The Belle's Stratagem

The Project Gutenberg eBook, The Belle's Stratagem, by Hannah Cowley
A COMEDY, AS ACTED AT THE THEATRE-ROYAL I N COVENT-GARDEN.
By Mrs. COWLEY.
LONDON : Printed for T. Cadell, in the Strand . 1782.
MADAM,
In the following Comedy, my purpose was, to draw a Female Character, which with the most lively Sensibility, fine Understanding, and elegant Accomplishments, should unite that beautiful Reserve and Delicacy which, whilst they veil those charms, render them still more interesting. In delineating such a Character, my heart naturally dedicated it to Your Majesty; and nothing remained, but permission to lay it at Your feet. Your Majesty's graciously allowing me this high Honour, is the point to which my hopes aspired, and a reward, of which without censure I may be proud.
MADAM,
With the warmest wishes for the continuance of your Majesty's felicity,
I am YOUR MAJESTY's Most devoted
and most dutiful Servant, H. Cowley .
A C T I. SCENE I.— Lincoln's-Inn. Enter Saville, followed by a Servant, at the top of the stage, looking round, as if at a loss . Saville.
Lincoln's-Inn!—Well, but where to find him, now I am in Lincoln's-Inn?—Where did he say his Master was?