ample eftate, yet always in diftrefs; a fpendthrift without magnificence; extravagant without the least symptom of generofity. He was vain, but not proud; eager for reputation, but careless of his honour; fuperftitious in his difpofition, without religion. Pleasure, frolick, or extravagant diverfion was his only delight. It is much to be lamented, that a man of fuch uncommon talents fhould be fubject to unaccountable weakneffes, and devoid of virtue. T. E. THE PLAYS MENTIONED IN THE NOTES I. TO THE REHEARSAL. THE Loft Lady; by Sir William Barcley. II. Love and Honour; by Sir William D'Ave nant. III. Love and Friendship; IV. Pandora; } by Sir William Killigrew. V. Siege of Rhodes, part I. by Sir William D'Avenant. VI. Play-house to be lett; by colonel Henry Howard. VII. United Kingdoms. VIII. Slighted Maid; by Sir Robert Stapleton. IX. Wild Gallant; by Mr. Dryden. X. English Monfieur; by Mr. James Howard. XI. The Villain; by major Tho. Porter. |