Chapter 14 first act

The first Athens.Hall in Timon's house Poets, painters, gemsmiths, merchants and others went to each door separately. Good morning poet, sir. Hello artist? Long time no see the poet.How are you doing? Mr. Painter, it's getting worse day by day. Poet Well, everyone knows that; but is there anything particularly new, is there any anecdote, which is unprecedented in our vast collection of records?Voila, the magic of generosity!The spirits are all summoned by you, waiting to be driven.I know this businessman. I know both painters and painters; one is a jeweler. Merchant!What a virtuous man.

Jeweler Well, no one can deny that. The Merchant, a man unmatched in the world, seemed to live for the purpose of doing good without ever getting tired.A man like him is really rare! Jeweler I have a jewel here— Merchant!It's about getting to know each other.Sir, is this for Lord Timon? Jeweler If only he could bid a price; but-- The poet's verse should be praised for the good, but if the ugly is praised for the greed of profit, it will lower the value of elegance. Merchant (Looking at Gemstones) The shape of this gemstone is very nice. Jeweler Its colors are also beautiful; behold the luster.

Mr. Painter, are you singing your masterpiece again?It must be another poem dedicated to this nobleman. A few sentences that came to mind by the poet.Our poetry, like resin, secretes from where it grew.The fire in the flint does not come out unless struck; but the flame of our inspiration kindles itself, and beats the shore like a stream.What is in your hand? Painter a picture, sir.When will your major book be published? The poet can meet the world after I present it to this nobleman.Can you let me admire your wonderful paintings? The painter laughed very much. The poet draws very well, it is really a stroke of genius.

The artist won the award and the award. The poet admires and admires!Look at how graceful this gesture is!How much wisdom shone in those eyes!What a rich imagination lies upon those lips!In this silent expression, there is infinite deep meaning. Painter This is a lifelike portrait.This stroke is very expressive, what do you think. Poets are simply ingenious, even real people are not as lively as my brother's writing. Enter several elders and pass by the stage. The painter is a noble person who is really embracing him! The poets are the senators of Athens; happy men! Look, painter, there are more!

Poet, look at this large group of guests.In my humble works, I have sketched a person who is loved by the world; but I don't just focus on personal descriptions, I let my free strokes move among countless models, without a trace of malice , Just like a hawk in the sky, go straight forward without leaving a trace. Painter, I don't quite understand what you mean. Poet I can explain it to you.You see men of all ranks and temperaments, frivolous as well as serious, are willing to serve Lord Timon; All sorts of people made them glad to pay homage to him; from the sycophants whose faces mirrored their master's joy and wrath, to Apemantus, who hated himself, bowed before him, A nod from the door can make them return home with a lot of rewards.

Painter I have seen him talking with Apemantus. Mr. Poet, I assume that the goddess of fate sits on a lofty and beautiful mountain; at the foot of the mountain, there are countless wise, foolish and wise people who are working hard, pursuing worldly fame and fortune, and their eyes are all fixed on the Lord. Goddesses of all; One of whom I represent Timon, whom Fate draws to her side with her hand white as ivory; he is her present favor, and his enemies all become his servants. The artist really had a very ingenious idea.I think of this throne, this goddess of fortune, and this mountain, at the foot of which only one, among many others, is beckoned by the goddess, and this one is crouching to the sheer cliff, to the summit of bliss, It can very well show our situation here.

Poet No, sir, listen to me.Those who had not so long ago been on his level, and some who had once surpassed him, now followed him; his anterooms were filled with interested people, and his ears were filled with There was a murmur like a prayer to the Holy; even his stirrups were consecrated, and from him they breathed the air of freedom. Hello artist, how about it? Poet When fate suddenly changed his mind and kicked her darling off the hillside, those climbers who followed him and crawled on their knees would watch him fall coldly, and no one would do him in trouble. companion. A painter is a human being.I can paint a thousand sobering pictures that speak more powerfully than words to the truth of the impermanence of fortune and fortune.But you might as well state a truth to Lord Timon in words, pointing out that people with short-sightedness tend to confuse black and white.

Horn sound.Enter Timon, courteous to every supplicant; A messenger, sent by Ventides, comes forward to speak with Timon; Lucilius and other servants follow. Timon, did you say he's in jail? The messenger is, sir.He owed five talents, and his money was very hard, and his creditors pressed him hard.He asks you to write a letter to those who imprisoned him, otherwise he will have no comfort. Ventidis, noble Timon!Well, I'm not one to dump a friend when he's in trouble.I know he is a gentleman who deserves help, and I must help him.I am willing to pay his debts and set him free. Messenger He will never forget your great kindness.

