Bell's British Theatre, Volume 21John Bell J. Bell, 1797 |
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... thing possible for her advan- tage was to be done ; this necessarily occasioned some new songs and airs to be introduced ; and other sing- ers , with voices of a different compass from those who originally acted the parts , occasioned ...
... thing possible for her advan- tage was to be done ; this necessarily occasioned some new songs and airs to be introduced ; and other sing- ers , with voices of a different compass from those who originally acted the parts , occasioned ...
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... 't do . Jen . How do you mean ? Col. I tell you , master Jenkins , he won't do -- he is not the thing , a prig - At sixteen years old , or there- B abouts , he was a bold , sprightly boy , AR I. 13 LIONEL AND CLARISSA .
... 't do . Jen . How do you mean ? Col. I tell you , master Jenkins , he won't do -- he is not the thing , a prig - At sixteen years old , or there- B abouts , he was a bold , sprightly boy , AR I. 13 LIONEL AND CLARISSA .
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... thing strong in the morning . 181 Col. Never touch any thing strong ! Why one bot- tle won't hurt you , man ; this is old , and as mild as milk . Jen . Well , but , Colonel , pray excuse me . AIR . To tell you the truth , In the days of ...
... thing strong in the morning . 181 Col. Never touch any thing strong ! Why one bot- tle won't hurt you , man ; this is old , and as mild as milk . Jen . Well , but , Colonel , pray excuse me . AIR . To tell you the truth , In the days of ...
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... thing of all things , which I bate and detest ; A coxcomb , a fop , A dainty milk - sop ; Who , essenc'd and dizen'd from bottom to top , Looks just like a dol for a milliner's shop . A thing full of prate , And pride and conceit ; All ...
... thing of all things , which I bate and detest ; A coxcomb , a fop , A dainty milk - sop ; Who , essenc'd and dizen'd from bottom to top , Looks just like a dol for a milliner's shop . A thing full of prate , And pride and conceit ; All ...
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... thing with my late dear brother , Lord Jessamy ; they never could agree that good na- tured friendly soul , knowing the delicacy of my con- stitution , has often said , sister Mary , I pity you . Not but your father has good qualities ...
... thing with my late dear brother , Lord Jessamy ; they never could agree that good na- tured friendly soul , knowing the delicacy of my con- stitution , has often said , sister Mary , I pity you . Not but your father has good qualities ...
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