the scarlet pumpernickel script

Clearly, I'm beyond scruples. You lied to me. PERCY No: DEWHURST Oh, Percy, dear God, I am so sorry: OZZY We, too, wish you well on your marriage, my dear. (COUPEAU exits.) his script for a swashbuckler set in Merry Olde England, a plot involving a maiden in distress, a scheming Chamberlain, an evil Grand Duke and a dashing masked hero (to be played by Daffy, of course). I did. CHAUVELIN Citizens! The Scarlet Pimpernel. A brother will confide in:a sister. Five weeks:Five weeks now, Chauvelin, we sit like lame idiots as this Englishman taunts us! Heading for the West Gate! (PERCY hands the papers to CHAUVELIN.) CHAUVELIN Dear Christ- right in front of my eyes- : Do you have him?! credits shall state "script provided by Spotlight Publications". 23 "When I Look at You" (reprise) (Percy, Marguerite & ensemble) BOUNDERS For England! But the end of the story doesn't come sweetly,for the story, one must make believe.Surely I hold nothing but my dreams, only my dreams. CHAUVELIN Does the Scarlet Pimpernel:have any last words? Oh, but that name. Gradually the library flies - they are in limbo.) What could I do? MARGUERITE Honestly, Percy. Will you:dance? You are:such a demned remarkable:actress. I received a message from my sources just last week, recommending a new Belgian operative- Yes:I hear, Grappin, that you are a man who understands the use of terror :in defense of virtue. ROBESPIERRE Just so! Etc. MARGUERITE Yes - it's:from Suzanne. MARIE In his cellar? Let the girl in your heart tumble free. You'll be wearing:black, won't you? PERCY Sink me- it's the Citizen! But no- then we'd have to re-do the whole thing, head to foot. In this script, in 1903 England, a clumsy young highwayman named the Scarlet Pumpernickel (Daffy) constantly outsmarts the Lord High Chamberlain’s men, to the Chamberlain’s fury and the delight of the Fair Lady Melissa. MARGUERITE once again dances with CHAUVELIN.) Embroider those lapels! MARGUERITE You said Percy must have hired the driver. For if you do not, Armand will be guillotined. He has forced my hand before. Armand has been discovered to be in league with the Scarlet Pimpernel, and Marguerite’s help will ensure his pardon. Where is this Belgian - I want him now or - (GRAPPIN enters.) MARGUERITE What do you know of it, Chauvelin? I have- :business here. (Music out.) He would marry Melissa to the Grand Duke. Close your eyes and we'll ride my carousel. C-H-A-U-V-E-L-I-N. PERCY Ah yes, Shove-Lynn! The Scarlet Pumpernickel is the first segment of the twenty-first episode of Season 2 of The New Looney Tunes Show, starring Daffy Duck. I'm forgetting one thing. MARGUERITE This particular woman is an artist. Goodnight, Armand! Please. PERCY It's bully for the billy For he's willy-nilly male! ARMAND The: Pimpernel..? by Dave Buchanan published 2004. I tell you they've gone insane, and I ask you: what should we do? Any questions? Life is cold and the game is old. CHAUVELIN Traitors- this is no longer "your" country. MARGUERITE No, Armand, you must! As for me- PERCY Oh, rot, Farleigh- the last thing I heard you rage about was a crimp in your collar! MARGUERITE The Pimpernel will not come. OZZY Gad, but we must have their trim, tassels, taffeta! She's working with us now. I find I have better things to do tonight. (MARGUERITE moves toward FARLEIGH as PERCY and DEWHURST pass each other.) Well, the flag burners! Daffy listens hard as they talk, The Lord High Chamberlain: I shall have Melissa make ready milord. Whichever port the bastards use! MARGUERITE It's not true! PRINCE OF WALES Is that you, Percy? No more civilized, half-hearted attempts to help a friend- This isn't just a French war anymore- it's a war against:humanity! Women of Paris, come gather your bloody bouquets. Let the shiver of it sting you, fling into battle! He falls to the floor, dazed. Please- go. (Prisoners are revealed being led from the prison through the mob.) CHAUVELIN A pretty state of affairs, is it not? The Pimpernel- it's that fool Percy Blakeney! Read more: Broadway Musical ScriptsThe Scarlet Pimpernel Musical Script, Copyright ROBESPIERRE And who vanished