Remarks And Dramatis Personae

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_ This tragedy, in which Mrs. Hannah More is supposed to have been assisted by Garrick, was produced at Covent Garden Theatre, in 1778, with success; and revived, in 1818, at the same Theatre.

The feuds of the rival houses of Percy and of Douglas have furnished materials for this melancholy tale, in which Mrs. More[1] has embodied many judicious sentiments and excellent passages, producing a forcible lesson to parental tyranny. The victim of her husband's unreasonable jealousy, Elwina's virtuous conflict is pathetic and interesting; while Percy's sufferings, and the vain regret of Earl Raby, excite and increase our sympathy.

[1] Of this estimable lady, a contemporary writer says, "This lady has for many years flourished in the literary world, which she has richly adorned by a variety of labours, all possessing strong marks of excellence. In the cause of religion and society, her labours are original and indefatigable; and the industrious poor have been at once enlightened by her instructions, and supported by her bounty."

As a dramatic writer, Mrs. More is known by her "Search after Happiness," pastoral drama; "The Inflexible Captive,"--"Percy," and "Fatal Falsehood," tragedies; and by her "Sacred Dramas."

 
DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
 Percy, Earl of Northumberland       Mr. Lewis.
 Earl Douglas                        Mr. Wroughton.
 Earl Raby, Elwina's Father          Mr. Aickin.
 Edric, Friend to Douglas            Mr. Whitefield.
 Harcourt, Friend to Percy           Mr. Robson.
 Sir Hubert, a Knight                Mr. Hull.
 Elwina                              Mrs. Barry.
 Birtha                              Mrs. Jackson.
 Knights, Guards, Attendants, &c.
 SCENE,--Raby Castle, in Durham.
 

PERCY. _

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