五人英语话剧剧本-The Silber Swindle5人 Actors: Tavern Keepe:(男主角)Young ManKeepers Wife(女主角)Young ManOld ManSummary:Once upon a time, there was a tavern. Travelers and hunters would exchange silver ingots for copper coins and eat some food there. The tavern keeper and his wife were very greedy. They always played tricks on the scales and cheated their customers. One day they played a trick on an old man as usuaL They were so happy. They thought they made a big fortune. Th their surprise, a young man in the tavern began snickering. It looks like youve been cheated this time. He told them that the silver ingots had lead in them. The old man was a con artist in fake silver for years. How could it be this way? A smart money changer ilke the tavern keeper was outwitted by an old man!Narrator:Good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen. Today I will tell you a story. Once upon a time somewhere at the foot of the Changpai mountain, there was a tavern at which travelers and hunters exchanged money to be used inside and outside the small town. Most people knew that the keeper of the tavern and his wife were very greedy. They cheated people by playing tricks on the scales and even charged additional fees for no reasons.One dayScene I(Customers are talking, laughing and drinking in the tavern. A traveler just comes in, finds a seat and sits down.)Hunter 1: We hunted many animals today. (laughing) Lets have some more drink. Hunter 2: Yeahl Thats a good idea. Hunter 1: Lets eat. Waiter: (sees the traveler come in) Welcome in, sir. What would you like to order? We have good food here and, of course, good wine, too. Traveler 1: Bring me your best dishes! Waiter: Thats nice, sir. Your food will be here soon. Traveler 2: (walks to the checkout counter) Hey! How much should I pay? T.O.: Its ten for food, five for wine, and three for the service. Its all cost eighteen coins. Traveler 2: What! Its too expensive. You rip me off. T.K.: If you want to eat free, you will get a misfortune. Traveler 2: (throws some coins on the counter reluctantly and marching out angrily) Dont expect I will come back again. (Meanwhile, an old man comes downstairs and orders some food before checking out.)O.M.: Excuse me. May I order now? T.K.: (walks from behind the counter) Hello! Mydearfriend.Youdidntpay me yesterday. Its fifty coins for lodging, thirty-five for food, and five coins for cleaning. O.M.: (surprisingly) What! I just stayed for one single night. And I have to pay so much money. Its ridiculous! T.K.: Dont you dare to stay in my tavern for free! (One of the two young men comes up to the old man.)Y.M.1: Calm down, you two. (to the old man respecifully) Uncle Wang, how are you recently? O.M.: Fine. And you? Y.M.1: Fine. Thank you. T.K.: (interrupts their greeting) Pay me first and take your time chatting. Y.M.1: (to the keeper) Please wait a minute.(turns to the old man)Your son has been doing business with me in Changchou. He wanted me to give you this letter and some silver ingots before I left Chavgchou. I did not expect to meet you here. (hands the old man a letter and a bundle of silver ingots) Please take this. O.M.: Thank you. Do you want to have a drink with me? Y.M.1: Oh, no. I cant. I have to leave here for another business. (The young man leaves hastily after giving the old man a big bundle of silver ingots.)O.M.: (to the tavern keeper) My son again gives me money as my living expenses. But, please read this letter for me since my eyesight is not as good as it used to be. I have money more than enough now. Could I trouble you to read this letter from my son? I will pay you ten more coins as tips. T.K.: Why do I have to read this letter for you? K.W.: (moving from behind the counter) Theres nothing to argue about. (pulls the tavern keeper aside and whispers to her husband) We dont have any lose. T.K.: (tears open the letter reluctantly and read the letter) Dear Father, How are you recently? I am now in Changchou doing business. My wife is pregnant again. kids are all filial to us. They can recite some poems. Im sorry that I cant travel with you. Afler doing business for three years, I made a big fortune. So here are 50 taels of silver for you. And I think its enough for you to live in comfort. Ill be home in two months. Nish you well.Your sonO.M: (giving the bundle to the tavern keepers wife) What a good son! Now take what I owe you and exchange the rest for coins, please. K.W.: (opens the bundle shockingly) Wait a moment! Thats really a big future. T.K.: (to the old man) All right. You have money now. You can pay us. K.W.: Well. The silver you gave me is more than you need to pay. Ah., let me see. (pretends to be weighing the silver ingots on the scales) Mmm. Theyre exactly 50 taels. The current exchange rate for 50 taels is 5000 copper coins. You have to pay us 100 coins. So, here are 4000 and