The Dramatic Works of David Garrick Volume 2; To Which Is Prefixed a Life of the Author (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1798 Excerpt: ...to claim that right, to share your ioy; T- wish you joy; and find it in myself; For a friends happiness reflects a warmth, . A kindiv comfort, into every heart That is not envious. Vil. He must be a friend, Who is not envious of a happiness So absolute as mine; but if you are (As I have reason to believe you are) Concern'dfoi mv Well-being, there's the cause; Thank her for what I am, and what must be... I see you mean a second entertainment: Mv dearest Isabella, you must hear The rapture of my friends, from thee they spring; Thy virtues have diffiis'd themselves around, And made them all as happy as myself, ha. I feel their favours with a gratetul heart, And willingly comply. R E C I T. Take tbe gifts tbe Gods intend ye; Grateful meet tbe proffer d joy; Truth and honour shall attend ye; Charms that ne'er can change or cloy. DUETTO. Mr B E A R D. O, the future's of possessing, Taking beauty t: -thy arms Miss YOUNG. O f he ioy, tbe lashing blessing, When with virtue beauty charms t. Mr B E ART. Purer flames shall gently warm ye; Miss YOUNG. Love and honour both shall charm tbee. BOTH. 0, the raptures of etc., etc. '-CHORUS. Far from hence be care and stnfe, Far, the pang-that tortures life: May tbe circling minutes prove One sweet round of peace and love Car. You'll tike my advice another time, sister. Vil. What have you done? A-rising smile Stole from her thoughts just red'ning on her cheek, And you havedash'd it. Car. I am sorry' for't. t Vil. My friends, will you forgive me, when I own, I must prefer her peace to all the w-rld Come, Isabella, let us lead the way; Within we'll speak our welcome to our friends, And crown the happy festival with joy. Exeunt. SCENES Room. Enter Sampson and Nurse. Samp. Ay, marry Nurse, heie's a master indeed he'll G...