an impertinent scoundrel ! Bill, {shaking his whip in imitatmi.) You’re another. Jem. Oh, Timmy, cut it — don’t be horticultural. Lord T. Leave my house, sir, or I’ll order the servants to turn you out- Bill, {taking a chair ^ c.) I won’t go ; I should like to see them turn me out ! 25 UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. Sc. 4. Jem. Now Timmy, dear, for my sake be crucified. You’ll kill me if you proceed to punching heads. Bill. Be quiet, Anna Maria. Here I’ll sit, and I defy you and all your family to stir me. Damme, you shall respect the chairman, old Wig-and- whiskers ! Lord T. {aside.) Old Wig-and-whiskers ! AVhat a brute! {to Flammer.) Speak to him. Frisk — get rid of him — ask him what he wants. Flam. I will, {aside to Bill.) You are going too far, you rascal 1 I shall be obliged to horsewhip you, if you don’t take care. Bill, {aside.) It’s all sham, you know, sir. I must keep it up — no offence — it’s all gammon. Flam, (aside.) Don’t overdo it. {aloud.) What is it you want of me ? Bill. A sovereign and a pot of half-and-half. Jem. {kicking him., aside.) Oh, you fool! Bill. No, 1 don’t mean that — I mean my honour must be satisfied. Flam, {to Lord Totterly.) His honour must be satisfied. Lord T. He wants money. Ask him how much will satisfy ^ his honour. Flam. Mr. Bloomfield, we are willing to make your niece , every atonement in our power. What sum of money would satisfy you ? . Bill, {starting up., and roaring with furious action.) Money! ^ money — do you offer me money I Hell and Tommy I Sell — .. honour — paltry gold — look — grey hair — sorrow — grave — doat- ing father — miserable uncle — behold — {bringing down Jem, and • wiping his eyes.) her aunt — wife — partner — affection — tears — ’ shame — villain — villain — villain — unprotected woman ! i {he takes the stage., overcome with grief and falls exhausted on i Lord Totterly, who has seated himself— he rises., throws ^ him off., — Bill sits down overcome with grief ^c. j Jem. Now I’ll have a go. {following Totterly and | Flammer round the stage.) You monster — you villain — you ^ wretch — and you, you old rascal 1 you’ll break my heart, you ; will — ho, ho, ho ! I’m going to faint ! j (lie catches hold o/Lord Totterly and faints in his arms — Flammer takes him away., and pushes him into his chair — Lord Totterly leans exhausted., on Flammer’s shoulder. Lord T. What a dreadful situation I’m placed in ! How . shall I get rid of the wretches ? Bill, fo Flammer.) Ain’t I doing capital, sir? wants a (b:op o’ porter — couldn’t you send for a pot ? . » Sc. 4. UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. 29 Flam. Hush ! Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield, I am sorry to see you so overcome — can I offer you any refreshment ? Bill, {aside.) That’s your sort ! let us have some porter. {aloud.) 1 don’t care if I do wet my whistle. Lord T. Wet his whistle ! the horrid wretch ! Jem. And I don’t care if I do the same. I feels quite lassi - tudinarius. Flam, {calling off., r.) Eobert, bring some wine. Bill, {aiide.) Wine be blowed ! I don’t care for wine — I want a drop of heavy. Flam, {aside.) Take what you can get. Enter Egbert iviih wine., r. Give the gentleman and lady some wine. (Egbert -pours it out .) Bill, {drinks.) Pretty good stuff, this, but not equal to Barclay and Perkins. You may give me another glass, young man. J EM. I don’t care if I take another — it’s good for the roman- tics. Egbert places wine on the table., and exits., R. Lord T. These horrid savages will get intoxicated, and then they’ll murder me — I’m sure they will. Bill. Now, fellers, what have you got to say — what have you got to ^ey’pose ? I understaud that my niece is now in the house, and that old Wig-and- whiskers there was going to marry her. Now what I have to perpose is this here. You must marry her between you — that is, one of you must marry her ; settle which among yourselves — only one of you must do it, that’s all, or I’ll have a pop at you! {presenting