Daily Archives: July 28, 2017

Ben Jonson’s “The Alchemist”: A Retelling — Act 3, Scene 3

Posted on July 28, 2017 by davidbruceblog

— 3.3 — Face, wearing the Captain’s uniform, came inside. Subtle asked him, “How are you now? Did you get a good prize? Did you get a good profit?” “Good pox!” Face complained. “Yonder costive cheater — Surly — never … Continue reading →

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