PR H-lZt I PR 4839 .K286 ),TmrY iif w^m^m'^ «k J6 % OB 1822 Copy 2 A DAY'S PLEASURE* A COMEDY IM THREE ACTS. AS PERFORMED AT THB TKF.ATRE-ROYAL, HdYM ARRET. BY JAMES KENNEY, Esa. AUTHOR OF liaising the Wiml—Mairimony — Matckbreakin^ dc. ^^c. &c. NEW^YORK: PULTSHED BY E, M. MURDE^f, €if dilating Library and Dramatic RepositOrj/. wo. 4 CHAMBER-STRltr. 1822. ?^.^. ^ V \ % '7^ /V BRAMATIB^EKSONM. £/»f^. Jndeeson . ■ Major Ave rut Greville - • Ma ir LAND - - John Buzzer - ^ATTr Briggs ' Jingle - - - Simon - - * - Constable - . Mi. / J UL KNER. Mr. Younger, Mr. Jones. Mr. Johnson. Mr Terrt. Mr, W. West^ mp^' oxberrt. M^' Tat LEU RE^ Mr. Hammu*u. Mrs, Anderson Mrs, Buzznr - Cecilia - - * JEifN2' Jingle - Mrs. Johnson. Mrs. Fmarce. JlJiss, BorcL, Mrs. CaA^^EFsLLj SCENE Richmond, riME^TIUT or IlErRLSEXTA'nOX JOHN BUZZBY. ACT I. SCENE I,— Richmond Green. Enter Buzzby. Buz. Here you a?c, here you are, John Buzz- by, safely lodo:ed upon PJchmond Greeo, a beau- ^tilliil day before me, and all my plngupg behind me; my wife, thank heaven, ten good miles in the rear. The man in the play the other night, coolly compares a woman's prattle to a chesnut in a famoiH fire; but for my part, wherever I can hear the Park guns, I dread tl>e reverberation of Sukey Buzzby's tongue ; but that for it now, I'll liave a day's pleasure. I've put her upon a wrong scent, and Fll strut joUily up the hlU, look down upon Twickenham meadows, and see the cockney waterman and their siveethearts turn out upon the grass, ready to eat it with hungn and rurality. Their sweethearts ! — Ah! as lon,^ as that lasts, happy rogues they are. And ecorl I've such a sweet sort of a spring feeling come «ver me, I could almost — Julia enters and examines him. Eh ! my fellow traveller ! How very odd slje should loiter about me in this way. JiiL He seems to be alone, and at leisure, ^m\ the respectability of his appearance decides mr Buz. (after another glance) Pooh ! pooh ! Jolin, she^s a gentlewoman bred and born. 4 JOHN B^'ZrZBy ; ot^^ JuL J et the singularity — Bt/S". Still looking at ni€— JuL V\\ venture notwithstanding — sir-« £iiz. Ma'am — Jul, Sir, I — [aside] Why this cnibarrassmeut? Buz. Ble?s niy soul ! JuL In the request I have to make to you, I fear I shall appear extremely indiscreet and irre- gular, but your obliging behaviour on the road— - \he borvs'\ your open and prepossessing couute- liance — Bziz, Ma'am — [^o?r.s] Jul. That air ot" kindness, and at the same time of prudence — Buz. Oh, madam ! — (bows) Jul. I trust I am not mistaken, but your ap» pearance and manner altogether sir, assure me, that in my peculiar situation, you vviil not refuse me your confidence and protection. Buz. Oh I certaiidy, ma'am, if you'll only just mention — (aside) — very odd, too — a deep one, perhaps, and takes me for a flat. Jul. You seem disengaged. Buz. At your service, ma'am. Jul. Then, sir, as this town is wholly unknoivn to me, vill you have the kindness to conduct mc vhere I wish to go, and allow nie to accompany you on your return to London ? Bus. Wey really, ma*am, I had a little plan of my own, for spending tlte day>and perhaps, when i mention, that I am a married man — ; M. 'Tis what I could have wished, sir. Buz. (aside J — Phinib, however I gad,if Sukey beaidher — ^ JuL 'T is impossible, sir, you should misintei- it DAYS PLEASURE, 5 fkx&t me ; ivUh Uiat respectable appcaraoce, and at your timc^ of Hte. Jjtts. 01), lord ! that's a damper ! Jul. If you knew, sir — Bus. Yes mu'am, if I knew ; hut I know no- thins:, and certainly ought to know every thiue^. Jill. And when you do know the motives of niy journey, and how essential it is to my repose, th'^t none, eiiher of my friends or family, shuuUi be acquainted with them, yon will perhaps, re- g;ard my conduct with le»s surprise and more in- terest. Bu^. I Inve no doubt ma'am and ns every ^Tord you utter increases my cariosity, 1 liope, at , last, you'll do roe the favour to saiisfy it. You're a ^ijen tie woman, madam. I'm sure of it. Oiily let nie into the secret, and I'm your humble servanl. Jul. You know this town, sir ? Bus. Pretty Avell, madam, Jut, Then, probably, sir j you may know wlieip Major Aubrey liv^s. Bu:^. Can't say I do, ma'am. Jul. Belonging to the regiment now quarter- ed here. Bus. Hav'nt the honor of his acquaintance, ma'am, but I'll ask about with a deal of pleasure^ There ^o two of the officers, ma'am ; pejhap« they can inform us. Jul. Do me the favour to enquire, sir. They are turning the corner — don't lose a moment. Bus. I'm gone, madam. This must be eome affair of consequence. [Exit. Jul. Fortunately, they are turning back, and now he is making his enquiry. Heavens I can I a8 § jaHN BUZZ By ; or, mistake ? 'tis he — 'tis GreviJIe himself; should he follow the jrentleman, what will become of me ? Every hoi^r gives me fresh reason to repent of my girlish fojly. To have bjsen led into a cor- respondence, without an obje^ct, and no kind friend to warn me of. tl|fi consequence ! Yet who would have sMsp^ected Grevilie to have been so ungenerous f Simuld my present inten- tion be frustrated, and my husband seek a quar- |-el witli him, I dread the consequence. Re-enter Buzzby. Buz, I have it, madam — could- nt have made a more lucky rencontre ; the young gentleman is captain in the Major's regiment. Jtd, He is, sir, I know him. Buz, Know whom, ma>^m, tlie young man ? Jul, That is, I know his uniform, Sir. I hope you didn't tell him wlio was with you ? Buz. Tell him vho Mas — up, ma'am, no J should have been rather |)uzz!ed to have done that, for if you recoilept--- Jul, You are uninformed yourself. True, sir. Buz, But youMl tell me all now, I dare say. You were sajing, I think, you know the uniform, and you have a particniar reason for — you have a particular reason — {inqnisitwdy) ,PuL Sir I was fearful, on your asking the major's address, that, being a military gentleman, and accnstomed to gallantry, he might have insis- ted upon conducting me himself. Buz, Well, now, I should have thought that tho very thing for you ; a smart y.ouni^ feiloAVj &uda vtry polite young fellow— JuU Not for the worJd, sir. A DAY S PLEASURE. ' Buz. No : I'm the man— that's decided. And pray wiiut's y(3Ui- objectiou, ma'am ? ^JuL The truth is, sir, I know the gentleraari Ininself, liave known him liom infancy ; our fa- milies were iritimale ; but h\UerIy lie has con- ilucte^l himself in a Uianner that--ron no account — . Buz, Ah ! ilie ohl story I but know it I mast— my^, character — JiiL The major's address, sir, if yoii please. Bus. Union Street, madam, a propitious name, I hope : last house but one ; ^reen dooi and brass knocker; cross the green and you are there presently; and as tiie affair seems to be quite out of my way, ma'am, you'll excuse me il— Jul. Would you then, leave me, sir, — may I not iutreat of you to conduct me to the ma» jor's ? Buz. Why, ma'am, condnctinp^ a lady in tiicse cases, is really such an awkward, secondary soil of office — JuL Indeed, sir, if you have an evil iLoiight of me, you are utterly mistaken. B}iZ. Why possibly ; but allow me to say, vou don't seem at all disposed to enlighten me. I've a touch of curiosity, ma'am, as well as the la- dies; and like to get at the bottom of all matters 1 meddle with. Jul. What would you ask, sir ? Bus- Ask? uhatdo I know, ma'am? — I'll avsk that in the first place. Gonsider ma'um, ycu vlv(\ I travel together ; I take 5 ou for a re^^pect- iible youijo: lady, and you take nie for a retype ct- «ble middle-atied gentleman and on the strength of that, do iue the honor to engage me for the A 4 • JOHN BUXXBr I on; ilay ; but in what capacity, ma'am ? if I squire you to the Major'^, uijat iharHcUr am 1 ty H|i^ pear io ? I abk a civil quesibti of ^ yv>iii)g of* iicer, ai)d that throws you hito & violent agit.