The Belle's Stratagem

· 1809

In the following Comedy, my purpose was, to draw a FEMALE CHARACTER, which with the most lively Sensibility, fine Understanding, and elegant Accomplishments, should unite that beautiful Reserve and Delicacy which, whilst they veil those charms, render them still more interesting. In delineating such a Character, my heart naturally dedicated it to YOUR MAJESTY; and nothing remained, but permission to lay it at Your feet. Your Majesty's graciously allowing me this high Honour, is the point to which my hopes aspired, and a reward, of which without censure I may be proud. DORICOURT, Mr. _Lewis_. HARDY, Mr. _Quick_. SIR GEORGE TOUCHWOOD, Mr. _Wroughton_. FLUTTER, Mr. _Lee Lewes_. SAVILLE, Mr. _A…

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