[113] But the wife and children do not die; the poisoned cup having been emptied, and refilled with a harmless potion.
[114] Should be "Hibernia Freed."
[115] "By reason of the indisposition of an actress."
[116] This is a most strange mistake. It is evidently caused by the entry in Genest on 10th January 1723, which is:—"Julius Cæsar. Comic characters—Hippisley, &c." This of course means that the characters in the tragedy which were, according to theatrical usage, played by comedians (the Plebeians, for instance), were played by Hippisley, &c., not that all the characters were made comic.
[117] Thurmond's piece appears to have been called "Harlequin Doctor Faustus."
[118] Genest says 12th of December 1723.
[119] Should be 2d.
[120] Should be "Female Fortune-teller."
[121] Emilia is the Dissembled Wanton.
[122] Acted four times.