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Rope-dancing and such other amusements were announced as it had been customary to tolerate, and these it was well understood would give way, before the spectators were dismissed, for a specimen of the dearly-loved and prohibited, and the more loved because prohibited, drama. 6 "I suspect Bobby, though the folks here may be as liberal of tile and pear' as ever they were at The Fortune, that your impatience for the droll is not so much on account of your nose, as from the regard you have for your mouth.' "I have no fancy that either should be touched.' The Witch-Finder; or, the Wisdom of our Ancestors. A Romance. By the Author of "The Lollards," ," "Other Times," "Calthorpe," &c. 12mo. 3 vols. London 1824. Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, &c. "THE Wisdom of our Ancestors"!!-in witchfinding is something like their Liberty in the references of patriotic speeches, a nonentity," by distance made more sweet." Great Britain, we may satisfy ourselves, has not retrograded either in Knowledge or Freedom since the most golden of golden days that ever were boasted by Romancer or "James was here at home. He was often "O but you have though. You want your Orator. With the intelligent author of these numbered among the most efficient members mouth to be touched with the bread and butvolumes, however, his second title is a sati- of the corps, but on this occasion, as the ter which comes out of the stock for Young rical jest; and he only calls that the Wisdom only character which he would have been con- Simpleton. Truly, seeing how the trade of a which was the Folly of our ancestors. But tent to act, that of Simpleton the Smith, in the player is now reduced, I marvel not that a from the late period of the week at which the droll of that name, was given to Bob Cox, bird of the tiring room' should be a little Witch-Finder has made his appearance,we are who was then as much distinguished for comic eager to secure his bread and butter whereunable to enter upon the antiquarian research humour, and in as high favour, as Knell and ever it may offer.' which has been displayed in exhibiting the Tarleton had formerly been, the young amnamost peculiar characteristics of our fore- teur attended but as a spectator. fathers a century and a half ago. Reserving to ourselves the privilege of considering this "Known to every one, he made his way to production in the light of a curious illustra- the tiring room to witness the progress of the tion of the superstitions, manners, and feel-preparations; he promenaded the stage with ings of that era, we must be contented in the the director-general, and assisted in fixing the first instance with quoting one of its Chapters apparatus which held up the rope on which as a specimen of the author; and, without going into the chain of the story which introduces it, we select a picture of the dramatic entertainments of the age, which throws together many traits both of stage representation and of audience conduct, which, though scattered over numerous books, we do not remember to have met with so well and strikingly combined. We shall premise it with the author's own Chapter heads "On the suspension of plays at the commencement of 66 6 Marry, I know not how soon it may come to that, for I cannot see as some say and leads young people, so they say, into un meet contracts.' "And yet I would wager a rose rial, that as much mischief was done when plays began at one o'clock, as now.' they can, that the cause of the stage must yet prevail. True it is, that large prices are paid, but thus the very enormity of those charges prevents people from coming as they otherwise might, while the practice of playing by candle-light, besides making it impossible two performers of eminence were to display for good acting to be well seen and duly untheir accomplishments. Then he chatted with those favoured frequenters of the Red Builderstood, leads aged people to set their faces who occupied the rooms, or boxes, fitted up home till late of the night incommodes them, against acting, by reason that being kept from for the reception of the chief patrons of the players, at the back of the stage, fronting the great body of the audience. It was not the custom for places, to be taken beforehand in this, the best, or at least the most expensive, part of the house. Those who de"That may be; but still this furnishes an sired to occupy it were obliged to go we must argument which is used against us. For now, the civil wars, and during the whole of the usurpation, not say some time before the curtain rose, as seeing that we but rarely begin so early as the Red Bull appears to have been the only licensed the phrase is at present, but before the cur-five, the stoppage which is caused while the theatre. The drama was strictly prohibited, but a mixed tains opened, for it was by drawing them right lights are being set up makes it often after species of amusement, consisting of feats of activity and left that the stage was exposed to the and select scenes from plays, under the name of Drolls, under-standers, those who occupied that part who liked to encourage plays in the time of eight