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Fortunio, and His Seven Gifted Servants

Planché, J. R. (1796-1880)
  
FORTUNIO, AND HIS SEVEN GIFTED SERVANTS;
  
[note]
  
DRAMATIS PERSONÆ, &c.
  
[dedication]

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ACT I.
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DRAMATIS PERSONÆ, &c.

ACT FIRST.—Scene 1.

Market Cross and Dilapidated Mansion of Baron Dunover.

    THE PROCLAMATION.

  • Baron Dunover (a Nobleman in difficulties) Mr. Morris Barnett
  • Hon. Miss Pertina (his eldest Daughter) ... Mrs. Newcombe
  • Hon. Miss Flirtina (his second Daughter) ... Miss Ellis
  • Hon. Miss Myrtina (his youngest Daughter, assuming the Name and Arms of Fortunio Royal Fairy Licence) ... Miss P. Horton
  • Herald ... Mr. S. Jones
  • Pursuivants, Townspeople, &c.
Scene 2.—HAUNT OF THE FAIRIES.

A sort of Willis's Rooms, or Rooms of the Willis, with the Danois Quadrille.

  • The Fairy Favourable (Elfin Queen, and Lady Patroness) ... Mrs. Serle
  • Mons. Bumble (a Wood Bee Colinet, Conductor of the Band) ... Master Buzby
  • Fairies, &c.
  • Comrade (a learned Horse) ... By a real Arabian

THE SEVEN GIFTED SERVANTS.

  • Strongback ... Mr. Howell
  • Lightfoot ... Mr. C. J. Smith
  • Marksman ... Mr. Bender
  • Fine-Ear ... Mr. Hance
  • Boisterer ... Mr. Mellon
  • Gormand ... Mr. T. Matthews
  • Tipple ... Mr. Yarnold
Scene 3.—APARTMENT IN THE PALACE.

    THE PRESENTATION.

  • King Alfourite (surnamed “The Amiable,” a perfect specimen of the suaviter in modo) ... Mr. Hudson
  • Princess Vindicta (his half-sister, “a little more than kin—and much less than kind”) ... Mrs. C. Jones
  • Prime Minister ... Mr. Waldron
  • Lord in Waiting ... Mr. Gilbeigh
  • Florida (Lady-in-Waiting on the Princess) ... Mrs. A. Wigan
  • Page ... Mr. Harcourt
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    Scene 4.—Court-Yard of the Palace, with Royal Stables and Gardens.

  • The Dragon ... Mr. Stilt
  • Citizen ... Mr. Ellis
ACT SECOND.—Scene 1.

Hall of Audience in the Palace of the Emperor Matapa.

    THE EMBASSY.

  • The Emperor Matapa (surnamed “The Merciless,” “Cousin to the Great Bear,” &c., &c.—a terrible sample of the fortiter in re) ... Mr. Selby
  • The Princess Volante (his daughter—a high mettled racer) ... Miss Clara Webster
  • Grand Chamberlain ... Mr. Roberts
  • Captain of the Guard ... Mr. Stanton
  • Nobles, Guards, Ladies of the Court, &c.
EATING FOR A WAGER.
Scene 2.—Another Apartment in the Palace.
Scene 3.—THE ORANGE WALK.
THE RACE. [Extract from “Dorling's Correct Card.”]

“The Treasure Stakes, including all the King's Plates and Gold Cups in the Emperor's possession.

“1. Volante, daughter to Matapa ... Light Blue—Black Cap.

“2. Lord Fortunio, names Lightfoot ... Scarlet—White Cap.

“Once round the Course, and a Distance.”

Scene 4.—THE RIVER SIDE.

A run upon the Bank—a Heavy Charge, and a great Blow-up in consequence.

Scene 5.—Apartment in the Palace of King Alfourite.
THE EXPRESS.
Scene 6.—The Royal Gardens and Treasure Trove.
THE DENOUEMENT.
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