Mrs Rapkin 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

female · comedic · 1:08 min

(Still at window.) But they're unpackin' the camuels now! And--well, if they ain't bringing everythink in 'ere! [She retreats to behind the table. (HORACE: Great Scott!) They wouldn't be more things as you've been buying at that auction, sir, would they? [The chant is heard now inside the house. (HORACE: No, no. It's a mistake! It must be a mistake!) Then I'd better go and tell them---- [She moves towards door to landing, but before she reaches it, it flies open mysteriously. A moment afterwards a tall, fierce Oriental in turban and robes appears in doorway and salaams. MRS. RAPKIN recoils with a cry. Then a train of black slaves enter, carrying large sacks, bales, and chests, which they deposit on the table and floor, till the room is completely blocked; their chief stands down on right, with his back to the audience, and directs them by gestures.

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