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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... 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 evening before and took her to an assembly ; and in the play , as it is printed , though not as ...
... 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 evening before and took her to an assembly ; and in the play , as it is printed , though not as ...
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... scene , is not remarkably strong in this play . " The mind , naturally reaching up to rank , is most " intent upon the conduct of the superior personages of " the drama , —and the reformation of the elegant Lady " Townly is worked up ...
... scene , is not remarkably strong in this play . " The mind , naturally reaching up to rank , is most " intent upon the conduct of the superior personages of " the drama , —and the reformation of the elegant Lady " Townly is worked up ...
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... scene with a piece of in- " formation respecting his connection with the Wrong- " head family , which he communicates to Lady Grace . " I enjoy at this time a pretty estate which Sir Fran- " cis was heir - at - law to , but - by his ...
... scene with a piece of in- " formation respecting his connection with the Wrong- " head family , which he communicates to Lady Grace . " I enjoy at this time a pretty estate which Sir Fran- " cis was heir - at - law to , but - by his ...
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... scene or two of the lower humour , that were left out after the first day's presentation . The favour the town has shewn to the higher characters in this play , is a proof , that their taste is not wholly vi- tiated by the barbarous ...
... scene or two of the lower humour , that were left out after the first day's presentation . The favour the town has shewn to the higher characters in this play , is a proof , that their taste is not wholly vi- tiated by the barbarous ...
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... scenes of spirit . Not scenes that would a noisy joy impart , But such as hush the mind and warm the heart . From praise of hands no sure account he draws , But fix'd attention is sincere applause : If then ( for hard you'll own the ...
... scenes of spirit . Not scenes that would a noisy joy impart , But such as hush the mind and warm the heart . From praise of hands no sure account he draws , But fix'd attention is sincere applause : If then ( for hard you'll own the ...
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Betty Bevil Cant character Cimb Cimberton Comedy Conscious Lovers Count Bas cousin Croak Croaker daughter dear Enter Exeunt Exit Fanny father favour fortune Garrick gentleman girl give happiness hear heart Heidel Heidelberg Honeyw Honeywood honour hope humour Humph husband Isab Jenny Lady G Lady Grace Lady Wrong Leont letter Lofty Lord Ogle Lord Ogleby Lordship lover Lovew Lovewell madam Maid Manly marriage marry matter merit mind Miss Dor Miss Dormer Miss Mon Miss Montagu Miss Rich Miss Richland Miss Sterl Miss Willoughby mistress Moody morning Moth Myrt Myrtle never obliged Oliv passion Phil play pray racter SCENE Seal Sealand sentiments servant shew Sir Fran Sir Francis Sir George Sir John sister speak Stoops to Conquer suppose sure tell there's thing tion Townly Trusty Villars wife woman young
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Página 252 - And coxcombs, alike in their failings alone, Adopting his portraits, are pleas'd with their own. Say, where has our poet this malady caught ? Or wherefore his characters thus without fault ? Say, was it that vainly directing his view To find out men's virtues, and finding them few, Quite sick of pursuing each troublesome elf, He grew lazy at last, and drew from himself.
Página 20 - Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 523 - Fear nothing ; we know the worst ; it will only bring on our catastrophe a little too soon — but Betty might fancy this noise — she's in the conspiracy, and can make a man a mouse at any time. Betty. I can distinguish a man from a mouse as well as my betters — I'm sorry you think so ill of me, sir.
Página 475 - She was particular. — The eldest, my nephew's lady, will be a most valuable wife ; she has all the vulgar spirits of her father and aunt, happily blended with the termagant qualities of her deceased mother. — Some peppermint water, Brush — How happy is it...
Página 478 - Here's Mounseer now, I suppose, is pretty near your lordship's standing; but having little to eat, and little to spend, in his own country, he'll wear three of your lordship out — eating and drinking kills us all. Lord Ogle. Very pleasant, I protest. — What a vulgar dog ! (Aside Canton. My lor
Página 188 - Quality ? attended, dress'd, and lodg'd like one; in my Appearance abroad, and my Furniture at home, every way in the most sumptuous manner, and he that does it has an Artifice, a Design in it ? Isab.
Página 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.
Página 256 - Whether, indeed, we take him as a poet, — as a comic writer, — or as an historian, he stands in the first class.