Timon greeted him for me.I'll send his ransom; when he's out of prison, ask him to come to me.It is not enough to lift a weak person up; someone must always support him and take care of him.goodbye. Messenger wish the uncle blessed! (Down.) Enter an old Athenian. Old man Timon, listen to me. Speak, Timon, good old man. Old man, you have a servant named Lucilius. Timon Yes, what's the matter with him? Old man most honorable Timon, call the fellow. Timon is he here?Lucilius! Lucilius, what orders does the uncle have? Old fellow, Lord Timon, you lord, come to my house often at night.I have been diligent and frugal all my life, and I have earned this family property, but I cannot let a slave inherit it.

Timon Well, what else? Old man, I have only one daughter, and if I die, I have no other relatives to accept my inheritance.My child is beautiful, and she has not yet reached the age of marriage. I spent a lot of money to give her the best education.You are a servant trying to seduce her.Good sir, do me a favor, and don't let him see her; I've told him many times myself, but it's no use. Timon was honest. Old Man So you should tell him not to be dishonest, Timon.It is always good for a man to be honest; but he cannot be so honest as to abduct my daughter. Timon Does your daughter love him?

The old man is too young to be easily seduced; even when we were young, we were just as sentimental. Timon (to Lucilius) Do you love this girl? Lucilius is, my good uncle, she also accepts my love. If the old man marries someone else without my permission, I will ask the gods to testify that I will choose a beggar to be my heir, and I will not give her any money. Timon What kind of dowry will you give her if she marry a man of equal rank? The old man gave her three talents first; when I die, all my property will be hers. This man Timon has been with me for a long time; the beauty of a gentleman, I am willing to help him this time.Give him your daughter; I'll give him as much as your dowry, that he may not dishonor your maiden. The most honorable uncle of the old man, since you say so, I must obey, she is his. Good Timon, we shake hands; and I pledge my honor to you. Thank you, my lord, Lucilius; all my luck is bestowed by you! (Exit Lucilius and the old man.) The poet wants to ask the uncle for advice on this clumsy work. Thank you, Timon; you shall have my answer shortly; do not go away.What do you have, my friend? The artist is a painting, please accept it. Timon a painting?very good.The picture is drawn almost as if it were alive, for since deceit has penetrated into man's nature, man has only an appearance.These portraits are indeed meticulous.I like your work very much, you can tell; please wait a moment, I have something to say to you. Painter, may the gods bless you! Timon See you later, sir; give me your hand; you must dine with me.Sir, I am a little embarrassed to appreciate your jewel. What about the jeweler, sir, is the gem not good? Timon is simply wonderful.If I had bought it from you for what it is said to be worth, I am afraid I should lose my fortune. Its price, my lord jeweler, is estimated at the market; but you know that things of the same value are often valued according to the owner's likes and dislikes.Believe me, my lord, if you wear this gem, it will be worth ten times as much. Timon don't tease. Merchant No, good sir; what he said was only what we all meant to say. Look, Timon, who's coming?Would you like to be scolded? Enter Apemantus. Jeweler If the master doesn't mind, we are willing to endure his insults. A businessman is merciless when he scolds anyone. Good morning Timon, good Apemantus! Apemantus Say your good morning when I'm kind; say your good morning when you're Timon's dog, and these villains good. Timon Why do you call them wicked?You don't know them. Apemantus Are they not Athenians? Timon yes. Apemantus Then I was right. Jeweler Do you know me, Apemantus? Apemantus You know I know you; I called you by your name just now. Timon You are too proud, Apemantus. Apemantes I am most proud that I am not like Timon. Where are you going, Timon? Apemantus went to smash the head of a righteous Athenian. Timon, you will die for what you did. Apemantus is right, if doing something you don't need is legally dead. Timon Apemantus, do you like this picture? Apemantus is a good picture because it doesn't hurt. How did Timon paint this picture? Apmantus created this painter with a much better hand than this one, though he produced but a poor work. Painter, you are a dog. Apemantus Your mother was my kind; if I were a dog, what was she? Timon Will you dine with me, Apemantus? Apemantus No, I don't eat those nobles. Timon If you eat those nobles, the wives of the nobles will be angry. Apemantus!They themselves are used to eating noble people, so they eat so much. Timon, you're taking things wrong. Apemantus That's your opinion, and it's hard for you. Timon Apemantus, do you like this gem? Apemantus I like honesty, it costs nothing. How much do you think it's worth, Timon? Apemantus it's not worth the price I think it is.Hello, poet! Hello poet, philosopher! Apemantus, you are lying. Are you not a philosopher, poet? Apemantus