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I was, but two years back, a prime tip-topperer ; Kept a grand house—a box had at the Opera. My wife, the lovely Cogia, I declare, Always went driving with a Cogian pair. My son, an army swell, and was for sich meant, Would dine at Kichmond, and he had his ridge-ment. One luckless day, I—my ill-star I thank— Became director to a Bagdad bank. A clerk corrupt , the bank eased of its pelf, And now I am a hank-corrupt myself! Our life’s precarious, and to support it, I’m forced to hew wood — O f hew-woidd have thought it! But where’s that lad of mine ? Hi! Ganem ! hoy ! It’s time we set about our work, my boy. Music. Enter Ganem, l , with a sack , hill-hook , and axe. Come boy, it looks a very lovely morning ! Ganem. It should look well—it’s been so long a dawning . Sc. 1.] ALI BABA. 5 Ali. Come—come, and cut away. Ganem. What’s that you say ? How can I come , if I’m to cut away ? Old shaver, you were caught! Ali. Such jokes don’t harbour, I a caught shaver f I’m an Alley Barber ! Get to your work. Ganem. All right. Oh, dear—oh, dear! To think how precious poor we are—look here; I’m ragged—perfectly—see, if you doubt—there. (shows torn sleeve) Ali. Is your mamma aware, that you are out there ? Ganem. I am all over like that, everywheres I’ve sown my wild oats, yet keep growing tares ; With frequent cracks and splits I’m daily troubled, I’m precious poor, although my rents are doubled. Ali. Don’t, to your pa-rent, talk like that, sir—fie ! You let your tares alone and mind your eye. Don’t droop your head, you’ve no occasion, lad, Think of the head occasion that you’ve had. E’en when a boy, you’ll recollect—ha ! ha! What your pa’ taught yer. Ganem. This is torture pa’. The house is a most sad state of confusion in j Since you went out we’ve had an execution in. They’ve seized the carpets, beds, chairs, tables, all. Taken off everything, sir, great and small. Ali. Say, did—did-- oh, did they take your mother ? Ganem. No. Ali. They didn’t! Oh, this is indeed a blow! Ganem. When in the Court of Bankruptcy we gets That donkey will be our entire ass-ets. Come, though, we mustn’t give in, father; here, [gives bill hook) The only bill you can take up, I fear. We’ll cut our sticks, and then through Bagdad trundle, And feel each pannier at a panny a bundle. Poor Morgiana, when she hears our fate— Ali. Poor ! I won’t hear of it, I beg to state : She is a slave. m ALI BABA. [Sc. 1. 6 Ganem. I’m her slave; as for she, I’ll save each perm)'—She shall yet be free. I’ll manumit her, that your heart will soften. All I am afraid, young man , you meet her often. Ganem. Sweet Morgiana! All Love one in her station ! It isn’t love—it’s mere imorgianation. I’ll cut you off, if you your birth discredit, With a mere shilling—ha, hem !—when I get it. Now that we’re bankrupts, we’ll commence attacks At once, and take the benefit of the axe. Ganem. That’s a good big tree, in the ground deep sunk, I’ll see if I can’t open that air trunk. Ali. (going to the other side with axe ) You go at that, this noble tree is mine a, This elder, I think I ne’er b e-eld a finer. To find a nobler one you’d have to sarch. Is yours a little tree ? Ganem. No, it’s a larch. Here goes. ( cuts himself) Oh, dear ! Ali. What chopped yourself? then stop. Ganem. No, it’s more of the cutlet than the chop. The axe right into my poor finger went Ali. Oh, never mind a trifling axey-dent. It won’t go farther. Ganem. I’ll go, father, though, Get some of mother’s plaster—Oh, oh, oh! She’ll cure me. Ali. Doubtless, for the plaster of mar is Very much better than the plaster of Par is. She’s quite a doctor when with cuts she’s dealing, In fact she might have been brought up at Ealing. Ganem. Never mind, Ganem, off towards home I’ll start, I’ve got a wound much deeper in my heart. A trifling cut like this, you know, can’t kill you. Now your Bray's traction engine , come up, will you! Music—Exit with donkey , l, Ali. I’m very sorry he’s in love—absurd. ^ Make free a wretched slave ! upon my word, * Ganem, you little know, so much you’re smitten, The girl , you muff.\ you talk of man you mitten. Sc. 1 .J ALI BABA. 7 I put my wetoe on the match, that’s flat. A noble youth like Ganem ! ( march heard ) Pooh !— what’s that ? A march! a band ! Oh, gracious me ! oh dear ! I feel, to say the least, uncommon queer. The robbers who infest the forest—oh ! They’re coming here, but where am I to go? I’ll climb that elm—stay, if that axe they see They’ll put a climb-ax very soon to me. I shan’t feel strange at all, I beg to state, For I’ve been up a tree so much of late. Whilst they’re about, fears will me overwhelm; I hope that they won’t speak to the man at the elm. [climbs up tree , r.) Music. — Enter Robbers, l., then Abdalla, a swell robber with eyeglass , Mirza and Hassan. Abdal. Stand all apart, [to audience ) Of course we number forty; But ’twouldn’t do to have the entire porty On this small stage ; therefore, you snobs, get out; Don’t spoil your dresses—mind what you’re about! Another mouchoir there! (Mirza hands handkerchief) Some scent—now troop. Exeunt Robbers, l. You see I am the centre of the group. The paper. (Hassan hands newspaper) [reads) Oh ! “A new sensation drammer, The houseo’erflows each evening”—that’s a crammer. Another stabbing case—tickets of leaves— “More garotte robberies by the Forty Thieves. This dreadful horde”— ha, ha ! you see we’re feared. II Have in the neighbourhood again appeared. We therefore caution every citizen Not to be in the streets much after ten.” By Jove, they’re right! Now then, attendant officer, Order my hookah, and a cup of coffee, sir. My spirits are to-day much under par. Here, open Sesame ! [rock opens) That’s right—tar, tar ! Exit into cave languidly. Hassan. (l., brings down Mirza, r. ) Mirza, our chief’s a spoony, I declare— [A downright muff!] Mirza. (r.) Hassan, you’re right— he air. 8 ALI BABA. [Sc. 1. Hassan. He isn’t fitted to command our crew ; He wears kid gloves. Mirza. You’re right again— he do. Hassan. There’s nothing that’s commanding in his phiz ; We’re fools to follow him. Mirza. Yes, so we is. Hassan. A captain we might soon find better far. Now Hassarac’s the man. Mirza. Quite true, he are . Hassan. Behold, he comes—no sentimental sham. See, he’s wrapped in reflections deep. Mirza. He am. (they retire , l. u. e. ) Melodramatic music.—Enter Hassarac, l. 2 e., a Coburg bandit. Hassarac. ( reflectively ) Hum—ha and humph! to the con¬ clusion come Have I, considering all—humph—ha! and hum! I wasn’t born for this—Lieutenant, pooh ! I should be Captain of this galliant crew. Compared to me, Abdalla, clean and nice is, My voice is deeper, and I’ve deeper vices ; His natty curls I feel inclined to, storm at; My matted locks are dodged up ala-door-mat, He wears small kids—tight fitting as you please; I wear nice easy-fitters— twenty-threes. When he attempts to laugh, he goes he ! he ! Poor muff, he can’t come ha ! ha! ha! like me. He walks like this—to stride he able ain’t ; He stride indeed! Ha ! ha ! he's tried but can’t He captain ! He’s more like a youthful cornet! He’s feminine enough to wear a hornet! Now, I’m the sort of chap, it seems to me, The Forty Thieves commander ought to be. Song. Ah — 11 Cork Leg." I’m about as bad as bad can be; I come of a bad old faihilee, At two I put pins in my nurse’s tea, And drowned the family kitten at three. Ritooral, &c. ALI BABA* 9 Sc. 1.] I poisoned my aunt, broke the heart of my mother, Knocked out the front teeth of my elder brother. When into the cistern, father fell flop, I exclaimed “ Oh dear!” but I let him stop. Ritooral, & c. I killed one sister when she was cooking, And killed the other when she warn’t looking. And an uncle, I didn’t much like was found, On his back lying flat and he didn’t come round. Ritooral, &c, I shave about every twenty years ; My favorite hero is Mr. Squeers, And