五人英语话剧剧本-The Silber Swindle

五人英语话剧剧本-The Silber Swindle

5人 Actors:

Tavern Keepe:(男主角)

Young Man

Keeper's Wife(女主角)

Young Man

Old Man

Summary:

Once upon a time, there was a tavern. Travelers and hunters would exchange silver ingots for copper coins and eat some food there. The tavern keeper and his wife were very greedy. They always played tricks on the scales and cheated their customers. One day they played a trick on an old man as usuaL They were so happy. They thought they made a big fortune. Th their surprise, a young man in the tavern began snickering. "It looks like you've been cheated this time." He told them that the silver ingots had lead in them. The old man was a con artist in fake silver for years. How could it be this way? A smart money changer ilke the tavern keeper was outwitted by an old man!

Narrator:

Good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen. Today I will tell you a story. Once upon a time somewhere at the foot of the Changpai mountain, there was a tavern at which travelers and hunters exchanged money to be used inside and outside the small town. Most people knew that the keeper of the tavern and his wife were very greedy. They cheated people by playing tricks on the scales and even charged additional fees for no reasons.

One day~

Scene I

(Customers are talking, laughing and drinking in the tavern. A traveler just comes in, finds a seat and sits down.)

Hunter 1: We hunted many animals today. (laughing) Let's have some more drink.

Hunter 2: Yeahl That's a good idea.

Hunter 1: Let's eat.

Waiter: (sees the traveler come in) Welcome in, sir. What would you like to order? We have good food here and, of course, good wine, too. Traveler 1: Bring me your best dishes!

Waiter: That's nice, sir. Your food will be here soon.

Traveler 2: (walks to the checkout counter) Hey! How much should I pay? T.O.: It's ten for food, five for wine, and three for the service. It's all cost eighteen coins.

Traveler 2: What! It's too expensive. You rip me off.

T.K.: If you want to eat free, you will get a misfortune.

Traveler 2: (throws some coins on the counter reluctantly and marching out angrily) Don't expect I will come back again.

(Meanwhile, an old man comes downstairs and

orders some food before checking out.)

O.M.: Excuse me. May I order now?

T.K.: (walks from behind the counter) Hello! Mydearfriend.Youdidn'tpay me yesterday. It's fifty coins for lodging, thirty-five for food, and five coins for cleaning.

O.M.: (surprisingly) What! I just stayed for one single night. And I have to pay so much money. It's ridiculous!

T.K.: Don't you dare to stay in my tavern for free!

(One of the two young men comes up to the old man.)

Y.M.1: Calm down, you two. (to the old man respecifully) Uncle Wang, how are you recently?

O.M.: Fine. And you?

Y.M.1: Fine. Thank you.

T.K.: (interrupts their greeting) Pay me first and take your time chatting. Y.M.1: (to the keeper) Please wait a minute.(turns to the old man)Your son has been doing business with me in Changchou. He wanted me to give you this letter and some silver ingots before I left Chavgchou. I did not expect to meet you here. (hands the old man a letter and a bundle of silver ingots) Please take this.

O.M.: Thank you. Do you want to have a drink with me?

Y.M.1: Oh, no. I can't. I have to leave here for another business. (The young man leaves hastily after giving the old man a big bundle of silver ingots.)

O.M.: (to the tavern keeper) My son again gives me money as my living expenses. But, please read this letter for me since my eyesight is not as good as it used to be. I have money more than enough now. Could I trouble you to read this letter from my son? I will pay you ten more coins as tips. T.K.: Why do I have to read this letter for you?