The follies of a day; a comedy [by P.A. Caron de Beaumarchais, tr.] by T. Holcroft [with alterations by J.P. Kemble].

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Page 37 - AGNES to be SUSAN; and, as it is too dark to see, endeavours to follow the sound of her voice, having entered while she was speaking.
Page 32 - I say it, a better Gardener is not to be found in all Spain; - but if Chambermaids are permitted to toss men out of the window to save their own Reputation, what is to become of mine?
Page 32 - My lord, — my good lord, — if fo be as your lordfhip will not have the goodnefs to have thefe windows...

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