"I have a Mint in my Brain, and I'l coin so much for you both presently."

— Ravenscroft, Edward (c.1650- c.1700)

Author

Ravenscroft, Edward (c.1650- c.1700)

Work Title

Scaramouch a Philosopher, Harlequin a School-Boy, Bravo, Merchant, and Magician. A Comedy After the Italian manner. Acted at the Theatre Royal. Written by Mr. Edward Ravenscroft

Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Printed for Robert Sellers [etc.]
Date
1677
Metaphor
"I have a Mint in my Brain, and I'l coin so much for you both presently."
Metaphor in Context

OCT.
And I am ruin'd too, if thou canst nor procure me 200 Pistols.

PLAUT.
I have a Mint in my Brain, and I'l coin so much for you both presently.

CYNT.
But time presses the performance.

PLAUT.
I'l make both your Fathers Purses bleed for't. As for your business, the Engine is already fitted. Well, let's about our design: Where's Harlequin? he must make one.
Categories
Money::Mint
Provenance
Searching "brain" and "coin" in HDIS (Drama); found again mint
Date of Entry
04/14/2005
Date of Review
01/20/2009

The Mind is a Metaphor is authored by Brad Pasanek, Assistant Professor of English, University of Virginia.