though convicted of killing a pleb. I’ve my ticket-of-leave from Sir Joshua Jebb. Ritooral, Sc c. Enter Abdalla from cave. Well, them’s my sentiments. Abdal. Shut Sesame ! ( rock closes) That song—stop — stow it. You never ought to bellow it. Hassarac. Bel low it ! Abdal. You to the melody, should well attend, The way youhowld, friend- Hassarac. This from a liouldfriend? Abdal. That song is like your head. Hassarac. I don’t see where. Abdal. ’Cos when it’s bawld you’re sure to lose the air. How’s business? Hassarac. Dull, for people so alarm themselves, They never come to harm—they’ve come to arm themselves. Have life preservers swinging from their wrists, Or walking sticks well loaded in their fists. Garrotting’s done for—burglary, I fears, Is going out, and—oh ! excuse „ihese tears ! Duett— u Hard Times.” Abdal. Let us pause in our pleasures, My pretty little dear, For our trade’s going to the dogs you know. 10 ALI BABA. [Sc. 1. Air, “ Uncle Ned.” Hassarac. Bali! you’ve got no brains in that part of your head, In that part where the brains ought to go, What; give up garrotting and, oh, oh, oh ! Turn respectable, and pay the bills we heo ? Air, u Hard Times.” Abdal. Many purses we’ve fingered— A million p’raps, or more Oh, hard times coming are a bore ! ( crosses to l.) Duet from il V Elisir d' Amore .’ ’ I believe that downright robbery Is much better—yes, much better, Than this swindling and low robbery, Now so rife amidst the snobbery. Hassarac. I should think that downright robbery Was much better—aye, much better; So pray don’t kick up a bobbery, ’Cos our business p’raps is dull. Abdal, Though to speak the truth I’m rather blaze — (crosses to r.) Hassarac. Though, to speak the truth, he’s rather blazL Abdal. Oh, I’m used up, done up, quite so, And the life that did delight so, And I thought so very jolly, Is now most melancholy ; Melancholy, &c., &c. Abdal. From all you say, my friend, you see it’s plain, That vulgar violence is on the wane ; Therefore become more polished in your style, And, like King Richard, murder when you smile. I go into society, and none Know I’m a thief, or could conceive me one; I start new companies—obtain their pelf, And, having started them, I start myself; Swindle the widow—the poor orphan do— And myself become an off } un too. Hassarac. Bother! that’s not of villainy my notion^ Give me the tangled wood, or stormy ocean— ALT BABA. 11 Sc. 1.] A knife—dark lantern—lots of horrid things, With lightning, every minute, at the wings; A pistol, big enough for any crime, Which never goes off, at the proper time ; Deep, rumbling, grumbling music on the drums— A chord whenever one observes u she comes An opening chorus, about u Glorious wine,” A broadsword combat every sixteenth line; Guttural vows of direst vengeance wreaking, And thunder always when one isn’t speaking. That was the style—exciting, if not true, At the old Cobourg; Abdal. Oh, co burglar, do—( crosses to r.) You’re horrifying me! Hassarac. [draws) Spoon! sappy ! duffer ! Ha, ha ! lay on, you milk and water muff-a, And hem'd be he who first cries hold, enough-a ! Abdal. Hassarac! Hassarac. Hassarac! Abdal. You can’t be right. Hassarac. Ha, ha ! suppose we has a racier fight. Here, on the sward, I’ll stretch you—wretched lot! Come forth, my sword, and shew the muff what’s what. The band would have me captain—parley end ! Abdal. Well, I shall have you kept in quod, my friend— P’raps have your head shaved. Hassarac. Miserable flat! Without more talking take your fate ! Abdal. Take that! ( runs his sword completely through Hassarac, and draws the sword out slowly , to sug¬ gestive music . Hassarac falls flat.) Good gracious! what’s the matter with you—what? Hassarac. You’ve run through every vital part I’ve got; That’s all. Abdal. In future your ambition stifle. I hope I didn’t hurt you. Hassarac. Just a trifle. To be run through is somewhat of a bore: Don’t mention it—you’ve killed me, nothing more. I have deserved my fate—it served me right. I didn’t think a swell like you could fight. ALI BABA. 12 [Sc. 1. Abdal. Light-whiskered dandies, with eye-glass and curls And drawling lips, like sentimental girls With waists contracted to the smallest span, You’ll find, when there’s occasion, my good man, Can fight, with pluck and bravery as true As their staunch old ancestors used to do. As I observed before—Tar-tar. ( Exit l. 1 e.) Hassarac. My object wreck’d ! I’ve caught a tar tar I did not expect. Eun through ! His steel I thought so poor a one, A piece too slight to have so long a run. A tunnel’s run completely through, I vow; Oh, everybody can see through me now. Oh dear! I faint!—Ha! Ha! (fallsflat) Ali. ( appearing in tree.) Yes, he has fainted. This is a very nice position, ain’t it? ( comes down) *. Now for a deep deed, worthy of renown : I have come hard up, and he’s come soft down. He can’t resist—I’ll rob him ! ( kneels and takes va¬ rious articles from him) Ha! a purse Full of gold pieces!—ha ! it might be worse. A watch—a lever, elegant and flat. Well, I can’t go and leave a watch like that. Oh, gracious ! here’s a couple of the crew ! There’s two a-coming—he’s a-coming too. (:retires r. — Music.) Enter Mirza, and Hassan, hurriedly, l. u. e. Hassarac. Here, pick me up and take me to a surgeon, Upon death’s brink, I feel that I am werging— Oh ! ( they raise him) Mirza. Some one a fatal blow has you been giving ! Hassarac. Oh, Mirza—its a merzy, as I’m living. My life ain’t worth a farthing—not a brass ’un. Hassan, you ass —our captain’s an ass, Hassan, He run me through, and then he sneered and laugh’d. I shall take cold, if only from the draught. Hassan. Was it Abdalla struck you—could he dare? Hassarac. Abdalla—Yes, it was. Mirza. Ha! Ha! it ivere. Hassarac. Swear that you will revenge me, dearest coz ; Swear it upon the spot. Sc. 2.] ALI BABA. 13 Hassan. We do! Mirza. We does! ( Chord — Music—dance off l. 1 e.—Ali Baba runs on) Ali. Ha ! ha ! the hidden spell; the secret sign, The word to ’ope the magic cave is mine. My fortune sure must brighten from to-day, Ha I ha! ha! ha! ho ! ho! Hooray ! hooray ■ [sings and capers about) Enter Ganem, l. Ganem. ( watching him) Well, something seems to tickle my old par, Say, is it anything par-tickle-ar ? Ali. Particular! should think it was, boy, rather The secret, your old father can’t ’ old farther. Please keep your eye upon that rock ;—here you , Just“ Open Sesame” [rock opens) Hem! that’ll do. You see there’s no deception, Ganem. ( walks con¬ ceitedly to R.) Ganem. Lawks! Look at the piles of silver spoons and forks; The gold and jewels, in gigantic heaps ! Ali. Now if the secret to ourselves we keeps, We’re millionaires—come. Ganem. Oh, pa! if we’re caught in it, The Forty would soon seal our doom un-/or£y-nate. Ali. They’ve dined, and now are out upon a sortie Ganem, Ah! then the Forty , won’t be back be/ore tea. Duett. —Air, u Dark Girl dressed in Blue Ganem. Come, we’ll pop in the cave in a jiffy, pa, And the sack fill to the brim ; And sneak back to our home by dusk, When e-ven-ing grows dim. Ali. For should a peeler see us he Will say u Halloa you two !” It’s difficult to circumvent, Those dark chaps dressed in blue. This is a great lark, Fol de riddle I do, Yes, rather, fol de riddle ol de ray. B 14 ALI BABA. [Sc. 3. Ali. Such a slice of luck was never known, We will a mansion take ; Our carriage start, and of our friends, A strict selection make. Our liveries shall be precious grand A footman, porter too; Our doors shall always opened be, By a big cove dressed in blue. This is a great lark, &c. [at the conclusion dance into cave ) Scene Third. —Interior of Ali Baba's house ; door in flat —a tapping heard at the door. Morgi. [without) Is anybody in? Enter Morgiana, door in flat . Well, there’s no doubt, As no one’s in, that every one is out. Ganem’s out wood-cutting, I feel alarms; Bough oaks and elms will spoil his tender