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RNYG.782.420
23 Nov 1782:31 (643)
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 ta'e place,
Nor damp the joys before you with a future case.
Kate.
On, my Thomas, still be constant, still be true,
Be but to your Ka[illegible] 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 more verses of 4 lines each, alternated by Thomas
and Kate]
The above piece has been universally admired for its
melody. and the simplicity of the dialogue. The original
music is French, and the accompanyments are Dr. Arnold's.
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