Line Notes丨The Libertine The Libertine

Mariane 2022-01-10 08:01:08

I want to be moved. I don't feel anything in life. I hope someone can move me on stage. You sound very passionate about life. I am a jealous of the golden age, and this peaceful and prosperous world, which is claimed to be brought by our great King Charles and Lord, makes me feel sick. Life has lost its value, this world has no meaning anymore, no matter what I do, it is no longer important, but on the stage, every action, right or wrong, has its consequences. The dropped handkerchief will definitely kill you. The stage is my only stimulant, and my body can no longer bear it any more. Oh, my lord. In this case, I will try my best to do what you want. I want to make it clear that it would be better for our marriage. If I'm just a woman who helps you with housework and inherits incense, why do you tell me when you separate, how do you love me, and...? I don't believe you are torturing me, but it is really a torture to me, and I have to bear such a blow when we meet. You know I think about it every time we are together, but after a few weeks, I always feel that I can't stick to it anymore. My thoughts always go elsewhere. Then forget about me. Don't let me do something that I can't do. Is that my fault? If I am a good wife, can you not go to the brothel or tavern? Every man needs a brothel and a tavern. But what I see in your eyes is not brothels and taverns, but theaters. An actress. She was the one who filled your eyes with brilliance that day? That's right. I think I am here just a barrier for you to enjoy life in London, I will leave tomorrow morning. (Turned and walked away) (sad face, suppressed crying, drank a sip of wine) The director and actor Ophelia was mesmerized and I am always your last home, whenever your mistress no longer loves you, Not even a prostitute would like to see you again, only then will you think of me. I think you will feel at ease only if you are a widow, and I will definitely help you achieve it. I don't want you to die! I want you to live! Live well! (Grab a drink) Elizabeth! What's wrong? Why can't I if I treat you well. This is not good for me. Then why do you make mistakes again and again. When was the last time you were sober? How does it feel to be taken away?

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  • Rochester: You are one of life's understudies!

  • Harris: [calls to him onstage] My lord!

    Rochester: I asked for no interruption.

    Harris: My suit is one of the utmost urgency: the stage direction at the end of this scene requires, in my opinion, some authorial exposition.

    Rochester: It seems straightforward enough.

    Harris: Yes, um,

    [reading from the script]

    Harris: "Then dance six naked men and women, the men doing obedience to the women's cunts, kissing and touching them often, the women in like manner to the men's pricks, kissing and dandling their cods and then fall to fucking, after which the women sigh and the men look simple and so sneak off." The end of the second act.

    Rochester: A strong scene, an eminently playable scene, and though I say it myself, a climactic one.

    Harris: And w-will the kind of equipment that that young lady has in her hand

    [a large wooden dildo]

    Harris: be available for gentlemen for... strapping around the middle for the execution of this scene?

    Rochester: I had not envisioned you to be so encumbered; I feel this scene should be given... in the flesh.

    Harris: And will we give... two performances on the day?

    Rochester: No, Mr. Harris.

    Harris: [relieved] I am glad to hear that from the author.

    Rochester: With the dress rehearsal, the court performance and the public showing, I envisage three.

    Harris: Right; I don't know if you've met my regular understudy, Mr. Lightman, he's a most dependable fellow.

    Rochester: Sir, you have the honour of playing *my* understudy.

    Harris: [cross] Well, I shall take this opportunity to withdraw from the engagement.

    [he leaves]

    Rochester: [calls after him angrily] You are one of *life's* understudies!