pistols.) Lgrd T. Disgusting savage 1 I fear we can do nothing with him. We must send for a policeman, and have him taken up. As things have turned out, of course neither of us can think of marrying the girl. I’d give five thousand pounds to any man who would marry her and take her off my hands. Flam. Would you really ? Send for the lady here directly, and if her relations will give their consent, I’ll engage to fi.nd a man who will be glad to take her. Lgrd T. Go for him. Frisk — go for him immediately. I’ll go for Miss Bloomfield. Bring him here immediately, and let us get rid of these savages and the girl at once. Exit Flammer, l. Bill. Come, I say ! where has he gone to ? not bolted, eh ? I won’t stand it, old ’un ! Come along Anna Maria — Lgrd T. He will return immediately, have the kindness to wait here a few minutes, and every thing shall be settled to your satisfaction, {going.) What a dreadful day I’ve gone through ; I’ve been bullied by a savage, called old wig and UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. 30 Sc. 4. whiskers ; and now I’m obliged to give five thousand pounds to escape being murdered ! Exit r. Bill and Jem watch him^ and hurst out into loud laughter. Bill. We’ve done it capital ! {taking off his wig.) Jem. Slap up! (taking off his bonnet.) What an old fool! Ha, ha, ha I didn’t I come the faint well? {imitating.) Ho, ho, ho ! {kicking in the chair.) Bill. Yes, and didn’t I go it in prime style about the money ? (imitating.) Villain ! villain ! — unprotected woman ! Ha, ha, ha ! we are two good un’s for a lark. Jem. Out and out ! Come, let’s have another glass of wine, {drinks.) Bill. With all my heart; only don’t let us get drunk. {drinks.) Jem. Certainly not. (Jilling.) Here’s success to the under- taking ! Bill. Here’s success to the undertakers. Jem. Hollo! {stopping him.) Success to the undertaking. Bill. Oh! the undertaking — well, arn’t we the undertakers ? so, here’s success to the undertaking, and the undertakers. I say, Mr. Tiger — we’ve finished the bottle ; we shall be fuddled 1 Jem. Hush! here comes the old gentleman. (^uAj'puts on Jem’s bonnet.^ and Jem, Bill’s wig — they find out the mistake and exchange — they retire up.) Enter Lord Totterly and Louisa, r. Lord T. Circumstances, Miss Bloomfield, have taken place within the last few hours, that will prevent me from having the felicity of leading you to the altar — hem ! you shall have five thousand pound as a wedding portion, and I would advise you to pass your honey- moon at the London Inn.^ at Exeter. Louisa, {astonished.) My lord ! Lord T. I am about to transfer the honor to another, and I doubt not, more worthy person, who will I am certain,‘be better able than myself to appreciate your beauty, accomplishments, and virtue — hem ! Louisa. My lord, I do not understand you ; what is* the meaning of your strange words ? Do you seriously wish me to understand that I am not to be your wife ? Lord T. I do — and moreover, as a husband is perhaps neces'- sary for your happiness, I have sent to procure you one — hem ! Louisa. Do 1 dream ? Lord T. No, you are awake, and so am I. Louisa. What can all this mean ? I am amazed ! Lord T. So am I ; your uncle and aunt there can explain. Louisa. My uncle and aunt ! Bill. Oh, Louisey, Louisey, you naughty girl, how could you do so ? UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. Sc 4 31 Jem. How could you behave so to your affectionate aunt ? Louisa. Stand off ! This is some vile plot to ruin me ; I know them not — they are no relations of mine. Lord T. (aside.) Unheard of depravity ! she won't know her own uncle and aunt ! what an escape I have had ! Flammer, l. — Bill aiid Jem go np stage. Well, Frisk, where is he? Where is the volunteer husband? Bring him in ; let us settle this business at once. Flam. Come in, Charles. Enter Danvers, l. Louisa. Charles ! (running into his arms.) — my own dear Charles ! Lord T. Curse me if it isn’t Hobbs the shoemaker ! where did you pick him