Chapter 17 act four

Enter the old man. Not to mention the people of Natel, How to welcome her old lord; Not to mention the wretched queen Standing in desolation in the nunnery; Single Form Little Marina Already grown into a cardamom age, Nacreon lived up to his trust, Educate this princess carefully, Fortunately, she was born translucent and exquisite, Proficient in music and art, That remarkable talent and demeanor Earn everyone's love. Alas for the jealous goblin It is playing its evil intentions again! Creon has a daughter, Philoden was her name, At this time, I was already in my boudoir,

Be inseparable with Marina: They sometimes weave side by side, Betting on the slenderness of jade fingers; Sometimes they embroider together, Competing to boast of the exquisite heart and hands; Sometimes playing the piano and singing new voices, shamed the nightingale who moaned; Sometimes write new poems together, Singing praises to the goddess of the Moon Palace. This Philoden is competitive, She always wants to fight for the length of the day; helpless her crow's feathers How can you compete with white doves? Only Marina's Minhui praised by all; Philoden by comparison

Greatly lowered the sound price. Her mother became jealous out of jealousy, Feeling murderous, She wants to remove Marina, so that her daughter can walk alone, This conspiracy is still brewing, Licolida died again, Poor lonely princess, Her life is at stake. That wicked woman's scheme is rampant Can it get what it wants? After that things changed, There are performances by actors. My old man is out of rhyme, I'm ashamed to be blasphemous to watch the official listen, Thank you for your generosity, Only then did I close my loopholes. Here comes Dionysia, Lionin is her minion. (Down.)

The first Tassus.Open space near the beach Enter Dionyssa and Lionin. Dionyssa, remember that you have sworn to do this; it was a simple matter, and no one will ever know.There is no such cheap thing in the world anymore, it is simple and straightforward, and it can bring you so many benefits at once.Let not that icy conscience stir in your bosom pity; nor let mercy, which even women despise, soften you; be like a soldier, be firm in your duty . Leonin I'll do what I say; but she's a very good girl. Dionyssa should let her go with the gods all the more.See her come weeping for her nurse.Have you decided yet?

Lionin I've decided. Marina enters with a basket of flowers. Marina No, I will steal flowers of all colors from the goddess of the earth, and adorn your new green grave; before summer is gone, I will decorate with yellow flowers, blue flowers, purple violets, golden longevity Chrysanthemum, spread on your grave like a brocade carpet.well!I, a wretched man, came into this world in a storm, and my mother died as soon as I was born; this world is to me like a raging sea that is always stormy. Roll in front of you. Dionysia, Marina!Why are you here alone?Why is my daughter not with you?Let sorrow not eat your blood; you may make me your nurse.Oh God!How haggard your face has become with this useless sorrow!Come, give me your flowers before the tide breaks them.Go for a walk with Lionin; the air there is fresh, it stimulates the stomach and refreshes the spirit.Come, Lionin, take her arm, and walk with her.

Marina No, I thank you!I would not take away your servant. Dionysia come, come; I love you and your father the king as my own.We look forward to his coming here every day; if he comes and sees our peerless and good daughter thinned out like this, he will regret leaving you so far away; he will also complain about me My husband and I said we didn't take good care of you.Go, I beseech you; take a walk, and be merry again; do not mar that wonderful countenance which once dazzled every youth and old man.Don't worry about me, I will go back alone. Well, I'll go; but I'm really not in that mood.

Dionysia Come, come, I know it will be good for you.Lionin, you walk with her at least half an hour.Remember what I just said. Lionin, don't worry, madam. Dionysia, my dear girl, I will leave you for a while; walk slowly, and don't run flushed.Hey!I must take care of you. Marina Thank you, dear lady. (Exit Dionysia) Is this wind blowing from the west? Rio Ning this is a southwesterly wind. Marina I was born with a north wind. Lionin is it? Marina My nanny told me that my father, who never knew fear, shouted to the sailors, "Come on, good brothers!" Pulling the cable himself with his noble hand, not caring about bruising his own flesh ; he once clung to the mast against a wave that nearly washed the deck away.

