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Superior feats of Activity on Horseback
Mr and Mrs Astley will perform this & every evening at his Riding
School Lambeth Marsh, at ½ past 6 oc[lock], upwards of 30 difert
feats, several never attempted – the manner of fence & defence
as in real action. picking a large weight, ahalf crown pieces
&c &c from the Ground, on full speed, balancing himself stand[in]g
on one & two horses – without the Bridle Reins, with other
performances as expressed in the Bills.
Spoke by Mr Astley, as his horse lies down imitating death
My Horse lies dead, apparent at your sight,
But I’m the man can set this thing to right;
Speak when you plase please, I’m ready to obey –
My faithful Horse, knows what I want to say:
But first pray give me leave to move his foot;
That he is dead, is quite beyond dispute.
(the Horse appears quite Dead)
This shews how brutes by heaven were deignd design’d
To be in full subjection to mankind,
Rise, young Bill, & be a little handy,
To serve that warlike xxxx Hero, Granby,
(the Horse of his own accord rises)
When you have seen all my bill exprest,
My Wife to conclude performs the rest.
: Adm[ittenc]e – one shill[in]g each Ladies & Gent[lemen] taught to ride & Horses
broke. 11 June 1768 Gar
refd 20 June