palms. He used to take me out, altho’ his mar Declared I was beneath his station far. Ali would say, u To some high dame aspire.” And then look angry, meaning, u pray look ire." But Ganem to my charms was a gone coon, And drove me every Sunday afternoon, Out in his tandem, though he wouldn’t own it; His father would have tann'd him if he’d known it! Here comes poor Cogia. Enter Cogia, l. Cogia. Well, girl, have you been? Morgi. Yes, ma’am, the cruel tradespeople I’ve seen, And credit, e’en a week for, they refuse you all. I begged, they shook their ugly heads as u-su-al. Indeed, they use you all extremely badly. When I complained that the last eggs was addley, That we found chickens feathered, likewise jointed in In fact, that we was addley disappointed in ’em. [’em, A LI BABA. 15 Sc* 3*] “ Chickens !” exclaimed the tradesman, feeling sore, “Chickens,” says he, “you don't have henny more.” Next, mem, the butcher something rude did say; I said, “Oh, pray don't but cher self out of the way.” And Brown, the baker, was most rude, it’s true. Cogia. After the yearly sums we've paid him, too. What, Brown ? ungrateful dog ! Morgi. Don't make a stir, Of course lie’s a dog Brown , he’s a bay her. That's not so bad. Cogia. ( leaning on Morgiana) Filled is my bitter cup 1 Oh, dear! we shall be sold up. Morgi. Yes, ' old up ! Cogia. Oh ! Morgy, dear, our fate could not be harder— We've actually nothing in the larder. Ali and Ganem will return, oh dear! We haven’t got a single drop of beer, Or bit of cheese for either toil-worn Turk, Morgi. And wood-cutting is not sucA eesy work. Morgi. Make your mind easy, I've my savings. (offers purse) Cogia. Bother! Morgi. I can’t forget that you are Ganem’s mother. Take 'em. Cogia. Your savings—never! . Morgi. Do ; in me A genuine domestic heroine see. I want not gold; if I'm without a tanner, I've virtue. Cogia. If Vve hurt you , Morgiana, I'm grieved. Dear girl, with thanks profuse I’ll load yer; Cogia is very sorry. Morgi. Oh, how Co[u)ld yer. (a loud knocking) Cogia. ( trembles ) Another creditor. Morgi. # Well, if it be, Ma ke ready tor receive him properly. [opens door) 16 ALI BABA. [Sc. 3. Enter Ali and Ganem, d. f., each with a sack. Ali. Quick, shut the door, lest watching any man be. Nobody saw us ? Ganem. I r m as saw as can be, This sack’s so heavy! Ali. A mere joke, my poppet. Ganem. A joke I’ve earned too far—I shall drop it. (drops sack n., Ali his, L.) Cogia. Are those pine logs, or hr? Ali. We’ve done with pining, Ganem. Fir ever. Morgi. Gentlemen, have you been dining ? Ganem. (r. c. to Morgiana) Give us a kiss. Moiigi. Be quiet, sir, I wish you— Ganem. A. Turkish lover not allowed tur-kish you! My Morgiana. Ali. Ha! Iia! tra-Ial-la! Ganem, my son, suppose we do a pas. (dance round sacks ) Morgi. ( to CoGrA) Perhaps the thoughts, his last debts to be payin, He’ll have to sell the donkey’s turned his bra-in. Cogia. I fear that to the public house he’s gone. Ali, you’re tipsy, sir? Morgi. Yes. Ali, voiis u on.” Ali. I am—drunk with delight—ha L ha! ha! ha! Ganem. Delight!—I call it a deal heavy pa. Ali. ( opening sack) For Whitecross-street, Fleet, Queen’s Bench, I don’t care. Or Marshalsea. Ganem. Now Ma, shall see what’s there. One, two, three; there! ( opens sack ) you can’t believe your eyes. Cogia. Oh, scissors! Morgi. Scissor s\ Yes, this is a s-urprise. Cogia. (to Alt, r.) A measure from your brother I’ll go borrow. Ali. But recollect, dear, to keep up your sorrow. If Cassim, or his wife, suspect our wealth, It won’t prove beneficial to our health. Exit Cogia, l. 1 e. 17 Sc. 3.] ALl BABA. Morgi. Alas, I fear, dear Ganem— Mister Ganem— (Ganem seems hurt) Ali. Don’t, he’s a true Paynim, and you pain him ; Now that lie’s wealthy you’ll of course forget him, He’ll wed some noble lady. Morgi. [aside) Only let him ! Re-enter Cogia, l. 1 e., with measure. Cogia. Here is the measure. Ali. Good, this sack we’ll try; It’s full of coin—Now, Ganem, boy, [a loud knocking , L.) Ganem. [tumbles on sack , alarmed ) Oh, my! Morgi. [in fright) There’s some ono knocking! Cogia. Is there ? Peep and see. [calls) We’re not at home. Ganem. Particularly me. I’m much more out than usual. Morgi. [aside) Poor souls 1 Remember, one sack’s wood—the other coals. Cassim. [without) Brother, I’ve come to pay you a slight visit. Cogia. Ali! it’s Cassim! Morgi. Cassim ! Ali. Cuss him ! is it ? Cogia. Don’t ’ope the door, he ruined you. Ganem. Yes, mother! Ali. Precisely ; one good turn deserves another, My brother let me in—let in my brother ! (Morgiana opens the door) Enter Cassim and Zaide door in flat. Cassim. Good morning, Ali, — Pleasant room I’m sure. Zaide. Such a preponderence of furniture. So very beautiful a prospect too. Ganem. [staring at Zaide) I can’t say that I think much of the view. Zaide. [aside to Cassim) Cassim, I smell a rat. Cassim. That’s most unpleasant. Zaide. Silly!—don’t you ? Cassim. Can’t say I do at present. 18 ALI BABA. [Sc. 3 Zaide. There’s something happened, stupidest of men. Cassim. Probably ; things do happen now and then. Zaide. That measure, if you please ? (Cassim gives it) Because you see, Such trifles are snapped up so easily. Ganem. It is a very easy thing—quite true, To take the measure of such folks as you. Ali. ( aside to Cogia) I wish they’d go. Cogia. Why don’t you say so ? Ganem, Ah! I’ll turn ’em out if I’ve permission, pa. Ali. I am on tenter hooks.— Ganem. You are, you look it; On tenter hooks? (/oCassim) Is’tyour intenter-hook-itf Zaide. Not till we know why, when you up were sold Last week—to day you’re measuring out gold! ( aside to Cassim) I placed some wax here—gold is in those sacks! Here’s stuck, you see, a small piece into wax. A sovereign, see, your brother then must rob,— Cassim. It’s a sovereign, s'help me twenty bob ! Zaide. Their altered manner seem to me most strange, P’raps all this gold accounts for all this change. ( to Ali) You’ve stolen this ! Ali. If you wern’t a relation- Zaide. What means this sack? Ali. What means this accusation ? ( to Cassim) Y our nose for a tremendous blow prepare it. (squaring at Cassim) Morgi. ( aside to Ali) Don’t strike that attitude—yon’d better square it. Cassim. We’ll see to this. Come on my beauteous Zaide, This matter must be settled by the Cadi; Unless my brother, Ali, let’s me know, By what means he procured this wealth. Zaide. Just so. Concerted Piece. — Air, 11 Billy White. Ali. A dreadful tale I have to tell: I went into the forest- »> Cassim Well? ALI BABA. 19 Sc. 3.] Ali. I saw the robbers from a tree, And one cries, u Open Sesame l” Then instantly the rock did split, And all the thieves marched into it; When they came out, the same words they Repeated, and then went away. All. For, oh ! it is such a wonderful tale, And sounds uncommonly like a whale; To say the least, it's really rum— Terweedle, terwodle, terwidle, terwum ! Ali. We filled those two extensive sacks- Ganem. And then, as Yankees say, “made tracks.” Ali. The thieves have so much wealth that they Ganem. Will never miss what’s took away. Zaide. Oh, gracious my ! Cassim. My gracious, oh! Zaide. At once we’ll fly. Cassim. At once we’ll go! Morgi. But, Cassim Baba, pray take care, The Forty Thieves don’t find you there. All. For, oh! it’s such, &c., &c., &c. Cassim. I can’t withstand the terrible temptation. Where do you say’s the cavern’s situation? Ali. Deep in the forest—just about the centre. Cassim. And what’s the magic phrase by which you enter? Ali. ’Tis “ Open Sesame !” Ganem. O-pen See-sammy! Cassim. You I shall leather if it turns out shammy ! Come, Zaide, come ; I’m panting for the treasure. Let us go, Zaide. Zaide. With the greatest pleasure! Exeunt door in fiat. Ali. ( bringing down Cogia) His doom is sealed! Cogia. Oh, gracious me! Morgi. Oh, lawks! Ali. They’ll catch him, ’midst the spoons, just like Guy Fawkes. They’ll kill him, safe as houses ! Ganem. What a lark! Poor nunkey. Morgi. That’s a nunkey-in d remark. 