*- tiou ; it's a love affaii', ma'sim, I prr^iitie, um\ I'm only t^ony it's mad^ a mys^leryof| uhat may he your object 1 cion't know ; uhat |)art ih^ luajoi- piays, 1 woii'l veiilurcr iQ guegs, a^id s& (of mine — Jul. When I left h^^iuhn, fir, ft Hifl ml oc- cur to me, iu ihe anxiety u{ my ff-Hbi^s, how ill an impressioj I might m^ke^ Ui vUiUtz a j^ifrtSe* man, vihoiJy UJiaccom|>a«i^{J>dtpif?a^ii, Bw^. She melts my Umri. Maadam ; X surrender at dis^^retiort. GRiiV{Ljr.E:, ivnkmd. <^rcv, Maiiland*-*tl)is ^^y, thb trav. J^uz. Th^ youifcj oilkct— */«/. Heavens !--^ Crttf, Maiijafid i Jul Pray, let ng avoUl Mm, ii^/^. Avoid him i^ior what ? tatc tnr aim, ©iid Itiar nothing. C'r^i; — [KnUrimr and inUrfupUng tl^m)-^ J ardon me, inadain-.it kvh% on voitr beh^di; I be- lieve, that this y^viihymMi mq:um\ of me thn JOHN BUZZBY , OR, 9 Bus. Of Major iVubrey. It was, sir,' and ss you were 80 4)olite as to inform the wortliy man, neither he nor the lady desire to give you' any further trouble. Good morning, sir. Grcv. One moment, sir. The major happens to be my particular friend : my relation indeed , and if the lady has business with him, official or otherwise, any service I can render her — Bu^. Sir, one service you can render, and only one — Grev. Name it. Bu^. Proceed on your own business, and allow us to manaoje ours. Grev, CStill stopping Ithn.) Sir, as T addressed the lady 'twas uot from you that I expected my answer. Bu^, Sir, my answer is the lady's answer. What I say is with full power aiid upon the best authority. Grev, What, you are her husband then, or her father, or her ^uaniian ? Bus. It's of no consequence who I am, sir. If the lady refuses your service, she has her reasons, and if 1 refuse to explain her motives, I have my reasons also. Mecldlin*; in business that don't concern one is a very licklish sort of thing; take my word for it, there's no saying where it may end. You understand me. I dare say. Grev. I do, sir; aad if you were but thirty years younger — Bus. As to my as^^sir, i\ I don*t mind it, you fleedn't-— damme, sir. Jul (imde) Dear lix — A t} 10 JL iJAY'S riLASURE. Bus. Tliis lady is under vnv protectioD, and kj the honor of tlie Buzzbj^s I ^.vill protect her. Grev. Keep jour temper, friend, I beg of you. Enter Maitland. Mail. Where the devil is he ? Who have we here I Buz. If yon are this gentleman's friend, sir> I recommend you to keep him out of mischiefo Blait. What is the matter? Grcv. rii tell you. Biiz, Do, Tell him you have intruded your- self on a lady who has been particularly anxious to avoid your company. • Jul. (uneasy ^) Sir \ sir ! Bu:^. Tell hiai the reception you have met ^vilh. and in the mean time, we'll beg leave to proceed on our affaiis without your assistance — and if you have any thing further to say to me, liere is my card, sir— corner shop, and name pn the door — you'll find me ready to deal with cus- tomers of ail sorts, and so sir, your very humble servant. l^Exit rviih Julia. Mail. What Ti^rv have you roused now ? Grcv. Ha! ha! ha! — Hosier and haberdashen Here's a formidable challenge ! Mait. What yon have been making love to his wife ? — Grev. His wifr, hang it, no, not his wife, 1^11 be sworn — 'twas ihe elegant creaiuve on his arm I spoke to. Mail. I gue&sM so. And why to her ?— what pretence hail yon? Grtv. Every pre'euce, she*? visi ting my uncle; JOHN BUZZBV ; OR, 11 Pent her Cranboum Alley chaTiipioQ to enquire Lis address of me. 11;* vc you no guess who it is ? Mait, None. Grev, Wliat ! liave you never heard me speak of a figure like that, accompanied with a ccrtaiu grace; a certain eleg^ncf* of deportment— Mait. The resentful Julia ? — Grev, I suspect it. You shall know presently, Mttit, Where are you ^oinp; ? Grev, Upon mature consideration, T am deter- inined to ascertain the fact, and know her busi- licss with my uncle. MaiL Slay ! hoi you may form some idea of, and the w renins you liave ei to teiHiiuitLc by iniivi}- iijg Bnolher mau. MaiL She has fuliiHe<:lthe wjsh of her fneuds, arid acted pmdeiUiy ; hut when your h*viiy tailght her tlie iudiscretioa of" her couduct towards you, you refused her tlie reslkutiou oi her ietieis, and you know have rt(3eatedly Kiade pui>Uc ai- iusioh's to them. Thc:se surely are wroiiiis, Gie- viile, which il this really be the bdy, i recoiu- mend you immediately to repair. Gj^ev, And you would really have cie— ^fait. Brietty, I would have )ou ^o home, make a packet of hev letters aud dej»iUe uie to fol- low this lady to your uacle\s, aihl if ^he leally prove to he the olleuded JuUa, iiu'loe ihetu ^m your he! lid f with a liandsonie ap<»lo;:y. Grev, *' Lei him do thk ar;d Cato is hh friend." Poor Julia ! and poor ^^litb^il 1 for vnc wants just as much luimot in^ as tiie olher. So lo please you both, t lie re's the key of my ^erretary. The letters are ah'eady iu a packd arrl the (iist ihii\«^ you'll lay your hands on, «lo wlut }ou i\ ill uidi them, I have a presciii^en^a^Cmeuiaud give 3 on Jul I powers. AI^iiL Th?s is more than I hoprd for: nirsl Jeadily do I accept yoar uust, and be surt^ will use it for your honor, VU iiitevcept Ihem, be- fore they reach your uncle's, and I hope boon t<^ •irin;r you ti< lings of reconciliation, liui « i»uU Greville, while 1 am briuoin^ } <.» i out of cue fccrape, pray dou't get yoarheif iaio auother. JixiL Anderson Enters^ while Mattla^d is speahng, Gnv. Ua I ha 1 ha JOHN buzzby; cv]r, 13 And. Greville I tliis should be the man I seek, Sir, your humble servant. (^Greville bows. J Your name's Greville it seems ? Grev. At your service. And. You don't know me, perfiaps ? Grev, I have not that honor; I hope it is now- intended nie. And. But, I fancy, Sir, you knovv a ceitaia Mrs. Anderson I Grev. Mrs. Anderson ?— And. Or the name of Julia Courtney, may possibly be more familiar to you. Grev. JuJia Courtney ! my dear sir, the very lady we were speaking of. Julia Courtney, was a charming creature, fuH of beauty, wit, and grace, Julia Courtney was to be envied, Mrs. Anderson, I fear is \q be pitied. Julia Courtney had a reputation for taste, Mrs. Anderson they say has spoilt it. JuJia Cpurtney wrote like an an- gel, and I verily believe, might have sliackled rae with the fetters of Hyqien, me, Harry Ore? ville — and yet to think, sir, that with such n chance, she should give up her young solfiier for an old sailor, whq in all probability will lull her slumbers with tobacco smoke and old storie?. And. Sir, the lady may possibly imagine Jiis stories to be as good as your jokes, and an old sailor's smoke, quite as agreeable as a young soldier's vapor; if she doesn't; she has less taste than I gave her credit for. Grev. Anderson has au irresistible advocate. .'