Chapter 8 first act

First Windsor.In front of Peggy's house Enter Shiloh, Slender, and Evans. Master Harlow, don't persuade me, I'll go to the Queen's Court; and if he were twenty Sir John Falstaffs, he couldn't bully Lord Harlow. Lord Slander Shaloux is a justice of the peace in Gloucestershire, and a spy at that. Xia Lu is right, my nephew is still a "judge". Slender is right, he is still a "paralyzed man"; Mr. Pastor, I tell you, he is a gentleman by birth, and when he signs his name, he always adds the word "your excellency", no matter what official documents, notes, Bills and contracts are always written as "Lord Xialu".

Xia Lu is right, it has been like this for the past three hundred years. Slander His descendants have written thus before him, and his fathers may have written after him; and their family coat embroidered with twelve white pike is a proof. Shirun is an old coat. Ivins had a dozen white lice on an old coat, and that was a perfect match; the white lice are the old friend of man and the symbol of darling. Xia Lu is not a white lice, but a "white pike" fish in the freshwater river. There are twelve white pike on my ancient coat and ancient coat of arms. I can "borrow" all twelve fish of Slender, uncle.

Xia Lu, you can, after you get married, you can borrow from your wife's family. ① All the money in the Evans family was borrowed, which is a bad thing. Xia Lu has nothing to do. Evans is a bad thing, Madonna.If you have four dresses and people "borrow" them, you will have none left.But without further ado, if Sir Falstaff has offended you in any way, I am a monk, and I will do my best to reconcile you two, out of convenience. Xia Lu, I will report this matter to the Privy Council. This is a riot. Evans Don't tell the Privy Council about the riot, it's an act of impiety.The Privy Council would like to hear that the people are all God-fearing, and don't like to hear of riots; you'd better think about it.

Xia Lu Hey!damn it!If I had been younger, I would have dealt with him with a knife. It's better for Evans' enemies to be resolved rather than knotted. It's better for everyone to be kind.I have another plan in mind, and it would be a great thing if it works.Uncle Page has a daughter named Ann, she is a pretty girl. Miss Slander?She has brown hair and she talks in a soft, girly voice. Evans is exactly this lady, there is no mistake, you can't find another such person.When her grandfather was dying—God led him to heaven to enjoy the blessings! —leave her seven hundred pounds, and gold and silver, and when she turns seventeen, the property will go to her.Let's put all the noise aside for now, and try to make a match between Master Slender and Miss Ann Page.

Xialu Did her grandfather leave her seven hundred pounds? Evans Yes, and the money her father gave her. I also know Xia Lu, she has a good character. Is it wrong that Evans has seven hundred pounds and other dowry? Hello Xialu, let's go and see Mr. Page.Is Falstaff in there too? Evans Can I lie to you?What I hate most are liars, as much as I hate liars or dishonest people.Sir John is inside, for your sake, please bear with me.Let me knock on the door. (knocks on the door) Hello!anyone there?God bless your family! Page (within) Who? Evans God bless you, your friends, and Judge Shallow and Master Slender, we have something to talk to you that may please you.

Enter Page. Peggy, I'm glad to see you all look this good.Master Xialu, I also want to thank you for the venison! Uncle Xia Lupeiqi, I am very glad to see you. You have a good heart and good luck!This deer was killed by people with knives, so the venison is really messed up, don't laugh at it.Ma'am, how are you? ――Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Peggy, I have to thank you. Xialu, I have to thank you; in a word, I thank you. I am glad to see you, Master Pages Lander. Uncle Slenderpage, how is your yellow hound?Heard he couldn't outrun others at the recent greyhound meet, is that true?

Peggy couldn't say that. Slander You still refuse to admit it, you still refuse to admit it. Of course Xia Lu would not admit it; it's a pity, it's a pity.That is a fine dog. Page is a useless beast. Xia Lu No, it's a good dog, a very beautiful dog; what's the point?It's nice and beautiful.Is Sir Falstaff in there? Page he's in there; I'd love to keep you two calm for each other. Evans is what a good Christian said. Lord Harpegg, he insulted me. Page Yes, he himself admitted it somewhat. If Xia Lu admits his mistake, it's not over, Mr. Peiqi, don't you think so?He insulted me; indeed, he insulted me; in a word, he insulted me; listen, says Monsieur Charlus, he was insulted.

