Renaissance Drama — Topics · seed 42

A Trick to Catch the Old One

Middleton, Thomas, published 1608 · comedy · Boys Professional;Professional

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TitleA Trick to Catch the Old One
AuthorMiddleton, Thomas
Publication year (edition)1608
Genre (British Drama)comedy
Genre group (comparison)comedy — from the British Drama label · Annals: comedy
Play typeBoys Professional;Professional
Work / edition / TCP / DEEPwork 262 · edition 614 · TCP A07511 · DEEP 506
Edition roleRepresentative edition — used in the analysis
First performance / composition (Annals)1605
First performance (BritDrama)1605 [1604-1606]
Company (BritDrama)Children of Paul's (second)
Company (Annals)Children of Paul's (second)
Theaterbefore the Court;Blackfriars;Paul's;Indoor Professional
Theater typeIndoor
PrinterEld, George
PublisherEld, George
FormatQuarto
STC17896a
Greg262a(ii)
Genre (Annals)Comedy
Genre (BritDrama)Comedy
BritDrama no.1467
Title pageA Tricke to Catch the Old-one.
Title-page performance noteAs it hath beene often in Action, both at Paules, and the Black-Fryers. Presented before his Maiestie on New-yeares night last.
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10–22483T27 Uncles, nephews and cousins: kinship and0.83ALL's gone! still thou'rt a Gentleman, that's all; but a poor one, that's nothing: What Milk brings thy Meadow…
223–41495unassignedCome I must help you whereabouts left you, I'll proceed. Though you beget, 'tis I must help to breed, Speak wh…
342–69503unassignedYou have heard all truth, his Uncle and my Brother, have been these three years mortal Adversaries. Two old to…
470–86508unassignedNo 'tis a tongue with a great T my boy that wins a widow. Now sir, the case stands thus, good mine Host, if th…
587–116475unassignedHast thou the conscience to tell me so, without any impeachment to thyself? Thou that canst defeat thy own Nep…
6117–129468unassignedHeard of him? why man he that has lost both his ears, may hear of him, a famous infamous Trampler of time; his…
7130–151494T42 English historical figures: a mixed clus0.78E'en when thou wilt again; Tramplers of time, Motions of Fleetstreet, and Visions of Holborn, here I have fees…
8152–174504unassignedNo doubt your worship might do much then, but she's fairly promised to a bachelor already. Ah what is he I pri…
9175–204512T27 Uncles, nephews and cousins: kinship and0.86Hum. see like a Beast if I have not forgot the name, puh, and out yonder again, goodly grown woods and fair me…
10205–219501T27 Uncles, nephews and cousins: kinship and0.87Here's a strange alteration, one day he must be turned out like a Beggar, and now he must be called in like a …
11220–253506T27 Uncles, nephews and cousins: kinship and0.90How could you hear of that sir? Oh pardon me, It was your will to have it kept from me I perceive now. Not for…
12254–277510T45 Widows, wooing and remarriage0.87Troth I'll near be friends with you while you live and you do. Nay and you say so Uncle, here's my hand, I wil…
13278–293517T27 Uncles, nephews and cousins: kinship and0.83The right way I warrant tee, a pox, art an ass, would I were in thy stead, get you up, I am a shamed of you, s…
14294–332517T45 Widows, wooing and remarriage0.82In regard of those two 'tis hard but you shall sir. I shall rest grateful, 'tis not full 3. hours sir, since t…
15333–364508T45 Widows, wooing and remarriage0.87Master Wit-good I have forborn my money long. I pray speak low sir, what do you mean? We hear you are to be ma…
16365–403511unassignedI ha' lost a ring i'faith, i'll follow you presently— but you shall find it sir, I know your youth and expense…
17404–467514T45 Widows, wooing and remarriage0.90Go too do't I say, thou shalt hear better from me. Is not this a better place than 5. Mark a year standing wag…
18468–509516T45 Widows, wooing and remarriage0.89I'll make her a jointure say. He can join land to land, and will possess you of what you can desire. Come wido…
19510–556508T27 Uncles, nephews and cousins: kinship and0.81Peace Nephew let me hear no more of 'em, it mads me, thou shalt prevent 'em all, no words to the widow of my c…
20557–622508T45 Widows, wooing and remarriage0.82Do you call, anon sir. What is there provided for dinner I cannot readily tell you sir, if you please, you may…
21623–659497unassignedHonest, and kind, come, we have delayed too long, Nephew take comfort; a Just cause is strong. That's all my c…
22660–719509T45 Widows, wooing and remarriage0.82She's as fine a philosopher of a stinkard's wife, as any within the liberties,— fah, fah Audry: How now Master…
23720–776495T27 Uncles, nephews and cousins: kinship and0.78Broke you for this? Was it not cause too much? Send to inquire his state, most part of it, Lay two years mortg…
24777–818493T45 Widows, wooing and remarriage0.85Why how Master Wit-good, fie, you a firm scholar, and an understanding Gentleman, and give your best parts to …
25819–854500unassignedWith all our hearts, and we shall joy to see your enemy so mocked: He laughed at me, gentlemen, ha, ha, ha: He…
26855–869508T6 Money, debt and credit0.81Oh 'tis a Secret delight we have amongst us, we that are used to keep birds in cages, have the heart to keep m…
27870–900499unassignedA Barber sir. A Barber very needful, you shall shave all the house, and if need require stand for a Reaper i't…
28901–948481unassignedBody a me? He will have utmost satisfaction. The law shall give him recompense he says. Alas his creditors so …
29949–980492unassignedShall I remember thee of another promise far stronger than the first. I'd fain know that. 'twould call shame t…
30981–999508T45 Widows, wooing and remarriage0.78Nau, nau, nau, nau, naw, tell me the second time, give me a lighter some, they are but desperate debts you kno…
311000–1040504unassignedMaster Wit-good? My life. Meet me presently, that note directs you, I would not be suspected our happiness att…
321041–1081506unassignedSir Lancelot? let me buss thee sir Lancelot, thou art the only friend that I honour and respect. I thank you f…
331082–1121507T45 Widows, wooing and remarriage0.83What's he comes with him? Why Hoord, that married lately the widow meddler. Oh, I cry you mercy sir. Now gentl…
341122–1161505unassignedHow? Will you have the truth out, he is married to a whore i'faith. I should laugh at that. Uncle, let me peri…
351162–1213496T45 Widows, wooing and remarriage0.85And most wishfully brother see where she comes, give her a smirk now we may hear it all the house over. Oh hea…
361214–1268492T40 Sin, guilt and violent loss within famil0.83Brother? Nor did I ever boast of lands unto you, Money or goods: I took a plainer course: And told you true i'…