Yes. Poet Well I am not lying. Apemantus Are you not a poet? poet yes. Apemantus Then you lie; look at your last work, you deliberately made him a good man. The poet is not lying; he is indeed a good man. Apemantus Yes, he paid you money, so he is a good man; where there are flatterers, there are flatterers.God, I wish I was a nobleman too! Timon How will you be a nobleman, Apemantus? Apemantus If I become a nobleman, I will hate a nobleman from the bottom of my heart like Apemantus now. Timon what, hate yourself? Apemantus Yes. Timon why? Apemantus For I can no longer conceive myself a nobleman with hatred.Are you a businessman? Merchant Yes, Apemantus. Apemantus If the gods spare you misfortune, let thee be wretched in business! Merchant, if I fail in business, it will be a disaster for me from the gods. The business of Apemantus is your god, may your god give you disaster! Horn sound.Enter a Servant. Timon Where is that horn sound? The servant is Alcibiadis, who came with more than twenty people on horseback. Timon go and entertain; bring them in. (Exit several attendants) You must dine with me, and I will go after I have thanked you for your kindness.It gives me great pleasure to honor you all. Enter Alcibiades leading the team. Timon is very welcome, general! Apemantus Good, good!May pain twist your soft joints into a heap!These gentle and kind villains have bad intentions for each other, but they are so polite on face!Humans have all turned into monkeys. Alcibiades I have thought of you for a long time, and seeing you today is a great satisfaction to the hunger and thirst of my life. Timon Welcome Welcome!This time we must have a good talk before breaking up.please go in. (Exit all but Apemantus.) Enter the second nobleman. First Nobility What time is it now, Apemantus? It's time for Apemantus to be honest. A nobleman should be honest at all times. Apemantus Then you are more damned, you are dishonest at all times. Second Lord Are you going to Lord Timon's banquet? Apemantus Yes, I'm going to see meat stuffed in the mouths of villains and wine in the stomachs of fools. Second Noble Goodbye, goodbye. Apemantus you are a fool to say "goodbye" to me twice. Second Noble Why, Apemantus? Apemantus You should keep the "goodbye" to yourself, because I don't want to say "goodbye" to you. First nobleman, hang yourself! Apemantus No, I will not obey your orders.You better ask your friends. Second nobleman, go away, a quarrelsome dog!I'm going to kick you out. Apemantus I will run like a dog from the donkey's hooves. (Down.) First Noble He is an unkind fellow.Come, let's go in and enjoy the hospitality of Lord Timon.His generosity and kindness are really rare in the world. Second Noble His bounty is everywhere; Plutus is but his steward.Whoever does something for him, he always rewards him seven times its value; whoever gives him something, his gift always exceeds the limit of ordinary entertainment. First Nobility He has a nobler heart than any man. Noble B wishes him wealth and longevity!Let's go in. Noble A dare not accompany you. (same below.) The second game is the same as before.Banquet hall in Timon's house Treble flute playing noisy music.There is a feast in the hall, and Flavius ​​and other servants attend; enter Timon, Alcibiades, the senators of the nobles, Ventidis, and his attendants; enter last, Apemantus, still arrogant . Ventides most revered Timon, whom the gods have called my father, for his old age, to his eternal rest; he died peacefully, and bequeathed to me his fortune.Thanks to your great kindness this time, I was freed from the disaster of imprisonment. Now I will return those tyrannos in full, and I would like to ask you to accept my gratitude. Timon!What is this, fair Ventides?You have misunderstood my sincerity; the money was given to you by me, so how can you get it back after giving it to someone else?If those who are better than us do this, we will never dare to imitate them; the disadvantages of the rich are also the advantages. Ventides Your heart is too good. (All stand respectfully with hands down, looking at Timon.) Timon, my lords, all decency, To embellish those false accusations, the insincere welcome, the inconsequential gallantry; And if there be true friendship, these false forms should be cast aside.Sit down, please; my property welcomes you to share more than I welcome my own. (All sit down.) My lord, we often say the same thing. Apemantus O, O!Say the same; hum, do you say the same? Timon!Apemantus, welcome. Apemantus No, I don't want your welcome; I want you to throw me out of the door. Timon Pooh!You're a jerk; your temper is too queer.My lords, they say the wrath never lasts; but this man is always angry.Go, set him a table by himself, because he doesn't like and doesn't deserve to be with other people. Don't blame me for offending your guest, if you don't drive me out, Apemante Stemen; I've come to be a spectator. Timon I don't care what you say; you are an Athenian, so I welcome you.I myself have no power to shut your mouth, so let my meat silence you. Apemantus I will not eat your flesh; it will choke my throat, for I will never flatter you.God!How many people were eating Timon, but