Here comes Ser Page John. Enter Falstaff, Bardolph, Nim, and Pistol. Falstaff Well, sir Charlus, will you sue me before the king? Sir Shalu, you beat my servants, killed my deer, and broke into my house. Falstaff didn't kiss your porter's daughter on the face, did he? Damn Xia Lu, what are you talking about!I must settle accounts with you. Falstaff: No one knows what to do, and I did it all.Now I have answered you. Xia Lu, I want to report to the Privy Council. FALSTAFF I reckon you'd better sue at the back door, lest you be laughed at. Evans Say less, Sir John; won't you all be kind?

Well said Falstaff!I like good wine and good meat.I'll smash your head, Slander; do you want to settle with me too? Slender Well, sir, I would like to settle my account with you and your rogue followers, Bardolph, Nim, and Pistol, who are only for bullies.They took me to a hotel, got me drunk, and stole my purse. Bardolph, you sour cheese! Well, Slander, say what you want. Bistor Hey, bone ghost! Well, Slander, say what you want. Hey Nim, air-dried meat slices!Let me get this alias for you, okay? Slander Where is my squire Simple?Uncle, do you know? Evans begs you all to be quiet, and let us see: for this dispute, I know that there have been three notaries, the first being Mr. Page, the second being myself, and the third being The last one is the owner of the Guardian Hotel.

Peggy, the three of us want to listen to the issues of the two sides and work out a solution for them. Evans is very good, let me write down the main points in my notebook first, and then we can work out a plan carefully. Falstaff Bistor! Pistol He heard it with his ears. Evans to hell with it!What kind of saying is this, "He heard with his ears"?Hey, that's downright affectation. Falstaff Bistor, have you ever stolen Master Slender's purse? Slender, by these gloves, he stole from me seven sawn silver sixpences, and two Edwardian silvers, which I got at two shillings and twopence each.If I have wronged him, I am not called Slender.