^nd. Anderson^ sir, is his own advocate. Grev. So my penetration suggested, lou have a treasure, Anderson — I give yoti joy of it ; but it was dan^T^ed cruel of you for all that — I '.^x^ikk:E^>i J . A t)Air S PLKAStRE- $^]ion!d haveliail notice — to break a young mau & heart in that abrupt and unmerciful manner ! And, JSTo ribaldry sir. We must be serious. Grev, Ribaldry! your criticism, Anderson, is as cnie! as your conduct — but as it's an article more in f isiiion, we'll endeavor to overlook it. And. Overlooking won't do on either side. My pni p >se now is to tell you in few words, that your «;i>nducl relative to Mrs. Anderson, since she has acquired that uaoie, has beeu unworthy of a man of honor* Grev, Now sir, ^re will be serious if you p1e^s€i o^^r conversation admUs but of one con- * hisiou : and that must be a summary one. You mean it, of course ; therefore look for your frienf), !i ime your place, and let your time be as short as |-o?sible. And, First, sir, hear me. Grev. Don't be tedious, that's all. And, Mrs. Anderson, sir, has made no secret of her correspondence with you, and had it gone k\Q furtlicr than ta flatter your vanity and morti- i'y hers, no notice would have been taken of it ; but when &hc had formed a serious, and sacred engagement, to have abtlsed her confidence, tri- ifled with her fame, and exjjosed her to the loss of the world's esteem, and mine, is a conduct which ^very honest man miist feel, demands a reparatiott Grev. I am thinkins; there's a very conve- rgent nook in the Park, westward of the great gate. And, There then, sir, I &ijali expect youj in two hours fro!]] this time. Grev, JvJot later if you please. And. There is no need, sir, to aggravate our r!,uaii'el : I shall be punctaal. Exit. JOHN buzzby; or, Id Grev, Now has this high-mettled husband of hers, robb*d me of all the grace of my condescen- sion to Mailland, ivhose proceedings I must stop or Anderson will think he has overawed me ; sneeringly compliment me on m^ gentlemanly conduct, and deprive me of the honor of exchanor- iug shots with him : yes, yes, I'll stop Maitland's proceeding diiectly. Exit^ SCENE If. A Room at the Rose and Crown. Enter Jingle, Jenny, and Simon. Jin, Hold your tongue, hold your tongue ! and mind your business. Teach this bumpkin his duty. Clear out here, clod. '^ ^• Sim. Yes, sir. Jen, But father — Jin. Hold your tongue — Jen. The bill— Jin. For No. 4. I know — lump it. They've <::ot their own gigs. Sherry seven shillings, ham, bread, butter, stilton, radishes, ^alt, &c. ten shil- lings. For such a list of items a veiy moderate total. ' Jen. But father— Jin. Hold your tongue — Jen. They'll swear. Jin, Let 'em. Your father made it, Jen. They'll send for you. Ji?i. Let'em. Two bumpkins. Let it out in talkiog — Yoikshhre lads — appeal to their consci* 16 A ryxx'^s TtisAsuKii:. eucr— rnevrr see 'em a^ain — ^can't keep house for notliin;2: — fbell rings) earning — ruQ-— Jen, But if — Jin. Hold your tongue- Jen. Hold your toner ofTiCf r ? Jcnny^ His brother officer ?—■ Ccc, Yes, to Captain Maitland I Jenny- I see how it is, miss ; they waiit ybu to have that* foolish Natty Briggs, and you aie for the Captain. Cec. Hush ! Jenny. I applaud you, miss, and he shall have the letter, (puts it into her hosom.) Jingle enters^ followed by Simon, Nattt Eriggs, and Mrs. Buzzby. Jingle lias an open letter in his hand, Jin. (to Jenny,) Oh, you jade \ Oh, you bus* sey ! Oh ! you loquacious libertine ! Jenny. Law, f^ither ! Jin. You gossip ! you miscliievous gossip ! you arch enemy of peace and propriety ! Jenny. I ! Jin, Hold your tongue ! Hav'n't yon taught the dumb to talk — Hav'o't you seduced silence itseir — underrnined innocence — corrupted a dell €ate young dragoon ! Nat, Ob, :M1ss Jenny ! Mrs. Ji. Fie upon you ! Jin. Huisey, if you ccn Tsten— JOHN BUZZBT ; OR, 21 Jenny, I must listen. Jin, (reads,) " Dearest Jenny." 31rs, B Monstrous : — Jin, Hold your — beg pardon, ma'am — " It is my intention this evening to sleep" — Mrs, B, A wicked assignation ! Jin, " To sleep at my aunt's at Islewortlr' — f^''aL Oh, if it's only at his aunt's ! — Jin, Gentlefolks! — ' therefore, let nobody sit up for me, and believe that wherever I lay my head, fancy shall still r^cal your image in my dreams, and your sweet voice as the lullaby to n)y slumbers," — Jenny. Bless him ! only hear — Jin, " Your tender admirer, Maximilian JIaypole."— . Nat, Crimini ! what a swell t — Jin, What d^jo^ say to that ? Jenny. Say ! that whoever gave it you, was a blockhead ! Sim, It were I, miss, Jen, I thought so. Sim, It were give to me to deliver into your own hands: I told master so, and you see, he'g gone and opened it. Jin, How dare you talk to the soldiers ? How dare you talk to any body; Never any good in gossiping, What's this ? {sees the letter in Jenny\s bosoms and slips it out.) Jeji. Gemini me! he's got it! Jin, *' To Captain" — Ah you — Cec, (snatching it from hiip, J Yor shame, sir, reading a private correspondence I rather thau II! stand by and see such a thino:, there's for you« Qcars the letter. 22 A. day's PLEABITRE. Mrs. 5. Amazement ! j^flrf. Miss Cecilia !~ Jin. A mighty modest well-bred young lady. JSTat. (to Mrs. B.) I smell a rat*^! Mrs. B. What does he mean ? — (NiTTY takes up the fragments andtrks to read. Jen, (giving him a sound box on the ear.) How dare you read my letter ? Nat. Mother ! — Mrs. B. Why, you audacious — Jin. Are you mad> wench 1 get out of my sight, get out of my sight ! I'll teach you man- ners, I warrant me. Hold your tongue I Exeunt Jenny and Jingle. Mrs. B. Has she hurt you, Natty ? JSfat. I believe she has : only let her come in my way, that's all. As to that letter, mother^ Iv'e got my private opinion about that. Is she gone? Mrs.B. Quite, child. Nat, You pick up a bit, mother. Mrs. B. Here's a bit, ray dear Natty. Nat. Look ye here — Here's M. A — Cec. (sidling towards him.) For shame ! — Nat. VVh^t, you want to snatch too, do you? Mrs. B Let him alone. Nat Here's M. A— Cec. It's to Knsign Maypole, of course. Nat. Aye. but here's /. T. next— M. A. I. T. won't spell Maypole. Mrs. B, So, so. Miss Cecilia, this is your writ- ing. Cec. My writing, indeed. Jingle Enters. Jin. Come to beg pardon for Jenny, gentle^ JOHN BUZZ3Y ; OK, 23 folks, ami shew you to a suu^ room lookins; over the river. This way if you please. Mrs^ B. Come , miss ; uo walk till this letter is cleared up. Cec, What have I to do with it ? Nat, Go along with you. Haven't I refused Bell Spinks and Polly Puckerid^e for you? and now you want to break my heart, and throw me over the bridge. Exeunt, END OF ACT I. ACT 11. SCENEI. — A Room in the Roue and Crown. A window visible. Enter IT^atty Bxiiggs. Xal. IiGiel mother! — Mrs. P>uzzby I Enter Mrs. Buzzey. Mrs. B. What's the matter, my dear 1 — wVa^ Here's father-in-law. Mrs. B. Impo^£ible ! Nat. Look, see, there, with that lady in the veil. It's papa 13uzzby I'm certain. Mrs.B. Mercy defend me! it is Mr. Buzzby Indeed — and a wench too — oh, the abomiiu.ble sinner l—tne vile hypocrite. NaL This is his Canterbury tale of going to Beptford; and hunting a creditor. B 2 24 A day's pleaslre. Mrs. B. Hunting Beelzebub ! ' I'll hnat him. — I'll wench hiai. My hat unci shawl. Nat. I told Toa what a liquorish chap he was- ' Exit, Mrs- B, Oh ! tiie iiicrdinnie elder ! Instead of securing money at Deptlbrd, to be squandei- ing it on a hu^sey at Hichniond | our cuinhig's a judgment upon liim. Re-enter Nattit n'^h hat and sJiawL Nat. Here it is, mother. See, he's just turn- ing the coruer. Mrs. B. Rim first, cliih! — dog hiai to his haunts, and Vll overtake you. Nat. But Miss Cecilia — Mrs. B. True — what will become of her— -I have it — I'll turn tiie key upon her—she"']! think it's an accidcfii, atul veinain qiuti till v.e come back. Nat. Capita], mother ! JMrs. B. Away, child ! Na Vm olT Exit. Mrs. B. (at a door in the pit.) We're com- v\^ back, my dear, directly, (turns the key and takes it cut.) The meritncious monster — who •would have thought it — oh, John Btrzzby, Jehu lltizzby ! Exit^ Grevillk enters. Grcv, (loddngathis card.) John Buzzby ! why that must be Mrs. Acderton's old beau, and that old woman's in a fury— jealous, I'll Uy my life— gad ! wjien Anderson has done with me, who knows but he may call out Buzzby. Here ; landlord .'