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The name Albagon first appeared in an Italian comedy in the 6th century A.D./kloc-0. There is a miser named Albagu in Emilia written by Glotto (154 1- 1585). This word means hook and thief. -Clent and Alice's father, Marianne's suitor.

Clermont, son of Albagon, lover of Marianne.

Daughter of Alice Albagon, lover of Falaer.

Falaer anselmo's son, Alice's lover.

Marianne Klein's lover, Albagon's lover.

Anselmo Farrell and Mariana's father.

Simon's boss and agent. A broker is a person who introduces business to others and earns commission from it. )

Master Jacques-chef and coachman of Albagon.

The name of Arrow's servant. At that time, servants used flowers, sundries and place names instead of their real names. The names of the two servants, buckwheat stalks and dried cod, are also named after plants and fish, not my real name. -Klein's page.

Claude's mother-Abagan's maid.

Buckwheat stems and dried cod-minions of Albagon.

location

Paris.

Act ii

The first field

Clint, Arrow.

Clint. You bastard, where have you been? I won't tell you. ...

Arrow: Yes, young master, I have been waiting for you here, but the old man was unreasonable and kicked me out, almost hitting me.

Clint, what's going on? The situation is getting more and more urgent. During the time when I didn't see you, I found my father was my rival in love.

Mr. Arrow is in love?

Clint didn't. I was puzzled, but I didn't let him see it at last.

Arrow, he is in love, too! What's his idea? Are you deliberately targeting people? Is it love for such a person?

Clint, I must have done something wrong. He is lovesick.

Arrow, but why didn't you tell him?

Lest he get suspicious, I'll find a trick to cancel the marriage at the critical moment. What did they say to you?

Arrow, seriously! Master, people only borrow money when they are in trouble; With your despair, you have to cross the threshold of creditors, and you have to suffer some strange things.

Klein can't borrow money?

Arrow didn't say that. Boss Simon, the agent we deal with, is active and enthusiastic. He said that he sold his strength for your business, and he was willing to help you only by your appearance.

Cleenti, do I want fifteen thousand francs?

There is an arrow in the string, but there are several small conditions that can be accepted if things are to succeed.

Clint, did he let you talk to the borrower?

Arrow, alas! You are really not good at it. There is no such thing. He hides himself more carefully than you; There are some secret things you can't predict. People won't say his last name and first name at all. They are going to let him talk to you in the borrowed house today and ask about your industry and your family. I believe this transaction will be concluded in the name of the old man.

Clermont, especially my mother, is dead. No one can take away the property she left me.

Arrow, this is the condition that he dictated to the middleman himself. I want you to read them before trading:

"Assuming that the lender has fully guaranteed, the borrower is an adult, well-off, the industry is really safe and reliable, and there is no dispute. Only under the supervision of a notary public can both parties sign an accurate contract. Notaries must be absolutely honest. Therefore, it should be chosen by the lender. Because the receipt is in line with the procedure, it has the greatest relationship with the lender. "

Clint, there's nothing to say.

Arrow: "In order to avoid any anxiety on conscience, the lender suggests that the loan be calculated at 181 interest." [18] One profit is 5.5% Dolly.

Clint, eighteen, one! All right! Reasonable, nothing to complain about.

The arrow says. "But the lender doesn't have the money. In order to meet the needs of borrowers, I have to divide it into five parts, one profit [five parts, one profit]. Borrowing from others, so the borrower has to bear the interest before and after, because the lender borrows only to help the borrower. "

Clint. What? Damn it! He is Jewish, which means usurer. Or Arabs? [Arabs] refers to barbarians. One profit [four, one profit] is two cents and five cents compared with four. Still high.

The arrow points, that's what I'm talking about. You should check it carefully.

Clint, what do you want me to check? I am anxious to wait for money; I must accept any conditions.

Arrow, that's what I answered him.

Clint, are there any other conditions?

Arrow is just a boy sentence.

"The required fifteen thousand francs, the lender only twelve thousand cash, leaving one thousand crowns, [one thousand crowns] or three thousand francs. The price of the old clothes, sundries and jewelry has been converted into the lowest price by the lender in good faith. The attached list is as follows "

Clint, what does this mean?

