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Memoirs Of Charles Macklin,
ino-s indeed broke out upon many occasions , and the person of Macklin was the fruitful source of his energetic ridicule . He-ence observed , speaking of Macklin , that 'if G— writes a legible hand , that fellow ' s a villain /'—and even addressing Macklin himself , he spoke in the following manner : — ' Mr . Macklin , by the lines ( I beg your pardon , Sir ) , by the cordage of your face , you should be banged !' Fieldsbthe
After Gairick , at the Theatre in Goodman ' s- , y wonderful display of his theatrical powers , had fully established his reputation as the first Actor existing , though in the bloom of youth , he received very tempting proposals to join the Company in Drury-Lane ; but having formed a friendship with Macklin , it was agreed between them that one should not engage without the otheras
, Macklin had quarrelled with the Drury-Lane Manager , and had no likelihood of being engaged , unless Gairick made a positive _ resolution not to enter into terms without him . The Manager , disgusted with the rough impracticable temper of Macklin , seemed resolved
even to lose the powerful aid of Garrick ' s unrivalled genius , if it must necessarily be taken with such a clog as the tyrannical character of Macklin . " Gairick held out as long as he could ; but the love of fame , and the temptation of profit , were af last too much for him to resist , and he entered into a separate engagement . The moment Macklin heard that his friend had deserted him , he went to Garrickand remonstrated furiouslwith him on the violation
, y of his promise . Garrick very frankly told him , that h ; could not afford to abide by the agreement , for he found that the Manager was determined not to have any thing to do with Macklin ; and therefore , he observed , that they must ' both have been starved uniess the compact was dissolved . Garrick concluded with telling-him , that he had not closed upon the terms first offeredbut upon a considerable
, augmentation , and that he would divide his salary with Macklin till the Manager should relent , or till Macklin should obtain a good situation elsewhere . Macklin made up answer , except to tell him that lie was a ' sneaking little scoundrel , ' and that he would be revenged .
On the night that Garrick was to make his appearance Macklin seated himself in the Pit , in order to tell his story to the Audience ; but not trusting to the Public , he had stationed a vast body of Irish Chairmen in the same place , and in different parts of the Theatre . These men were disguised in decayed finery from Monmouth-street , and though they were of course paid for their services , they felt a strong desire to signalize . their spirit and prowess in . supporting the
cause of their fellow-countryman . x \ s soon as Garrick came upon the stage , the Masqueraders raised a tremendous howl , and it was in vain he attempted J : o sp . ak ; for not a syllable could be heard . When he retired from the stage , Macklin arose for the purpose of relating his grievances ; but not having properly consulted his Allies , or having engaged men who were not unlikely to blunder in their endeavours to serve him , it was impossible for him to allay the storm .. . ( TO BE CONTINUED ) .
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Memoirs Of Charles Macklin,
ino-s indeed broke out upon many occasions , and the person of Macklin was the fruitful source of his energetic ridicule . He-ence observed , speaking of Macklin , that 'if G— writes a legible hand , that fellow ' s a villain /'—and even addressing Macklin himself , he spoke in the following manner : — ' Mr . Macklin , by the lines ( I beg your pardon , Sir ) , by the cordage of your face , you should be banged !' Fieldsbthe
After Gairick , at the Theatre in Goodman ' s- , y wonderful display of his theatrical powers , had fully established his reputation as the first Actor existing , though in the bloom of youth , he received very tempting proposals to join the Company in Drury-Lane ; but having formed a friendship with Macklin , it was agreed between them that one should not engage without the otheras
, Macklin had quarrelled with the Drury-Lane Manager , and had no likelihood of being engaged , unless Gairick made a positive _ resolution not to enter into terms without him . The Manager , disgusted with the rough impracticable temper of Macklin , seemed resolved
even to lose the powerful aid of Garrick ' s unrivalled genius , if it must necessarily be taken with such a clog as the tyrannical character of Macklin . " Gairick held out as long as he could ; but the love of fame , and the temptation of profit , were af last too much for him to resist , and he entered into a separate engagement . The moment Macklin heard that his friend had deserted him , he went to Garrickand remonstrated furiouslwith him on the violation
, y of his promise . Garrick very frankly told him , that h ; could not afford to abide by the agreement , for he found that the Manager was determined not to have any thing to do with Macklin ; and therefore , he observed , that they must ' both have been starved uniess the compact was dissolved . Garrick concluded with telling-him , that he had not closed upon the terms first offeredbut upon a considerable
, augmentation , and that he would divide his salary with Macklin till the Manager should relent , or till Macklin should obtain a good situation elsewhere . Macklin made up answer , except to tell him that lie was a ' sneaking little scoundrel , ' and that he would be revenged .
On the night that Garrick was to make his appearance Macklin seated himself in the Pit , in order to tell his story to the Audience ; but not trusting to the Public , he had stationed a vast body of Irish Chairmen in the same place , and in different parts of the Theatre . These men were disguised in decayed finery from Monmouth-street , and though they were of course paid for their services , they felt a strong desire to signalize . their spirit and prowess in . supporting the
cause of their fellow-countryman . x \ s soon as Garrick came upon the stage , the Masqueraders raised a tremendous howl , and it was in vain he attempted J : o sp . ak ; for not a syllable could be heard . When he retired from the stage , Macklin arose for the purpose of relating his grievances ; but not having properly consulted his Allies , or having engaged men who were not unlikely to blunder in their endeavours to serve him , it was impossible for him to allay the storm .. . ( TO BE CONTINUED ) .