Monologue

Face Monologue from The Alchemist

From The Alchemist by Ben Jonson

male · comedic · 59 sec

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A spirit Brought me th' intelligence in a paper here, As I was conjuring yonder in my circle For Surly; I have my flies abroad. Your bath Is famous, Subtle, by my means. Sweet Dol, You must go tune your virginal, no losing O' the least time: and, do you hear? good action. Firk, like a flounder; kiss, like a scallop, close; And tickle him with thy mother tongue. His great Verdugoship has not a jot of language; So much the easier to be cozen'd, my Dolly. He will come here in a hired coach, obscure, And our own coachman, whom I have sent as guide, No creature else. Who's that?

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Face is preparing for a scheme involving deception and manipulation, indicating a sense of urgency and excitement as he coordinates with others to execute his plan.

30s · anticipation · deception · ambition · power · identity

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