—Jingle I Waiter ! where the devil are they all ? JOHN rftJZZBY; OR, 35 Jingle enters* .Tin, Here's Jingle ! here's the landlord at your service. Grev. Landlord, you're as idle as a A?aiter. Jin. Captain, you are— Grev, Have a care — Jin. f aside J Noigy as a trDmpeter— - Grev, Sir — Jin. Majestic as a major, and insinuating as a recnjiting Serjeant, Grev. Do yon want a taste of my discipline ? Jin. No, I'd rather have a touch of your bounty. Grev. You abuse my temper, sir, but I forgive you for your daughter's sake ; how is she ? Jin, She ! pert as Perry, and gets into a young lellows hands like-- Grev, Sherry. Jtn. A bottle of Sherry for Captain Grevilic. Grev. Hey, blockhead ! I drink your Sherry ? Jin. What did you call for ? Grev. Pea, ink and paper will answer my pur- pose. Jin, (Aside J Sorry to say it won't answer mine. Grev. Fetch it. Jin, To oblige Capt. Greville, as a friend, certainly. ExiU Grev, Devilish unlucky I should have lent my pistols. T HHist send for them, and fojhiw up Maitland, or my reputation incurs a double risk^ How tlie fellow loiters. Jingle — Jerry — JiNGLB rnUrs wiikpen^ ink and paper. JiH. Coming, sir. Jknny" enters. Jen. Coming, sir. b 3 26 X day's pleasure J//1. Hold your tongue. Grev. Ah, my pretty Jenr^y, how do you do, niy love, (silting down to write J Jen Pretty well, thank you, sir ; how do you. {expecting to he checked) GrcV' (nriting.) Jiugle, leave Jeuny to talk with me, and get out. Jin, (to Jenny.) Leave me to talk to the Cap- tain, and get out. Jen, No ; it was to me. Jin, Hold your tongue. Beg pardon, but she t?:iks quite enough with her ensign hobolly% (aside, in aUusion to the letter.) Auother amor- ous epigtie, plague take 'em. Grev. Do you hear ? this letter must go with all possible dispatch. Send me a light, sealing wax, and your porter. Jin, Light, sealing wax, and a bottle of porter for Captain Greville. Jen, No, DO, a porter, Simon. Jin, Hold your tongue. Grcv, Would you poisou me, sir ? Jen. The captain's not like another customer. Jin. He is not indeed, w<^rse luck, Simon. (A hiocking al the door inside. Cec. (icithln) Open the door! open the door! Grev. Open the door ! Cec. I'm lock in. Grcv. LockVl in ! zoundsSir ! do you lock up women in your house ? wheie's the key of the door ? Jin, \N\\y its gone ! Jen. I did'nt take it. Jin, It's mother Buzzby, she has iock'd her ioj JOHN BUZZBY ; OH 21 Gra\ AVhoever has loclv'd her in, I'll let hei* out. (kicks at the door) Jin. Captain GievHle, I'll send for the sniUh* Grev, Damn the smith, (forces the (Ivor open, andkads out Cecilia J Fair iaiiy, welconie to ii- htrij ; beholtl your deliverer, your vi^ihujt and loyal kuight, who hns snaU h'd you fioai 'jmrsecLitioii, aud thus throwiifg hir.isell at your leet — Cec, Pray, rise, Sir. Greuc Let us thta haste from this detested €pot. Ji)i. Detested f pot ? Grcv. '' And tVee as forest birds we'll fly tO' ^[eiher, *' Without leioemb'ririg who our fatliers Cec. Am I in a madhouse ? Jin. While Mr. dreviile'B iu it you certainly sre. Consitier rr.y house, sir — coubider delica- cy — consider Mrs. Iiii;j|is. Grev. Who the devirs Mrs. Bvig^s ? Jin. Who ! ujy friend, sir, my iriend and cus- lon>er — a thorougli cu-tomer, a friend in the no- blest sense of the word. Crev. V* ill you get out ? ./m. I shalj loose my iiccr.ce. Ci^ev. You irb'all lose your ears, sir. Ji?i, Mrs. Liiggs will be about yoar's, rely ea it. I^iiL (In the interval Cf cilia has made signs to Jcndy^ and escaped. Grev. Imperliuent, prating, meddling; jacka- Eapcs (looking rauid) Gone ! escaped ! and diail B 4 28 X day's pleasure. I submit to such rude, ungrateful — on, by hea- ven's, I'll — {perceives her) oh ! oh ! are you there ? — {calling) ma'am I your glove, ma'am — Jenny ! — Exit, Jingle Re-enters. Jin. He's off, and my ears are on : what docs he mean ! if he drew his purse as cavaiieriy as his sword, one mighi put up with it : but all row and no profit, won't suit me at all. Simon enters. ^ Sim. Here be the light and sealing wax— Where's the captain ? Jin, Where ! — running after the women, I sup- pose. Sim. Itben't for your credit to have them chaps. Jin. No, nor for my ready money either, if they're all of the captain's kidney. They call liim a rake — he's no spendthrift, I'll answer for liim. Its a puny race — the world degenerates — folly itself — formerly the characters met hand in Iiand, in a most gentlemanly and becoming man- ner. And this is your modern rantipole. I liav'a't patience with him; a water^ruel whirli- gig ; a pen, ink, and paper profligate scatterbraiu it may be, but devil isli close-fisted — no scores with him, as Sir John Falstafi' says, but on the pate. What are you at, sir ? — ' Sim. I were no but spelling a bit. What be %ve to do with the letter ? Jin. Why, as its left open, and he may possi- bly be another correspondent of Miss Jenny's, I sir? Jin. Murder and mischief, battle and blood- shed— a duel, sending for his pistols! Sim. Merciful ! Jin. Here's a pretty fellow, going ia fight in -an hour, and cuttin;^ in his capers- Sim» Think of that ; skylaikng, as if nothing y^ere the matter. Jill We must bestir us. Sim. Why £0 .^— if it be fun to him, it ben't our business. Jin, Inhuman savage ! it is our business, it must be our business, and shall be our business. Come with me. Do you go down to Major Au- brey's, tell him there's the devil to pay, and bring him here ; do you mind, be sure you briug hint here. I'll away to the magistrates, blow the whole business, muster the constables, muzzle the peace breakers and their pistojs, and bring the v^hole party to the Rose and Crown to a graad dinner of recouciiiation. Hold your tongue. [Exeunt. — a^—BMWH— awBn uwMiii'PWH ii iif i jm ny9fmtmmmmm4-*^.Jsmia t miU Mit j m SCENE IL— The Street, Enter Cecilij^ , in aneiher Hat and Shawl. Cec. Thanks to that madman, I have escaped. Jecny^s hat and shawl wiii conceal me ham my enemies, if I chance to meet'em 5 and if I could 80 A day's PLEAStKE. only v/iite a IVesh billet to Maitland, or seed a message — heaveos ! my guardian ! aacl sure 'tis my old school-feliowj Julia Courtney- -how ex, tiaordiiiary ! by what chance are they together; concealed as I am, if Icould address her unkuowa to him, she might assist me ;-rr-l5ll