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Common lying, either of the malicious or marvellous kind, is offensive to all. — And why not that officious lying, by which we would recommend ourselves to particular persons, ladies or friends, whose favor we desire? "Ardent lips and a wicked heart, says a very intelligent writer — are like a pot – sherd covered with tinsel."

      Persons.MEN.
    • Capt . FLASH — an offcer in the recruiting service, and a male coquette.
    • TUKELY — a plain, honest, industrious citizen.
    • BLUNT — a confident of Capt. Flash.
    • WOMEN.
    • MARIA — sister to Tukely.
    • Widow LOVECASE — an idle, rich widow.
    • ELIZA — a cunning sprightly girl .
    • AMORET, Citizens' daughter, courted in turn by Capt. Flash.
    • LISETTA, Citizens' daughter, courted in turn by Capt. Flash.
    • NARCISSA, Citizens' daughter, courted in turn by Capt. Flash.
    • PHILENIA, Citizens' daughter, courted in turn by Capt. Flash.
SCENE — HydePark in London.

ACT I.

SCENE I

— Tukely and Blunt.
Blunt.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars.

Tukely.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars.

Blunt.

Note: Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 150 chars.

Tukely.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars.

Blunt.

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars.

Tukely.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars.

Blunt.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 128 chars.

Tukely.

Note: Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 177 chars.

Blunt.

Note: Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 227 chars.

Tukely.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars.

Blunt.

Note: Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 214 chars.

Tukely.

Note: Contains 36 words in 2 sentences using 194 chars.

SCENE II.

— Tukely and Maria.
Tukely.

Note: Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 63 chars.

Mar.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 138 chars.

Tukely.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars.

Mar.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars.

Tukely.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 68 chars.

Mar.

Note: Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 37 chars.

Tukely.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars.

Mar.

Note: Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars.

Tukely.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

Mar.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars.

Tukely.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

Mar.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars.

Tukely.

Note: Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 140 chars.

Mar.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 76 chars.

Tukely.

Note: Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 195 chars.

Mar.

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Exit Maria

SCENE III

— Blunt and Tukely.
Blunt re-enters here
Tukely.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars.

Blunt

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Tukely.

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Blunt.

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ACT II.

SCENE I

Capt. Flash
— alone.

Note: Contains 157 words in 6 sentences using 813 chars.

Mar.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 117 chars.

C. Flash.

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 153 chars.

Mar.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars.

C. Flash.

Note: Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 99 chars.

Mar.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars.

C. Flash.

Note: Contains 49 words in 7 sentences using 279 chars.

Mar.

Note: Contains 50 words in 4 sentences using 243 chars.

C. Flash.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 116 chars.

Mar.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars.

C. Flash.

Note: Contains 47 words in 3 sentences using 251 chars.

Mar.

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Exit Maria.
C. Flash.

Note: Contains 96 words in 6 sentences using 472 chars.

Widow Lovecase enters.

SCENE II.

— Capt. Flash and Lovecase.
C. Flash.

Note: Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 161 chars.

Love.

Note: Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 204 chars.

C. Flash.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 100 chars.

Love.

Note: Contains 52 words in 3 sentences using 259 chars.

C. Flash.

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Love.
(Throwing aside her veil.)

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C. Flash.

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Love.

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C. Flash.

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Love.

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C. Flash.

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Love.

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C. Flash.

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Love.

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C. Flash.

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Love.

Note: Contains 41 words in 2 sentences using 205 chars.

C. Flash.

Note: Contains 50 words in 3 sentences using 240 chars.

Love.

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C. Flash.

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Love.

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Exit Lovecase
C. Flash.

Note: Contains 41 words in 6 sentences using 224 chars.

Eliza enters

SCENE III.

— — Capt. Flash and Eliza.
C. Flash.

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Eliza.

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C. Flash.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars.

Eliz.

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C. Flash.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars.

Eliz.

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C. Flash.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars.

Eliz.

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C. Flash.

Note: Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars.

Eliz.

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C. Flash.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

Eliz.

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C. Flash.

Note: Contains 74 words in 4 sentences using 370 chars.

Eliz.

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C. Flash.

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Eliz.

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C. Flash.

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Eliz.

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C. Flash.

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Eliz.

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Exit Eliza.
Tukely enters.

SCENE IV.

— — Tukely and Capt. Flash.
Tuk.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars.

C. Flash.

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(Follows her out.)
Two ladies enter on one side — Tukely steps aside and listens.

SCENE. V

— — Narcissa and Philenia.
Nar.

Note: Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 114 chars.

Phil.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars.

Nar.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars.

Phil.

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Nar.

Note: Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 116 chars.

Phil.

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Nar.

Note: Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 120 chars.

Phil.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars.

Nar.

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Phil.

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Nar.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

Phil.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars.

Nar.

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Phil.

Note: Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars.

Nar.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

Phil.

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Tuk.
( stepping forward. )

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(Leads them out.)
Blunt enters with a lady.
Amo.

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Blunt.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

Amo.

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Blunt.

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Amo.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

Blunt.

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Amo.

Note: Contains 33 words in 3 sentences using 168 chars.

Blunt.

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Amo.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

Blunt.

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Amo.

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Tukely enters.
Blunt.

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Tuk.
( Leading her out. )

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Tukely and Amoret go out.

ACT III.

SCENE I

— — C. Flash and Lisetta.
(In this place Flash re-enters.)
C. Flash.

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(Addressing himself to Lisetta as she enters.)
Lis.

Note: Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 6 chars.

C. Flash.

Note: Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 92 chars.

Lis.

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C. Flash.

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Lis.

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C. Flash.

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Liset.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars.

C. Flash.

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Liset.

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C. Flash.

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Liset.

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C. Flash.

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Liset.

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C. Flash.

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Liset.

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withdraws.

SCENE II.

Capt. Flash
— alone.

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SCENE III.

— [ Blunt, Tukely , and all the Ladies enter at once — and the Captain appears extremely consounded — remains silent some moments — at last speaks. ]
C. Flash.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars.

Tuk.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

C. Flash.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

Amo.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

Phil.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 136 chars.

Liset.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

Mar.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 110 chars.

Love.

Note: Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 169 chars.

C. Flash.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

Blunt.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars.

Tuk.

Note: Contains 41 words in 4 sentences using 220 chars.

Love.

Note: Contains 33 words in 2 sentences using 172 chars.

C. Flash.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars.

He goes out — and all the performers withdraw soon after him.
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