1798
IT is generally very idle for people in the vicinity, to interpose in the quarrels of married persons. Marriage obliges, and almost necessitates, a man and his wife, to be of a mind, in things of great consequence — Their quarrels arise from some trifles: a mere momentary humor, or accidental word, and counter passions, have more influence in reconciling them, than their reason. Hence this important moral arises; that married persons never make complaints of each other abroad, and that their neighbors interpose in none of their differences — lest work be made for repentance.
PERSONS.
MEN.
Col . FORTINBRASS — officer of the United States' army, married in N. York .
Mr . WILLIAMSON — a wealthy citizen and good husband .
Mr . LEWISTON — a neighbor, friend to Mrs. Fortinbrass .
WOMEN.
Mrs . FORTINBRASS — wife to Col Fortinbrass .
Mrs . WILLIAMSON — wife to Mr. Williamson .
Mrs . LYMAN — wife of a reputable citizen, friend of Mrs. Fortinbrass .
Mrs . DELANO — formerly rival of Mrs. Fortinbrass .
ACT I.
SCENE I.
— — Mrs. Williamson and Mrs. Fortinbrass .
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SCENE II.
— — Mrs. Fortinbrass and Col. Fortinbrass .
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The Colonel takes up an old fiddle and plays
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(plays)
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(continues playing)
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(still continues)
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He pursues her with his music till she is off the stage
SCENE III.
— — Mrs. Fortinbrass and Mrs. Lyman .
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Exit Mrs. Lyman
SCENE IV.
— — Col. Fortinbrass and Mrs. Fortinbrass .
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(Extremely agitated)
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The Colonel approaches slowly to the door, turns and speaks to his wife — looking dejected the whole time
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Goes out without his hat
ACT II.
SCENE I.
— — Mrs. Fortinbrass and Mrs. Lyman (entering here.)
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SCENE III.
— — Mr. Williamson and Mrs. Fortinbrass .
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SCENE III.
— — Mrs. Delano , Mrs. Fortinbrass and Mr. Williamson .
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SCENE IV.
— — Mr. Williamson and Mrs. Fortinbrass .
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(Looking up.)
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SCENE V.
— — Mr. Lewiston , Mrs. Fortinbrass and Mrs. Lyman.
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Snaps her handkerchief as she goes out .
ACT III.
SCENE I.
— — Mr. Lewiston and Mrs. Williamson .
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SCENE II
— — alone.
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( Returns and walks agitated across the stage — Col. Fortinbrass. enters — she almost falls on her knees before him — He catches her and raises her .)
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(To the company on the stage.)
SCENE III.
— — Mrs. Lyman and Mrs. Williamson .
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SCENE IV.
— — Mrs. Williamson , Mrs. Fortinbrass , &c.
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Enter Mrs Fortinbrass
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Enter General Fortinbrass
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All withdraw