The Rivals
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Preface Prologues Act 1, Scene 1 Act 1, Scene 2 Act 2, Scene 1 Act 2, Scene 2 Act 3, Scene 1 Act 3, Scene 2 Act 3, Scene 3 Act 3, Scene 4 Act 4, Scene 1 Act 4, Scene 2 Act 4, Scene 3 Act 5, Scene 1 Act 5, Scene 2 Act 5, Scene 3 Epilogue
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The Rivals

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Richard Sheridan
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