watch my op- portunity. Filter BuzzBY, and Mrs. Akderson. Buz. Here we are, madam , this is the street, and yonder, I take it is the greeu door : yes, that must be the major's. JuL Heaven be praised ! how will he receive my confidence ? Bu:^. I can't pretend to say, m.jidam, for allow me to observe, that in spite of your engagements, I had'nt yet received it myself. You have real- ly made such a zig-zag sort of course to avoid these officers, and been altogether in such a flur- ry, that you'll excuse me, madam, but my curi- osity is now more violent than ever, and if I atn to appear at the major's, this, I imagine, is the monjent to satisfy it. JuL As I shall state my case to the major in your presence, you will then hear all the particu- lars, in the mean time, let me inform you — Bus, Yes. ma'am, inform me something if you please. JuL That I had the misfortune — Cecilia advances and pulls Julia by her dress. In speaking she turns her head and is cautious to conceal her- self from the notice of Bvzzby, Ccc. Ma'am I JuL Eii ! — (turns,) ^ JOHN BVZZBY ; OK, 31 Bus. Another intermptioD ! and another wp- ^uau ; n)ystery aud mischief thicken. The ladies approach each other, Julia re- cognises Cecilia. Jul, Cecii^ — Ccc, Jf ush ! I wish to speak with you in pri- vate. Jul, Excuse us, Mr, Buzzby. Bus, (surprised^ and scrutinizing Cecilia. J — 3ia'am !— Jul, Retire one moment. Bus. They've studied Mrs. Buzzby, I shall V. ish you a good mcTniug, Jul. Go, sir ! Ih(2, (adde.) If I was'nt so cursed curious I would. Jul. I entreat you won't, sir. Buz. Then, raa'anri just to keep up my conse- quence. I'll move about, if you please. Jul. Do sir. Bus. They're a couple of wicked ones.. When women whisper, the devil prompts. {lie retires.) Cec. Dear Julia — I am so happy to see you. How came you with my guardian? Jul. Your gaurdiari ? Cec, Yes ; in this dress he doesn't know me. I'm all of a tremble. Jul. You surprise me. We came in th9 coach togellier, and he is merely doing me the friendly office of conducting me where I am go- Cec. And where is that, my dear ? Jul. To a Major Aubrey. Cec. Of the regiment quartered here ? 32 A DAY'S PLEASURE, Jul. The same ! Cec, Then you may do me the greatest service Jul. Name it. Cec, In the same regiment is a Capt. Maiiland I JuL Cecilia. Cec. Now don't be alarmed — I assure you, he's a young man of the most honerabie inten- tions. JuL Proceed. Buz. Really, Ladies, this aiTair — Jul. One moment, sir. Cee. Pray Mr. Buzzby. (Buzzby refires again,) We met while 1 was on a vibit in Not- tinghamshire, and he has since written proposals to my guardian. Mrs. Buzzby opens his letters, and I am convinced has kept it a secret from l)im as well as me ; but fortune has betrayed them. I found the letter by accident, with a scaawled copy of their answer , it is full of false hoods, my dear ; states that I have no fortune, and that I am positively engaged to a booby son of Mrs. Buzzby. Now; as I am closely watch'ti if you could contrive, through Miijor Aubrey'iS me' s, to undeceive him — Jul, Most readily; when I have settled my ^wn 'df[<\\r, which is both serious aud urgent ; still, how came you here ? Cec. They have brought me here; by my own contrivance ; but I can^t stay to teil you. Jul Your guardian, 1 am sure, i> hoiiest. Cec. And I am convinced knows noihing of the matter ; but I daren't trust him, and he's prying so closely ; — see how curious he looks, ba ! ha ! ha ! Bus. Zounds ! am I laugb-d at ?— JOHN bczzby; or, 33 Jill For heaven's sake — Cec. (aside) if he knew who was here. Adieu my dear ! I my depend on you. Jul. Faithfully ; your lover, if possible, sliall meet your guardian here. Cec. A thousand thanks.— Adieu, adieu, Mr; Buzzby. l^Exit, Buz, Your servant, ma, am. Jul, You seem ano:ry, sir ? Buz, This is not the thing, ma'am. JuL I i'ear you mistook us ; mirth in me at this moment, would dishonour my feelings, espe- cially towards one to whose kindness I owe no- thing but respect and gratitude. Buz. How gentle and uncommon, such words, a.nd in such a voice, subdue me quite, restore all Tuy gallantry, and set my heart a palpitating, lam yours still, madam, so far from deserting you, I swear you may lead me into all manner of mis- chief. JuL Nay now, you are merry; yet, lam anxious to retain you at present for your owu sake, as well as mine. Buz. For my own sake, as well as — what a mysterious rogue it is. Jul, We'll proceed if you please, sir. Buz, Certainly, madam, but first you know as my curiosity is by no means more satisfied thaa it was — the little partial — only the liUle partial disclosure. — Before this rencoutre you were say- ing you recollect — Jul, True : I was about merely to say (/(?ofc- ingout) Isn't this his friend I Buz, {fretfully) Oh dear ! oh dear ! whose iViead, ma,am ? 34 A DAY^S PLEASURE 5 JuL Mr, Greville's — the officer I wish'd to avoid. Buz, His name's Greville — come that's some thinj^. JiiL Pray turn, or we shall meet him. Bnz. Why turn ? I'll keep him olF, ma'am, — Who's afraid ?|Are people's private affairs to be^ troubled in this Avay ? Are Ave to be flush 'd and liunted down like a brace of partridges ? Maiti^and enters. Mail, I atn most happy, madam, in meetin*:^ you before you reach the place of your destiuaiion allow me most humbly and earnestly to entreat of you a moment's conversation ? Buz. He's very respectful : do we answer Iiim, ma'am ? Mail, If I have the honor of addressing the lady, I imagine— JuL It is needless, sir, to enquire who I am*: my time at this moment is precious : nor am I accustomed to be addressed by strangers. Buzm You hear, sir ! we don't answer strangers ; the lady's affairs are her own : she doesn't require your assistance ; and you mightn't be much the wiser if she did. Your servant, sir. {^Exil, BuzzBY and Julia- Mail, 'Tis sh€ ! she knows me for the friend of Greville, and her xevy tenaciousness betrays- lier. Enter Mrs. Euzzbv and Natty, hchhuL Nat Into tliis street I'll swear he came. Mrs. B. Then he must have entered one of the houses. Mait. If I were to write to her— JOfiN BVZZBY ; ORj S5 Mrs. B, He has a lodging for the hussey, I have no doubt. Nat> I don't see him, that^s certain, Mait. V\\ follow her to the major's, and send up ray card with a line of explanation, [yvrites in his pocket-book,] Mrs. B. Suppose we enquire of this gentleman, Naf. That — why its one of the dragoons — 1 don't like — if he should take it a miss. Blrs. B. Why should he child ? Nat Well, if you think he won't (advancing" to him,) I beg pardon, sir — Mail, {writing in his poeket-hooL) Some- thing to that effect,— with Captain MaitlandV compliments, requesting — JVat, Captain Maitland — Mait, {turning to them) Sir / — Nat, Is your name Captain Maitland • Mait, It is, sir. Nat. What that has been in Nottinghamshire lately > Mait. The same, sir. Nat. It's Captain Maitland, mother. Mrs. B. Captain Maitland ! Mait. What the devil is all this ? what dye mean sir ? what's your pleasure with me ? Nat. Nothing, sir. Mait. Nothing ! 'sdeath,sir ! do you presume to laugh at me ? Nat. Not for the world, sir. Mait. Why you little prJtry — Mrs. B. {screaming and interposing) Oh, don't draw your sword upon my child ! Mait. Draw my sword on such an Imbecile, contemptible — get about your business ! 