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BNL.769.044
29 Jun 1769:11 (3430)
London, April 25. Prologue, spoken by his present Majesty
at the representation of Cato at Leicester-House, on
Wednesday [ ] 4, 1749, before their Royal Highnesses the
late Prince of Wales, the Princess, and a numerous court of
the nobility.
To speak with freedom, dignity and ease,
To learn those arts, which may hereafter please.
Wise Authors say, let youth, in earliest age,
Rehearse the poe'ts labour on the stage.
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The Dramatis Personae were as follows:
Men.
Portius. Prince George, Juba. Prince Edward, Cato.
Master, Nugent, Sempronius. Master Evelyn, Lucius. Master
Montague, Decius. Lord Miflington, Marcus. Master Madden,
Syphax. M. North, son of L. North.
Women:
Marcia. Princess Augusta, Lucia. Princess Elizabeth.
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