[31] He commenced with Essex—"Earl of Essex"—3d October 1757. He played Hamlet on the 8th.
[32] Ross left Covent Garden at the end of 1766-67. He appeared at the Edinburgh Theatre, in the Canongate, on 9th December 1767.
[33] The money was partly subscribed by shareholders, and Ross seems to have owed most of the balance.
[34] Ross died suddenly in 1790 (2d edition).
[35] 1783.
[36] 1788 (2d edition).
[37] Not King's farewell benefit.
[38] Should be Haymarket.
[39] Johnstone's first appearance in England took place on 2d October 1783.
[40] This is more than doubtful. The immoderate length of this part contributed largely to the condemnation of the play.