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Show GARRICK a DAVI To please by scenes unconscious of offence By harmless merriment, or useful sense Where aught of bright or fair the piece displays Approve it only;--'tis too late to praise VISE If want of skill, or want of care appear Forbear to hiss:-the poet cannot hear By all, like him, must praise and blame beé foun ch public rage Yet still shall calm reflection bless the night rom the stage When lib'ral pity dignified delight o we dread an "When pleasure fir'd her torch at virtue's flame t'r;‘ d.:r ;l inu At best a fleeting gleam, or empty sound Wi And mirth was bounty with an humbler name This address had the desired effect was well received, but w The pla do not find that i appeared again on the stage JI.‘L ~no N (‘,i/ " to pleast CHAP T |
