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*Rated T for Teen


All's Well That Ends Well

Act I, Scene III – Rousillon – The Count's Palace

The Countess/Yugi, the Steward, and Lavache/Bakura—the Clown—came onto the stage.

"I will now hear what you have to say," said the Countess/Yugi.

"It is he who wishes to speak with you, my lady," replied the Steward.

"And what does this knave want of me?" countered the Countess/Yugi.

Lavache/Bakura approached the Countess/Yugi; however, he looked quite angry because of the role he was to play. "I am a poor fellow, my lady."

"I can see that."

"I would like to request your permission," Lavache/Bakura continued.

"Permission for what?"

"I wish to marry a woman named Isbel," he answered, crossing his arms.

"Why is that?" the Countess/Yugi inquired.

"Because I am driven to do so by the desires of the flesh," Lavache/Bakura deadpanned. When all the Countess/Yugi did was give him a blank look, he elaborated. "I'm horny."

"Oh. Oh! You are a knave!" exclaimed the Countess/Yugi, but he gulped silently. He didn't really want to call Bakura a knave again, but did he really have a choice?

Bakura growled menacingly and took a threatening step toward Yugi. "Bakura, behave! Or no sex for a month," hissed Ryou from behind the curtain.

After this, the Countess/Yugi and Lavache/Bakura began arguing back and forth before Lavache/Bakura started singing a song with the words 'your marriage comes by destiny.'

"Get lost!" the Countess/Yugi demanded. "Just…leave already!"

Lavache/Bakura left the stage, leaving the Countess/Yugi and the Steward alone.

"My lady," began the Steward, "I have overheard Helena talking to herself. She says that she loves Bertram."

"Keep the matter to yourself," stated the Countess/Yugi, dismissing him.

The Steward left the stage while Helena/Joey came on.

"Yes. Helena does appear to be sick with love," commented the Countess/Yugi.

"What was that, my lady?" asked Helena/Joey politely.

"I feel like a mother to you, Helena."

"Oh, no, my lady!" protested Helena/Joey.

"Why do you not want to be thought of as a daughter by me?"

"If I were to be your daughter, my lady, it would make me Bertram's sister. And I feel much more than that of a sibling toward him."

"I now realize the enigma behind your loneliness and the regularity of your tears. You love my son," insisted the Countess/Yugi.

"Please, forgive me, my lady. I have dared to love Bertram with my pitiable, but truthful, love."

"You need not beg for my forgiveness. I do not disapprove."

"What?" gasped Helena/Joey.

"Do you intend to go to Paris, Helena?" inquired the Countess/Yugi.

Helena/Joey nodded. "I wish to help the King."

"Is that so?"

"Yes. My father left me with some rare prescriptions. Among them is a remedy that will surely cure the King of the disease plaguing his body."

"Is treating the King your only reason for going to Paris?"

"Bertram's departure for Paris has also been an influence," Helena/Joey answered truthfully.

"Then I give you my full permission and support on your venture."

With that, both Helena/Joey and theCountess/Yugi left the stage with loud applause sounding in the theatre.


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