| Citation |
NYGWPB.771.019
11 Mar 1771:22 (1471)
News from London. The new scene of the Rejoicing Night,
which was introduced in the entertainment of the Elopement,
on Saturday evening, at the Theatre Royale 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 more verses with a chorus after each of the 3 verses]
|