Monologue

Horace Monologue from The Brass Bottle: A Farcical Fantastic Play in Four Acts

From The Brass Bottle: A Farcical Fantastic Play in Four Acts by F. Anstey

male · sarcastic · 43 sec

So I should imagine. But, you see, I'd no notion what I was doing or--well, it's done now, and if you really wish to show your gratitude for a very trifling service, I'll tell you how you can do it. (In a tone of earnest entreaty.) Take back all these gifts of yours, and let me alone! (FAKRASH: Truly I am amazed by thy modesty and magnanimity!) I'm not magnanimous--I'm devilish annoyed! (Exasperated.) Hang it all! Can't you understand that all these things are no earthly use to me? You might just as well have sent me so many white elephants!

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