he couldn't see them.It grieves me to see so many dipping their flesh in one man's blood; and yet he, in his madness, still courts them.I don't know how people dare to trust their fellows; I think they should treat guests without knives, so as to save some meat and prevent the danger of life.There are many such examples; the person sitting next to him now, cutting bread with him and drinking the concentric wine is also the first person to kill him; this kind of thing has been proved long ago.If I were a giant, I'd dare not drink at mealtimes; for lest my throat be seen; For a great man drinks his throat with an iron armor. Lord Timon, you must have a good time today; let's have a toast and wish each other health. Second Noble Well, my lord, let the wine flow like the tide. Apemantus is flowing like a tide!Good guy!He's used to following trends.Timon, Timon, cup by cup like this, it's draining your marrow and your fortune dry!I have only a glass of harmless light wine here, good water, you will not make people drunk; such a wine is just with such a dish.People who eat big fish and meat will be so happy that they forget to thank the gods. Eternal God, I want no treasure, Nor do I wish to pray for others: Bless me from being an idiot, Believe the empty oaths of men; Nor believe in the tears of a harlot; And don't trust the dog's doze; Don't trust my jailer either, Or my confidant in trouble. Amen!Well, eat; the rich have sinned, and I must chew the root. (drinking and eating) May your kindness be rewarded, Apemantus! General Timon Alcibiades, your heart must be racing on the battlefield right now. Alcibiades My heart is ever willing to serve you, my lord. Timon You would prefer breakfast with your enemies than dinner with your friends. My lord Alcibiadis, the blood of the enemy is better than all delicious meat; I wish my best friend could enjoy such a feast with me. Apemantus May these sycophants be your enemies, then kill them all, and let me share. My lord Noble One, if we can have that kind of happiness and let our sincerity do your best, then we can feel that our lives are worthwhile. Timon!Do not doubt, my good friends, that the gods have destined me to have much help from you; otherwise how would you be my friends?Why among thousands of people, only you have such a name; isn't it because you are the closest people in my heart?I have said to myself what you have not told me about yourselves because of your modesty; and this I can testify to you.I often think like this: God!Why should we need friends if we never need them?If we never need their help, they are the most useless things in the world, like hidden musical instruments whose beautiful sound no one can hear.Ah, I have often wished that I was poorer, that I should be nearer to you all the more.We are made to be good; and what better to be called our own than the property of our friends?what!What a rare joy it is to have so many who, like brothers, command each other's property!Oh, happiness is digested before it is born!I can't help the tears from my eyes; forgive my weakness, I drink this to all of you. Apemantus You're weeping, Timon. Second Noble Our eyes, too, are weeping like a baby, because we cannot restrain our joy. Apemantus O, O!I die laughing at the thought of that baby being an illegitimate child. My Lord Third Noble, I am very moved by you. Apemantes was very moved! (Trumpets play coloratura.) What's up with Timon's horn sound? Enter a Servant. Timon what's the matter? The servant told the uncle that there are several girls outside asking to see him. Timon girls!What are they doing here? They have a foreman, sir, who will tell you why they are here. Timon invite them in. Enter Cupid, one. Cupid bless you, noble Timon; bless your guests!The most sensitive five senses in the human body recognize you as their benefactor, and come to offer their treasures to you.The senses of hearing, taste, touch, and smell have all been satisfied from your banquet; now we have to contribute a little skill to your visual entertainment. Timon is welcome; let them in.Music, play to welcome them! (Exit Cupid.) You see, my lord, you are so respected and loved. Music. Re-enter Cupid leading a troop of women dressed as Amazonian warriors, all holding pipas, playing and dancing. Apemantus Ouch!Look at all these flashes!They dance!They are crazy women.The splendor of life is but a wild nonsense, as such a spectacle of luxury appears to a man chewing mussel roots.Our pleasure-seeking is the work of utter fools.Those whom we flatter, whom we toast, are those whom we reviled in old age.Who has not been corrupted by others and has corrupted others?Who can escape the reprimand of his friends when he is dead?I am afraid that those who are now dancing before me will one day trample me under their feet; such a thing has never happened before, and people will close their doors to a setting sun. All the nobles got up and left the table to show their courtesies to Timon; each of them chose a dancer to dance with, and the treble flute played a tune or two of noisy music; the dance ended. Ladies and gentlemen of Timon, you have added a lot of interest to us, and our joy today is