Falstaff Bistor, is this true? Evans No, it's shameful to pick people's pockets. Bistor Hey, you Welsh hill native! ——My master, Sir John, I will fight this rusty "knife" with all my might.What your lips say is all lies!It's all lies!You useless scum, you are lying! Slander Then I swear it must be him. Nim, please pay attention to what you say, my friend, everyone is polite.If you want to break ground on Tai Sui's head, I'm not easy to mess with.All I have to say is these few words. Slender swears by the hat, then the red-faced guy must have stolen it.I don't remember what I did when I got you guys drunk, but I'm not quite a donkey. Falstaff What say you, red cheek? Bardolph, I said, this gentleman must have lost his nerve with drink. Evans should have drunk his head out of his head; bah, it can be seen that he is really ignorant! Bardolph he got drunk, and "broke his fortune," as they say, and it turned out to be my fault. You spoke Latin that day, Slander; well, say what you want, I've been cheated this time, and I won't be drunk again; and if I drink, I'll drink it with a respectable god, Never drink with such a bad thing again. Evans, what an ambitious word! Falstaff Gentlemen, hear him deny everything, listen. Ann Peggy holds the wine utensils, and Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Peggy are the same. Peggy No, daughter, you bring the wine in, and we'll drink in there. (Exit Ann Page.) Slender God!This is Miss An. Hello, Mrs. Ford! Lady Falstaffford, I am very fortunate to have met you today; pardon my liberty, good sister. (Kiss Mrs. Ford.) Mrs. Peggy, please entertain all the guests.Come, we have cooked a plate of hot venison steamed buns today, and I would like to invite you to try something new.Come, friends, I hope that with a cup in hand, all old grievances will be forgotten. (Exit all except Shalu, Srander, and Evans.) Slander I'd rather have a book of poems and sonnets, even if I was offered forty shillings now. Enter Simpler. Slender, Simple, where have you been?Do I have to serve myself?Did you bring the quiz book? Simplic's quiz book!Why, didn't you lend it to Shorty Alice last Halloween, two weeks before Michaelmas? Come Xia Lu, nephew; come, nephew, we are waiting for you.Nephew, I have something to tell you, it is like this, nephew, just now Master Hugh mentioned such a meaning vaguely; do you understand what I mean? Slander Well, uncle, I'm a talker; I'm always willing when it's reasonable. Xia Lu No, listen to me. Slander I am listening to you, uncle. Master Evans Slander, hear him; if you will, I can explain the matter to you. Slender No, I will do as my Uncle Shalu tells me to do.Excuse me, he is a justice of the peace, who knows, who doesn't know? That's not what Evans meant. What we are going to talk about now is about your marital problems. Xia Lu is right, that's what happened. That's what Evans is all about, and we're going to match you with Miss Page. Slander Oh, it turns out that this is the case, as long as the conditions are reasonable, I can always agree to marry her. Evans But can you like this girl?We must know what you mean from your own mouth—or from your own lips—some philosophers think lips are parts of mouths—so please answer us clearly, can you tell this girl What about a crush? Nephew Charlusland, can you love her? Uncle Slender, I hope I always do what is right. Evans O, grandparents in heaven!You must make it clear, do you want her? Xia Lu, you must speak clearly.Would you marry her if she had a rich dowry? Uncle Slender, as long as what you ask me to do is reasonable, I will agree to more important things than this. Xialu No, you must understand me, good nephew; what I do is entirely for your happiness.Can you love this girl? Uncle Slender, if you ask me to marry her, I will marry her; maybe at the beginning there was not much love between each other, but after getting married, everyone gradually gets to know each other, and as time goes by, we get tired of each other, maybe love It will naturally become worse day by day.But if you just say "Marry her," I will marry her, such is my capricious resolution. Evans, this is a very reasonable answer, although the wording is a bit inappropriate, it should be "unshakable".He means well. Xia Lu Well, my nephew means very well. Slender I'd be a damned brute otherwise! Miss Xialuan is here. Re-enter Ann Page. For your sake, Mademoiselle Xialuen, I wish I were young again. The wine and dishes are ready, and my father asked me to invite everyone in. I am willing to accompany Xia Lu, Miss An. Evans Ouch!When it comes to the pre-dinner prayers, I can't miss it. (Exit Xia Lu and Evans.) Brother Ainsland, please come in too. Slender No, thank you, really, TOEFL TOEFL. An everyone is waiting for you. Slender I am not hungry, I really thank you.Hey, although you are my follower, go in and serve my Uncle Xia Lu. [Exit Simpel.] A