Lionin when was that? Marina was when I was born.There never was a storm like that; and a man who had climbed onto the sail fell overboard from a rope ladder.One said, "Hey! Have you come down yet?" They ran sweating from bow to stern; the helm whistled, the owner shouted everywhere, and the whole ship was in a hurry. Come, Lionin, say your prayers. Marina what do you mean? Lionin If you need a short time to say a prayer, I will allow you.But don't make too much noise, because the ears of the gods are very sensitive, and I have sworn to get my business done quickly. Marina why did you kill me?

Lionin This is what my mistress means. Marina why is she trying to kill me?By my heart, I never did a thing in my life to hurt her, so far as I can remember.I never said a bad word, or did an evil to any creature; believe me, I never killed a mouse, or hurt a fly; I trampled on A worm will also cry because of this.What was my mistake?What good would my death do her?What danger is my life to her? Leonin, I only know to follow orders, not to argue with you. Marina I hope you never do something like this again.Your appearance is very kind, which shows that you have a kind heart.I saw you recently hurt yourself for trying to persuade two people who were fighting, and that shows you are a good man.Now please be such a good person again!Your housewife wants to kill me, so you should come to the rescue, save me, a weak and pitiful person.

Lionin I've sworn it, this thing must be done. When all the pirates entered, Marina Fang was struggling. Let go of Robber, villain! (Lionin escapes.) Steal a treasure!A treasure! Pirate C everyone share, brothers, everyone share.Come, let us take her to the ship quickly. (The pirates seize Marina. Exit.) Re-enter Lionin. Lionin These thieves are of the great pirate Verdis; they have captured Marina.Let her go; she will never come back.I could swear she was killed and thrown in the sea by them.But I'll see and see; maybe they won't take her aboard after they've had a good time with her.If they keep her, she loses her virginity at their hands, and must lose her life at my hands. (Down.)

