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VGW(PA.737.043
27 May-3 Jun 1737:32, 41 (44)
We hear the following prologue is to be spoken at the
Theatre in Drury-lane, upon the revival of King John,
alter'd from Shakespeare, by the reviver and author of the
alterations.
To you, most learned youngsters of the law,
Who long have kept the stage, and me in awe,
Lo! on my knees, thus humbly do I bend,
And beg you, gentle sirs, to stand my friend,
. . . [11 lines]
For who so proper to direct the stage,
As those, who've rull'd the land in every age;
. . . [6 lines]
As for those flanting dames, and pig-tail'd beaus,
Who in the boxes sit, to shew their cloaths,
. . . [4 lines]
And if the galleries dare to hiss, or bawl,
If you'll stand by my, s'blood! we'll stand them all!
Then for the sake of Shakespeare, and King John,
O! save me for this time, or I'm undone.
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