magistrate sometimes depends on his friend, and has his servants to serve him.Now my mother is still alive, and I only have three attendants and a Tonger with me, but what is this?My life is still not comfortable at all. Ann, if you don't go in, I can't either; they won't sit down till you come. SLAND Truly, I will eat nothing; but I thank you for your kindness. Brother An Shi, please go in. Slander I'd better walk around here, thank you.The day before yesterday I had a sword match with a fencing teacher. I gambled three rounds on a plate of steamed plums, and in the end I hurt my shin; .Why is your dog barking so much?Are there bears in town? Ann: I think so, I've heard it said. It was fun for Slender to play with bears, but I objected to it as much as any Englishman.Would you be afraid if you saw a bear escape from a cage? An I'm afraid. Slender I now take it as a daily routine, and don't find it unusual.I have seen the famous Saxon bear escape from the garden twenty times, and I have held his chain with my own hands.But I tell you, when the women see it, they cry and scream and make a scene; and really, it's no wonder they can't bear it, those beasts are ugly and rough creatures. Page re-enters. Come, Page, Master Slander, come, we are waiting for you. Slander I don't want anything, I thank you. Page how can this be possible?You have to eat if you don't eat, come, come. Slender, then please go ahead. Page, please go first. Miss Slanderan, you should go first. Ann, you are welcome. Slander Really, I can't go ahead of you; really, wouldn't that be too impertinent? Ann, why are you so polite? Since Slender is like this, it is better to be rude than to make you hate it.You can't blame me for being presumptuous. (same below.) The second game is the same as before Enter Evans and Simpler.Evans, go and inquire about where a doctor Caius lives; in his home there is a lady called Kuai Zuigui, who is his nurse, or his nurse, or his cook, or a helper. He does laundry for women. Simpler Well, sir. Wait a minute, Evans, there are more important things to say.You give this letter to her, because she is very familiar with the Miss Pages, and the meaning of this letter is to ask her to convey his love to the Miss Pages on behalf of your master.Please go quickly, I haven't finished my meal yet, and there is still a course of apple and cheese behind. (Exit each.) Scene 3 Room 1 of Guardian Hotel Enter Falstaff, the Landlord, Bardolph, Nim, Bistor, and Robin.Master Falstaff! What's the owner saying, my old fox?Speak like a learned man, like a wise man. To tell you the truth, Falstaff, I'm going to get rid of a servant or two. Good shopkeepers, my giants, tell them to go, go!Get out! Falstaff sits down and eats, which costs me ten pounds a week. Of course the owner said, you are like an emperor, like a Caesar, like a Turkish prime minister.I can keep Bardolph as a bartender, don't you think so, my hero? Mr. Falstaff, that is excellent. The shopkeeper, so do it, tell him to come with me. (Bardolph) Show me you'll sell sour wine as good wine.I will say no more; come with me. (Down.) Falstaff Bardolph, go with him.Bartending is also a very good trade.An old coat can be turned into a new gown; a useless footman can also be turned into an excellent bartender.go bye bye. Bardolph's life is exactly what I want, and I will be lucky from now on. Pistol Humph, worthless thing!Are you going to open the barrel? (Exit Bardolph.) Nim, a wimp born of a foolish parent!Are my casual words wonderful? Falstaff I'm glad to dismiss the fire thus; his thievery is too open, and in stealth, as a man who can't sing, knows no degree of speed. Nim's only secret to being a thief is to see the moment when he strikes. The smart people at Bistol call it "taking without telling." "Be a thief"!spit!What an ugly word! Falstaff boys, I am so poor that my shoes have no heels. Well, Pistol, then let your heels get big chilblains. Falstaff can't help it, I must find a way to get some money. The little crows of Pistol can't do without food. Falstaff: Does any of you know a fellow named Ford in this country? Pistol I know that guy, he's got a lot of money. Falstaff My good children, I will now tell you all the plans I have in mind, how long and how short. Pistol, your belly is more than two sizes. Falstaff Hugh must tease, Pistor!My waist is indeed about two sizes, but who told you about my big waist, I want to talk about his small waist—this time, I'm talking about income, not income.To put it bluntly, I want to hang on Ford's wife's shoulders.I think she's interested in me; the way she talks to me, the way she flirts with me, and the tender glances she glances at, seem to say, "My heart belongs to Sir Falstaff." Pistol, you really studied her psychology very thoroughly, and explained it word by word. Nim's anchor is so deep; is my casual word okay? Falstaff heard that she