Arrow, listen to this list.

"One: Hungarian embroidered four-legged bed, olive sheets, extremely elegant, six chairs, protective sheets of the same color; Everything is as clean as new, with red and blue shiny satin on the edge.

"There is also a bed curtain, made of a dark rose red cross. Omar is in the northwest of France, not far from the shore. Production, decorated with silk tassels of different sizes. " 【 Ear ornament 】 Ear ornament installed on chariots, horses, terraces and tents.

Clint, what does he want me to do with these things?

Arrow sum

"Also: Bao Gong and Marseille [Bao Gong and Marseille] have eight couplets, including poems and paintings, describing a couple's daily life from engagement to death in other places, mainly Bao Gong, which was quite popular in the early17th century.

Also: a big walnut table, both ends of which can be stretched. The legs of the table are twelve columns or rotating columns with six small benches. "

Clint, what do I need these things for?

Arrow, listen to me.

"Also: the musket [musket] is an old musket, which is very heavy and can only be aimed at. Three, inlaid with pearls and shells, and three original shelves.

"Also: a brick stove, two stills and three receivers, which are very useful for people who love distillation."

Clint pissed me off.

Arrow, don't worry.

"Also: Bologna pipa, with complete strings, is rarely missed.

"Also, the literal translation of the table should be" Lady's Cave ". There is a shelf on the table. There are 13 holes on the table with numbers written on them. The hole in the middle is 13, played with 13 ivory ball. One is a chessboard, similar to the Goose Map of the ancient Greeks. There are 63 squares, each with a map, and the center is the largest. Draw a goose, throw two dice for the play, and come to the winner of the goose map first. First, killing time is the most appropriate.

"another: a lizard skin, three and a half feet long, filled with hay, hanging from the ceiling, which is rare and pleasing to the eye.

"The actual value of the above items is still above 4,500 francs, and the lender made every effort to restrain and reduce the price to 1000 kroner."

Cleonte is constantly striving for self-improvement, damn it! It's a profiteer, a murderer who kills people without seeing blood! Who hasn't heard of this kind of usury? The interest rate can't be higher, and he is not satisfied. Do you want me to accept the junk he bought for 3000 francs? I couldn't even sell 600 francs when I got it. But what can we do? I still have to accept his conditions, because he knows that I am eager for money, and the conditions are cool and harsh, and I will accept them. Yes, rogue, he is killing himself.

Master Arrow, I'm not talking about the way you're going. I think it's a character from Ba Lv Qi [Ba Lv Qi] rabelais's Gao Kang Da and Fat Fairy. Going downhill, paying for it, buying expensive and selling cheap, making ends meet. In the second year, I ate the grain of the first year and used my income in advance. Metaphor can't make ends meet, only care about immediate difficulties, regardless of the future. Hang a set of brocade.

Clint, what do you want me to do? This is the result that the father is penniless and the young people are forced to take risks. No wonder the son cursed his father's death.

Arrow loves money as much as his grandfather. I dare say that the most cultured people will be angry when they see it. Thank God, I'm not in the mood to be hanged. My brothers like to do some dirty little things. I'm not that stupid. He slipped away when he was talking. Those beautiful things they did were a little too close to the gallows, so I was careful not to join them. But then again, I really intend to steal what he did. I believe that stealing him can be said to be of great merit.

Clint, please give me this list and let me have another look.

The second field

Boss Simon, Albagon, Clint, Arrow.

Boss Simon (recognizing Clint and whispering to Albagon) Yes, sir, it's a young man waiting for money. He is in a hurry to find money, and he accepts all the terms you wrote.

Albagon, but boss Simon, do you believe there is absolutely no risk? Do you know the name, property and family of the person you are talking about?

Boss Simon doesn't know that he was introduced to me by accident, so I can't tell you some details, but he will explain it to you himself. The contact told me that you would be satisfied after seeing him. All I can tell you is that his family is rich and his mother is dead. If necessary, he promises that his father will die in less than eight months.

Albagon is worth considering. Boss Simon, as long as we have the strength, we should be merciful and convenient to others.

