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THE FOLLIES OF LOVE
BY JEAN-FRANCOIS REGARD
Translated and Adapted by
Frank J. Morlock C 1987

CHARACTERS: Albert Worthy Arabella Jenny Scratch

ACT I.
Scene: Outside a country house at the end of the 17th century. Dawn.
(Jenny enters following Arabella.)
Jenny Why, when every one else is sleeping, what demon, if you please, tugs you by the ear and makes you go up and out so early?
Arabella Peace, shut up, speak low--you know my plan. Worthy has come back.
Jenny Worthy?
Arabella (romantically) >From France!
Jenny How do you know that, Madame, I beg to ask?
Arabella I believed he'd make an appearance hereabouts--more with my heart than my eyes.
Jenny I am only astonished that you've avoided the watchful Uncle Albert. My word, here is a guide more excellent than love.
Arabella I was at my window waiting for the day. Then, someone came. Seeing the door open, I seized the opportunity offered by the occasion--more to take the air than to flatter my hopes that Mr. Worthy would be attracted here just to see me.
Jenny There's no need for you to worry. It's understandable that the poor boy would fall all over himself to see you. He comes tonight, and at daybreak, you wait for him--just to flatter his love. You lose little time. But, what, if by chance, Albert, your tutor, who is jealous by nature, should find us? What would you say to him?
Arabella (with determination) I intend to free myself from the jealous fool. I have languished too long under his cruel domain. I'm taking off the mask, so he can see how little regard I have for him, and how I intend to live from now on--and how much I hate him!
Jenny May heaven assist you in this praiseworthy plan! As for me, I'd rather serve the devil--yes, the devil. At least when he held his Sabbath, I would have some rest. But, in my state, evening, morning, day or night--I have no peace. I'll have a breakdown soon. He scolds and grinds his teeth the live long day. "Do this,