20 ALT BABA. [Sc. 3. Quartette. — Air , u Bow Bells Polka — Composed by Musgrave .” Ali. This is a most delightful change for all of us, my dear; It’s really wonderfully strange, also extremely queer; Yes, it’s really most delightful; Oh ! of ecstacy I’m quite full; We’ll pay all our little bills, dear; Joy, extreme, my bosom fills, dear. No more living in an attic; I’m in state that’s quite extatic ; But we’ll take a house in fashionable squere. Morgi. Oh, Ali Baba, I’m so glad, you really cannot think; About your case, I’ve been so sad, I couldn’t sleep a wink. Now, you’ll not need the pawnbroker To advance the ready ochre. You have spouted tongs and poker, And to part soon with the moke-a You’d have had almost directly; But if managed circumspectly, You’ll escape from utter ruin's awful brink. Cogia. Farewell disgrace and misery. Two carriages we’ll keep, And ’midst the aristocracee, with single bound, we’ll leap. Oh ! most wonderful this start is! Wont we give delicious parties ? Overflowing quite my heart is. Near our house the clothing mart is ; Oh! I’ll lay such loads of pelf out, And so grandly fig myself out, That the sight of me will be extremely cheap. Ganem. I’ll drive a tandem, cut a dash, and know me no one shall. I’ll grow a beautiful musfcw/?, likewise imperial. Sc. 4.] ALI BAM. 21 Although whiskers long I’ve needed, Yet I’ve never yet succeeded ; Though a hairdresser I fee did; Scraped my cheeks until they bleeded; And although I’ve tried a heap o’ Stuff, the Piccadilly weepers Still are obstinate as any pretty gal. Dance off. Scene Fourth.— The Cave. (half dark.) Enter Robbers, r. and l. — grand ballet—Enter Abdalla, l, Abdal. Leave off your pirouettes—some more cigars, And like unduteous children, cut your pas. So Hassarac’s much better; that’s because We were so kind to him. Hassan. We were. Mirza. We was. Abdal. At that end of the cave he may be found, He’s convalescent, ask him to come round. Exit Hassan, r. 1 e. I’m getting sick of this slow situation; I'd give a trifle for a slight sensation. Enter Hassarac, r. 1 e., pale and come to grief \ and Hassan. Why, you look strong ; your wound, there’s nothing in it. Hassarac. Yes, I don’t faint above ten times a minute. I’m precious thin, the blow has brought me so down, There’s scarcely a gas~pipe I couldn’t go down. The doctor says, though I’m of flesh bereft, That it’s all right; he means, p’raps, there’s none left. Abdal. Which branch of the profession did you fee ? Allopathy or homoeopathy ? Hassarac. Well, if you want a leg cut off, sir, why, Of course you’d go in for a lop o' thigh. I thought a homo'path would be the best, As I had got a mere path through my chest. 22 ALI BABA. [Sc. 4. Abdal. Your reason was most excellent no doubt; So one you call’d in. Hassarac. Ha! Abdal. And you call’d out ? Hassarac. Listen 1 there’s some one, has pronounced the word, Which opens our front door. Abdal. Oh, pooh! absurd ! Hassarac. ( throws himself down and listens with his ear to ground) Some one’s come in. Abdal. It’s not a woman, is it? ’Tis fatal if a female us should visit; For Orcobrand, the enchanter, in his lease Had this slight clause:—our power to move should cease, Our limbs lose action, and in fact that we All struck completely of a heap should be, Should any woman enter. Hassarac. {in a stage whisper) Yes, that’s true, man; This individual is not a woo-man. He comes, we’ll hide ourselves in yon nook dim. Abdal. Preparatory to our hiding him. Exeunt melodramatically , r.— pantaloon music . 0 • d tt Enter Cassim from back) alarmed, R. u. e. Cassim. The place seems all deserted, bare, vacated, The very pavement appears desolated. What means this shaky feeling, fear resembling ? Gracious ! impossible! I can’t be trembling. A good joke rather—ha, ha! [the laugh is echoed , R. and l.) Cassim. ( awfully alarmed ) Ah ! What’s that ? It’s only the echo, you silly flat. Here is the sack—that seems a splendid goblet; I don’t suppose they’ll miss it, so I’ll nobble it. To collar this gold cup, can scarce be wrong— This silver tray is very good — tray bong. They’ve left some liquors too. I beg to state, [drinks) That wintage doesn’t want age, it’s first rate. ALI BABA. 23 Sc. 4.] Another tap, ( takes another bottle ) prime thirty port, I twig it. My favorite wine ; I’ll swig it, though it’s wicked. [drinks) These scoundrels, know what’s what, there’s no mistake! Now, a retreat p’raps I had better make. [rises and staggers) Halloa! that wine must have been precious heady. Where’s the way out? Now, Cassim Baba, steady. What was the pass word ? Hang it! Blow it! Rot it! It syllables had got for —I’ve four got it! Oh, horror! here’s a frightful situation, I was purse proud, I’m all in a pers-p'ration. I’ll hide—here is a nook—away—away! [going r.) Enter Abdalla, r. P’raps, I may hear the spell, and then— Abdal. Good day. (Cassim stands motionless with terror) This is an unexpected treat; and so At last we’ve found the thief who robb’d us. Cassim. [eagerly) No. It wasn’t me—it was my brother Ali; He’s got no end of things of yours of vally; Those are a few, which to return I’ve brought here. In fact, that’s how I came, Sir, to be caught here. Abdal. I did—excuse the ill bred action, pray— From that door, watch you—so mind what you say. I saw you prig the plate. Cassim. [aside) The cunning villiain! Abdal. And also drink our port, which you’ll rue , silly J un. You did. Cassim. As much perhaps, as would fill a thimble. Abdal. You stole our wine—precisely—then ter-imble ! Cassim. [aside) A desperate thought suggests itself, his figger . Is less than mine—if that’s the case I’m bigger. My courage comes again—it might be done; My pluck I’d only lost —he’s only one. I’ll bounce a bit. He, hem ! my strength immense is, I am a Mussulman, sir, in two senses. 24 ALI BABA. [Sc. 4. Fond of the fancy—know the fighting men, And put the gloves, myself on, now and then. Take in Bell s Life , like other sporting swells. Abdal, I’m used to takin ' life, but ’tisn’t Bell’s. You’re one of the right sort, one of the fancy. Cassim. Rather! ha, ha! [aside) I wish I was with Nancy ! Abdal. Well, ’tis our law, that those who enter here, Never go out again alive. Cassim. [aside) Oh, dear! [aloud and drawing dagger) Beware! this knife is sharp as well as showy. Abdal. A bowie knife ? Cassim. Yes, I believe you , my bowie. Tell me the magic word that opes yon door, And let me go, or quickly in your go-er You will be weltering on that there flo-or. Abdal. One moment, if you please. Cassim. I’ll give you ten. Abdal. I’m much obliged to you. What ho, my men ! Enter Hassarac and Thieves, r. and l. Cassim. [falls on his knees) Please sir, it wasn’t me—how much I rue it. Indeed, indeed, I didn’t go to do it! Oh ! if you’ll let me go unharmed totally, I’ll turn king’s evidence ’gainst brother Ali. Hassar. Out with it then! Cassim. He’s prigged two sacks of riches. Robbers. Ha, ha ! [all draw their daggers) Cassim. And took them to his house. Hassar. Precisely! which is- Cassim. No. 200, sir, Balsorah-square. Hassar. [aside) Before the night. Ha, ha, ha, ha ! I’m there. [aloud) You know our compact—-none who enter here May live to mention what they’ve seen. Cassim. Oh ! dear. But I won’t mention it. Hassar. You won't. Our lease, Were we to let you live, at once would cease; ALI BABA. 25 Sc. 3.] And if a woman were to enter, we Should become powerless immediatelee. Those are our landlord’s terms. Abdal. Stay ! ask the Forty. You fellas—oughtn’t he to die, or ought he ? Cassim. ( on knees—imploringly ) Never say die! My sobs—my tears—my sighs Must- Hassar. Shut up ! Does he die or not? Robbers. He dies! Hassar. The die is cast. Abdal. I almost think that we Might stretch a point, and set the fellow free. [murmurs from tlie Band) Hassar. What! you a robber chief, soft-hearted miss! The only point that I shall