Boss Simon. Of course.

(whispering to Clint) What happened? Our agent, boss Simon, is talking with the old man.

Clint, can someone tell him who I am? Could it be that you are playing me?

Boss Simon (arrow pointing to A)! Ah! You are in a hurry! Who told you it was from here? Sir, I didn't disclose your name and address to them. Actually, in my opinion, nothing is too important. They are conscientious, so you can discuss it together here.

How's Albagon?

Boss Simon (pointing to Clint) The fifteen thousand francs I told you about is the gentleman who wants to borrow from you.

What's wrong with Albagon, you bastard? So you didn't do anything right and took a short-lived road?

Clint. What's the matter, Dad? So you hurt the world and cheated your heart?

Albagon borrowed money regardless of his life and death, so it was you?

Clint got rich illegally by putting money on stamps, so it was you?

Albagan, how dare you see me after such a thing?

Clint, how dare you do such a thing?

Albagon, you say, are you ashamed that you have run amok like this, squandering money and ruining the family business saved by your parents through hard work and sweat?

Cleonte, when you do this kind of business, you humiliate your identity. You dig money after money. One day you are dissatisfied, and you lose all your dignity and reputation. Even the most notorious usurer is crazy. It is not as demanding as you to come up with all kinds of tricks. Are you ashamed?

Albagon bastard, get out! I don't want to see you!

In your opinion, who is guilty? Is it someone who needs money to spend, or someone who steals money without money at all?

Albagon, I told you, go away and don't make me angry. (a person) I'm not sad about it; This is a warning to me: I will pay special attention to his every move in the future.

Act iii

The first field

Albagan, Clint, Alice, Farrell, Claude.

Mom, master Jacques, buckwheat stalks, dried cod.

All right, Albagon, come here and listen to me. I'll put your work back and assign everyone's affairs. Claude, mom, come here. I will hit you first. (She holds a broom) Well, you have a guy in your hand. I want you to clean the air and clean the furniture. Be careful, don't rub too hard, or you'll get hurt or something. Besides, I want you to take care of the wine bottle when you eat. If a bottle is missing and something is broken, I will settle accounts with you and deduct it from your salary.

Master Jacques (narrator) shrewd punishment.

Albagon (to Claude's mother) Go ahead. (Under Claude's mother) You, buckwheat stalks, and you, dried cod, your job is to wash cups and pour wine; But be careful, only when people are thirsty. Some followers are not sensible and come to persuade wine. They remind people to drink without thinking: this habit can't be learned. If you want to pour, you have to be asked more than once before you pour. Remember to always pour more water into it.

Master Jacques (narrator) Yes, pure wine is the best.

Master cod, can we take off our coats?

When Albagon sees someone coming, you can take it off again. After taking it off, be careful not to get your clothes dirty.

Master buckwheat stalk, do you know that there is a big oil stain on the front of my uniform?

Dried cod, sir, there is a hole in the back of my knickerbockers. Don't be angry, sir, but you can see me. ...

Albagon, stop. Try to turn your back on the wall and always hit people with your face. That's it. (Albagon takes the hat of buckwheat stalk and puts it in front of the uniform, teaching him how to cover up the oil stains. ) What about you? You always hold your hat like this when entertaining guests. (Two attendants) As for you, daughter, take good care of what you have taken back and be careful not to spoil it. It is right for girls to do so. But you must be ready to entertain my lover. She will come to see you and take you shopping together. Did you hear what I said?

Alice heard you, dad.

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Albagon Falaer, help me think more. Hey, Jacques, come here. I will save you for the last time.

Master Jacques, I am your coachman and chef. Who do you want to talk to?

Albagon told the two men.

There are only two master Jacques, who will come first?

Chef Albagon.

Master Jacques, please wait a moment. He took off the coachman's uniform to reveal the chef's costume.

The Albanians. What the hell is this?

Master Jacques, you are in charge now.

Arbagonyak, I have an appointment for dinner today.

Master Jacques (aside) What a rare thing!

Say, Albagon, do you have anything delicious for us?

