The Extravaganzas of J. R. Planch, Esq., (Somerset Herald) 1825-1871 (Volume 5); Mr. Buckstone's Voyage Round the Globe (in Leicester Square)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1879 edition. Excerpt: ...Shepherdesses gather round Zephyr, who-flirts with each alternately) Iphis. Confound the puppy I with his vile grimaces, His pumps and perriwig, and twists and twirls, He's turned the heads of all those silly girls 1 Lubin. The coxcomb will corrupt the whole community. (the Shepherds group together, and threaten Zephyr) Prin. (aside) To try my shepherd, here's an opportunity. (advancing to Zephyr) Dear sir, how charmingly you pirouette. All (coming down) She, too! Phce. (to Alidor) Your new friend seems a rare coquette. Zeph. (to Princess) Your praise transports me! May I be allowed The honour? Prin. Oh, sir, I shall be too proud! All Hold, sir! That lady is to me engaged. Prin. Not for this dance. Phce. (aside) Delightful! He's enraged! An. Cut me so true! for one who can cut three! Zeph. (aside) A pas de fascination this shall be! Pas de deux--Zephyr and Princess. Iphis, Divine! enchanting! If she's not Terpsichore, Then say my coffee isn't made of chicory! Phce. Fine goings on, upon my word of honour! I wonder you don't all cry shame upon her 1 Zeph. (aside) She's fascinated me, I do declare. Prin. (aside) Poor Alidor, I see, is in despair. Zeph. (aside) I feel a new set of such queer sensations, And the most violent of palpitations. My heart seems as if 'twere about to quit me! They must have given me one that doesn't fit me! Prin. (looking at Alidor) I must console him. (aloud) Shepherd, why this sorrow? Smile, if you wish that we should meet--to-morrow. An. To-morrow! When?--where? Prin. Love shall let you know. All You swear 1 Prin. I do, by Cupid's strongest bow. In that same place--wherever that may be--To-morrow, truly, will I meet with thee. Phce. (aside) An assignation! Zeph. How?--an assignation! Oh! there's another precious queer...