stretch, is this, [draws scimetar) We’ll Lynch him! Abdal. If you Lynch him with that knife! Most certainly you’ll Lyncher him for life. I won’t stand by and see it done, you curs ! Hassar. He calls us curs ! Excuse us, we prefers To do as we like—don’t we ? Robbers. ( fiercely ) Yes! Abdal. Be dumb! Rabbhu.Jtanaille, tag-rag and bob-tail, scum! Hassar. He calls us scum ! But, shall we stand it ? Robbers. No ! Hassar. Such language you p’raps think is curnmyfo. But we have stood your nonsense long enough. Mirza. Down with Abdalla, the conceited muff! Robbers. Hurray! Hassar. The last straw’s broke the camel’s back, you see. Prepare, my boys, to take the word from me. Let’s cut down our swell captain, Jemmy Jessamy; When I say three;—now,—one, two- Morgi. ( without ) Open Sesame! [all stand transfixed — Picture ) c 26 ALI BABA. [Sc. 3. Enter Morgiana. Morgi. Though Cassim was a brute, I couldn’t bear To let him be cut up, and so to tear Myself from Ganem—seize the donkey, fly To the dread cave, the robber’s spell to try— “Was,” as the penny novelists remark, “ The work but of a moment—what a lark ! Ha! ha! (laughs immoderately , but looking up finds herself immediately by Hassarac, and shrinks away alarmed) Oh, dear! I beg your pardon, sir, I’m sure ; No notice !—what a rude, ill-mannered boor. Good gracious ! ( looks round ) How their faces they all keep! They’re literally struck all of a heap. Why, Cassim!—and alive ! Cassim. ( sitting up) Oh, Morgiana ! They’ve all been going on in such a manner. Morgi. How pale you are ? Cassim. No colour, girl, for me, Till past the pale of their society. L—let’s go. Morgi. ( looking round) This sight for worlds I wouldn’t miss. Why, Madame Tussaud’s is a fool to this. Cassim. ( dragging her away in trepidation) Oh, come ! I’m dying with the fright. Morgi. No —don’t. Cassim. Should they awake. Orcobrand rises suddenly up c. trap. Orcob. Don’t be alarmed, they won’t. Morg. Who are you? Orcob. I’m their landlord. Morgi. I should say, You’re the ground landlord, if you rise that way. Orcob. My spells are never known to fail, and so You’re both at perfect liberty to go. The soothing influence of woman see In the mild postures of the rapt Forty. ALI BABA. 27 Sc. 3.] Our captain bold—not he of Halifax, Is motionless as effigy in wax, His feature’s calm, as also Hassarac’s. The others stand around, all spell-bound quite, Not picturesque p’raps, but Pre-Raphaelite. Until you choose, to take yourself off, mem, The spell I certainly shan’t take off them. You’re mistress of the situation. Morgi. Me—oh ! If that’s the case, suppose we sing a trio. Trio —“ Watchmaker's Daughter." Orcob. As long as you may please to stop, these robbers cannot stir. Cassim. I am very much obliged, but still to go I should prefer, I’m horribly alarmed indeed. Morgi. As also, sir, am I. My coming here did interrupt A terrible tragedy. Orcob. Oh, fie! Cassim. My eye! What a terrible rigid eye. ( repeat from “ Oh ! tie ”) Orcobrand sinks down trap , c. —Morgiana and Cassim exeunt—a slight pause. Morgi. ( without ) Shut, Sesame ! ( instantly Rorbers recover the use of their limbs—all give a long u Ah l" as if relieved') Hassar. Escaped! Confusion ! and our secret known ! Oh, agony! our magic gaff is blown. To Ali’s house at once we all must sally; Run down the street and then cut up the alley I Captain, this ain’t a time to quarrel. Abdal. No ! We all must lend a hand to strike the blow. Vengeance ’gainst all we vow ! Hassar. Precisely so! Let's do it operatically though. 28 ALI BABA. [Sc. 4. Concerted Piece — Air y 11 Victorine QuadrilleJ* Chorus. We will Down upon the lot, Down upon them like a flock of Wolves. Their ugly heads we’ll knock off. And kill Ali like a shot. None of them shall live to tell the tale. Hassarac and Abdalla. Within these secret precincts No outside foot shall tread ; Be ours the task to soundly punch This rash intruder’s head. Our vengeance is deep and dire as well. He speedily shall see ; We’ll down upon his tibby soon Whatever that may be. We will Down upon the lot, &c. {closed m on picture ) Scene Fourth. — Verandah at Ali Bala's. Oil jars — dance music suggestive of a ball. Enter Ganem, magnificently dressed , l. Ganem. It’s very well for folks to talk or sing Of “honest crusts,” and all that sort of a thing; About the “ dignity of labour,” and Poor folks are happier than the rich and grand. That humble worth, and suit of russet brown Are preferable to a,monarch’s crown,— But, entre nous , though people that we tell, It’s very nice indeed to be a swell. Two or three West-end clubs I shall put up for, Go in for racing—run a horse the cup for, Take some swell chambers—drive a spanking team, And spend my summer evenings at dear Cream- Orne. Enter Morgiana, l. Morgi. Oh ! dear Ganem, I’ve a lot to tell (,asidej He seems quite puffed up,since he’s been a swell. Ganem t ALI BABA. 29 Sc. 4.] Ganem. Familiar epithets, restrain ’em. And as for Ganem, don’t say that again, ’m. MoRGi.Not call you Ganem, gracious goodness! why , dear? Ganem. Because your station’s low, dear. Morgi. What a high- dea. (aside) Ho ! ho ! and so he’s kicking o’er the traces. Ganem. You see that circumstances alter cases. Morgi. A better reason, sir, you must advance still Than circumstances —hi! you sir , cum stand still. You’ve often said, when rich, no doubt to try me—• That you’d go buy me—no, you don’t go by me. Oh! Ganem, don’t you love me any more? Ganem. Young woman, this behaviour is a bore. Morgi. When you were poor, I think you’ll freely own I slaved and worked my fingers to the bone For you, you underhand, deceitful dodger; Yourma’, poor Cogia—and your pa’, poor codger; Starving all day, attending to your wishes, Sitting up late, washing up plates and dishes, Fetching your beer, cooking your meagre victuals, Scrubbing the pans, and polishing the kittles; Your creditors with meek excuses stuffin’, Oh ! what low duns —but what I done s-eems nuffinh When the Queen’s taxes a distress were bent on, The water rate, at what a rate he went on ! I—I—but never mind—another wed; By me, one harsh word never shall be said ; I love you too well to upbraid or chide: Go, Ganem, take a nobler, meeter bride, Love her, feel no remorse, dissatisfaction Till I commence a breach of promise action, Which I intend to do this afternoon. Ganem. What ? breach of promise ! Morgi. Yes, it’s rather soon; When plaintiffs wait till t’other side engages It generally lessens the dam-ages : Therefore, time by the forelock I shall take. Ganem. Well, I don’t know, but what the case might make A sort of a sensation, and you know Sensations now, my dear, are all the go. ’Twould stamp me as a gay deceiver p’raps ; Society don’t frown upon such chaps. 