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REMARKS.
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.
DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.
| 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. | ||