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BPB.767.046
28 Dec 1767:22 (541)
New-York, December 17. The expectations of seeing the
Indian chiefs at the play on Monday night, occasioned a
great concourse of people, the house was crowded, and it is
said great numbers were obliged to go away for want of room.
The Indians regarded the play (which was King Richard the
III) with seriousness and attention, but as it cannot be
supposed that they were sufficiently acquainted with the
language to understand the plot and design, and enter into
the spirit of the author, their countenances and behaviours
were rather expressive of surprise and curiosity, than any
other passions--Some of them were much surprised and
diverted at the tricks of Harlequin.
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