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NYGWPB.771.012
11 Mar 1771:22 (1467)
The new scene of the Rejoicing Night, which was introduced
in the entertainment of the Elopement, on Saturday evening,
at the Theatre Royal in Druy-Lane, was new, surprising, and
beautiful, and received with the utmost applause. It was
taken from Ludgate-Street, with a view of St. Paul's Church,
and part of the church-yard; all the houses being
illuminated from top to bottom. Several characters were
introduced upon the stage proper to the scene; among others,
a lieutenant of marines at the head of a press-gang, who
sung the following song:
I.
Come on, jolly lads, 'tis your country that calls,
'Tis your King your assistance demands;
Where honour, and glory, and int'rest invite,
Shall George and Britannia want hands.
. . . [2 verses follow, burdened with]
Chorus.
To sea is the word,
Then quickly aboard,
Each tar, some brave captain addressing;
Let it never be said,
In a moment of need,
That bold British sailors want pressing.
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