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Public Amusements.
with the sight of his own Father ' s picture . He inquires how it came into the possession of Ycung Woodland , and hears from the latter the whole story of his sister ' s dishonour . As , however , Young Woodiand only kriows Eiinor by the name of Campbell , the Baronet , after venting some severe reproaches , resolves to smother his resentment , and to prevent his tester ' s reputation from being injured , he employs Spunge to steal away the picture from Old Woodland ' s . The young
Baronet , his Sister , and Spunge , are then to set off to the family seat in Yorkshire ; but unluckily the post-chaise that contains Spunge and Miss Blooml y ' breaks down , and the servants of Old Woodland , in offering to assist the passengers , discover the picture about which their young master had been so anxious , as the only clew to the recovery of his Mistress . Spunge and Miss Bloomlv are therefore taken before Old Woodland , who is a Magistrate , and are both on the point of being committed to prison for the robbery , when Sir
Edward arrives , and severely reproaches Young Woodland , who is the prosecutor , with having himself unfairly acquired the p icture : high words ensuej and the Baronet gives him a challenge . Nothing seems likely to avert hostilities but the discovery of Miss Blooml y , who draws up her veil , and shews Young Woodland that she is his long , lost and admired Elinor Campbell . Matters are then soon adjusted , the B . v ronet's resentment is softened by the tears of Elinor , the penitence of Young Woodland , and the entreaties of Old Woodland , who offers to make large settlements on the lovers if Sir Edward will permit them to marry . The
Baronet at length consents , and with the intention ot a speedy union the p iece concludes . There are several comic scenes in which the character of Spunge , the Baronet , Farmer Cole , Scatter , and his Wife , are . pleasantl y developed . It is seldom the aim of Mr . Reynolds to form a regular fable , and conduct it according to the established rules of Criticism . He has generally some striking character to bring forward , and the plot is merely a subordinate
consideration . On the present occasion it is evident , however , that he has formed an interesting story , which he has conducted with skill , and diversified with many ludicrous incidents , and entertaining situations . The two prominent characters in this piece are , the Youth , who , hardly passed the period of his infancy , talks of his knowledgt of the world , his observation , and long experience ; and Spunge , who , without any means of support , contrives to live upon every body with whom he can obtrude into an acquaintance . Both
of these charadters are to be found in life ,. and both of them are , drawn by our Author with a vivid pencil . There is an objection , iua moral view , to this Comedy , and . that arisesfrom the dishonour of the Heroine . It is dangerous to familiarize the female mind to the idea that a surrender of virtue can be atoned so easy by marriage , •and however the audience may pity her , they cannot but feel a want of respect :. The characters of Spunge and the Baronet are admirably pourtrayed , with few exceptions , and are as excellent in their respective kinds as any that the modern Drama has . produced .
Saturday , OB . 27 . A new Farce , entitled FAST ASLEEP , was brought forward this evening , written by Mr . Birch , of Cornhill , to whom the town has been obliged for several dramatic pieces of acknowledged merit . The fable of Fast Asleep chiefly turns upon a lover's having taken by accident a soporific potion at the time when he was on a visit to his mistress , who is Under great embarrassment how to dispose of the body . There are many whimsical and entertaining incidents in consequence of this difficulty , which excited great laughter . There are two very pretty airs in it , composed by ' At ^ wood . -
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Public Amusements.
with the sight of his own Father ' s picture . He inquires how it came into the possession of Ycung Woodland , and hears from the latter the whole story of his sister ' s dishonour . As , however , Young Woodiand only kriows Eiinor by the name of Campbell , the Baronet , after venting some severe reproaches , resolves to smother his resentment , and to prevent his tester ' s reputation from being injured , he employs Spunge to steal away the picture from Old Woodland ' s . The young
Baronet , his Sister , and Spunge , are then to set off to the family seat in Yorkshire ; but unluckily the post-chaise that contains Spunge and Miss Blooml y ' breaks down , and the servants of Old Woodland , in offering to assist the passengers , discover the picture about which their young master had been so anxious , as the only clew to the recovery of his Mistress . Spunge and Miss Bloomlv are therefore taken before Old Woodland , who is a Magistrate , and are both on the point of being committed to prison for the robbery , when Sir
Edward arrives , and severely reproaches Young Woodland , who is the prosecutor , with having himself unfairly acquired the p icture : high words ensuej and the Baronet gives him a challenge . Nothing seems likely to avert hostilities but the discovery of Miss Blooml y , who draws up her veil , and shews Young Woodland that she is his long , lost and admired Elinor Campbell . Matters are then soon adjusted , the B . v ronet's resentment is softened by the tears of Elinor , the penitence of Young Woodland , and the entreaties of Old Woodland , who offers to make large settlements on the lovers if Sir Edward will permit them to marry . The
Baronet at length consents , and with the intention ot a speedy union the p iece concludes . There are several comic scenes in which the character of Spunge , the Baronet , Farmer Cole , Scatter , and his Wife , are . pleasantl y developed . It is seldom the aim of Mr . Reynolds to form a regular fable , and conduct it according to the established rules of Criticism . He has generally some striking character to bring forward , and the plot is merely a subordinate
consideration . On the present occasion it is evident , however , that he has formed an interesting story , which he has conducted with skill , and diversified with many ludicrous incidents , and entertaining situations . The two prominent characters in this piece are , the Youth , who , hardly passed the period of his infancy , talks of his knowledgt of the world , his observation , and long experience ; and Spunge , who , without any means of support , contrives to live upon every body with whom he can obtrude into an acquaintance . Both
of these charadters are to be found in life ,. and both of them are , drawn by our Author with a vivid pencil . There is an objection , iua moral view , to this Comedy , and . that arisesfrom the dishonour of the Heroine . It is dangerous to familiarize the female mind to the idea that a surrender of virtue can be atoned so easy by marriage , •and however the audience may pity her , they cannot but feel a want of respect :. The characters of Spunge and the Baronet are admirably pourtrayed , with few exceptions , and are as excellent in their respective kinds as any that the modern Drama has . produced .
Saturday , OB . 27 . A new Farce , entitled FAST ASLEEP , was brought forward this evening , written by Mr . Birch , of Cornhill , to whom the town has been obliged for several dramatic pieces of acknowledged merit . The fable of Fast Asleep chiefly turns upon a lover's having taken by accident a soporific potion at the time when he was on a visit to his mistress , who is Under great embarrassment how to dispose of the body . There are many whimsical and entertaining incidents in consequence of this difficulty , which excited great laughter . There are two very pretty airs in it , composed by ' At ^ wood . -