Mog. Have you got it? M'Gil. Yes. What, my daughter! Oh, oh! [Aside. M'Gil. [In an under-tone.] So did I. Mog. Do you think he's got up? M'Gil. No; but he's getting up. Mog. Now you'll catch me? M'Gil. [Aside.] Yes, I'll catch you—you jade! [Rises. M'Gil. [Aside.] The devil! she won't jump out of the window ! Mog. Now, my fine fellow, here goes M'Gil. Oh, Lord! My child will break her bones. [Aside.] Stop! can't you come out at the street-door? it's open. Mog. Psha! why didn't you tell me so before? Upon my word, I don't like such jokes. [She retires from window and goes down. M'Gil. [Aside.] Nor I, upon my soul. [Shelty, without, R., sings.] If I could carry on her mistake, I may find out who her seducer is-I think it's scarce light enough for her to know me now. Enter SHELTY, singing, R. She. If Sandy and Jenny are to be married to-day, it's time to rouse the boys and girls. M'Gil. I think I know that voice. Oh! this is her fine fellow, I suppose. [Aside. The stage becomes gradually lighter. Enter MOGGY from the House, L. S. E.-CHARLEY steals in. Mog. Come, now I'm for you, my dilding! [Takes M'Gilpin under the arm. M'Gil. And I'm for you, my dolding! [In his own voice, laying hold of her.-Moggy screams.] And pray, my dear, where were you going so early? Eh! Mog. Going! Sir,-I-I-was going M'Gil. I know you was going, sir; but where, sir? Mog. (L. C.) To-to-church, sir. M'Gil. Jump out of the window to go to church! Enter CHARLEY from the House, L. S. E., half undressed, and pretending to be scarcely awake. Cha. Aw! aw!-What's the matter here? Aw! [Yawning. M'Gil. Where have you been, sirrah? Cha. Sir-she's-aw-aw-fast asleep! M'Gil. (R. C.) You lazy lubber! snoring in bed, and robbers and ravishers running away with my daughter! [To Shelty.] Sirrah, what do you want with my daughter? She. (R.) I! [Looking simple. Cha. (L.) Eh! Shelty?-Moggy!-Oh, oh! [Looking at them.] Well, hang me if I didn't long suspect this. [Aside, to Moggy.] Turn it upon him, and we are safe. Mog. [Crosses to Shelty.] Go, my dear Shelty. She. (R.) Eh! Mog. Don't attempt to seduce my innocence any more? She. I-seduce! Mog. Your wanting me to jump out of the window to you She. I-jump! M'Gil. To make a girl perhaps break her bones ! M'Gil. Don't name the devil, you profligate! You're as wicked as the witch your grandmother, and the smuggling thief your father! She. My granny was an innocent old woman, and so is my daddy. M'Gil. Charley, I commit her to your care. Mog. Oh, cruel father! [Charley takes hold of her. M'Gil. Take her, Charley! You marry, you jade! you shan't be even present at a wedding—I'll have Sandy's and Jenny's celebrated to-day ; and, oh, not a peep at it-up to your malepardis-go ! Cha. Come, miss; [Apart, to Moggy] I'll take care you don't marry anybody-but myself. [Charley takes Moggy into the house, L. S. E. M'Gil. That's right, Charley! [Follows them. She. [Solus-looking out.] As well as I can distinguish, yonder seems a boat put off from that ship that cou'dn't get in last night-I may pick up customers among the passengers; they can't come to a neater house than mine. Every body says, ha, ha, ha' that Shelty's a queer fellow; I believe I am-but I don't know how I get on-I do-I will! AIR-SHELTY. When I've money I am merry, When I'm drunk I'm roaring mad. And also folderoodle um. When disputing with a puppy, Gadzooks, I'll never marry, I'm a lad that's bold and free, A pretty girl is fond of me. There's a maiden in a corner, Round and sound, and plump and fat; But no matter, sir, for that. If this maiden be with bairn, To dandle Jacky on my knee. [Exit, R. Enter M'GILPIN and CHARLEY, from house, L. S. E. M'Gil. Oh, my daughter is a most degenerate girl! Well, you've locked her up? Cha. Yes, Sir. M'Gil. Keep ber from Shelty. [Shows a key. Cha. I'll keep her from Shelty, don't fear, sir. M'Gil. My good boy, how much I'm obliged to you— how shall I reward you? Cha. I shall want cash for our frolic-a choice opportunity to coax him out of a little. [Aside. M'Gil. Only let me know what I should do for you. Cha. Why, sir, last Christmas you promised me a Christmas-box; now didn't you? M'Gil. I did so, my faithful Charley; keep but a strict watch upon Moggy, and-maybe you have thoughts of some little blossom yourself: only let me know the girl that can make you happy, and you shall have her by my authority. Cha. Ah, sir, there is a girl DUET-M'GILPIN and CHARLEY. M'Gil. R. C. Thy secrets to thy kind master tell. Cha. L. C. M'Gil. Cha. M'Gil. Cha. M'Gil. Cha. M'Gil. Cha. McGil Cha I love a maid Is she full of play? No kid more gamesome- Twang, lango dillo day. If you're in love, boy, you're not to blame. Ay, what's her name ? Lang twango dillo Twango, lango dillo day. My Christmas-box Oh, I understand! Thy faithful services I'll repay; Here's five bright shillings. Lang twango dillo [Takes out money. Twang, lango dillo day. [Exeunt M'Gilpin and Charley into house. SCENE II. Enter SANDY, R. Sundy. [Joyfully.] I have been to Edinbro', and have got all our gear in the sweetest taste for my marriage with my dear Jenny-Oh, yonder she comes, bright as the morn which gives the flowers their beauty! welcome as the gale which wafts its sweetness! B AIR-SANDY. Oh, had I Allan Ramsay's art How much I love the charming maid, She makes me know what all desire My senses she's bewilder'd quite, Last Sunday, when from church I came, I cried, when asked the text to name, My Jenny is no fortune great, Enter JENNY, L. Jen. (L. C.) Welcome home, my Sandy! San. (c.) [Embrace.] My love! I must gather all the lads to make a handsome wedding procession to the kirk, Jenny. Jen. And I to assemble the lasses. Oh, Sandy-here, as the packet's in, will you see if there's any letter for me, as I desired the lottery-man to send me notice if this chance should be drawn a prize. [Gives it to him. |