before we can conclude. This, many was allowed to be here shown to the public." Londini Illustrata. of the house which might have been formed "He laughs at what he likes, and then will rise the king consider very abominable.' into a pit, but which was then left unfurnishAnd take tobacco. Guls Hornebook. "Here, an egg, which was then considered "I am one of your gentle auditors, that am come in; ed with seats, like the circle of a modern amThave my three sorts of tobacco in my pocket; my lighi phitheatre, and the gallery. It was in the a perfectly allowable and legitimate playstanding place that the economist formerly house missile, was thrown with such force took his station, to see," A play for two- and precision through the parting of the curpence and a jig to boot." But, from the risk tains, that it passed over James, and went and difficulty attendant on these undertak-fairly into the room, or box, at the back of the stage, where it encountered the pipe of a A shilling was required for admission to the distributed its yolk over the mask of the eleings, sixpence was at this period the price. young fashionable, who was smoking, and gallery; but those who went to the rooms gantly dressed lady sitting next to him. The gave no less than two shillings. gallant was so disordered by the shock which his teeth received from the rude contact into which they had been brought with his pipe, that he was too much occupied with re-adjusting himself to attend to his fair companion. James offered to take the mask from the lady, and procure her a new one. This, however, was declined. The offer was pressed, but the refusal was persevered in. James then proposed to take the mask which had been soiled and get it dried. But this also by me. B. Jonson. James, (a sort of virtuous Scapin) we are told Directed his steps to Red Bull Yard, which was the name given to a small turning ont of St. John's Street, now distinguished as Woodbridge Street. It was here that the vo taries of pleasure resorted at that period in great numbers, to enjoy so much of the drama I wish these varlets would bear a hand,' as was permitted to amuse the populace. cried one, half addressing himself to James, The long continued scarcity of theatrical and to his brethren, who were preparing for amusements had given the multitude a lively the performance. relish for every thing connected with the "Why, what's the matter, Master Cocky?' stage, which was heightened by the fiery zeal James demanded, (it was to Cox that he still on the alert to detect and put down all spoke,) you look rather mifty. And what scenic representations. Sir William Davenant may be that patch on your nose, which is attempted to steal a march on the Puritans, now brought in aid of the natural comeliness and had ventured to give a sort of picturial] of your person?' able service. vourite comedian.' "Do you mean Green?' "No;-the monkey.'" "Why, to say truth, I believe he is not without his followers; I do not mean to say you are one of them, but you know Birds "Will flock together-To be sure, was refused, and beyond applying his hand-continued his evolutions blindfold. A boy of posed a conversation between a mother and kerchief to it, he could render no accept-about ten years of age was next brought on, her daughter, in which the latter, applying with a strong belt of leather round his waist. for a husband, described her hopes and ex"I thought there would be some mischief The performer sat down on the rope, ex-pectations, and the burden' With a toitre loidone,' cried Cox; this is always the way of tending one leg downward as far as he could. tre, loitre lurry,' conveyed a meaning to the beginning so late.' A line, which was attached to the bandage audience which they very much enjoyed, and "Let me tell you, neighbour Cocky,' said round the boy, was then tied to the foot of the lady by whom James had seated himself James, as he peeped between the curtains, Turk gradually raised himself, and lifted the neighbours. But when the gentle Doll, perthe leg so extended, and this being done, the was even more delighted with it than her you have got no bad attendance here. It proves that there is some merit at the Red boy from the ground. The plaudits of the sonated by a sturdy young man, requited the Bull. I don't mean to say who owns the astonished crowd were renewed, and the ef- vocal effort of Simpleton by a jug-ful of water greater share of it, yourself or the other fa- fect was not a little heightened when they from her chamber window, the mirth-loving beheld this singularly-gifted personage, still female in the mask was completely overcome blindfolded, dancing on the rope with as much by the resistless drollery of the incident, and agility and grace, thus encumbered, as he her laughter caused an awkward accident. The urchin beneath seemed to enjoy the pe- long continued, that the bead of her mask could have exhibited on the floor of the stage. The merry expansion of her mouth was so culiarity of his situation, and very mirthfully slipped away beyond recovery, and the mask dangled as the dancer' kept on, evidently itself fell, when James, with no little surprise, taking to himself no small share of the