The Chavaleer

The Chavaleer is a play written by Henry Arthur Jones in 1904. It is a comedy that is divided into three acts. The story revolves around a wealthy man named Sir Richard Chavaleer who is known for his extravagant lifestyle and his love for gambling. He is also known for his womanizing ways and has a reputation for being a bit of a rogue.The play begins with Sir Richard returning from a trip to Monte Carlo where he has lost a significant amount of money. He is in debt and needs to find a way to pay off his creditors. His solution is to marry a wealthy woman, but he soon discovers that his reputation precedes him and no respectable woman will marry him.In act two, Sir Richard meets a young woman named Ethel who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. She is not interested in Sir Richard's money or his reputation and the two fall in love. However, Sir Richard's past comes back to haunt him when the woman he jilted in the past shows up and threatens to ruin his relationship with Ethel.In the final act, Sir Richard must find a way to save his relationship with Ethel and pay off his debts. He comes up with a plan to win back the money he lost in Monte Carlo by gambling again. However, things do not go as planned and he ends up losing even more money. In the end, Sir Richard realizes that he cannot continue living his life in such a reckless manner and decides to change his ways.The Chavaleer is a witty and entertaining play that explores themes of love, money, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a classic comedy that has stood the test of time and continues to be performed today.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.