last month? Yes, you go to bed now. Marie, how goes it? PERCY I love you, oh God, I love you: (They embrace.) No. MARGUERITE Percy:Take me home: (Music continues as they move forward onto the boat.) Sink me, makes a fella shiver! (Fade to Black - music segues on applause.) May I offer my congratulations and inquire if you indeed have approved papers to leave France? We are all of us bruised and alone. Through a series of choreographed vignettes, PERCY and his MEN rescue the prisoners. . PERCY Send them in. Do you understand? Oh, be careful, my little brother. ARMAND Marguerite. Useless dilettantes, what? Not now. The Grand Duke: So, Melissa! On my own, I never would. I would like to understand, but the stars and I begin to blur . Mob Flash! You must leave quickly - before they return. MARGUERITE Stop it. Never mind. .? MERCIER A ghost. All things in good time, what? PERCY Dewhurst! La, but someone has to strike a pose And bear the weight of well-tailored clothes! 1 Prologue (orchestra) SCENE ONE Onstage Comedie Francaise (MARGUERITE, alone in a follow spot sings) No. ROBESPIERRE Did they?! HAL What is it? They want him alive as much as we do! BEN Yes, Percy. Gad, you must be simply exhausted, twirlin' about in that costume all day. PERCY Armand! Lady Blakeney, I will save Armand. Boat ready then, is it, Ben? MARGUERITE He can? Don't kill him! (The soldiers surround Chauvelin.) 16 "She Was There" (Percy) PERCY So many nights I have stood in the moonlight, watching it fade into dawn, wanting her back with me, warm in the moonlight, knowing that moment was gone -- out of mind, out of sight -- 'til the moon rose . As for Marguerite and Armand-: I will find a way-: I will-: OZZY And we:will be beside you. MARGUERITE Percy, do come dance with us! MARGUERITE Armand- No more of this traveling about, do you hear me? CAST Onward . MARGUERITE Marie - :could you tell my brother I will be with him shortly? ROBESPIERRE Ah. PRINCE OF WALES Very well then, uh- :.Shovelynn- I'll be with you shortly. No. CHAUVELINE grabs a sword from one of the soldiers and takes a swing at PERCY.) In this one, Daffy is fed up of being typecast in comedies, so he pitches a dramatic/adventure script idea to his unseen boss titled The Scarlet Pumpernickel, written by none other than ''Daffy Dumas Duck.'' 5a "Morning Horn Call" (orchestra) Scene Six Blakeney Estate: The Library {and Limbo - then, Percy's Schooner} (PERCY sits, asleep in his chair, as JESSUP enters, followed by nine men: DEWHURST, OZZY, ELTON, FARLEIGH, HAL, HASTINGS, NEVILLE, LEGGETT, and BEN.) (etc.) Unfortunately, my dear, it seems your brother has been arrested in Paris. All these months, unwilling to let you see into my heart- (MARGUERITE turns to face PERCY.) There will always be a valley, always mountains one must scale. of the morning . MARGUERITE Blackmail, again, Chauvelin? Rams! CHAUVELIN My men get nothing from him! ROBESPIERRE That, Chauvelin, is the man with whom you will henceforth work hand in hand. La! CHAUVELIN Actually- (CHAUVELIN turns, almost colliding with PERCY. Never hold back your step for a moment! PERCY Are you mad? ROBESPIERRE Papers? Run! Let's live on dreams . FARLEIGH Dear Lord- what if Chauvelin brings full armies-: BEN Percy- what if they arrive by daylight? Knock them down, strip them back, boys, and forward, and into the fray! PERCY My wife's not the fainting sort, Farleigh. CHAUVELIN You do know, Marguerite:that I admire you- yes? Don't give in, don't give up, but give thanks for the glorious fight! 4 "You Are My Home" (Percy, Marguerite & ensemble) PERCY From this day on I give myself to you Here in my arms you will be free I only want you as you are Give me your trust Grow old with me MARGUERITE I promise you to cherish and to hold Now and as long as we both live I'll make you laugh, I'll keep you warm There is so much I want to give BOTH You are my home You make me strong And in this world of strangers I belong to someone You are all I know, You're all I have I won't let go PERCY May god above shine through this love To make us man and wife BOTH This is what I've wanted all my life (The wedding guests enter.)