Explore this scene
Scene Overview
- Female: 0
- Male: 2
More Scenes
Context
Doricourt has just returned from his travels abroad. He has been betrothed to Letitia Hardy since childhood and returned to England to sign the papers ahead of their marriage. Here he meets up with his friend Saville and discusses his opinion on his wife-to-be. He believes English women to be dull and boring, but accepts that he must marry. He is completely indifferent to Letitia after their first meeting and does not appreciate the conventional English veil of discretion and modesty
to read the context for this scene from The Belle's Stratagem and to unlock other amazing theatre resources!Text
Doric. Most fortunate! My dear Saville, let the warmth of this embrace speak the pleasure of my heart.
Sav. Well, this is some comfort, after the scurvy reception I met with in your hall.—I prepared my mind, as I came up stairs, for a bon jour, a grimace, and an adieu.
Doric. Why so?
Sav. Judging of the master from the rest of the family. What the devil is the
to read the full text for this scene from The Belle's Stratagem and to unlock other amazing theatre resources!Videos
Sorry! We do not currently have videos for this guide.
Links
Related Products
Related Articles
Related Learning Modules
All scenes are the property and copyright of their owners.
Scenes are presented on StageAgent for educational purposes only. If you would like to give a public performance of this scene, please obtain authorization from the appropriate licensor.