The provok'd husband, by Sir J. Vanbrugh and C. Cibber. The conscious lovers, by Sir R. Steele. The good-natured man, by O. Goldsmith. A word to the wise, by H. Kelly. The clandestine marriage, by G. Coleman and D. GarrickJames Plumptre F. Hodson, 1812 |
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Pagina 15
... Sir Francis and Lady Wrong- head and their family upon the stage at the same time : but yet there is abundance of incident to connect the two families into one whole . In the first act it appears that Lord Townly and Sir Francis are ...
... Sir Francis and Lady Wrong- head and their family upon the stage at the same time : but yet there is abundance of incident to connect the two families into one whole . In the first act it appears that Lord Townly and Sir Francis are ...
Pagina 16
... Sir Francis , is introduced into the presence of Lord T. and Lady G. It appears from the scene between Sir Francis and Manly in the fifth act , which is at Lord Townly's house , that Lady Townly had called upon Lady Wronghead the ...
... Sir Francis , is introduced into the presence of Lord T. and Lady G. It appears from the scene between Sir Francis and Manly in the fifth act , which is at Lord Townly's house , that Lady Townly had called upon Lady Wronghead the ...
Pagina 19
... Sir Fran- " cis was heir - at - law to , but - by his being a booby ,. " the last will of an obstinate old uncle gave it to " me ' and the obstinate Mr. Manly , being no booby , " but a very clever fellow , kept it with as little ...
... Sir Fran- " cis was heir - at - law to , but - by his being a booby ,. " the last will of an obstinate old uncle gave it to " me ' and the obstinate Mr. Manly , being no booby , " but a very clever fellow , kept it with as little ...
Pagina 20
... Sir Francis was heir - at - law , had he died without a will . What injustice there is in this , I really do not see . Nor must Sir Francis's being a booby be imputed only to a defect of nature : had he not himself neglected to improve ...
... Sir Francis was heir - at - law , had he died without a will . What injustice there is in this , I really do not see . Nor must Sir Francis's being a booby be imputed only to a defect of nature : had he not himself neglected to improve ...
Pagina 30
... SIR FRANCIS WRONGHEAD , a country gentleman , SQUIRE RICHARD , his son , a mere whelp . COUNT BASSET , a gamester . JOHN MOODY , servant to Sir Francis , an honest clown- SERVANT to Lord Townly . POUNDAGE , steward to Lord Townly ...
... SIR FRANCIS WRONGHEAD , a country gentleman , SQUIRE RICHARD , his son , a mere whelp . COUNT BASSET , a gamester . JOHN MOODY , servant to Sir Francis , an honest clown- SERVANT to Lord Townly . POUNDAGE , steward to Lord Townly ...
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Pagina 261 - Th' offended burgess hoards his angry tale, For that blest year when all that vote may rail; Their schemes of spite the poet's foes dismiss, Till that glad night, when all that hate may hiss. This day the powder'd curls and golden coat, Says swelling Crispin, begg'da cobbler's vote. This night, our wit, the pert apprentice cries, Lies at my feet, I hiss him, and he dies.
Pagina 359 - This night presents a play, which public rage, Or right or wrong, once hooted from the stage : From zeal or malice now no more we dread, For English vengeance wars not with the dead, A generous foe regards with pitying eye The man whom fate has laid where all must lie. To wit, reviving from its author's dust, Be kind, ye judges, or at least be just : Let no renewed hostilities invade Th' oblivious grave's inviolable shade.
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Pagina 118 - ... of scandal : and as I am conscious, severities of this kind seldom fail of imputations too gross to mention, I here, before you both, acquit her of the least suspicion raised against the honour of my bed. Therefore, when abroad her conduct may be questioned, do her fame that justice. Lady T. Oh, sister! [Turns to Lady Grace weeping. Lord T. When I am spoken of, where without favour this action may be canvassed, relate but half my provocations, and give me up to censure.
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