La Tontine

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La Tontine
One Act by Le Sage
Translated and Adapted by
Frank J. Morlock C 1986
English: Original French:
Dr. Peacock M. Trousse-Galant Flem M. Bolus Worthy Eraste Harriet Marianne Jeremy Crispin Dudley Ambrose Trippet Frosine St. Slaughter Sergeant Soldiers
This character and the soldiers may be omitted in production.
Five men, two women
Flem Truly, Dr. Peacock, you're a clever man. I've been a pharmacist for twenty-five years and never met a doctor who practiced medicine like you.
Peacock Indeed, no other doctor of my acquaintance has penetrated nature as deeply as I have. But I don't like to praise myself; I can't stand flattery. I want you to come home with me to discuss an important matter. Now, has any one asked for me while I was away? TRIPPET, hey, TRIPPET!