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MS-B.771.006
14-17 Jan 1771:41,42 (1/61)
Theatrical Intelligence. Drury-Lane. Clandestine Marriage,
&c. commanded by their Majesties. There cannot be a
stronger expression of general affection to an amiable
monarch, than the universal shouts of a crowded audience at
his appearance among them; and however some deep politicians
may affect to despise popularity, the King of a free people
can receive no stronger proof of their attachment to him,
than the assurance of his being popularly, that is
generally, beloved by them.
Immediately the play was over, one of the honest tars,
belonging to a press gang, who had taken their seats in the
upper gallery, addressed his Majesty with a political
speech, the purport of which was the recommendation of a
Spanish War; for why; we had beaten the Dons before, and
should beat them again. This declaration of war was
received by the audience with loud bursts of applause. The
sailors gave three cheers, and the boatswain joined with his
harmonious whistle. Their Majesties seemed to enjoy the
public humour, and very condescendingly bowed to the
audience.
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