accla- perceived that his gay companion was the mations which were bestowed on his princi- broken-hearted mourner he had lately sought pal. He was released, and the eyes of the to comfort-the widow Lee. Turk were again visible. After a few more "She blushed and felt that there was somefeats on the rope, he clambered up what was thing in her present situation which was a called a mast, at least ten feet above the rope, little at variance with the tumultuous sorrows which was itself no inconsiderable height of which James had so recently been the witfrom the ground, and on the extreme point of ness. He, however, (feeling that his own conthe mast he placed his head, and remained for duct had not been exactly that of the grave some seconds with his feet extended upwards. astrologer,) was very indulgent, and after a He quitted this dangerous elevation, passed brief comment on the folly of indulging grief, along the high rope, and finished by sliding and the propriety of endeavouring to chase it down the slope on his breast, his head fore- by amusement, joined with her to laugh at most, and his arms outspread. the loves of Simpleton and Doll. When these terminated, a strong man exhibited, and received the approbation of the multitude for taking up a piece of a cannon, said to weigh four hundred pounds, with the hair of his head. of a feather-' I know that, and, of course, am not surprised "The players were about to act some scenes from the Midsummer Night's Dream,' under the title of Bottom the Weaver,' when a cry of Red Coat, Roundhead-Turk, Turk!" resounded through the building. These cries intimated that soldiers were at hand, and that it might be necessary to recur to the tight-rope exhibition. The hint was promptly taken, and not the Turk but the monkey of whom James had spoken, and who had greatly distinguished himself at St. Margaret's Fair, Southwark, made his appearance. The animal was fantastically dressed in a blue doublet, and wore a hat with a tall feather in it. This he took off, and bowed to the spectators. He danced on the rope, imitating many of the actions of the Turk. A basket containing eggs was handed to him, and he turned heels over head with it, without breaking any of them. Then he passed to the slack rope, on which he exhibited in full swing, balancing a lighted candle, and a cup of water on his head, in succession, without extinguishing the one, or spilling any portion of the contents of the other. "The alarm which had been given proved unfounded, and Bottom the Weaver' was acted without experiencing any interruption, but from laughter and applause." his father for taking a bit of an afternoon luncheon,' diverted; but when the senior, speaking of his growing old, received the dutiful reply from his offspring,' More is the pity that you were not hanged in your youth,' the applause was excessive. In this the lady, whose mask had suffered, joined so heartily, that James, though previously unable to break through her reserve, began to conceive hopes of becoming better acquainted with her. He ventured to take an opportunity of untying her mask behind. That, however, did not enable him to accomplish his object, though the lady was too much occupied with the droll "Then came forward, amidst the tumultu- to notice what he had done. Resolved to be ous shouts of the spectators, a rope-dancer, private, she had taken the precaution of using From this an opinion may be formed of the called the Funamble Turk. He was dressed in both the fastenings which were then in use author's skill in working very curious pictures oriental costume, and was certainly very emi- with the wearers of masks, either of which of the olden times into his narrative. He nent in his way. He walked barefooted up a was in most cases deemed quite sufficient. abounds with such matter, and yet his story sloping rope to the high horizontal one on Besides the strings which tied behind, her gets to be interesting enough for those who which the principal exertion was to take mask was provided on the inside with a small may not be more amused with his revivings place. Having gained it, he passed nimbly bead, which, received into the mouth, held of forgotten or little known customs. For ouralong, and delighted the spectators with his the covering of the face so close, that though selves, we are most pleased with the latter extreme agility while dancing, first with, the other means of holding it on had failed, quality; and being somewhat of amateurs in and then without, a balancing pole. To her countenance was as perfectly concealed that line, we shall probably illustrate the this part of the exhibition succeeded a se- as ever. The young Smith now proceeded to Witch-Finder with a paper on its authorities, ries of experiments, such as the venturous serenade Doll, a saucy wench, whom the &c. which will not, we trust, be found a dull professors of our day have not thought of at- father wished him to marry. His song, which comment. In the mean time, we cordially tempting for the amusement of their admirers. was quite as remarkable for its humour as its recommend these Volumes. A bandage was tied over his eyes, and he modesty, convulsed the masked lady. It sup |