was in charge of all her husband's money; he had untold sums hidden at home. Pistol's fortune is so rich that it attracts ghosts and jealousy, we should go and get rid of him; I said, attack her! Nim I'm getting better; very well, give me the money to take care of my troubles. Falstaff I've written a letter here to send to her; and here's another, to Page's wife, who just now was flirting with me, and her watery eyes Looking at every part of my body, now at my feet, now at my big belly. Pistol is just like the sun on the dunghill. Nim is an excellent analogy! O Falstaff!She looked at me from upper body to lower body with a greedy look, and her eyes almost spurted fire to burn me.This letter is for her.She also manages money, she is like an inexhaustible gold mine.I am going to take over the whole wealth of both of them, who are my two treasuries; one is the East Indies, the other is the West Indies, between which I will open my way of wealth.You go and take this letter to Mrs Page; you go and take this letter to Mrs Ford.Children, we can have a comfortable life from now on! Pistol I wear a steel knife by my side, I am a soldier, do you want me to pimp you?Ghosts do this kind of thing! I don't do dirty things like this, Nim; take back this precious letter. My reputation matters. Falstaff (to Robin) Come, boy, take these two letters to me, and take care not to lose them.You are like a fast boat of mine, hurry to the foot of these two golden mountains. (Exit Robin) You two bastards, get out of here together!Don't let me see your shadow again!Crawl away like a dog, I can't accommodate you here.roll!In these years, everyone must pay attention to austerity, and Falstaff must follow the calculations of the French. It is enough to keep a child with him. (Down.) Bistor let the hungry eagle grab your heart, liver and five internal organs together!You use fake dice to deceive people everywhere, let's see how long you will last!When one day you are so poor that you don't have a penny in your pocket, then see if I must rely on you to survive, this wicked old thief! Nim, a thought is turning in my mind, I want revenge. Bistor, do you want revenge? By the sun of Nim, this revenge must be avenged! Pistol by cunning or by force? Nim uses both; I go first to report to Peggy that someone is picking up his wife. Pistole, I'll tell Ford to be more careful, Said Falstaff, that bastard, To devour all his property, And take away his beautiful wife. Nim, my temper is to do what I think, and I'm going to incite Peggy, fill him with jealousy, and tell him to poison this guy with poison.If anyone is sorry for me, let him know that I am not easy to provoke; this is my natural temper. Bistor, you are an evil star, I am willing to cooperate with you, let's go. (same below.) Scene 4 A room in Doctor Caius' home Come on, Mrs. Gui and Simpler. Hello Mrs. Gui, Legby! Enter Wragby. Mrs. Gui invites you to go to the window and see if our boss is here; if he comes and sees someone in the room, he will definitely scold me in poor London Mandarin again. Well Wragby, I'll check it out. Sister Gui, let's go, wait for us to light up the fire tonight, I'll treat you to a glass of wine. (Exit Wragby) He's an honest, good-natured chap, You can't find another servant like him; He can't gossip or tell tales; His only fault is that he likes too much Prayed, and he prayed like a fool, but everyone is a little bit wrong, so let's not talk about it.Did you say your name was Simpler? Simpler Yes, that's what I'm called. Is Mrs. Gui, Master Slander, your master? Simpler is. Aunt Gui, doesn’t he have a big beard, like a glove maker’s paring knife? Simpler No, he has only a small, white face, and a little yellow beard. Mrs. Gui is a very weak person, isn't she? Simpler Yes, but in that part of the country he's not afraid of them, if for strength; What do you say, Mrs. Gui? ——Ah, I remember!Didn't he walk with a swagger and hold his head high? Simple is right, quite right, that's exactly what he is. Hello Mrs. Gui, God bless Miss Peiqi to marry such a good man!You go back and tell Pastor Hugh, I will definitely do my best to help your young master.Ann's a good boy, I hope-- Legacy weighs in. Wragby is not well, get out, our lord is coming! Mrs. Gui, we will all be scolded.Come here, good man, and get into this closet quickly. (shutting Simpler in the closet) He'll be out in a minute.Hello, Legby!hello where are youWrugby, you go and see the master, he hasn't come back yet, I don't know if he is a good man. (Exit Legby, Mrs. Gui sings) Do it well, do it well... Enter Caius. Caius What are you singing about?I hate this stuff.Go quickly to the closet, please, and bring me a box, a green box; hear me?A green box. Mrs. Gui, okay, okay, I'll go get it for you. (Narrator) Thank goodness he didn't go get it himself, he'd be furious if he'd seen a lad in the closet. Caius hurry, hurry!The