Monologue

Face Monologue from The Alchemist

From The Alchemist by Ben Jonson

male · comedic · 1:01 min

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Be silent: not a word, if he call or knock. I'll into mine old shape again and meet him, Of Jeremy, the butler. In the mean time, Do you two pack up all the goods and purchase, That we can carry in the two trunks. I'll keep him Off for to-day, if I cannot longer: and then At night, I'll ship you both away to Ratcliff, Where we will meet to-morrow, and there we'll share. Let Mammon's brass and pewter keep the cellar; We'll have another time for that. But, Dol, 'Prythee go heat a little water quickly; Subtle must shave me: all my captain's beard Must off, to make me appear smooth Jeremy. You'll do it?

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Face is preparing to disguise himself as Jeremy the butler while instructing his accomplices to pack their goods, highlighting his cunning and resourcefulness in a moment of urgency.

30s · determination · identity · deception · ambition · power

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