The second Mitilene.a room in a brothel Enter the whorehouse owner, bustard, and turtle slave. The master of the house, the slave! What orders does the boss of Guinu have? The host went to the market and searched carefully; there are many vagrants in Mitilin, and we have no girls to enter the market, which is not a small loss. Bustard We've never been out of stock like we are now.There are only three stupid girls in total, and they can only deal with it like this at best; and because they are exhausted, they are already almost stinking rotten meat. Master, so we have no choice but to get a few fresh things at a high price.No matter what kind of business you do, you must always have a conscience. If you don't have a conscience, will your business still thrive? You're right, bustard; it's not a matter of raising bastards, I think I raised eleven myself-- Gui Nu, well, every one of them is raised until they are eleven years old, and then they go into the water again.But shall I search the market? Bustard What else can I do?Our shop is full of smelly and rotten stuff, and a strong wind will blow them to pieces. Master, you are right; in all conscience, they are indeed too dirty.The poor Transylvanian fell asleep with the little hoof, and died within a few days. Turtle slave, she soon killed him; she made him a good roast for the maggots.But I'm going to search the market. (Down.) The owner of the house can live in peace and security with three or four thousand yuan; then we will quit. Why don't the bustards do it, I'd like to ask you?Is it a shame to make money when we are old? Master!Our reputation doesn't flow like goods, and our goods are not insured against accidental loss; so if we had earned some property earlier when we were young, we would rather close our doors and eat ready-made meals now.Moreover, we are in a business where God is angry. If we don't know how to stop halfway, the gods will definitely not spare us. Forget it, bustards, other businesses are just as sinful as ours. The host is just like us!Why, they've got a lot more clean than us; we're the only ones to be damned.Can this business be considered a career?That was simply not human.But here comes the turtle slave. Enter Gui Nu, leading the pirates and Marina. Turtle slaves come here.Brothers, do you think she is a girl? Steal armor ah!Friends, we can vouch for this. Boss Guinu, you see, I found such a thing after searching here and there with great difficulty.If it pleases you, all the better; otherwise my down payment will be for nothing. Bustard, turtle slave, what strengths does she have? Gui Nu has a pretty face, can speak nice words, and has nice clothes; with these advantages, will people still reject her? How much does the bustard cost her? Gui Nu and the others must demand a thousand dollars, not less. Hello, host, come with me, friends, and I will give you the money immediately.Wife, take her in and teach her what to do, lest she be inexperienced and neglect the guests. (Exit the host and all the pirates.) Bustard Guinu, you should carefully memorize her appearance, what color her hair is, what her skin is like, how tall she is, and how old she is, especially explaining that she is a girl; Crying, "Whoever will pay the highest price shall be the first to enjoy her." Provided the tempers of the men remain unchanged, such a girl can make a fortune, as I bid you. go. Turtle slave obeyed. (Down.) Marina!Leonin should have made things simpler, he should have killed me sooner, and he shouldn't have said that nonsense; or if the pirates were more vicious and threw me into the sea, I could go with my mother ! Bustard Why do you weep, fair one? Marina because I am beautiful. Come on bustard, the gods have finally treated you well. Marina I don't complain about them. Bustard, since you are in my hands, you are mine. Marina I shouldn't have escaped from the man who wanted to kill me. Bustard, you can live comfortably with me. Marina does not. Bustard Yes, you can live comfortably, and you can taste gentlemen of every description.There are also food and clothing here; there are also black, white, fat, and thin men, you can change them every night for fresh ones.Hey!Did you cover your ears? Marina are you a woman? Bustard, if I am not a woman, what do you think I am? Marina A woman who is not chaste is not a woman. Hello bustard, I have you, you little goose, it seems that you are going to cause me some trouble.Come on, you are a silly little thing, I must show you some color, so that you will listen to my mother's discipline. God bless me Marina! Bustard, if the gods bless you to get to know a few more intimate men, then let them comfort you, support you, and give you a taste of sweetness.The turtle slave is back. Re-enter the turtle slave. Bustard, have you advertised for her in the market? Turtle slave I can tell how many hairs there are on her head; for describing her beauty, my throat is hoarse. The bustard told me, what do you think people are interested in hearing what you say?Especially those young guys? To tell you the truth, Gui Nu, they listen to me like they listen to their father's will.There was a Spaniard who salivated, and as soon as he heard my description, he had a good dream in the same bed there. The bustard will come to us tomorrow in his best crepe collar. Turtle slave will come tonight, come tonight.But, mother, do you know that French knight with bent legs? Who is the bustard?Mr Villers? Gui Nu, when he heard my announcement, he was so happy that he wanted to turn around; but in the end he just groaned and swore that he would definitely come to see her. Bustard, well, well; he's brought us all his ailments, and this time it's nothing more than a relapse.I know he is a guy who spends money in the open and takes advantage in the dark. Hello, Guinu, if