weather is very hot.I have something important to do, and I am going to the court. Is this one Mrs. Gui, sir? Caius is right, put it in my pocket, hurry up.Where's that bastard Legby? Hello Mrs. Gui, Legby!Legby! Legacy weighs in. Legby has, sir. Caiuslegby, bring the sword and follow me to the court. Wragby is at the door, sir. Caius I have delayed too long. ——Damn it!I forgot again!There are still some herbs in the closet, so be sure to take them with you. Mrs. Gui (narrator) That's too bad!He must have gone mad when he saw that boy. To hell with Caius!hell!What's in my closet? --asshole!Thief! (Dragging Simpler out) Wragby, bring me my sword! Mrs. Gui, please appease your anger! Caius Why should I appease my anger?Hey! Mrs. Gui is a good young man. Caius is a good guy what is he doing in my closet?Hiding in my closet, not being a nice guy. Mrs. Gui, please don't lose your temper.To tell you the truth, it was Reverend Hugh who sent him to me. Hello Caius. Simpler, Reverend Hugh called me to fetch this lady— Sister Gui, don't talk. Caius Shut your mouth! - Tell me. Simpler asked this aunt to go and say hello to the Miss Pages on my young master's behalf. Mrs. Gui really, that's all.But I don't want to meddle in such business, sticking my finger in the fire; it's none of my business. Caius Did Reverend Hugh call you here? — Wrugby, bring me a piece of paper.You wait a little longer. (write a letter.) Sister Gui, I am very glad that he is so quiet today. If he really gets angry, it will be so noisy.But leave him alone, I'll do my best to help your master; and tell you the truth, this French doctor, my master--I may call him my master, because, you see, I'll take care of the house for him, and give him back Washing clothes, brewing wine, baking bread, sweeping the floor and cleaning tables, cooking meat and making tea, making beds and making quilts, everything is done by myself—— It was hard work for Simpler to do so much by herself. Sister-in-law Gui, think about it for me. I am so exhausted that I get up at dawn and go to bed late at night; The master himself loves the Miss Pages; but I know Ann's heart, which is neither here nor there. Caius monkey boy, you go and give this letter to Pastor Hugh, this is a letter of challenge, I will cut his throat in the forest garden; I will teach the priest of this monkey boy, and ask him to take more care No matter what.You go, it will do you no good to stay here.Hmph, I want to cut off his two testicles together, not even one left. (Exit Simpler.) Aunt Gui!He was just saying something for his friend. Caius I don't care; didn't you tell me Ann Page would marry me?Well, if I don't kill that dog priest, I'm not a man; I'll ask the owner of the Guardian Hotel to be our notary.Well, if I don't marry Ann Page, I'm nothing. Mrs. Guisao, that girl likes you, and she promises you all the best.People are happy to chew their mouths and tongues, so let them chew.Really! Caius Legby, follow me to the court.Well, if I don't marry Ann Page, I don't kick you out of the house, I'm nothing.Come with me, Legby. (Exit Caius and Legby.) Mrs. Gui Pooh!live your dream!I know Ann's mind; there is no one in Windsor who understands Ann's mind as I do; and thank God she listens only to me, and not to others. Fenton (inside) anyone inside?Hello! Who is Mrs. Gui?come in. Enter Fenton. Fenton, ma'am, how are you? Sister-in-law Gui Duocheng asked the uncle, TOEFL TOEFL. Any news from Fenton?How is Miss An? Mrs. Gui said in good conscience, sir, she is really a beautiful, dignified, and gentle girl; Master Fenton, let me tell you, she admires you very much, thank God. Fenton, do you seem to have any hope for me?Won't my proposal fail? Sister Gui Really, my lord, everything is predestined by the heavens; but, lord Fenton, I can swear that she loves you.Don't you have a small pimple on your eyelid? Fenton has a pimple, so what? Mrs. Gui, there is a paragraph on it.Really, our Xiao An seemed to be a different person. We talked about the pimple for a full hour.People's jokes are not funny at all, but the girl's jokes make people laugh from the bottom of their hearts.But I'll bet anybody she's a decent girl.Recently, she really likes to be alone in a daze, as if she is thinking about something on her mind.As for you--then don't worry about it. Well Fenton, I'm going to see her today.Please accept the money, and please say something nice to me.If you see her before I do, please greet her for me. Aunt Gui, do you need to say that?Next time I get a chance, I'll tell you about that pimple; and I can tell you what other people think about her. Well, Fenton, see you later; I have other important things to talk about now. See you later, Mrs. Gui, Mr. Fenton. (Exit Fan Dun) This man is a well-behaved gentleman, but Ann doesn't love him, and no one understands Ann's feelings better than I.Damn it!What did I forget? (Down.)