The famous line, "Your ladyship must excuse me...But I leave my character behind me" comes from Act II, Scene 2 of this play.
The famous line, "Your ladyship must excuse me...But I leave my character behind me" comes from Act II, Scene 2 of this play. The forger Snake is employed by the Lady Sneerwell to break up the love affair between Charles and Maria, who is the ward of Sir Peter. The comedic high point comes in Act IV, Scene 3 when Sir Peter hides in a cupboard while Lady Teazle hides behind a screen upon the arrival of Charles Surface. Ending with an epilogue warning of the dangers of muckraking --for 10 points-- name this drama by Richard Sheridan.
The famous line, "Your ladyship must excuse me...But I leave my character behind me" comes from Act II, Scene 2 of this play.
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