travelers from every country come to us, we will always welcome them. Bustard (to Marina) Please come here, your luck has come.Listen, when you are doing that thing, even if you want to, you have to pretend to be a little scared; the more beneficial things are, the more you have to pretend not to take this interest into your heart.When you talk to your lovers about your present life, you should shed some tears, which will arouse their sympathy; this kind of sympathy will often get you an excellent reputation, and this reputation is a benefit. Marina I don't understand your words. Turtle slave!Take her in, mother, bring her in; this shy air of hers, she must get some real experience at once to get rid of it. Bustard, you are right. Really, she must experience it immediately; being a bride on the first night is a bit shy, but she does it openly. To be honest with Gui Nu, there are certainly some with tender faces, but there are also quite a few with old faces.But, mother, since I set the price for this piece of meat—— Bustard, you can also cut a small piece and try it. Is the turtle slave real? Bustard, who will lie to you?Come, girl, I like the style of your dress very much. Gui Nu Well, in good conscience, there is no need to change her clothes yet. Bustard Gui Nu, you go to the market again and tell everyone what a nice girl we have at home; it will always be good for you to attract more customers.Good luck meant to help you when this thing was born; so you should try your best to brag about what a peerless beauty she is. The more you talk about it, the more money you can make. Turtle slave, don't worry, mother, as long as I talk about her beauty, it will be more effective to discipline those lecherous people to be happy than to wake up the dormant eel at the bottom of the water by thunder.I can bring a few guests tonight. Bustard go; come with me. Marina If the fire is hot, the knife is sharp, and the water is deep, I will keep my virginity intact forever.Goddess Diana, help me! Bustard What have we to do with Diana?Please go in with me. (same below.) The third Tassus.A room in Creon's house Enter CLION and DIONISSA. Dionyssa Oh, are you a fool?This thing has been done, can it be redeemed? Creon, Dionysia!A massacre like this is really unprecedented since the beginning of the world. Dionysia, I think you're really going to be a child. Creon If I were the lord of this vast world, To atone for this one crime, I would give up this world.Ah girl!Your character is nobler than your blood, although you are a princess of gold and jade leaves, you can stand with any crowned person in the world.O wicked slave, Lionin!He has also been poisoned to death by you; if you take a sip of the poisoned wine yourself, it can be counted as merit and demerit.If the venerable Pericles asks about his daughter, what would you say? Dionysia I say she's dead.The nanny is not the god in charge of life and death, who can keep a child and raise them well?She died in the night, so I say.Who dares to say a word?Unless you want to show that you are a good man with no crime, then you should say loudly that she was murdered by some evil plan. O Creon!Come on, come on.Among all the evils in the world, this one is the most hated by the gods. Dionysia, be the fools who believe that the sweet little bird of Thassus will fly overseas, and reveal the secret to Pericles.I'm ashamed of you that a man of your noble birth should have such a cowardly character. Creon, not to mention open consent, even acquiescence to such an action, is by no means a descendant of noble ancestors. Let Dionysia say so.But no one knows how she died but you alone; and no one can know that Lionin is no more.She veils my daughter, hinders her future happiness; no one looks at her, everyone casts their eyes on Marina's face, while our daughter is despised and treated like a servant girl look at.It pierced my heart like a sharp knife.Although you don't think about your child at all, you say my methods are too inhumane, but I think this is a great good deed for your only daughter. Creon God forgive such a crime! Dionysia As for Pericles, what has he to say?We mourned her, mourned her, and still mourn her; her grave is mostly laid, and her gravestone is engraved with bright gold letters, expressing general praise and our love for her, all this is not ours. Did you spend the money? Creon, you are a goblin, who deceives the world with your angelic face, but kills the innocent with your hawk-like claws. Dionyssa, you are a pedantic fool, freezing a few flies to death would shake the world.But I know you will do as I say. (same below.) The fourth Tassus.Marina's grave Enter the old man. A hundred years of flicking fingers, every step of the world, A reed can fly across the ocean; let me imagine your Brought across the border and the country. Acting was a fake, Judges, don't be surprised Why are the people from all over the place all speak the same dialect, This is for viewing convenience, It's not that we lost our calculations. A few gossips to explain the past, Then restate the text. Alexis To visit his darling, led the officials, big and small, Again the storms of the sea; Helicanus, old minister This time also accompanied by driving, Escanes left Take charge of the government affairs of the country. Happily, everything went smoothly, Arrived early on the border of Thassas, The old king was full of joy, I want to take my beloved daughter back to China. Look at these figures, There was another sorrow and desolation. Mime: Pericles and his attendants enter through one door; Creon and Dionysia enter through the other.Creon points to the grave of Marina and shows Pericles; Pericles weeps bitterly, wraps himself in sackcloth, and departs mournfully; Creon and Dionysia go out together. Look at this clumsy