Master Jacques does, as long as you have a lot of money for me.

Albagon, damn it, money is always indispensable! No money, no money, no money, they seem to have nothing else to say. Ah! All they talk about is this word: "money." Always talking about money. This became their mantra: "money."

Falaer, yes.

Master Jacques, seriously, Mr. Butler, I am very grateful to you for telling me this secret and taking over my job as a chef. You are nosy in this house, and you are a one-handed person.

Arbagon, don't brag. What should I do?

Master Jacques has your housekeeper. He will spend very little money to cook delicious dishes for you.

Arbagon, come on. I want you to answer.

How many people are there at master Jacques' table?

Albagon, there are either eight of us or ten of us. Let's call it eight. There are eight people to eat, enough for ten people.

Falaer, of course.

Master Jacques, ok! Then you have to open four good soups and five main courses. Good soup … main course …

Damn it, Albagon! We can entertain the whole city.

What did Master Jacques bake? ...

Albagon (covering his mouth with his hand) Ouch! You want to eat all my property, troublemaker.

Master Jacques also served baked goods. ...

Albagon (puts his hand over Master Jacques' mouth again) What else?

Falaer (to Master Jacques) Are you going to support everyone to death? Don't host treat, just let them die piston, kill them? Read the health code; Ask the doctor, is there anything more harmful to people than eating too much?

Albagon was right.

Master Falaer, you and your colleagues should know that more dishes on the table are equivalent to a black shop. When guests are friends, the vegetable rice should be light. The ancients in China put it well, "Eating is the sky, not eating is the sky", which means "Eat to live, not live to eat". This legend was told by Socrates. Arbagon Yes (To Master Jacques) Did you hear that? (To Falaer) Who is the great man who said this?

Falaer: I can't remember his name now.

Albagon, remember to write this sentence for me. I'll engrave it on the fireplace in my restaurant.

Falaer, I will definitely write it. As for dinner, leave it to me. I will arrange it properly.

Albagon, you can do it.

Master Jacques couldn't be better. I saved a lot of trouble.

Albagon should go with something that doesn't suit your appetite. If you don't eat, you will be full, like fat braised mutton and snacks stuffed with chestnuts.

You can rest assured that I have everything in Falaer.

Albagon, now, master, clean my carriage.

Master Jacques, wait a minute. This is for the coachman. (He puts on his jacket again) You say ...

Albagon cleaned my carriage, got my horses ready and went back to the market. ...

Master Jacques, where is your horse? Seriously, I can't walk another step. I'm not saying that they are exhausted and can't stand at the top of the trough. Poor animals are not exhausted yet, so it's not true. The problem is that you always starve them. When they are hungry, they are nothing but skin and bones, horse shelves and horses.

Albagon doesn't do any work. When he gets sick, he gets sick.

Master Jacques, should you starve if you don't work? Poor animals work more, but some eat, which is much better for them. I feel sad to see that they are relieved; Because when it comes to coming, I have feelings for my horses, and seeing them suffer is like I am suffering. I save my food for them every day. Sir, I have no pity for creatures, but my heart is a little too cruel.

For Albagon, it is not a heavy job to catch a party.

Master Jacques, no, I can't bear to yell at them. If I whip them, I will have a bad conscience. They can't even drag themselves. How can you call it a trailer?

Master Falaer, I have an appointment with my neighbor Pythagoras, an ancient coastal province in northern France.

Or master Jacques. They would rather die at the hands of others than at my hands.

Master Falaer is a real master.

Master Jacques, Mr. Butler is really good at blocking water.

Arbagon, stop it!

Master Jacques, I just don't like those flatterers. No matter what he does, even if he keeps checking the bread, I think it's just buttering up and catering. I get angry at the thought of it. I'm sorry to hear people talk about you. Because no matter what I do, as soon as I say I'm coming, I feel I have feelings for you. You are my favorite person except my horse.

Aba Gogna, can you tell me what people are talking about me?

Master Jacques, there is nothing to say, but let's talk first. You can't annoy me

Albagon, I'm not angry with you, ever.

Master Jacques, forget it. I think nine times out of ten you will be angry.