up? Flam. Not far off— he has long been a lover of Miss Bloom- field, so I thought him the best person to choose for her hus- band. Lord. T. A lover ! — oh, ho ! then I’ll be hanged if he was trying on shoes when I caught him on his knees to her. (aside.) What an escape I have had ! Mr. Hobbs — London Inn — dreadful! (aloud.) Take her, Mr. Hobbs — make her a good husband ; but let me give you a caution never to set up in business at Exeter, and don’t go near the London Inn there, or you’ll hear something unpleasant — ha, ha, ha 1 (chuckling., and hitting Flammer with his cane.) wouldn’t he. Frisk ? Danvers. London Inn — Exeter — Mr. Hobbs — something unpleasant ! What do you mean, my lord ? I don’t under- stand — Flam. But I do, and will explain all. Lord T. (aside.) Hold your tongue, you fool ! Flam. The fact is, Charles, this is the denouement of my scheme. Pardon me, my lord, the annoyance I have caused you — with shame I confess this is the first time I have ever seen Miss Bloomfield. Lord T. What ! did you not take her to the London Inn? Flam. No, my lord, I never was at Exeter in my life. The whole of that little affair was a romance, to prevent your lord- ship from marrying a lady, to whom my friend, Mr. Charles Danvers, is so devotedly attached. Lord T. What I have I been imposed upon ? Flam. You have, my lord. I could think of no other method of preventing you from favouring me with an aunt, and render- ing my friend miserable. Lord T. You undutiful young scoundrel! I’ll disinherit you, and marry ^liss Bloomfield, on purpose to vex you ; and 32 UNFINISHED GENTLEMAN. Sc. 4. as for your agents, there — (Bill Jem try to escape^ l.) Don’t let them go ! Come here, you horrible savages ! You villainous old rascal, who called me “ wig and whiskers,” I’ll have you and that wretch of a woman transported, for daring to impose upon me ! Who, and what are you ? Bill. I’m a gentleman — there is my card, {p^dlmg out a piece of hoards painted blacky with white letters on it.) Bill Downey, Porter, &c., cleans shoes, brushes clothes, runs of errands, and does anything, on reasonable terms. N.B. — For ready money only — no trust. Lord T. And you have dared to impose yourself on me for a gentleman? But I suppose my nephew has paid you hand- somely for it. Bill. Pretty well. I’m to have a sovereign and a pot of half-and half. If you are satisfied with my performance, you may give me a trifle more. Lord T. And pray, who are you, you horrible old woman ? j Jem. {taking off his cap and wig.) I’m James Miller, my lord, * Mr. Flammer’s tiger, my lord — I did it to get a wife, my lord — ' beg pardon, I only followed master’s orders, my lord. j Lord T. So, I’ve been bullied and insulted by a shoe black • and a tiger, for a sovereign and a pot of half-and-half! Well, ^ I suppose I must make the best of it — I ought not to have ) thought of matrimony at my age. Frisk, I forgive you and your tiger. Miss Bloomfield, marry Mr. Hobbs — Mr. Danvers, t I mean. The five thousand pounds I will present to you as a ? marriage gift. Mr. Danvers, I won’t hear a word — relieve your ^ father’s embarrassments, and be happy with the man of your ■ heart. And now for you, you horrible savage ! what shall I do • with you ? , Bill. Forgive everything I’ve said and done, as ’twas all in » the way of business ; and if you should at any time want any- thing in the shoe cleaning, clothes brushing, or gentleman lines, ( I hopes you’ll give me your custom. I always does my best to j give satisfaction — and if your lordship, and the Ladies and ) Gentleman I see around will condescend to be pleased with my ^ exertions on the present occasion, the “ Unfinished Gentleman ” ^ will be happy to larn his lessons^ and hact up to his character, ^ whenever you may please to honour him with your approbation and support. Lord T. Flammer. Jem. Bill. Louisa. Charles K. L. CURTAIN. Printed by Thomas Scott, 1, Warwick Court, Holborn. Lacy’s ► LUMK 1. 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