Baucis and Philemon Script Essay Example

my fleet- footed friend. I want to get a reliable feel of Just how true the reports are about the behavior of these Praying citizens. Mercury: Well I had the foresight to bring a bag of silver so that we might find a nice inn to stay in when we reach the town. No reason we have to pass up a few comforts during our little excursion.

And I brought a wide selection of delicious foods so that we could have an excellent luncheon on our Journey. (A robber will steal the bag of silver and the food Mercury is holding and run away) Scene 3 They wandered through the land of Paragraph, knocking at each lowly hut or great house they came to asking for food and a place to rest in. Not one would admit them; every time they were dismissed insolently and the door barred against them. (at least 3 houses) House 1 Mercury: Good people, could you spare a morsel of food? 1: I have nothing for you, you nasty vagrant. House 2 Jupiter: Pardon me, my dear lady.

My friend and I are strangers and we are very tired and hungry. I was wondering if you would be so kind as to share.... 2: Get your dirty hands off my clothes, you beggar. House 3 (Pasta ditto bathing is Jupiter at Mercury nag boat. ) Scene 4 At last they came upon a little hovel of the humblest sort, poorer than any they had yet found. Jupiter: The people of this city are even worse than the reports I received. Mercury: My lord, I have the strangest sensations where those

rocks hit me. Jupiter: That is called pain, my dear Mercury. Humans often experience it. Mercury: A most unpleasant feeling, indeed.

Jupiter: An awful lot to be sure. A day around them is more misery than I could stand. Mercury: (bow) I say, great Zeus, let's change back into our godly forms. Then I shall put a spell on these mortals to where they have donkeys' ears and pigs' noses. That way they'll look as ugly as they act. Jupiter: I have a good mind to call up a storm and blast this city with thunderbolts. But here is one last home. The people here will probably turn out as bad as the rest, but still we must find out. (Knocks at the door) (Yells) I say, is any one home? Philomena: Coming, coming. (Open the door)Oh! I say travelers.

Abacus, come out. We have visitors. (Abacus and Philomena welcome Jupiter and Mercury) Scene 5 Inside, they found themselves in a snug and very clean room. (Causing in Philomena young upon in Jupiter at Mercury) Philomena: Please sit down my friends, you look tired. Abacus: I am Abacus, and that's my husband Philomena. (Abacus will talk to them while cooking and preparing the table) Abacus: We are poor folk, but poverty isn't so bad when you're willing to own up to it, and a contented spirit is a great help, too. (When they finished preparing, Philomena will call their guests) Philomena: Let's eat. (While eating)

Mercury: Good sir, my friend and I would like some more wine. Philomena: I'm afraid the Jug is almost empty. But there may Just a few drops left. (pours) Goodness!

There was more wine than I thought. (tastes wine) My Oh my, this old wine is more delicious than I remember, too. Mercury: Please pour us some more, kind friend, and fill your cup as well as your wife's as well. Philomena: I say Abacus, how much does our Jar hold? Abacus: Four cups. Why? Philomena: Well, am I losing my wits or what? I gave everyone a drink and that was four cups. Then I gave our guests two more, and finally I gave everyone another drink which makes for a total of ten.

How is that possible when our Jug only holds four cups? (As Abacus and Philomena saw this wonder each looked in terror at the other, kneeled while dropping their eyes they prayed silently. ) Abacus: Have pity on us, you mighty gods. We have given you no meat with your meal. Philomena: We have a goose, which we ought to have given you Lordships. But if you will only wait, it shall be done at once. (Abacus and Philomena will try to catch the goose while Jupiter and Philomena watched them greatly entertained. ) (Abacus and Philomena had to give up the chase panting ND exhausted. Jupiter: Come here, my good couple, and let your goose live. (pause). (Abacus and Philomena will come near the Gods. )