Publisher's Synopsis
The Dupe is a comedic play written by Frances Chamberlaine Sheridan. The story follows the character of Sir Toby Bumper, a wealthy and gullible man who is easily swindled by those around him. The play begins with Sir Toby being tricked into believing that he has won a large sum of money, only to later discover that he has been duped. As the story unfolds, Sir Toby continues to fall victim to various schemes and manipulations, including a fake marriage proposal and a fraudulent investment opportunity. Along the way, he is aided by a group of loyal friends who try to protect him from his own naivety. The play is filled with witty dialogue, mistaken identities, and humorous misunderstandings, making it a classic example of the comedic genre. Overall, The Dupe is a lighthearted and entertaining play that satirizes the gullibility of the wealthy and the lengths that some people will go to in order to take advantage of them.Sharp. Come, come, I know you don't dislike me at the bottom of your heart: you think me saucy, but agreeable, a devilish agreeable fellow. Ah, you little rogue! there is an arch smile of assent under that angry brow, that makes you look so enchantingly!This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
