Question

The dupe of every idle scamp or lying old woman in the parish meaning

Answer 1

The dupe of every idle scamp or lying old woman in the parish"- This line is said by Persome to the Bishop. She says that if she doesn't keep an eye on the Bishop, then he would be duped by almost every idle and lying person in the town

Answer 2

Answer:

Persome says this line to the Bishop as she thinks the Bishop's kindness is being taken advantage of.

Explanation:

• In the "Bishops Candlesticks", the Bishop is a very kind and gentle man who does whatever is possible to help his parishioners.
• He believed in helping the poor and the needy.
• Persome believed that unless she kept an eye on the Bishop he would be taken advantage of by anyone and everyone. She thought that even those people pretending to be in a situation of need such as the "idle scamp" or "lying oldwomen" could easily trick the Bishop into helping them.
• This is proved right when he helps the convict without realising that he is not someone who is actually in need of help.

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