36 A day's pleasure* NaL I'm s;one, sir. — Vm gone. ExiU Mrs. B. How lucky we secured Cecilia ! this is all owing to his profligate father-in-law; only let me find him, that's all. Exit, 31aiL What could the puppj' mean ? talking and writing in the street, exposes me ; I must dig- pate he {continues writing,) Re-enter Buzzby. Buz, There slife is, safely lodged at the major's^ and my information is just where it was. Maii. That I think will do. Buz, He's out, I'm dispatched in search of him, and the discovery is put off again— every title of it. 3Iait. Ha ! — her protector alone — now I may get at the truth. One word sir. The lady I /saw you with, I presume, must have very parti* cular motives, for not allowing herself to be known. Buz. I apprehend she has, sir. Mait' You, I suppose, sir, can have no cause so be so scrupulous, and will probably make no difficulty in informing me — Biiz, Sir, I have the strongest, the most insur-* mountable reasons, for refusing you all informa- tion whatever. How the devil can I tell him what I don't kriow myself, (aside,) Mait, There are cases, where a Avord or two of explanation, may be highly desirable. Buz, I feel most forcibly the truth of your re- mark. Mait. Allow me only one or two questions. Bttz. They'll distress me, they will, indeed, the whole of the business, as far as relates to rae, must remain aa inviolable seeret. A DAY'S PLEASURE. 37 McuL Very well, sir, very well ; if I am to consider you as determiaed, I wish you a good morning. Buz. Good morning, sir. MaiL Should the affair take the turn I fear, you may repent your obstinacy. Exit Bus. I may repent my obstinacy I this is some No, Madam, I have not. JuL Not seen him, sir ! And ^vhy not ? Buz, AVhy not, Ma'am ! — I have «iet with in- terruption, — saving your presence^damnable ones. That I have been pretty busy in your service, you can't deny — but I have no Fupercatural gifts. lam no conjuror, Ma'am, I assure you. I can't buz about in the dark like an owl, nor live in fire like a salamander. Jul, You talk wildly, sir ? Bus, So woufd an archbishop, ma'am, that had gone through what 1 have. JuL And I the cause ? Buz, Yes, ma'am — I don't mean to complain of you — not on any account — bless you, I would i30t make you unhappy for the world. JuL I am truly sensible o( your kindness, and tf we could but find Mnjor Aubrey, the cause of all my troubles may be removed. Buz. Weil, well — I'll try a^ain, I wish he may set matters to rio:ht, with all my heart, for Tvhen I think of all I have heard — and — all have not heard — I begin to be seriously uneasy for your sake, as well as mine. Jul, Then pray, sir, lose no time. Perhaps at the military mess— Buz, No Ria'am,! have bccc in one military mess already. Jul. I mean if you will enquire at the Bar- racks. Bu;^^ M the gate, ma'am, I T^ill enquire ; T'H A DAY S PLEASURE. 61 go immediately. Only one word; what is the nature, merely the nature of your errand here ? JuL Briefly, sir. I came to prevent mis- chief, to ensure peace and tranquillity. Buz, Did you indeed ? Then, madam, I am sorry to say, never errand more completely missM its aim. Jul, Have you then heard ? — Buz. It's no matter, ma'am. All our hop>js arejin the Major, and be assured, I'll not rest now till I find him. Major Aubrey enters, Alaj. A, So ! this possibly may be the lady. Buz, Perhaps this may be the geotlemau. Jul. Ask him, sir I — Buz, She don't know him. Pray, ^ir, are you Major Aubrey ? Maj, A, I am, aod this lady, I presume, is Mrs. Anderson ? * Buz. I presume it is, sir. Jul, 1 am Mrs. Anderson, sir. Maj, A, And seem to be surprised that I should know it. The truth is, madam, I have just re- ceived some intimation of your intention to visit me. Jul, From whom, sir ? Moi], A, That you shall know presently. Buz, Now I shall hear the particulars — Maj, A* In the mean lime madam, I ana charged to put a serious question to you, a ques- tion which in njy owu mind, I am convinced is needless, but is on behalf of one, whose title to make it cannot be disputed. JuL Of what nature is this question, sir ? Maj, A. Forgive me, madam, but it nearly 52 JOHN buzzet; or concerns your honor, which it seems has been strangely compromised by a certain Mr. Buzzby, Jul. By you, sir ? Buz. By me, madam, I am the devil him- self.— Proceed sir, pray proceed. Nothing further you can say of Mr. Biizzby, can be of the slight- est consequence. Maj* ^. 'Tis a pity-, sir, you should so expose yourself. Buz. It is, indeed. Maj. A. Your conduct is unaccountable, and though I have prevented most of the mischief you might have occasioned, your wantonness, I fear, will not pass unnoticed. Buz. So I am told, sir ; you'll raise the towu^ I dare say, and hunt me home with rotten eggs and catcalls ! Maj. A. You will also, madam, instruct me as to the object of iyour visit, which will possibly, in itself be an answer to my question. Jul, I am anxious, sir, to do so. Buz. I shall hear it at last. Maj. A, For this gentleman, if he wishes to make you amends, and calm the feelings he has iuflamed, I recommend him to attend instantly at the Rose and Crown, where he is anxiously ex- pected. Walk in, madam, our communication must be private. (Exeunt Major Aubrey and Mrs. Anderson. BuZ' Come I if that isn't cool, the devil's in it, I have been abused on all hands, for my concern in this afTair. I have waited all day to know the rights of it, and now the major's come, their com- munication must be private, I am to walk olF to the Rose and Crown, or else I suppose I am to A day's pleasure. 53 be waylaid and duck'd in a horsepond by these mad-cap troopers. It's my doom, there's no re- sisting it ; I shali be used to it at last, so here ^oes again, in spite of run-away wives, jealous hus- bands, hot-brained gallants, and mother Buzzbys in ambuscade. Exit, SCENE III. A Room at the Rose and Crorviu Enter Jenny. Jen. They're all so busy, there's no such thing as getting at a word of the matter. Jingle enters. Well father I yeu have brought the whole party ? Jin, J have, and as sneaking a set they are, as ever tantalized a pains-taking publican. Not a cork stirs for 'em. — Milk sops, diet-drink cox- combs. Send 'em to the pastry cook. Pistols truly ! — pop-guns I say ? — fellows fight that don't driuk — fue — flash in the pan, all swagger and soda Avater. Jen, Don't you believe it, Captain' Greville's a Turk. Jin, Turk, yes, too much of a Turk,vastly free with our women, plaguy sliy of our wine. If these are your duellists, give me a boxing match— give me your gallant bottle holders — they're the hearts — keep the game alive, let the claret flow first, and the port afterwards, smoking bowls and bum- per glasses. (bell rings. CoffiiDs ? — 54 JOHN BUZZBY ; 0R» Jen. Ob, father ! Mr. Bngg^'s bill. Jin. Hold your tongue — I kuow — chops, cheese, and Cape^Madei^a. [Exit, Jen, No news from father; his head always in the till. We shall have the house full of peo- ple before J can possibly tell 'em half the story .