Reminiscences of Michael Kelly, of the King's Theatre, and Theatre Royal Drury Lane ... [With a Portrait.], Volumen2Henry Colburn, 1826 |
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Página 175 - From every latent foe, From the assassin's blow, God save the King ! O'er him thine arm extend, For Britain's sake defend Our father, prince, and friend. God save the King !' " This stanza was three times repeated with the most rapturous approbation.
Página 173 - The King, on hearing the report of the pistol, retired a pace or two, stopped, and stood firmly for an instant ; then came forward to the very front of the box, put his opera-glass to his eye, and looked round the house without the smallest appearance of alarm or discomposure.
Página 391 - There will be no action on the stage, but the scene will represent, in a picturesque manner, a rural prospect, with rocks, groves, fountains, and grottos, among which will be disposed a chorus of nymphs and shepherds, the habits and every other decoration suited to the subject.
Página 22 - Before the piece was brought out, I had a number of children brought to me, that I might choose a Cupid. One struck me, with a fine pair of black eyes, who seemed, by his looks and little gestures, most anxious to be chosen as the little god of love.
Página 376 - This extraordinary and superfluous space occasioned such an undulation from the voice of every actor, that generally what they said sounded like the gabbling of so many people in the lofty aisles of a cathedral.
Página 355 - I really should not mind stretching a point for him. Will you have the kindness to let me see his paces ?" " To be sure," said the lawyer ; and putting himself into a graceful attitude, he threw his nag into a canter along the market. The moment his back was turned, Sheridan wished...
Página 22 - Irish fireman, who was close by, and heard the question, said, " For the love of Heaven, Mr Sheridan, don't make yourself uneasy, sir; by the powers, it will soon be down ; sure enough, they won't have another drop of water in five minutes.
Página 341 - George-Street, Westminster. From thence, at one o'clock, the procession moved on foot to the Abbey, where, in the only spot in Poet's Corner that remained unoccupied, the body was interred; and the following simple inscription marks its resting-place:— "RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN, BORN, 1751, DIED, 7th JULY, 1816. THIS MARBLE IS THE TRIBUTE OF AN ATTACHED FRIEND, PETER MOORE.
Página 374 - And they have Built a Temple for their Dagon, the new Play-House in the hay-Market. The Foundation was laid with great Solemnity, by a Noble Babe of Grace. And over or under the Foundation Stone is a Plate of Silver, on which is Graven Kit Cat on the one side, and Little Whigg on the other.
Página 290 - While the sun as it rises, to others shines bright, I think how it formerly shone ; While others cull blossoms, I find but a blight, And sigh for the days that are gone.