30 ALI BABA. [SC. 4. u My beautiful, my own/’ as says the poet, If you're inclined to bring an action—go it. Duett — Air, 11 Going Home to Dixie.” Morgi. There is a law, as I suppose, Yourself as well as others knows, To punish lovers tricksey, Who from their promise roam. You’re not inclined to marry, At least, so now you say ; You’ve very badly treated Your fond Mor-ge-an-ay. G-anem. I’ve come into my property, Which alters quite the case, you see; But be a bricksy wicksy, And quietly go home. I fear I’ve played Old Harry Your feelings with to-day; I really cannot help it, f Dance and And what more can I say? ( exit, l. 1 e. Enter Ali Baba and Hassarac, r. 1 e., Ali dressed gorgeously; Hassarac disguised as a merchant. Ali. Oh, on the contrary, I’m most delighted. H assar. Your hospitality shall be requited. You are a fine old boy— [aside) a soft old pump. [aloud) An upright card, also a downright trump. I’m an oil merchant;—fact, you did in me A merchant see, in an emergences. I’d forty oil jars—nowhere in the city Could I dispose of such a large quantity; You generously offered your verandah, Which I accepted; and see, there they stand-a. Ali. I overflow with human kindness; so As your oil jars all serve to make a show, And let folk think we’re richer than we air, I generously let you put ’em there. H assar. How can I thank you? [aside) I can scarce conceal The sanguinary sentiments I feel. His wealth is from our care, and wuss and wuss— His very spoons and forks he’s prigged from us! With our brave band’s epergne, he cuts a shine ; He’s got a splendid vase there that vaus mine ; ALI BABA. 31 Sc. 4.] That handsome China clock, all gold and flowers, That chimes the quarters— quarters —pooh—it’s ours . Oh, I should like to-( about to stab Ali with dag¬ ger- — Ali turns — Hass abac grins and bows ) Ali. Will you come with me? And join the ball. Hassar. Thankee ; a cup of tea. [aside) I’ll take my tea before I take off he. Ali. Then, au revoir. Exit l. 1 e. Hassar. I am a wicked story, And Ali soon will be an Ali-gory. My chickens, I must not ere forth we dart-a— Reckon before they’re hatched—I’ll reconnarter. There’s no one near—’tis well. Enter Morgiana, l., with a lamp unlighted. Morgi. Holloa ! you sir, [they recognize each other ) [aside) Him , if I don’t, hum! Hassar. She, if I don’t herr ! The girl who Cassim saved. Morgi. (aside) The robber grim. He winces , when I con his features dim; Which fact alone con-winces me it’s him. If he gets violent I’ll call for Ganem. [to him) D’ye know a certain cave? Hassar. Hah ! cave Canem ! That’s Latirn — u Dread the dog ”—don’t say you’ve been there. Morgi. Latin ! Hassar. We don’t know how you got lat-in there. You see this knife—also this fearful nobber? [life-preserver) Likewise this big dirk of this Durkish robber. [light waltz music — piano .) If you will only do as you are bid, And with this poison will your master rid, You shall have wealth beyond that of the Indies. . [aside) That’s the best way and will avoid all shindies. Morgi. [takingphialj I will! I hate my master—likewise missis. Hassar. This is a potent magic poison this is; 32 JLLI BABA. [Sc. 4. One drop into his glass—come, come, no shrinking— Pour from this fatal phial vial he's drinking. Morgi. Ha! ha! revenge ! Hassar. Is sweet!—As that's the case Why not exterminate the entire race ? Cassim, and Ganem, Cogia, Zaide, Ali; Also the supers and the corps-de-Ballet ? Go in for wholesale poisoning—all the crew; Be a Lucretia Borgia number two. Morgi. I don't see why I shouldn’t. Hassar. No —why not ? Cover yourself with glory—kill the lot. Morgi. I will. Hassar. Brave gee-url! at once your task commence, No twopenny trifling mind, or penny-tence, Kill them at once—when you have done so, cough. Quick the pies-on —don’t think of pudding off— It’s magical, and so they can't detect you: When all are killed, I'll come then and protect you. Exit f l. Morgi. The wretch 1 I’ll run round to the Cadi—stay, It’s getting dark, and it's a lonesome way; I’ve no oil in the lamp—'twont be a crime To take a drop from here. ( approaches jar , and as she does so, Mirza pops up his head; she shrinks alarmed) Ah! Mirza. Is it time ? Morgi. A man hid in the oil! Oh! I shall faint. Like a sardine ! Mirza. Say, is it time ? Morgi. It ain’t. Mirza. Come, I say governor, do get on faster. Morgi. {gruffly) Stop in your oil, and mind your royal master: Down, till I give the signal (Mirza disappears) a sweet plot; It’s lucky I’ve the magic poison got: I’ll pop a little drop in all their eyes. Here goes for number one— {pours in poison — Mirza howls hideously) He cries! he dies! A drop in your eye too, {2nd robber's extinguished) Sc. 5.] ALI BABA. 33 It answers well; This eye drop athic treatment seems to tell. ( Music — piano—heard from hall) Let me be quick, at once to drop the pisin All these most disagreeable robbers’ eyes in. Exit c. Enter Hassarac l. 1 e. Hassar. All right—this Ali’s done the thing genteely. I’ve mixed my liquors just a trifle freely. Hold up !—ha 1 ha! Where’s that young woman gone? Ali and all his family to poi-son. I’ll give the signal now to my brave fellows. ( whistles ) No answer 1 p’rhaps they think its some one ellows. {goes to jar) All right, it’s me—what’s this? Oh, he’s asleep; Somebody’s spifflicated all the heap! Mirza, killed in the ile!—oh, dreadful cell! “Gone! gone! Oh, Iley , beauty, fare thee well." They’ll never speak again—all silent are; Each jar did hold one —now, each holds his jar. Song — Air , u Lucia di Lammermoor” Hate! revenge! oh, despair! agonee too, Oh what are we to— To do at this juncture ? To pot they sent the entire fortee to. Hate! revenge! agonee! Exit. Scene Fifth .—Drawing-room at Ali Baba's—the arrange¬ ments of the room and guests reminding one of a modern evening party. A Turkish Pianist and Cornet Player performing ; Turkish Servants with refreshments — Guests polking. Zaide, Cogia, Ali and Abdalla are playing whist at table , r. c.— loose money on table — Music. Abdal. I think that final trick gives us the game; I’ll take that money if it’s all the same. ( takes money ) Thank you; {comes forward with Cogia) as we’ve been partners, my dear madam : We must divide the stakes—I very glad am 34 ALI BABA. [Sc. 5. To say, as usual, we have won the rub. Cogia. How well you play I Abdal. Such practice at my club. Ali. Which is your club ? Abdal. Oh, well, I’ve three or four. Cogia. (aside to Ali) D’ye hear, my dear? Ali. (aside to Cogia) Oh, bother, he’s a bore. {goes up with Cogia) Abdal. {to Zaide) Might I solicit this fair hand; I see The next dance is the Lancers. Zaide. {aside) Oh dear me, How nice to have a young man so polite. Cassim. {coming down to Zaide) Now, are you going to stop here all night ? I’m going. Zaide. Well, I only wish you would. Cassim. I hate these parties. Abdal. Ha! ha! very good, You needn’t stay. (slaps Cassim on back) Cassim. I wish you wouldn’t me hit. Abdal. I’ll see your lady home. Cassim. Don’t seem to see it. (Cassim and Zaide go up quarrelling) Abdal. Upon my word, you’ve done the thing in style. {tokiA^aside) ThatHassarac’samosttremendouswhile. Ali. You’re kind to say so. Sir, your name is-? Abdal. Yes. Ali. And you reside at-? Abdal. That is my address. Ali. Your family is - ? Abdal. Yes, it is—quite right. Ali. Then might I make so bold-? Abdal. Of course you might. Ali. {aside) Can’t make him out. {aloud) You’re pleased sir, to be merry. You are—hem !—of foreign extraction? Abdal. Very. Ali. {aside) I’ll keep my eye upon the spoons, {retires up) Enter Morgiana and Ganem, l. 1 e. Morgi. {aside) They’re done for ! A heroine future dramatists I’m one for. ALI BABA. 35 Sc. o.] Abdal. (aside) The girl.who came into the cave, by Jove! (to Morgiana) My dear! (chucks her under chin ) Ganem. (down l. side) I don’t quite understand this cove; It seems to me he’ll have to feel these knuckles; He chucks her underneath the chin—she chuckles l False-hearted girl!—and yet it serves me right. (goes to Abdalla) I say, I beg your pardon, can you fight ? Abdal. (looks at him through glass) I never fight with little boys. Morgi. Well said. (JIanem. (pulling her away) Just stand aside, and let me punch his head. Ali. (comes down between them) Gentlemen! gentlemen! Abdal. Oh, never fear. You little cad, take that! Ganem. Take that! (they hit out, and both blows take effect upon Ali) Ali. Oh dear! (retires up) Morgi. What! raiseyourliand against a guest!—it’swrong. Ganem. Pooh ! you’re a vile coquette— co-ket along! Enter IIassarac, pale and agitated , l. 1 e., he grasps Abdalla’ s arm and leads him forward. . Hassar. The band’s dissolved! dished!—done for!—out of toon; Babbage himself ne’er stopped a band so soon. Abdal. What? say! Out with it—in plain language tell!— Oh, gracious me !