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PC.768.140
24-26 Oct 1768:3372 (93 Extraordinary)
Yesterday evening his Danish Majesty was at the Theatre
Royal in Drury-Lane, to see Mr. Garrick, in the character of
Ranger, in The Suspicious Husband. The house was incredibly
full, and the King of Denmark was received with the loudest
peals of joy. His Majesty very frequently expressed his
applause during the representation by clapping; and when the
play was finished, he sent for Mr. Garrick into his box, and
paid him many just compliments on his admirable performance.
The country dance at the conclusion gave so much
satisfaction, that it was encored, and the audience would
not suffer the farce to go on, till they were obliged by a
repetition of it. After their desire was indulged, the
elegant little entertainment of Daphne and Amintor was
exhibited; and his Majesty, at the conclusion, retired as he
came in, amidst the universal acclamations of the people.
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