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THE LUCKY MAN

a play by Frank J. Morlock
translated and adapted from the French of
Michel Baron

C 1991
By Frank J. Morlock



CHARACTERS:
Cadwell (Moncade)
Bendish (Pasquin)
Laura (Lucinde)
Olivia (Leonore)
Arabella (Araminte)
Selina (Cidalise)
Worthy (Eraste)
Slice (Ergaste)
Mr. Martin (Martin)
Jenny (Marton)
Little Gentleman (Petite Chevalier)
Three lackeys or pages



The time, 1687.
The place, a large room in Laura's mansion.



ACT I. A large room in Olivia's house in London, circa 1687.

Olivia:
Yes, brother, your plan to marry Laura will not work unless someone
opens her eyes about Cadwell.

Jenny: (to Worthy)
She loves him--you are not unaware of that. Laura is a widow, and I am
certain that if she isn't brought to reason, and very quickly she
won't delay marrying Cadwell. Count on what I tell you, I've been with
her for several years and I know her.

Olivia: (to Worthy)
Aside from your little love interest what would her uncle Victor think
if he found she were married without being forewarned? Wouldn't he
have a right to complain of us after having taken care to lodge her
with us so we could watch her conduct and report to him?