—I don’t feel very well. Hassar. Those jars we with our crew so gallant filled ’em. Abdal. Yes, yes. Hassar. If that there gal ain't been and killed ’em. Abdal. You left ’em safe ? Hassar. I did, so snug the ile in. Abdal. What! all killed ? Hassar. Yes, sir — the entire bilin! Abdal. Bevenge ! we’ll raze the whole house, the earth flat as ! Hassar. Hush! hush ! be quiet, they’re all looking at us. Ali. (coming down) You seem excited. Abdal. Pray let me explain— My friend’s imbibed too much of your champagne, 36 ALI BABA. [Sc. 5. That’s all—he’s better now. Hassar. Some lemonade; I’m thirsty. ( aside to Abdalla) Back me when I raise my blade; We two are surely equal to the lot. (Morgiana hands Hassarac a goblet into which she pours some of the contents of the phial given her by Hassarac) Morgi. [aside) There’s scarcely any left. Hassar. [drinks) It’s precious hot. Ganem. Before we dance, let’s in a chorus jine. Morgi. Yes—something in the Christy Minstrel’s line. [they all sit like the Christy's Minstrels — Hassarac next to Ali—Morgiana r., with tambourine — Ganem l., with bones — Cassim—Abdalla— all take some article, and mimic banjo, 6 Lady Godiva [Debts ^7 New Way to PayOld Mary Queen of Scots j overs’ Quarrrels Carpenter of Rouen VOLUME 5. ’auline ol as a Cucumber lopeless Passion Ameof Speculation jumping Legacy gtis and Peleus rdian Angel yBonnycastle3 Iter Attraction paten my Friend cr Precautions »quin Hogarth 73 Box and Cox 74W illo w- PatternP late 75 Organic Affection VOLUME 6. Duel in the Dark Kiss in the Dark Cherry and Fair Star Corsican Brothers Our Clerks [fuses Matrimni alProspec- ElHyder [Hercules Twelve Labours oi 84Who Stole the Pocket 83 Wittikind [ Book I 85 Spanking Legacy 87 King of the Alps 88 Ganem 89 Taking by Storm 90 \ ery Suspicious VOLUME 7. Left the Stage Rose of Ettrick _Unwarrantable 91 BinksBagman[tr usin 93 Miller of Whets tone “ Matrimonial,” &c. Book the Third Sink or Swim Writing on the Wal 1 100 John Dobbs 101 Son of Wilderness 103 Drunkard [mond 103 Diamond cut Dia- 101 Gale Breezely 105 Master Passion VOLUME 8. 106 PrimaDonn a T liners 107 Wanted, 1000 Mil- 108 Macbeth Travestie Critic Slasher and Crasher Not a Bad Judge Woman I Adore_ 113 Box & Cox Married 111 Mysterious Lady 115 My Precious Betsy 116 Capital Match 117 House Out of Win- 118 Betsy Baker [dows 119 Gotobcd Tom Jenkinses VOLUME 9. Phenomenon in a Smock Frock 12311 arleq uinH u dibras 123-Cherry 121 Loan of a Lover 125GoodWomninWood 93 97 98 99 109 110 111 11 ? 120 121 123 Leo the Terrible 127 Bold Dragoons 128 ’Twas I 129 Where there’s aWill 130 Gilderoy 131 Yr Life’s in Danger 132 Macbeth 133 Violet 134 Louis XT. [T5 135 To Paris Sc Back for VOLUME 10. 136 Obstinate Family 137 Civilization, Is. 138 Marco Spada 139 Strange History 140 Raffaelle Reprobate 141 Buckstone’s Ascent 142 Stage Struck 143 Elopements inHigh Life, Is, 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 144 Desperate Game 145 Uncle Crotchet 146 Ladies at Home 147 Hamlet Travestie 148 A. S. S. 149 Fast Train [Pail 150 Maid with Milking VOLTJME 11. 151 Trying it on 152 Miller and his Men 153 Mob Cap 154 Lawyers 155 Sardanapalus 156 Rappings andTable Movings 157HandscmeHusbnnd 158 Times 159 Shylock [the Tiger 160 P.P., ortne Man & 161 Going to Chobham 162 Acis and Galatea 163 MyFirstFit of Gent 164 Lockedinwitli Lady 165 Somebody Else VOLUME 12. 166 DonCsesardeBazan 167 ChesterfieldThnskn 168 Fountain of Beauty Hotel Charges Camp at the Olym- Curious Case [pic Midas Little Toddlekins Egyptian [v.ich _"Whitebait at Grecn- 1 76 PrettyPieceBusinss 177 Bachelor of Arts Uncle Tom’s Cabin Miller of Derwent Pet of the Public VOLUME 13. To Parents & Guar¬ dians [Happy How to make Home Hope of the Family Cure for Love Nice Firm 186 Once Upon a Time 187 Lancers ] 88 First Night 189 Ladies’ Club 190 Perfection 191 Plot and Passion 192 Ranelagh 193 Richard the Third 194 Invasion of Russia 195 Sea of Ice (The) VOLUME 14. 195 Awmy with Melan¬ choly [Dinah 197 Willikind and hys 198 Good Run for it 199 No. 1, EoundCorner 200 Storm in a Tea-cup 201 Jacobite (The) 202MarriedUn-married 203 Broken Toys [olles 204 Louise de Ligner- 205 Moustache Move¬ ment [Conjuror 206 ’Twould Puzzle a 207 Deaf as a Post 208 To Oblige Benson 209 Follies of a Night 210 Family Jars VOLUME 15. 211 Mr. Buckstone’s Voyage - r ., :V 212 Lord Bateman’s 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 Journey 213 Faust & Marguerite 214 Marble Heart, Is. 215 Knights of the Round Table, ls» 216 Rent Day (The) 217 Village to Court 218 Sunshine through Clouds [nil us 219 Waiting for an Om- 220 Courier of Lyons 221 Heads or Tails ? 222 Alcestis, Travestie 223 Old Chateau 224 Eustache 22-5 AsLikeasTwoPcas VOLUME 16. 226 Fish out of Water 227 Moving Tale , 228 Ben Bolt 229 Lonely M anof Ocean. 230 False and Constant 231 MyFriendtheMajor 232 Eton Boy 233 Blighted Being- 234 Living too Fast 235 Sophia’s Supper 236 Field of 40 Foct- 237 Avalanche [steps 238 Object of Interest 239 Bona Fide Travel- 240 Honeymoon [lei s VOLUME 17. 241 Balance of Comfort 242 Court of Oberon 243H a r 1 e q n. Blu e B e a rcl 244 Sailor of France^ 245 Yellow Dwarf -' 246 Bottle (The) 247 Railway Belle „ 248 Abon Hassan 249 Aggravating Sam 250 Rough Diamond 251 Good for Nothing 252 Tit for Tat 253 Good Little Wife 254 OppositeNeighburs 255 Three Musketeers, VOLUME 18. [Is. 256 Wonderful Woman 257 My Wife’s Diary ' 258 My Neighbour’s 259 Secret Agent [Wife 260 Game of Romps 261Take that Girl away 262Cinderella( Opera, 1 s) 263 Esmeralda (Drama) 264 Muleteer of Toledo 265 Romeo and Juliet 266 Clockmaker’s Hat 267 Miser of Shoreditch 268 Delicate Ground 269 Guy Mannering 270 Captain of Watch. VOLUME 19. ' 271 Golden Branch ^ 272 Beauty and Beast 273 Blue Beard [Locks 274FairOneyvithGolden 275 Cyinon and Iphi- 276 Fortunio [genia 277 Invisible Prince 278 Island of Jewels 279 King Charming 280 King of Peacocks 281 Prince Happy Land 282 Theseus & Ariadn; Sixpence each— £«<./ ree, and of ah BookseiUrS. 183 Sleeping Beauty 284 Queen of the Frogs 285 Bee & Orange Tree VOLUME 20. 286 Married Daughters 287 Birds Aristophanes 288 Drama at Home 289 Golden Fleece 290 Graciosa&Percinet 291 Hold your Tongue 292 Two in the Morning 293 My Great Aunt 294 My Heart’s Idol 295 Grist to the Mill 296 Irish Post 297 Pride of the Market 29SQueenMary’sBower 299 Cabinet Question 300 Lost Ship VOLUME 21. 301 Court Beauties 302 Village Tale 303 Romantic Idea 304 Beggar’s Opera 305 Only a Clod 306 Seven Champions 307 Cramond Brig 308 Mistress of the Mill 309 First of May 310 Day of Reckoning 311 LoveinHumbleLife 312 Dream of Future 313 Chain of Events 314 Lady in Difficulties 315 Promotion VOLUME 22. 316 Morning Call [Mtg. 317 Haymarket Spring 318 Too Much of a Good Thing [Deep 319 Still Waters Run 320 Henry the Eighth 321 Garrick Fever 322 Buckstone’s Ad ven¬ ture with a Polish 323 Dowager [Princess 324 Young Widow 325 Helping Hands 326 Stranger [Getting 327 How Stout You’re 328 She Would and She Would Not 329 Only a Halfpenny 330 Mountain Sylph VOLUME 23. 331 Black Doctor 332 Jack Sheppard 333 Dumb Belle 334 Hamlet 335 Sergeant’s Wife 336 My Wife’s Mother 337 Who Speaks First 338 Black Eyed Susan 339 Four Sisters 340 Man Many Friends 341 PetticoatGovrnmnt 442 Wandering Minstrl d43 Noemie 344 Waterman 345 Little Treasure VOLUME. 24 346 Don’t Judge by ap- 347 SlowMan [pearance 348 Heir at Law 349 Evadne 350 Spring and Autumn 351 20 Minutes with a Tiger 352 White Cat 353 CatchingaMermaid 354 Give a Dog a Bad 355 Cozy Couple [Name 356 Queen of Spades 357 Discreet Princess 358 £5 Reward 359 Twice Killed [fairs 360 Urgent Private Af- VOLUME 25. 361 Mephistopheles 362 Old House at Home 363 Jealous Wife 364 Merchant of Venice 365 John Jones 366 Great Gun Trick 367 Child of Regiment 368 ChevalierSt.George 369 Comedy & Tragedy 370 SheStoops toConqr. 371 Return of Wanderer 372 Wonder 373 Prince for an Hour 374 Peter Wilkins 375 As You Like It VOLUME 26 378 Victor Vanquished 377 Lucky Horse Shoe 378 Jersey Girl 379 Done on Both Sides 38015YearsLabourLost 381 Dumb Man Manch- 382 Evil Genius [ester 383 Grown Prince 384 Giralda [ofWoman 385 Rights and Wrongs 386 Toodle3 387 In for a Holiday 388 Romance undrDiffs 389 PaddyCarey[Faries 390 O’Flannigan & the VOLUME 27. 