Monologue

Bell Monologue from The Old Bachelor

From The Old Bachelor by William Congreve

male · dramatic · 59 sec

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In short, then, I was informed of the opportunity of your absence by my spy (for faith, honest Isaac, I have a long time designed thee this favour). I knew Spintext was to come by your direction. But I laid a trap for him, and procured his habit, in which I passed upon your servants, and was conducted hither. I pretended a fit of the colic, to excuse my lying down upon your bed; hoping that when she heard of it, her good nature would bring her to administer remedies for my distemper. You know what might have followed. But, like an uncivil person, you knocked at the door before your wife was come to me.

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Bell has orchestrated a deceptive plan to gain access to his love interest while her husband is away, highlighting themes of betrayal and manipulation.

30s · anticipation · betrayal · deception · power · identity

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