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The Dramatic History of Master Edward, Miss Ann and Others; The Extraordinaries of These Times. Collected from Zaphaniel's Original Papers. to Which a - Softcover
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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. 1785. Excerpt: ... Miss Shred and Sam. Foot. Curtain up again. Miss Sh-red. UPON my honour, Sammy, you have reduced me to the most extraordinary circumstances, of not being able to look at a genleman without blushing; and, believe me, Sir, I never was guilty of such an action before; but, as Richard fays, for this among the rejiwas I ordained. Mr. Foot. Madam, it is impossible for me to; express, how high an idea I entertain of a lady, possessed of such a capability, as I find you mistress of; therefore I can do no less, than dedicate myself to your service. Mist Shred. I accept your homage, dear Foot, and I.give you my hand, which acts equal with my heart; and.as 1 know your talents, are as extiordinary, as you are pleased to observe my capabilities are surprising, 1 will plan, and you shall execute, as 1 am conscious my conceptions are perfectly picturesque. This it was, on which Mr. Foot laid the foundation of that grandeur, we have several times ieen him so amazingly arrive at. To Miss Shred he was obliged, for the hint of giving tea; by her he also was initiated into that species of wit and humour, with which, to this day, he continues, with so much originality, to entertain the town. During this above-stairs converfation, David was busied, in picking up his chair's fragments; the Corporal was upon foot pursuing the author; but the soldier met his ossicer at the turn of a street, who ordered him immediately to get ready, and set out next morning for Cornr.wall. Knott, though he was alarmed at the command, knew his duty was to be silent, and obey. But took his resolutions accordingly; as he had been hitherto successsul in his schemes, with the fair sex, and that his time was sothort, he went upon the hunt, for two of his comrades he could confide in. This was the reaso...
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