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We wish we had been prepared to have given a fuller account of this very excellent piece; but the fact is, we went to the Royal Grove in expectation of seeing the favourite new Burletta of “Love from the Heart; or, A Trial of Skill for a Wife,” which we understand Mr. Astley had laid aside for the above piece, which was brought out in compliment to his son, who, perhaps, never experienced a more flattering or splendid testimony of public approbation, than in the very brilliant and overflowing house, by which his benefit was so eminently distinguished. Indeed, every tongue, as well as hand, seemed to outvie with each other in bestowing that applause which his grace, elegance, and agility, so justly demanded, as the most excellent Performer of Feats of Horsemanship the world ever did, or, most probably, ever will produce.
With respect to mr. Astley, sen. we are every day called to admire his spirit and execution; but never more than by the production of two such incomparable pieces as “Love from the Heart,” and “A Sale of English Beauties,” &c. the latter of which, notwithstanding it merit, we trust, will not cause the former to be laid aside. We hope Mr. Astley has no such intention of bringing the one out so quick after the other; for thought he had a right to consult his son’s interest, it would be wrong in him to stop the run of a Burletta which, to our knowledge, has for several evenings turned away near a fool. and which a great part of the public naturally wish to have a sight of, and expect, no doubt, an opportunity of being gratified in their desire.