Albagon, I'm not angry. I like listening. I want to know what people think of me.

Master Jacques, if you must listen, I will tell you straight away. People speak ill of you everywhere. When people talk about you, they are as mean and ubiquitous as the idea of heavy rain. People like to dig at you, all the time. Don't take your meanness as a joke. Some people say: You printed some almanac specially for yourself. Four Seasons Lent [Four Seasons Lent] is the beginning of each season stipulated by Catholics, and three days (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) are set aside for fasting. People can call a taxi. Besides, we need him to prepare dinner. And fasting days before the sacrament, so that a family can have more rest. Some people say: when giving gifts on holidays or when servants stop working, they always quarrel with servants and find excuses not to give them anything. Another person said: A neighbor's cat once stole a leftover leg of lamb from you, and you sued the cat. Others said: One night, someone found you stealing buckwheat from the stable to feed the horses. Your coachman, my former coachman, didn't know how many sticks he hit you in the dark. You can't tell how bitter it is to eat Rhizoma Coptidis. In short, you want me to tell you that as long as you go to a place, you will hear someone destroying you. You have become the talk and laughing stock of everyone. People don't talk about you, but when they talk about you, they always say that you are a miser, money first, a money addict and a usurer.

Albagon (hitting him) You are a fool, an asshole, a bad bag and a shameless thing.

Master Jacques, look! Didn't I see it coming? You just don't believe me. I told you before: I told you the truth, and you will be angry with me.

Abagun, learn how to speak.

Act IV

Scene 6

Arrow, Klein.

Arrow (coming out of the garden with a box in his arms) Hey! Master, I was looking for you! Follow me!

Clint, what's wrong?

Arrow, come with me. That's great.

Clint, what did you say?

Errol, it's settled.

Clint. What?

Errol, I've been holding it all day.

What's going on with Clint?

I got the money hidden by Mr. Arrow.

Clint, how did you get it?

Arrow will tell you later. Let's leave now. I heard him shouting.

Game 7

Arbagon

Arbagon (he called a thief in the garden and came out without a hat) Catch a thief! Catch a thief! Catch the murderer! Catch the murderer! Wang Fa, God has eyes. I'm finished. I was murdered, my neck was wiped and my money was stolen. Who could it be? Where did he go? Where is he? Where is he hiding? How can I find him? Where to run? Don't run around? Is he not here? Is he not here? Who is this? Stop. Give me my money back, asshole ... (He grabs his arm) Ah! It's me. I'm crazy. I don't know where I am, who I am and what I am doing. Oh, dear! My poor money, my poor money, my good friend! People took you away from me alive; Since you were robbed, I have no dependence, no comfort and no joy. I'm finished with everything, and there's no point in my life. I can't live without you. It's over. There's nothing I can do. I'm dying, I'm dead, I'm buried. Isn't anyone willing to bring me back to life, give me back my precious money, or tell me who took it? Oh? what did you say ? /Excuse me? No one. Whoever did it must be secretly calculating me: it's time for me to talk to my disobedient son. Let's go I want to complain and torture the whole family: maid, footman, son, daughter and myself. There are many people here [many people] referring to the audience under the stage. ! Everyone I casually look at looks suspicious, like a thief who stole my money. Hey! What are they talking about over there? Talking about the thief who stole my money? What's that noise upstairs? Will he be up there? Please, who knows his whereabouts, please tell me. Is he hiding among you? They all looked at me and everyone was laughing. You see, they must be involved in my theft. Come on, officers, gendarmes, captains, judges, instruments of torture, gallows, executioners. I want to hang those people. I couldn't find my money, so I hanged myself.

Miser, translated as miser, is Moliere's famous comedy. The script depicts Albagon as a typical miser and miser in an exaggerated way.

The following excerpts are taken from three plots of Albagon's usury, arranging an engagement banquet and losing the cash box, among which his stingy character is vividly displayed. Especially after the loss of the money box in the fourth act, Albagon's long monologue profoundly reveals the ugly soul of the miser. To appreciate the excerpts, we need to know what typical details are used to portray the image of Albagon and taste the exaggerated and humorous language of the works.