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 The Big Show Scam/ Article 2

All of the men in our village this morning are furious due to two strange malefactors who cheated them out of their money the past three nights.  The two men are named Edmund Kean and David Garrick.  Edmund Kean, the Elder, looked about seventy or older and he had a bald head and very gray whiskers.  David Garrick, the Younger, was about thirty and had dark hair. (ch.19, 123) Everyone in the village is on the lookout for these men that they show disdain for; thirsty for revenge and the return of their money.

Edmund Kean the Elder 

Three nights ago, everyone got excited about posters they saw hanging around the village advertising a big production in the Court House.  It stated that the Tragedy of The King's Camelopard would only go on for three nights and no women or children were aloud.  It also said that admission was fifty cents. (ch.22,152)  The first night of the production sold out quickly.  Many eager men filled the seats.  They were enjoying the beginning of the show; however you can not really call what these men advertised a show.  It was


David Garrick the Younger

merely one scene and then the men caustically claimed it was over.  All of the customers became furious and threatened to tell everyone in town about the scam; however, Edmund and David convinced them that they would look foolish if they did. (ch.22, 154)

The second night, many new customers filled the seats and the same thing happened as the night before.  Everyone in town was furious because the men ended up raking in more innocent people's money.  Surprisingly, the third night all of the seats were still filled.  We got the chance to speak with some of the innocent men and they informed us that they only went back to throw sickly eggs and rotten cabbages at Edmund and David for the sick scam they had played, but they never got the chance. (ch.22, 155)  The men were ready for some real revenge and entertainment, but little did they know the rapscallions had escaped!  All of the men angrily searched, but the two men were nowhere to be found.  Before the third show, we go the opportunity to interview Edmund and he informed us that they managed to earn four hundred and sixty- five dollars from the three shows.  (ch.22, 155)  Those thieves had wits and ended up getting away; however, they better watch out because the Arkansas men do not like being humiliated.  They are out for blood.