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PP-P.782.116
30 Nov 1782:23 (11/970)
From a late London Paper.
THE MUSICAL INTERLUDE OF THE TOBACCO-BOX, OR THE SOLDIER'S
PLEDGE OF LOVE.
As performed at the Hay-Market Theatre.
Thomas, - - - Mr. Brett.
Kate, - - - - Miss. Morris
THOMAS.
Tho' the fate of battle on to-morrow wait,
Let's not lose our prattle now my charming Kate;
Till the hour of glory love should now take place,
Nor damp the joys before you with a future case.
KATE.
Oh, my Thomas, still be constant, still be true,
Be but to your Kate as Kate is still to you;
Glory will attend you, still will make us blest,
With my firmest love, my dear, you're still possest.
. . . [8 verses, alternately by Thomas and Kate, ]
The original music is French, and the accompanyments are Dr.
Arnold's.
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