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NYM(G.775.045
29 May 1775:34 (1233)
In a few days will be published, by John Anderson, at
Beekman's Slip. Price six pence, The Group, a farce: as
lately acted, and to be re-acted, to the wonder of all
superior intelligence; Nigh head quarters, at Amboyne. In
two acts, dramatis personae. Lord chief justice Hazlread
[?], Judge Meagre. Brigadier Hatsall. Hon Humbug, Esq; Sir
Sparrow Spendall. Col. Hector Mushroom. Beau Trumps. Dick,
the Publican. Simple Sapling, Esq; Monsieur de Francois.
Crusty Crowbar, Esq; Dupe---Secretary of State. Scriblerius
Fribble. Commodore Bateau. Colleteralis---a new made judge.
Attended by a swarm of court sycophants, hungry harpies, and
unprincipled danglers, collected from the neighbouring
villages, hov'ring over the stage in the shape of locusts,
led by Massachusettensis, in the form of a basilisk; the
rear brought up by Proteus, bearing a torch in one hand and
a powder-flask in the other; The whole supported by a
mighty army and navy, from Blunderland, for the laudable
purpose of enslaving its best friends. Scene at Boston.
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