memory, make peace. OLIVER: Let me, go, I say. ORLANDO: I won’t until I’m ready. You will listen to me.
My father instructed you in his will to give me a good education. But you’ve raised me as a peasant, depriving 12th Communicative English Book.indb Page Celebrations of Expressions me of the education needed to become a gentleman. OLIVER: And what are you going to do after you’ve spent your money? Beg?
ORLANDO: I won’t bother you any more than necessary. OLIVER: ( to ADAM ) And you get lost too, you old dog. ADAM: Is that my reward—to be called “old dog?” Well, it’s true, I’ve served this family so long I’ve gotten old and toothless, like a dog. God bless my old master.
He would never have spoken to me like this. (ORLANDO and ADAM exit.) OLIVER: Is that how it’s going to be? Are you starting to challenge me? I’ll cure you of your insolence, and I’m not going to give you a thousand crowns, either!— Hey, Dennis!
(DENNIS enters.) DENNIS: Did you call for me, your Worship? OLIVER: Wasn’t Charles, the duke’s wrestler, here to speak with me? DENNIS: Yes, sir, he’s here at the door right now and asks to see you. OLIVER: Call him in.
( exits ) I have a good plan. And tomorrow is the wrestling match. . Name the two sons of Sir Rowland de Boys.
. How is Orlando treated by his brother? . Who is Adam?
. How much money was left in the will for Orlando? . What is the name of the Duke’s wrestler?
(Charles Enters) CHARLES: Good morning, sir. OLIVER: Good Mr. Charles. DENNIS: Tell me, what’s the latest news at the newcourt?
CHARLES: No news but the old news. The old Duke Senior has been banished by his younger brother, the new Duke Frederick. A few loyal lords have gone into exile with Duke Senior, and given up their lands and money to Frederick—so he’s happy enough to have them leave. OLIVER: Can you tell me whether Rosalind, Duke Senior’s daughter, has also