^ — - But know the truth I will. Where can Simon be ? Oh, here he is. Simon enters. Well, Simon, what have you heard about this horrible business ? Sim. Heard ! — Mercy on us ! — such work f such deadly doings — When neighbour Wagstaflf the constable rushed among 'em, they were all inaesacreeing o' one another like a pack o* blood- hound? — upon which says Mr. WagstafT, you be one and all a party of pretty chaps, and I arrest you in the king's name for high treason. Jen. And what did they say ? Sim. Bless ye, not a bit daunted; quite the contrary; nor that crazy Captain told un he were a meddlesome blockhead, atid axed how he dared for to curtail their honourable hoiricide and man- slaughter. Jen. Well! Sim. Well, then you see, the pistolling being done, and the smoke hlowed away quite clean and clear, up comes malster, tells 'em all to hold their tongues, and do to theirsens the pleasure to step to the Rose and Crown, and settle the whole bu- siness in an amiable manner, which, wi' a deal o* politeness, they accordingly did ; and here they be come, all reeking wi' gore and gunpowder. Jen. But what was it all about ? Sim. Why, that you see, I han't been able to A DAYS PLEASURE. 55 get to the bottom on. But as far as I could pick up, one o' the hadversades were wounded in his feeiiDgs, upon the count of a lady, that were come here, unbeknown to her husband. Jen, Humph ! — A lady come here — unbe- known to her husband. Sim, Aye, or the husband were come unbe- known to her, I can't rightly say which. Jeti. Simon! Simon! you know nothing about the matter. Sim. Well, I can't say as I do : howsom- dever, there be an elderly gentleman expected every moment, that be to clear up every thin*'* Jen. An elderly geniiemaa.^ Sim. Aye. Jen. Then do you look out for him, Simon, and tell me when he comes. In five minutes here'li be Mrs. Parsons, and Miss White, and every one of the neighbours, and not to be able to tell them all the particulars — why they'll ner- er forgive me. Sim. Why, should have a better understand- ing, that's a sure thing. Who be this ? may- hap, the gentleman. Jen, To be sure it is. Sim, Stand clear, Til ax un. B^jzzBY Enters. Buz. Come, I have arrived without molesta- tioa at the Rose and Crown. A miracle ! — and f hope a prognostic that my purgatory may have an end. None of my plagues yet ? — who are you ? ^ Sim. Us, sir ? — why axing o' your pardon^ sir, we be two young people as be in a lamenta- ble state of ignorance. 56 JOHN BUZZBY ; OR, Buz. Aye, that will happen to young and old. Jen, And if you pieate, sir, we have some- thing to say to you very particular. Btiz, Something to say to me, my dear ? (aside.) A message from the parties I suppose — Jen. Will you take a seat, sir ? (hands a chair.) Bus. You're very kind, my dear, (aside) Another of the pretty creatures that lead me inlo miFchief. (seats himself.) Jen. Of course, sir, you are acquainted with the sad doings, there has been in this town to- day. Biiz. Yes; it's a very lively town, I'll an- swer for ite Sim. We do mean relative to they pistol des- peradoes/, that we be given lo miderstand you do in some sort belouof to. J8r^. That I belons; to ? Well, sir, proceed. Sim^ Well, sir, they be all come here, and now you be come, and as miss and I be silivaied, we'll just trouble you to specify to us, the need- ful p ifi^culars of this here transaction BziZ. The infection rages ; the whole county has ii To be culled upon at last, by an ostler iand a chamberrriaid, Sim, An os'ler ! Jen. A chambermaid! my name's Jenny Jinfrl» , sir, Bttx, I dare say it is, my deaf. Je7i. V\\ talk to him, Simon. Jingle enters. Jin. ITo!.l your tongue! Your ecrraut, sir -talk of the devil, and-begging your pardon, sir, Fai sent for you. You are anxiously ex A DAY^S PLEASURE. 57 pectf^cl — you are the persoo, I presume, that four constal)l»=s three gentlemea, and one lady, have he^n risking; for. Bus. Nr.^hino; raore likely. The came of the ^edilemen, if you please ? Jin, The three priacipal, Greville, Mait- lam^. :-iid AndersoD. Buz. And the lady's ? Jin. Buzzby. Buz. Shovr me to the geatlemeo, and the la- dy to the dev il. [Exeunt. Enter Anderson and two constables. And. Well, gentlemea; I suppose I may dispense uith your company. Con. May be &o, sir, but we can't dispense with yours, till you've seen the justice, and found your sureties. And. You'll depend upon my honour, I sup- pose. Con. Why, beggino; your honour's pardon, we can't take upon us to trust it alone. When Ma- jor Aubrey comes back, mayhap he'll bring jus- tice's authority. Enter Maitland. Mait. Mr. Anderson, I have con?ulted Cap- tain Grevi lie's brother officers, and since you have exchanged sliot , and his life has therefore been oifer; d to appease your feelings, I am allow- ed t9 say, that he instructed me previous to your arrival, to restore these letters to Mrs. Ander- son, with every becoming apology for his conduct respecting them. And. And why, sir, was I not informed of this ? 68 JOHN buzzby; ofi, Mait. CaptaiQ Greville forbade it. You had proceeded too impetuously, tor a soldier's honour to pause upon any compromise. And. If that is the case, sir, %vhen other points are cleared up, I shall act towards Captain Gre- ville as becomes me. But as I do not wish to be exposed to the curiosity of the neighbours, I shall retire for the present, and wait the return of Major Aubrey with Mrs. Ander?on, and the strange person who escorted her. I shall then, I trust, be enabled to make lo all parties that repa- ration which at present appears due to them. [Exit Anderson and two Coiistables. Grev. (without.) When my uncle and the lady arrive, you'll let rae know. Greville enters with Jenny. Maitland, my boy ! Jenny and I were looking for you. Mait. What is become of your attendants ? Grev, The constables ? I've turned them over to Jingle ; he answers lor me, and as I threaten- ed to kick the fellows, they said they were sure I should keep the peace, and obligingly kept their distance. Mait. Ha ! ha ! ha !— Grev. You majf laugh — we have news for you, rare news. Your mistress — your Nottingham- shire beauty, is now here. Mait. Here? — Grev. In this house. Mait. Cecilia! Jen Yes, that's her name — she's here with Mrs Buzzby and her son Mr. Briggs. Uait. 'Tis clear, then. A day's pleasure, .>9 Grev. Clear ! why I have seen her-^activelv served her. Jen. Mafle love to her. Grev, Hush I Mail. Greville! Grev. Nonsense/— Ye jade, mouIH you have me shot at Jike a wild .roose ?-I toil you, shevs pniueoce itseJf— discreet as a vestal— her very look awed me, and theo away she ran iu search or you. Jen. Yes, sir, and has been all day tryino- (o send you a letter. ' "^ "" ■ Mail. I can't credit it f— after what was Avrit- ten me ! — Grev. There's the mystery. We must unra- vel u — ff-y^iih that intention, I have ahea.ly left a icKei- for her guardian at the bar. '^n^'}^?J^^^ ^^^ ''' ''"^ ''"'■'^ ^o"'es Uie olller^. ^^/ifati. Tisshe? and the puppy that accosted Grev. Keep aloof. J'lJ entertain the old lady, while you steal a word with the young one. Enkr Mrs. Buzzby, Cecilia, and Natty. m£?' ^' ^^"""^ ''°°^- •'^°'' ^"*''^ ^^^" ««t; ^"^- What did you go out for ? Ccc. To meet you, to be sure/ Jyat. How am J to be sure ? ytai. Well, she argues rational. Uc. (catches a sight of MaUland.) Ah ! orcr. (at the same moment mcetins: Mr9. B > lleaveu and earth, I'm struck .' ^ Mrs. B. Sir ! 00 jounbuzzey; or, Grev, \Yh?.t an exquisite person ! NaL What, mother ! Grev. 