The Shopkeeper Turned Gentleman
Translated by Charles Heron Wall
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The opening
SCENE I.
The overture is played by a great many instruments; and in the middle of the stage the PUPIL of the MUSIC MASTER is seated at a table composing a serenade which MR. JOURDAIN has asked for.
MUSIC MASTER, DANCING MASTER, THREE SINGERS, TWO VIOLIN PLAYERS, FOUR DANCERS.
MUS. MAS. (to the MUSICIANS). Come into this room, and rest till he comes.
DAN. MAS. (to the DANCERS). Come also, on this side.
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- Charles Heron Wall's English translation, copied word for word.
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- The source library's header, footer and license, in 3 places
- The title page and opening pages before chapter 1
- Dash separating the scene number from its printed setting/list of characters
- Charles Heron Wall's explanatory footnote
- Notes and pages added by translators, editors or publishers, in 4 places