look, How hard to believe, Posture like this, It can be regarded as real sadness! sad pelicris Clothed in mourning garments of sackcloth, Swear never to wash your face and shave your hair, Lived the miserable years; He has teardrops hanging, He sighed and set off on his way home. There are gusts of wind in my heart, Fortunately, he was safe and sound in the end. Let's take a look at this tombstone Retraces the life of Marina; That vicious woman with a heart like a snake Will speak honey-like words. (Read the verse on Marina's tombstone) Beautiful women are so miserable, and strange flowers are easy to wither, In the new year, the pistils are spit out, and you say goodbye to the branches suddenly. Who is the person in the tomb?Daughter of Tyre; The god of death showed his demonic hand and snatched it away. The name is Marina, and she is extremely beautiful and wise. When it was born, the sea god rejoiced, The spit waves are as high as mountains, and a hundred miles into Zeguo. The earth trembles, lest it perish, Therefore, I dedicate this girl to Cang Ming. Up to now, the angry sea water still makes a discontented sound. Most of all that flattery, The more deceitful and deceitful it appears. Leaving aside Alexis Convinced of his daughter's long death; He's going to a bleak future The goddess of destiny is in charge. Let's turn around now, Look at that unfortunate girl again, Now she's fallen into the pit of fire, All hope was lost. Please be patient a little bit, We are in Mytilene again. (Down.) Fifth Mitilene.street in front of the brothel The two gentlemen came out of the brothel. First Gentleman Have you ever heard such a thing? Second Gentleman No, and if she goes, she will never hear such a thing again in such a place. First Gentleman In such a place speaks the truth of God!Did you ever dream that there was such a thing? Second Gentleman No, no.Come on, I will never go to the brothel again.Shall we go and hear the nuns sing? First Gentleman I'll do anything right now if it's moral; (same below.) The sixth game is the same as before.a room in a brothel Enter the Master, the Bustard, and the Turtle Slave. Headmaster, if we knew this, we would rather lose twice her worth than let her come to our place. Bustard, damned girl!She'll make Priapus gasp, she'll make this generation of young men extinct; we must break her, or throw her out.When it's her turn to serve customers, and do my part in our trade, she'll have her excuses, her reasons--her great reasons; she'll kneel down and beg and pray; , Seeing her like this, she will also become a Puritan. Humph, I have to rape her, otherwise our wealth will run away, and all the libertines will become monks. The host is right, if she talks about menstrual disorders, just ignore her. A bustard, isn't she?In order for women not to suffer from menstrual disorders, men must not be afraid of getting bayberry sores.Yo, here comes Lord Lasimachus in civilian clothes. Gui Nu, if this mischievous girl was a little more accommodating to the guests, the threshold of ours would have been broken by the upper and lower classes long ago. Enter Lacimacus. What about Lacimacus!How much is a dozen of your big girls here? Bustard, the gods bless you sir! Turtle slave, I am very glad to see that your master is well. Lasimachus Yes, you should hope that your clients are in good health, for this is your blessing.Hello!Mother, do you have a girl here who can be played without having to consult a surgeon? Bustard We have one here, sir, if she will.But there had never been anyone like her in Mytilene. Lacimacus You mean if she would do that. Bustard, nothing can escape your lord's warning. Rasimacus Well, call her out, call her out. The turtle slave wants to talk about her skin and flesh, sir, she really deserves to be called red is red, white is white, like a flower.She is indeed a flower, but not yet— Lasimakas doesn't have what? Master Guinu, I am ashamed to say. Laximacus women can pretend to be chaste if they are shy, and of course the turtles can also increase their social status if they are shy. (Exit the turtle slave.) Bustard, she is a delicate flower on the branch, I can assure you, she has not been broken by anyone yet. Gui Nu leads Marina to re-enter. Bustard Is she not a beauty? Lasimakas Well, after so many days on board, seeing a woman like this is enough.it is good.Here's your bounty, go ahead. The bustard asked the master to allow me to say a word, and then went at once. Lacimacus, tell me. Bustard (to Marina) First, I want you to notice that this is a very distinguished person. Marina I hope he is a man of honor worthy of my respect. Bustard Second, he is the local governor, and I am under his jurisdiction. Marina If he's the governor of the country, you'll be under his rule; but I don't know if he's a gentleman in that respect. Bustard, please stop talking nonsense about girls; in a word, would you like to entertain him well?He'd have your dress covered in gold if he liked it. Marina: I accept with gratitude all the favors he bestows upon me with the honor and dignity of his life. Lasimachus Have you finished speaking? My lord, she's a ignorant child; you must patiently teach her.Come, let the master talk to both of her. Lacimacus, you go. (Exit the bustard, the host, and the turtle slave) Uh, beauty, how long have you been in this business? What industry is Marina, sir? Rasimakas I can't say it because it would offend someone. Marina: What I do myself won't make me angry.Please tell me. Rasimakas I ask how long have you been eating this bowl of rice? Marina has been around since as long as I can remember. What about Lasimakas, so young to start?Did you do this when you were six or seven years old? When Marina was earlier than six or seven, that's what I am now. Lacimacus You live in such a