The Impostures of Scapin by Molière
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SCA. No, five hundred crowns. GER. Five hundred crowns! SCA. Yes. GER. What the deuce did he want to go in that galley for? SCA. Quite right, but be quick. GER. Could he not have chosen another walk? SCA. It is true; but act promptly. GER. Cursed galley! SCA. (_aside_) That galley sticks in his throat. GER. Here, Scapin; I had forgotten that I have just received this sum in gold, and I had no idea it would so soon be wrenched from me. (_Taking his purse out of his pocket, and making as if he were giving it to_ SCAPIN.) But mind you tell that Turk that he is a scoundrel. SCA. (_holding out his hand_). Yes. GER. (_as above_). An infamous wretch. SCA. (_still holding out his hand_). Yes. |
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