PREFACE,
Address'd to the Town.
TO say that I have the highest sense of the favours with which I have been distinguish'd, and wish upon every occasion to express my gratitude, is, perhaps, a very unequal acknowledgment.----But as thanks are all the offering I can make; I hope, in regard to the sincerity of my intention, my offer will be kindly received.
When a man commences actor, he throws himself entirely upon the mercy of the public; and most of us, no doubt, have much more frequent reason to appeal to their good-nature, than their justice.----Those who are most acquainted with the secrets of the theatre, will be most sensible how many