五人英语话剧剧本-The Silber Swindle.doc

五人英语话剧剧本-The Silber Swindle 5人 Actors: Tavern Keepe:(男主角) Young Man Keepers Wife(女主角) Young Man Old Man? Summary: 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 day~Scene 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