Renaissance Drama — Topics · seed 42

The Gamester

Shirley, James, published 1637 · comedy · Adult Professional;Professional

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TitleThe Gamester
AuthorShirley, James
Publication year (edition)1637
Genre (British Drama)comedy
Genre group (comparison)comedy — from the British Drama label · Annals: comedy
Play typeAdult Professional;Professional
Work / edition / TCP / DEEPwork 523 · edition 1056 · TCP A12137 · DEEP 876
Edition roleRepresentative edition — used in the analysis
First performance / composition (Annals)1633 [licensed for stage, Nov 11]
First performance (BritDrama)1633 [Nov]
Company (BritDrama)Queen Henrietta Maria's Men
Company (Annals)Queen Henrietta Maria's Men
TheaterPhoenix/Cockpit;Indoor Professional
Theater typeIndoor
Title-page companyQueen Henrietta Maria's Men
PrinterNorton, John (2)
FormatQuarto
STC22443
Greg523a
Genre (Annals)Comedy
Genre (BritDrama)Comedy
BritDrama no.2418
Title pageTHE GAMESTER.
Title-page performance noteAs IT WAS PRESENted by her Majesties Servants At the private House in Drury-Lane.
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10–49504unassignedWhat need you be so coy now? Pray collect yourself, remember what you are, and whose You have a virtuous gentl…
250–113494T23 Husbands, wives and jealousy0.91Pray sir stay, let me but know Some reason why you use me thus unkindly? If I have been guilty of offence, I a…
3114–190514unassignedWell said, this may do good upon me, as I find you prompt in this, I may consider Other matters: to tell you t…
4191–248516T46 Swords, quarrels and valour0.83I am sorry for poor Beamont. It would be long ere any mistress would Be so desperate for her servant, this is …
5249–320503T46 Swords, quarrels and valour0.84He has slain a gentleman. They say he is not dead, the wounds not mortal. And will you make one past cure? How…
6321–394509unassignedTo be plain, sir, You have a name i'th' Town for a brave fellow. How, sir, you do not come to jeer me? Patienc…
7395–468510T27 Uncles, nephews and cousins: kinship and0.89I apprehend; And thus I satisfy you, we that had Our breeding from a Trade, cits as you call us, Though we hat…
8469–536500unassignedAgree, sir? you must quarrel, and he must beat you, else, 'tis no bargain. Not before We have concluded how th…
9537–600501unassignedYes forsooth. I know not which way to begin, to me He has betrayed he loves her, she is present. Will you be s…
10601–673514unassignedAnd I have found thee pure, be still preserved so, But he will straggle further— Cherish hope, He rather will …
11674–738495unassignedOh, do not say so. Then I won't, but I love thee for thy spirit, 'cause thou wilt be revenged, punish her jeal…
12739–805497T27 Uncles, nephews and cousins: kinship and0.84It will endure, take my word for't, why look you, For your satisfactions, no Gloves off, You have devices to d…
13806–862493unassignedBy no means, let him beat you to purpose, sir. Buy Uncle. Come, sir, pray gentlemen, bid my kinsman welcome: a…
14863–938495unassignedLet him call me to account, the reckonings paid. Come Dwindle. I did not think the fool durst ha' done this, '…
15939–1008494T1 Death, grief and revenge0.83I wish your confidence were not deceived, The last part of my story will concern Your faith, and sorrow. Mine?…
161009–1080495T1 Death, grief and revenge0.79I'll not have A thought shall disobey you, and if ever I love again. If ever? why suppose I should propound on…
171081–1155499T23 Husbands, wives and jealousy0.87If it be not to loud; We must not be seen together, to avoid Suspicion, I would not for a world my cousin Shou…
181156–1226495unassignedI'll tell thee a hundred. Take heed what you say, sir. A hundred honest men, why if there were So many i'th' C…
191227–1294506unassignedNay, nay, be comforted, and mistake me not, I did not mention Delamore to provoke These tears: he's gone, thin…
201295–1379512unassignedMistress Violante Is come to visit you. I wait upon her, Your gentle pardon. Would my Nephew had her. she is S…
211380–1453498unassignedI am amazed, and my soul much distracted Twixt grief, and wonder, it grows late i'th' morning, I le visit the …
221454–1521499unassignedThe house fills apace What are these ha? A Country gentleman, and Little-stocke. A Country gentleman? I have s…
231522–1558489unassignedDo they not fear drowning? They are safest in a tempest, if they be taken at any time by their enemies, and ca…
241559–1605510unassignedMore money Dwindle call my Uncle: I must have it, for my honour, two hundred pieces more Will serve my turn; i…
251606–1678507T58 Gallant talk and courtship: an Epicene-c0.80I would ha' thee ride boy, I must to the Gamester Farewell, remember not to speak a word, but Kiss and embrace…
261679–1749505unassignedIs Penelope With her? Not when she sent me forth. Let her expect: wait you on me. I spy my blustering Gamester…
271750–1805486T58 Gallant talk and courtship: an Epicene-c0.86Come pray, sir, be reconciled; he submits. I see thou hast something in thee of a Soldier, to no Purpose, and …
281806–1879488unassigned'tis time then to be plain, it was a wonder I could be so long silent, did you like Your last night's lodging?…
291880–1949489T1 Death, grief and revenge0.78Men of his quality Do seldom court affliction, this, I must Allow, is a most noble gratitude For those good of…
301950–2017476T33 Fathers, daughters and marriage negotiat0.90You speak all comfort Which way can I deserve this? That i'll show you. I had an obligation to your father Who…
312018–2089500T1 Death, grief and revenge0.74I should condemn her, and despise the conquest: These things may bribe an Atheist not a Lover. But you perhaps…
322090–2158494unassignedPerhaps you'll see me again. Again and often, Thy stars are gentle to thee, many days, And years are yet betwe…
332159–2232500T58 Gallant talk and courtship: an Epicene-c0.86I am justly punished now for all my tricks, And pride o'th' flesh, I had ambition To make men cuckolds, now th…
342233–2304495T27 Uncles, nephews and cousins: kinship and0.84My greater torment: come, come thou art modest; Heaven knows she may be desperate. A fair riddance, we have en…
352305–2383512T27 Uncles, nephews and cousins: kinship and0.84I'll pay you for't If you will beat him soundly, sir, and leave him But as you found him; for if he continue A…
362384–2469518unassignedWill you not give Me leave to roar abroad a little for My credit? Never, sirrah, now i'll tame you. I thank yo…
372470–2541513unassignedIndeed sir? Indeed, sir? why I have been contracted to thee. How long? This half hour, know thy portion, and s…
382542–2625485unassignedMaster Wilding, welcome, Y'ave been a great a stranger. Do you know me? Know you? They say I am much altered o…
392626–2700472unassignedshe does not look With any countenance of love upon me: See, she does weep. she'll love thee afterwards. And s…