The Mad Courtesan by Edward Marston

Author:Edward Marston [Marston, Edward]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: _rt_yes, _MARKED, tpl, Mystery & Detective, Historical, Great Britain - History - Elizabeth; 1558-1603, Mystery, Theater, Theatrical Companies, Fiction
ISBN: 9780749012021
Publisher: Allison & Busby
Published: 2012-07-28T04:00:00+00:00

Owen Elias still had vestigal doubts about his move to another company. Banbury’s Men gave him an important supporting role in a new play that was staged at The Curtain before an appreciative audience but the experience did not wipe away all his reservations. Employment was a boon for which he was deeply grateful even though he did not yet know how it had come about. Giles Randolph enlightened him.

‘Tomorrow, we play The Spanish Jew.’

‘It is much talked about, Master Randolph.’

‘Yes,’ said the other, ‘and it will cause even more conversation now. This sickness of Her Majesty has put the name of Dr Lopez on every tongue. I have but to appear on stage in his guise and they love to revile me.’

‘What part will I take?’ said Elias.

‘The Governor of the city.’ He handed the Welshman a sheaf of papers. ‘Here are the sides for you to study.’

‘It feels like a weighty role.’

‘It is indeed, Owen.’

‘How must I play it?’

‘There you come to the heart of the matter.’

Giles Randolph could hardly contain his mirth as he whispered his instructions. Puzzled at first, Owen Elias soon came to see the virtues in what was being suggested to him. The Spanish Jew would give him more than a challenging role. It would help him to settle an old score.

The two men were soon helpless with laughter.

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