391 Retribution 392 Conjugal Lesson 393 Medea [vidual 394 Fascinating Indi- 395 School for Scandal 393 Two Heads Better 397 IrishDoctor[than 1 398 Match Making 399 Locked Out 400 Prisoner of War 401 Pizarro [One 402 MoreBlunders than 403 Tufelhausen 404 Lady of the Camel- 405 Othello [lias 405 Perdita [Dream 407 Midsummer Nights 408 ManwithlronMask 409 Second Love 410 Busy Body [Times 411 I’ll Write to the 412 Doing the Hansom 413 Bride of Lamer- 414 White Farm [moor 415 Ben the Boatswain 416 Sent to the Tower 417 Our Wife 418 Bamboozling 419 Monsieur Jacques 420 Lucille VOLUME 28 421Young & Handsome 422 Harlequin Aladdin 423 Conrad & Medora 424 Family Failing 425 Crinoline 426 Captaiifs not aMiss 427 Housekeeper 428NightatNottingHill 429 Bird in the II and 430 Jew’s Daughter 431 Ruth Oakley 432DumbMaidof Genoa 433 Fraud & its Victims 434 Angel or Devil 435 GwynnethVaughan VOLUME 30. 436 Life’s Trial [head 437 FriendfromLeather 438 Queen of Arragon 439Splendid Investmnt. 440 Lend me 5s. 441 Castle Spectre 442 King O’Toole’s Goose [Nancy Bell 443 Lord Lovell and 444 Don’t Lend vr. Um- 445 Wicked Wife [brlla 446 Quiet-Family (A) 447 Charles II. 448 Atalanta [tion 449 Momentous Ques- 450 Robert Macaire VOLUME 31. 451DoubleFacedPeople 452 Fearful Tragedy in 453 Douglas [the7 Dials 454 Governor’s Wife 455KingLear[hisCastle 456Englishman’sHouse 457 Bear Hunters 458 Jack |Robin son 459 Robert the Devil Op 460 Lugarto theMulato 461 My Son Diana 4-62HusbandforanH our 463 Sarah’s Young Man 464 Lillian Gervaise 465 Sarah the Creole VOLUME 32. 466 Marie Ducange 467 Jenny Foster 468 Wilful Murder 489 Omnibus (The) 470 Rakes Progress 471 Loves Telegraph 47? Norma (Opera) 473 Venice Preserved 474 Masaniello Burlesq 475 Victims 476 Jeannette’s Wedng 477 WilliamTellTravst 478 Frederick of Pruss. 479 Marble Bride 480 Was I to Blame ! VOLUME 33. 481 St. Mary’s Eve 482 Friend Waggles 483 Michael Erie 484 Martha Willis 485 Nothing to Nurse 486 Leading Strings 487 Sudden Thoughts 488 Rivals 489 Drapery Question 490 Serious Affair (A) 491 Two Gay Deceivers 492 Jewess . 493 Lady of the Lake 494 Oliver Twist 495 Pair of Pigeons VOLUME 34. 496 Ellen Wareham 427 Brother Ben .1 498 Take Care of Dowb 499 AVhat will they sr' Brcmpton 500 London Assurance 501 Lalla Rookh 502 Unfinished Gen^Ien 503 Boots at the Swan 504 Harlequin Novelty 505 Dead Shot 596 Irish Tiger 507 Day Well Spen„ 508 Cure for Heart 509 Wandering Bo! 510 LadyofLyons 11 VOLUME 31 511 Love Knot 512 Muchadoaboutl 513 Ticklish Times! 514 Lucky Hit (A) 515 Faint Heart nev 516 Double Dummy 517 Spectre Bridegrj 518 Birth Place of 5 9 Crossing the LiiJ 520 Children of the! 521 Nothing vUnturl 522 Fra Diavolo Buil 523 Margaret Catch! 524 My Wife’s Dentl 525 Schoolfellows VOLUME 361 526 Marriage a Lottj 527 Your Likeness, 528 Pluto and Pros! 529 Samuel in Searq 530 Twelfth Night | 531 Doubtful Victi 532 Stock Exchangl 533 Bride of Abydos f 534 Gipsy Farmer 535 Veteran of 102 (j 536 Dying for Love 537 Pierette 538 Irish Tutor 539 Woodman’s Hut 540 KingRene’sDam VOLUME 374 541 Going to the Bat 542 Elixerof Love (( 543 Matrimony 544 Going to the Del 545 Inst of the Pigti 546 Nell GWynne 547 Henry IV„ Parj 548 Catherine HowT 549 Sheep in Woil’s' 550 Tempest 551 Bonnie Fishwife 552 Makl&M-agpieEui 553 A Twice Told Tab 554 My Aunt’s Husbai 555 Wooing in Jest, VOLUME 38| 558 Tide of Time 557 Little Ravage 558 Jessie Brown 559 Harold Hawk 560 Othello Travest 561 King John 562 Old Honestv 503 33 next Birihr 564 Porter’s Knot! 565 Aunt Charlottl 566 Kenilworth 567 Woman of A\ 568 Milliner’s 569 Ernie of Thi; 570 Poor Pillici Postage Stamps received in payment to any amount A VOLUME 39. 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Floor 660 Paphian Bower VOLUME 15. 661 Tale of Fwo Cities (A) 662 Founded on Facts 663 Two Polts 664 Pork Chops 665 Thrice Married 666 Duel in the Snow 66 7 Uncle Zachary 668 “ B. 3.” 669 Change of System 670 Miller and his Men 671 Pilgrim of Love 672 Lucrezia Borgia Brlq. 673 Outlaw of Adriatic 674 My Wifes Out 675 Inundation (The VOLUME 46. 676 Wizard of the Wave 677 Douglas Trave3tie 678 Warlock of the Glen 679 Nest of Kin 680 Race for a Widow 681 Asmodeus 682 Friend in Need 683 Cruel to be Kind 684 Brother & Sister 685 ChristmasBoxes[diere 686 Mananne the Vivau- 687 IdiotWitness [smythe 688 Fitzsmythe of Fitz- 689 Dearest Mamma 690 Mazeppa ( Burlesque) VOLUME 47 691 Marguerite’s Colours 692 Appearances 693 Eily O’Connor 694 Bowl’d out 695 Model Husband (A) 696 Duchess or Nothing 697 Rifle Volunteer (tion 698 Obser vation & Flirta- 699 Paul Pry (Jerrold) 700 Family Secret 701 Railroad Station 702 Pet Lamb 703 Fair Exchange 704 Hit him he has no 705 Blue Jackets (friends VOL. 48. 706 Patricians Daughterls 707 Hard Struggle 708 117 Arundel Street 709 Teacher taught 710 Post of Honour 711 My Fellow Clerk 712 Middy Ashore 713 Gitaniila 714 A Regular Fix 715 Secret 716 Pets ofthe Parterre 717 Man who follows the 718 Robin Hoad [Ladies 719 Garibaldi Excursion- 720 Post Boy fists) VOLUME 49. 721 Anue Blake, 1 3. 722 Home for a Holiday 723 R ty Bias 724 John Wopps 725 Paris and Pleasure 726 Ugly Customer (An) 727 RobinsonCrusoe Bsq. 728 Cinderella Burlesque 729 Blue Beard Burlesque 730 Dolly 711 Old Joe & young Joe 7,12 Endymioa 733 Timour the Tartar Bo. 734 Chrystabelte 735 Spanish Dancers VOLUME 50. 736 Babes in Wood Is. 737 Up at Hills (Comedy 733 Dominique Deserter 739 Did I Dream it 740 Legacy of Honour 741 Old Trusty 742 Chimney Corner 743 Cantab 744 House on the Bridge 745 Tom Thumb (Crunk 746 Little Rebel (shank 747 His Excellency 748 Census (Letter 749 Adventures of Lrve 750 Aladdin Burlesque VOLUME 51. 751 Black Sheep 752 Pirates of Savannah 753 Mac Carthy More 754 Turkish Bath 755 Pacha of Pimlico 756 Scrap of Paper 757 Jocrisse the Juggler 758 Old Story 759 Speed the Plough 760 Telemaclius 761 Augel of Midnight 762 On and Off (Gold 763 More Precious than 764 Peace and Quiet 765 Pretty Horsebreaker VOLUME 52. 766 My Lord and Lady Is 767 Isle of St. Tropez. 763 First Affections 769 Comical Countess 770 Mary Price 771 Syren of Paris 772 Lucky Escape (A) 773 Wrea Boj s 774 Temptation 775 ThataJFair at Finchley 776 Short and Sweet 777 Illustrious Stranger 77s Wooing one’s Wife 779 Esmeralda Burlesque 780 Brother Bill and me VOL. 53. 781 Miss Eily O’Connor 782 Terrible Secret 783 Medea (Tragedy) 784 Legal Impediment 785 Court Cards 786 Mummy 787 Poor Nobleman 788 State Secrets 739 Deerfoot 790 Kingofthe 791 Red Ridi 792 Perse us & 793 Slowtops Vit 794 John Smith;(i 795 Hour in Sevi VOLUME 796 Villikins an 797 Eclipsing thrld of Fu 3 hhj 812 Doing for the B 813 Fair Rosamond 814 Jeweterof St Ja 815 Prince Amabel 816 I conld’nt help 817 Shilling Day (.' 818 Mrs. White 819 Colleen Biwn 820 Norma Trave3ti 821 Keep your Tem 822 Harvest Storm 823 Marriage at any pr 824 Jonathan Bra Ifo 825 Sharp Practice VOLUME 56. 823 Strathmore Is. 827 Azael the Pro li 823 Silent System 829 Bristol Diunon 830 Sam’s Arrival 831 Knights of St.Jol 832 She wd. <&he W 833 Duck Hunting 831 Trovatore (Drar 835 Real and Ideal 836 Jack’s Delight 837 Robbers ot Pyren 838 3outherner&c.A (I 39 My Son’3 a Dau 840 My Wifes Relatio VOLUME 57 811 Robin Hood, But"! 812 George de BarnwJ 843 Rasselas 844 Valentine (A) 845 Carte de Visite 846 Dark Cloud (, 847 Faint Heart did 818 Dred (Fair L 849 LadyAudley’sSe 850 Heart ofMid Lot 851 My Preserver 852 Duke’s Daughte 1 853 Under the Rose 854 Forty Winks 855 Law versus Lov VOLUME 58. 856 Aurora Floyd 857 Buckstone at He 858 Beautiful Haidei 859 Trial of Tompki 860 Acis & Galatea B 861 Blind Boy fi Postage Stamps received in payment to any amount. $52 \fprry Widow 80S Taming the Truant 8t‘4 -Aloha-* t \yi Brave Btirlnsqiie ^(55 Little Sentinel **66 11 Trovatore Buriq. 85? 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