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BEP(P.781.020
1 Dec 1781:43 (1/7)
London, August 28, 1781. . . A correspondent informs us,
that several Scotch gentlemen who had been present at the
Comedy of "The Man of the World," waited upon the author,
and assured him that his play was an excellent one, and had
given them very great pleasure. They further assured him,
that if he would take a trip to Edinburgh this summer, and
get the play acted there, they would support it to the
utmost of their power; nay, they declared that they would
insure its success. The veteran heard them with great
coolness, and said, You tell me, gentlemen, if I act this
play at Edinburgh, you will insure its success; but pray,
will you insure my life?
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