The Drama (Volume 15); Its History, Literature and Influence on Civilization British Drama

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1906. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... Lord Ogl.--I never was in such exquisite, enchanting company since my heart first conceived or my senses tasted pleasure. Lov.--Where are they, my lord? (Looking about.) Lord Ogl.--In my mind, sir. Lov.--What company have you there, my lord? (Smiling.) Lord Ogl.--My own ideas, sir, which so crowd upon my imagination, and kindle in it such a delirium of ecstasy, that wit, wine, music, poetry, all combined, and each in perfection, are but mere mortal shadows of my felicity. Lov.--I see that your lordship is happy, and I rejoice at it . Lord Ogl.--You shall rejoice at it, sir; my felicity shall not selfishly be confined, but shall spread its influence to the whole circle of my friends. I need not say, Lovewell, that you shall have your share of it. Lov.--Shall I, my lord?--then I understand you--you have heard--Miss Fanny has informed you Lord Ogl.--She has. I have heard, and she shall be happy --'tis determined. Lov.--Then I have reached the summit of my wishes. And will your lordship pardon the folly? Lord Ogl.--Oh, yes; poor creature, how could she help It? 'Twas unavoidable--fate and necessity. Lov.--It was indeed, my lord. Tour kindness distracts me Lord Ogl.--And so it did the poor girl, faith. Lov.--She trembled to disclose the secret and declare her affections. Lord Ogl.--The world, I believe, will not think her affections ill-placed. Lov.--(Bowing.) Tou are too good, my lord. And do you really excuse the rashness of the action? Lord Ogl.--From my very soul, Lovewell. Lov.--Your generosity overpowers me. (Bowing.) I was afraid of her meeting with a cold reception. Lord Ogl.--More fool you, then. Who pleads her cause with never-falling beauty, Here finds a full redress. (Strikes his breast.) She's a fine girl, Lovewell. Lov.--Her beauty, my lord, is...