Retained for the Defence: A Farce, in One Act

Retained for the Defence: A Farce, in One Act is a comedic play by John Oxenford, first published in 1859 during the Victorian era. The play centers on an evening party hosted by Mr. De Windsor, who invites Pawkins, a man wrongfully accused of theft, leading to a series of humorous misunderstandings. The farce explores themes of mistaken identity and the absurdity of social distinctions, ultimately revealing the ridiculousness of societal expectations through its exaggerated situations and comedic entanglements.