The Half-Pay Officers: A Comedy (1720)

By Charles Molloy

Book Overview

The Half-Pay Officers is a comedic play written by Charles Molloy and originally published in 1720. Set in London, the play revolves around a group of retired military officers who are struggling to make ends meet on their half-pay pensions. The officers, including Captain Plume, Captain Brazen, and Lieutenant Worthy, are all desperate to find ways to increase their income and maintain their social status.To achieve this, they engage in various schemes and adventures, including trying to woo wealthy heiresses, participating in duels, and even attempting to rob a wealthy merchant. Along the way, they encounter a colorful cast of characters, including a group of mischievous servants, a cunning lawyer, and a seductive actress.As the play progresses, the officers' schemes become increasingly absurd and their fortunes begin to unravel. In the end, they are forced to confront the consequences of their actions and learn valuable lessons about the true meaning of honor and friendship.Overall, The Half-Pay Officers is a witty and entertaining satire of 18th-century society and the struggles faced by those living on limited means.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120032512
• ISBN13: 9781120032515
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"