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NYM(G.783.016
31 Mar 1783:31 (1641)
[A composition by a deaf student in Edinburgh]
On seeing Mr. Garrick act.
When Britain's Roscius on the stage appears,
Who charms all eyes, and (I am told) all ears,
With ease the various passions I can trace
Clearly reflected from his wond'rous face;
Whilst true conception, with just action join'd,
Strongly impress each image on my mind.
What need of sounds when plainly I descry
Th' expressive features and the speaking eye?
That eye, whose bright and penetrating ray
Doth Shakespeare's meaning to my soul convey.
Best commentator on great Shakespeare's text!
When Garrick acts, no passage seems perplext.
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