extraordinarily beautiful and lively because of you.I must thank you all. Mr. Dancer A, you are flattering us too much. Apemantus Indeed, if you don't exalt, you degrade, and I'm afraid that would be disrespectful. Timon girls, there's a table waiting for you; sit down as you please. Ladies and gentlemen, thank you sir. (Exit Cupid and daughters.) Timon Flaves! Flavius ​​has, my lord. Timon bring me my little box. Flavius ​​is, sir. (Narrator) Another jewelry gift!When he is happy, no one can violate his will, otherwise I would have told him honestly; really, I should have told him sooner, after he squandered everything, it would be too late to quarrel with him .It's a pity that a magnanimous person rarely has an eye behind his back; the result of being too kind-hearted is only to hurt himself. (Down.) First Noble Where is our servant? Servant there, sir, here. Noble B sets up the horse! Flavis re-enters the carrying case. Timon, my friends!I have one more word to say to you.My lord, I ask you to do me a favor by accepting this jewel of mine; please take it and put it on, my good lord. First nobleman I have received too many bounties from you-- Everyone, we have also been blessed many times. Enter a Servant. Lord Servant, some lords from the Senate have just arrived and want to pay a visit. Timon I welcome them. Monsieur Flavius, please allow me to say a word to you; it is of personal concern to you. Timon has something to do with it!OK, then tell me later.Please hurry up and get ready, don't neglect the guests. Flavius ​​(narrator) I just don't know what to do. Enter another servant. Servant 2 Tell my lord that lord Lucius has sent four milky-white horses with bridles entirely of silver, and I beg you to appreciate his sincerity and accept them. Timon I gladly take them; keep the horses well. Enter another servant. Timon!What's up? THIRD SERVANT To my lord, that honorable gentleman, my lord Lucullus, I beg you to go hunting with him to-morrow; he has sent two pairs of hounds. Timon I will hunt with him; take the hounds, and give him a good gift. Flavius ​​(narrator) What's the deal with this?He ordered us to prepare this and that, to take and give away expensive gifts, but his money box was already empty.He never wanted to know how much money he had, and he never gave me the opportunity to tell him the real situation, so that he knew that his power could no longer fulfill his wish.He promises far more than he can afford, and every word he utters is a liability.He is so generous that the gifts he gives to others are all borrowed from others at interest; all his land has been mortgaged.Alas, I hope he dismissed me sooner, so as not to be forced to dismiss me in the future!Rather than feeding these friends who are worse than enemies with wine and food, those who still have no friends are much happier.I am crying blood for my master. (Down.) Timon It is very polite of you to be so self-effacing.My lord, let's talk about this little thing to show our friendship. Noble Second Then I accept it, thank you very much. Third nobleman, he is a generous and generous man. Timon I remember, my lord, that you praised my chestnut horse the day before yesterday; if you like him, take him. Noble C!Forgive me, my lord, then I will never dare to steal love. Take it, Timon, my lord; I know a man never praises a thing well enough, unless he really likes it.With my own psychology, I can infer my friend's feelings.I told them to bring it to you. O nobles!That's great. Timon I am grateful to all of you for your visits; I can't repay your kindness by giving you all that I have; and I think if I had many lands to share with my friends, I'd never be weary. .You are a soldier, Alcibiades, and soldiers are always penniless, and money seldom comes to you; for your life is a neighbor of death, and all your lands are on the field. Alcibiades Yes, my lord, but a field of hazel rubble. First Noble We feel great virtue—— Timon I also thank you. The nobleman prepares Meng Yaai—— Timon, I also want to thank you for your perseverance.Bring more torches! First Nobility The greatest happiness, honor and wealth are with you, Lord Timon! Timon is willing to share all this with his friends. (Exit Alcibiades and nobles.) Apemantus is so lively!Shaking his head and poking his ass like this!Their legs probably weren't worth the price they'd gotten for the trip.Friendship is but rubbish, a hypocritical heart has no hard legs, and honest fools show off their belongings under bowing and bowing. If you were not so eccentric, Timon Apemantus, I would do you well. Apemantus No, I don't want anything; if I'll be bribed by you, then you'll be scolded no more, and you'll do more.You're always giving away, Timon, and I'm afraid you're about to write a deed and give yourself away.What is the use of this banquet, this extravagance, this pomp? Why, Timon, if you scold me for my company, I'll swear to leave you alone.Goodbye; next time you come, please prepare some better music. (Down.) Well, Apemantus, hear me not now, nor will you ever hear me; the gates of Paradise are locked, and you must linger thereafter.Alas, men's ears have no room for truth, but flattery so easily enters it! (Down.)