place now, it shows that you are a woman who betrays her lust. Marina Since you know this room is such a place, do you still come in?I hear you are a man of great honor, and governor of this place. Lasimachus, has your master told you who I am? Marina who is my master? Lasimachus is the woman who sells herbs, the woman who sows evil.what!Probably because you heard that I have some power, you deliberately put on a haughty attitude in order to raise your own value.But I tell you, my beauty, that my power will not come here, and even here I will show you mercy.Come, take me to a quieter room; come, come. Marina, if you are really a nobleman, please prove your identity with your actions.If this reputation is given to you by others, then you should not disappoint others' expectations of you. What's the matter with Lacimacus?what happened?What a serious lesson!Go on. Marina, I am an unfortunate girl, and cruel fate pushed me into this pit of fire; since I came here, I have only seen people buy a whole body of nasty diseases at a higher price than asking a doctor to take medicine.what!If the gods freed me from this dark place, even if they made me the humblest bird, how happily I should soar through the pure air! Lasimachus I did not expect you to have such eloquence; it is beyond my expectation, and even if I came here with a wicked heart, this talk of yours would make me repent.This gold is for you, take it.May you continue on your innocent path; may the gods strengthen you! Marina may the merciful gods protect you! Lasimachus, do not misunderstand me that I have come here for some evil purpose, for every door and window here seems to me to stink of sin.Goodbye!You are a chaste girl, and I believe you must have received a noble education.Here's some more gold for you, take it.Whoever offends your good soul, may he be cursed forever, and die like a thief!Perhaps you will hear from me, and that must be good for you. Re-enter the turtle slave. Turtle slave, thank you master, and give me a dollar too. Lasimakas go away, you bloody slave!This house of yours would have collapsed and crushed you all if this girl hadn't held you up.Get out! (Down.) What's the matter, turtle slave?We have to use another method to deal with you.Your chastity is not worth an open-air breakfast in the countryside. We can't keep your chastity because of you, and the whole family will starve to death.come over. Marina where do you want me to go? Turtle slave, if I don't open the buds for you, the executioner will have to open you up.come over.We can no longer let customers push the door for you one by one.hello, come here. Re-enter the bustard. What about the bustard!What's up? The turtle slave is getting worse, mother; and she's talking holy things to Master Lasimachus. Bustard, alas! Damn it! Guinu, she talked about our business as if a foul smell could rush into the face of a god. Bustard hum, does this girl not want to live? Guinu, a nobleman, wanted to praise her, but she didn't know what was good and what was wrong; she poured cold water on him; he couldn't stand still, so he had to leave. Bustard, turtle slave, take her down; do what you want with her; destroy her virginity, and see if she will be stubborn in the future. Turtle Slave Even if she is a wasteland full of thorns, I will cultivate her. Marina Hear, Hear, God! Bustard She's calling the gods again; take her down!If only she never walked in my door!Hmph, damn girl!She came to bury us together.Wouldn't you like to go the way women all go?Hmph, come here, my good girl who is three chaste and nine fierce! (Down.) Come turtle slave, girl; come with me. Marina where do you want me to go? Turtle slave, I want to pick the treasure that you value the most. Marina please tell me one thing first. Hello turtle slave, tell me, what is it? Marina If you had an enemy, what would you want him to be? Gui Nu, I hope he will be our boss, or be our boss's wife. Although Marina and the others have lowly occupations, they are slightly better than you, because you are ordered by them.Hell's most tormented ghost would not exchange places with you for his honor; you are a gatekeeper who suffers forever, and must attend to every vile man who visits his vile mistress; When you meet a bad-tempered fellow, you'll get your ears beat with his fists; and you'll eat what the consumptives vomit. What do you want me to do?Go to the battlefield?Do you want me to be a soldier for seven years, lose a leg, and end up with no money for a wooden leg? Marina You can do anything but what you are doing now.You can clean the litter box, go to the water's edge to dig out dung, you can be the hangman's helper, and everything is better than what you are doing now.If a baboon could talk, it wouldn't bother you.what!May the gods deliver me safely from this place!Come, I have some gold for you here.If your masters must make money on me, you may declare that I can sing, dance, weave, sew, and other arts, but for the sake of boasting, I will not speak.I am willing to recruit students to teach these lessons.I believe that in this populous city, there will be many students. Turtle slave, but do you really know how to teach these many lessons? Marina If it turns out that I am not capable, I will let you bring me back here, and tell me to sell my body to the cheapest guest here. Hello, Guinu, I would like to see if I can help you a little bit; if there is a place where you can settle down, I will think about it for you. Marina, but I must be with good women. To be honest, Gui Nu, I don't have any acquaintances in this regard.But since my boss and housewife paid you to come down, you have to get their permission for everything; so let me go and tell them what you mean, I believe they are easy to talk to.Come, I will do my best to help you; come. (same below.)