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. 1902 Excerpt: ...was certain would produce a great effect; but Theseus did not come, and the anxiety became general. "What can have happened to him? I will run over to the inn," said Dubourg, "for this delay begins to surprise me. I will bring him back immediately." "Hurry up!" cried Floridor, "for if we make the audience wait that ...
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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. 1902 Excerpt: ...was certain would produce a great effect; but Theseus did not come, and the anxiety became general. "What can have happened to him? I will run over to the inn," said Dubourg, "for this delay begins to surprise me. I will bring him back immediately." "Hurry up!" cried Floridor, "for if we make the audience wait that will spoil everything." Let us see why M. Menard did not reach the theatre, for he was a man who was usually very punctual in all that he had to do. After Dubourg left he busied himself with his toilet. This was no trifle for a man who had never been to a ball, had never disguised himself, and had worn the same costume for thirty years. Menard examined thoroughly the tunic, the Turkish trousers and the turban. He had quite a struggle before he could consent to cover himself with these yellow garments and paint his venerable cheeks. He was obliged to strengthen his decision each instant, by recalling Roscius, Garrick and Moliere, or he would have refused to play in the comedy. Bui he had promised, the engagement-was made, besides which his excellency, the Baron, a Polish nobleman, set him the example, and he must yield to circumstances. After a great deal of trouble he was at last costumed as Theseus. He considered himself, smiled, did not find it so bad. He felt a little better when he realized that he was about to play the king of Athens. He mentally ran over his role, especially his entrance speech; then he emerged from his chamber to go to the theatre, saying, " Sic fata volunt." At just this time a traveller in a fine carriage arrived at the inn. Everything about him indicated the man of wealth and the man of the world. The innkeeper hastened respectfully to receive his orders. The traveller w...
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Good with no dust jacket. From the Set "The Masterpieces of Charles-Paul de Kock" in Russet Cloth HB with Title Patch/Translated by George Burnham Ives; Bookplate.