'Tb she ! — the Cypriaa herself, the ce- lestial mvothe. of Cupid ! Nat, Well, that's handsorne to both of us. Mrs, B, What cru die ^entlenriii mean? Grcv, Mean ! — more ibari 1 can expre.-s, ma- dam ! — my head tarns round — support nie — (sto^oigers en Natty,) Mrs. B, (going tip. J He*s taken ill ! — What can he the matter with you? Grcv. I am better, madam — ^I am rather bet- ter, every rioment will improve me. But don't leave um^ — observe me. sir — obcerve me closely. Do you mark the changes oi my agitated counte- nance I Nat. Yes, yes, I see ! Mrs. B. He's out of his mind ! 3Iait. (claps him en the shoulder.) So, my youno; friend — Nat. Bless my soul, another of Ihem ! — Mr. Maitland a^^aia I Mrs, B. (to Grcville, holding her.) Let me go, sir ! Grcv. Don't be alarmed, ma'am, \Te are both as quiet as lambs — only hear him. Mrs. B. Well, sir, uhat has he to ?ay to us ? Mait. Simply, road:am, thnt I have detected your base double dealinti:, tlie gross falsehoods you have attempted to impose on me, relative to the inclinations of tliis lady. Nat. Falsehood?, sir ? Mait. Yes, sir ! I know the consequence'^ of Mhat I say ; I well know the feroc ity of your character, :i'M\ that I expose my life in thus ex- presaifig myself: but if you imht — A DAY S TLK ASURE, 6 i Not Sir, I do not insist. And let me tell you, whoever ^ave yoa such a character of me, told a much greater falseliood timn either mother or I : its no business of ours — its aii f:ALher-iri-law's do- iags, 3IaiL If that is the case — Bus. (ivithout) Nobody forthcoming ? Buzz BY enters. Here they are at last. MckiL Now, Mr. Buz;zby — M\v. B, Now, Mr. Buzzby— Enter Anderson, Mrs. An ^rson. Major Aubrey, and two Cm tables. And Here he U, No;r, Mr. Buiz^by, if you please— Buz. One a' a time. Wl^ere are the coasta- bles ? Const Here we he ! Fvz, (poin'in^ to Mrs> B.J Take charge of that old l.dy fur five •'?ii iutes. Mrs, B^ lasolent ! Co7ist, You musa't disturb business, ma*am. Buz, Now, sir, make yourself intelligible, if you can. Jnd. That is a request I should make to you, I3id you not say yon w: you have me, and where she has given her heart, her hand shall follow — You shall have it. Mrs. B. He shall? — then when you come home, Mr. Buzzby, depend upon it you shall have it. Exit. Nat. If ever I come out on a party of plea- sur agahj, I wish I may be blown up in a steam - boat. — (going.) Buz. I wish you may, Mr. Briggs. Entcr Jingle. Jin. Mr. Brings ! Bviioos nlurns. vour bill; sir. dat's pleasure. 63 N'at. Go (o the devil- ^^-^ Grev Jiogie, stop ,- as I have been the "great cause of assembling this party, what ren^aif s o t, I hope, m\l do me the honour to pick a friend- laid asi'de" ""' "'"^ '^' '"''' of 'contention is Buz. With a!! my heart, sir. Jin. Carried, nem. con. Jen. Oh ? if Eosign Maypole— Jm. Hold your tongue. Captain Greville you're a gentieman-I always said so: you haH have a d,nuer, .orthy of you and the Ce a^" Buz. And I shall cheat my evil genius at last lT,nlf7 ""' ""'' N°">^ gentlfmanly party: and find, I hope, some favour for honest ^ ^ ^' JOHN BUZZBY! SHE END. D S A COMIC MEDLEY, IN THKEE PARTS. WRITTEN BY W. T. MONCRIEFF, Esq. FOR, AND SUNG BY, MR. SLOMJN. PART Ox\E. The Nightingale club in a village vas held, At the sign of the Cabbage and Shears, "Where the singers do doubt would have greatly exceil'd But for want of — Four-and-tweuty fiddlers all of a row, &c. Peaceful slumbering — At the town of nate Clogheen — Where the graces they were culling posies — And found the finest ram, sirs, that ever was fed on hay This ram was fat behind sirs, this ram was fat before. This ram was— A flaxen headed cowbo\- as simple as may be, And next a merry ploughboy who sung— Old King Cole was a merry old soul, A merry old soul was he, He called for — The lass of Patie^s mill, so bonny, blythe and gay. In spite of all my skill, she stole — A bold dragoon, with his — Oh dear wiiat can the matter be, Dear, dear, what can the matter be ? — For of all the girls that are so smart, There's none like little Sally, She is tiie darling of my heart, And she lives — With Robin Adair, What made tl.e ball so finp. What made the assembly ^liine ? Oh it was — The rum old Commodore, The fi2:htirig old Commodore, For the bullets and the gout Have so knocked your hull about. That you'll never be fit for— The Maid of Lodi, who sweetly sung to the Call again to-morrow, call again to-morrow, Caa't yoU; can't you, call again to-morrow ? ( 05 ) PART TWO. A master I have, and I am his man, Ciallopping dreary dun, And he'll get — A regiment of Irish dragoons, And they were quartered — In a mouldering cave, the abode of despair, Where Britannia was weeping her loss, She mourned for her Wolfe and exclaimed in despair— 'Twas in the good ship Rover, I saiTd the world around, And for ten years and over I ne'er touched- Hoy's wife of Aldivalloch, Roy*s wife of Aldivalloch, Wot ye how she cheated me— In the bay of Biscay, O !— Cease rude Boreas, blustering railer, liist ye Land'smen all to me, Messmates, hear a brother sailor, sing— O hush thee my darling, The hour will soon come. When thy sleep will be broken by— The woodpecker tapping the hollow beech tree, The woodpecker tapping- Poor Sally's wooden ware, "Who all for money barters. Her pins, her toys, her top-knots rare. Her bodkins, lace, and — Paddy Shannon high mounted on his trotting little poney. Set off on a journey from Leather-lane to Bow, 10 ogle Widow Wiikius, whom he couited for her money, And tugging at his bridle, cried— Don't I look spruce on my neddv, in spite of his kicking and prancing, t-ee up, and gee ho, and stand steady, i^lister Neddy I'm not fond of dancing- When absent from her my soul holds most dear, What a medley of passions, what a medley of- Old chairs to mend, ^ Old chairs to mend- Very good song, very well sunr, Jolly companions every one-- ( 66) Thus the nightingale club gaily kept up Uieir ilamour, And were nij^htly knock'tl down by the presidexit's Ijanimer, Were r)ii:;htly, were nightly knockM down, Knock'd down by the president's hammer. PAKT TilllEE. Your pardon kicd gentlefolks, pray, I'm called to roar out the sons:, sirs, And when a lad's called on they say — Come bustle neij;5hbour Prig, Buckle on your sun day wi^;. In our Sunday clothes so gaHy — To«:ether let us range the fields — AVhilethe wolf in nightly prowl, Bays the moon with — \Vill you come to the bower, I have shaded for you, Your bed shall be — On t!ie spot in ancient lore oft named — AVhere Giles Scroggins courted Molly Bi'own, Hi tol de rol de ra, The fairest wench in all the town, Ki tol de riddle lol de ra If you loves I as I loves you — On this cold flinty rock, I will lay down my head, And sweetly will sing — Bound 'prentice to a waterman, I learn't a bit to row, But bless your heart 1 always was so gay — That to treat an old woman in Yorkshire, In Yorkshire she did dw^ell ; She loved — Billy Taylor, a brisk young fellow, Wcry full of mirth, wery full of glee. And his mind did diskiver, to — A frcg he would a wooing go, Heigho ! says Rowley, V»hether his mother would let hiro or no, With his — Here's a health to all good lasses, Here's a health to — God save great George our king, Long live our noble king, God have the king. 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