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Fine Arts.
The scholar seems in this publication to have caught , by an electric kind of enthusiasm , tiie Genius of his preceptor , and to have received from his venerable master and friend ( like the mantle of Elijah ) his taste , and his science . —This work gave such satisfaction to theCjueen , when shewn toller Majesty , that she unsolicited appointed Mr . TOMKINS her Historical Engraver—In the first
, number of the book , the Figure of Spring floating in the Clouds ( like a tutelar Deity ) over the Royal residence of Windsor , is an happy idea , and beautifully engraved . —Mr . TOMKINS likewise engraves ( in company with Mr . EGINTON of Birmingham ) the celebrated Picture , of the last interview of Louis the 16 th with his Family at Paris , painted by MATHER BROWN , Esq . who-is , we
understand , now finishing as a COMPANION PICTURE , that interesting Scene , the Massacre of Madame , the Princess Lamballe , at the Prison de la Force , at Paris—a subject well suited for the best exertions of the Pencil and Graver . BIGG ' charming rustic scenes must be reserved to some future animadversion—as must likewise the elegant Engravings of those rising ArtistsMessrs . LENEY and CORNER .
, We humbly trust that among the numerous literary works of refined Art , The FREEMASON ' MAGAZINE will not be the last or least to meet the public approbation—though it is not the fate of " mortals to command success" yet we hope , by indefatigable efforts ^ "to deserve it . "
Stratagem Of A French Comedian.
STRATAGEM OF A FRENCH COMEDIAN .
A French Comedian , some time back , was at a considerable distance from Paris , where he had an engagement , and to which place he was anxious to proceed , but for the want of-a passport lie could go no further , and from the temper of the times no one could be procured . Revolving it in his mind , he at length resolved on a plan by which he could get there clear of expence , and in a manner suitable to the exalted notions of a disciple of
Roscius . Pie went into his chamber and sealing up a packet , with much care indorsed on it " Plan for a Counter Revolution " and placed there also , a letter to Count D'Artois . The woman of the house , whom he knew to be a patriot , and also a very inquisitive person , soon became acquainted with the papers ; and had the Player apprehended . He was taken before the judicial officerwhoto shew his
, , zeal and patriotism , sent him immediately , under a strong escort , to the National Assembly . When they there opened the pacquet , and the Comedian had given a-clear account of himself , their laughter succeeded suspicion , and instead of committing him to the prison of the Abbaye , they dismissed him to join the votaries of the Thalian Goddess .
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Fine Arts.
The scholar seems in this publication to have caught , by an electric kind of enthusiasm , tiie Genius of his preceptor , and to have received from his venerable master and friend ( like the mantle of Elijah ) his taste , and his science . —This work gave such satisfaction to theCjueen , when shewn toller Majesty , that she unsolicited appointed Mr . TOMKINS her Historical Engraver—In the first
, number of the book , the Figure of Spring floating in the Clouds ( like a tutelar Deity ) over the Royal residence of Windsor , is an happy idea , and beautifully engraved . —Mr . TOMKINS likewise engraves ( in company with Mr . EGINTON of Birmingham ) the celebrated Picture , of the last interview of Louis the 16 th with his Family at Paris , painted by MATHER BROWN , Esq . who-is , we
understand , now finishing as a COMPANION PICTURE , that interesting Scene , the Massacre of Madame , the Princess Lamballe , at the Prison de la Force , at Paris—a subject well suited for the best exertions of the Pencil and Graver . BIGG ' charming rustic scenes must be reserved to some future animadversion—as must likewise the elegant Engravings of those rising ArtistsMessrs . LENEY and CORNER .
, We humbly trust that among the numerous literary works of refined Art , The FREEMASON ' MAGAZINE will not be the last or least to meet the public approbation—though it is not the fate of " mortals to command success" yet we hope , by indefatigable efforts ^ "to deserve it . "
Stratagem Of A French Comedian.
STRATAGEM OF A FRENCH COMEDIAN .
A French Comedian , some time back , was at a considerable distance from Paris , where he had an engagement , and to which place he was anxious to proceed , but for the want of-a passport lie could go no further , and from the temper of the times no one could be procured . Revolving it in his mind , he at length resolved on a plan by which he could get there clear of expence , and in a manner suitable to the exalted notions of a disciple of
Roscius . Pie went into his chamber and sealing up a packet , with much care indorsed on it " Plan for a Counter Revolution " and placed there also , a letter to Count D'Artois . The woman of the house , whom he knew to be a patriot , and also a very inquisitive person , soon became acquainted with the papers ; and had the Player apprehended . He was taken before the judicial officerwhoto shew his
, , zeal and patriotism , sent him immediately , under a strong escort , to the National Assembly . When they there opened the pacquet , and the Comedian had given a-clear account of himself , their laughter succeeded suspicion , and instead of committing him to the prison of the Abbaye , they dismissed him to join the votaries of the Thalian Goddess .