Q. Ign. Read the catalogue.
Harl. [Reads.] "A tall man, and a tall woman, hired at a vast price. A strong man exceeding dear. Two dogs that walk on their hind legs only, and personate human creatures so well, they might be mistaken for them. A human creature that personates a dog so well that he might almost be taken for one. Two human cats. A most curious set of puppies. A pair of pigeons. A set of rope-dancers and tumblers from Sadler's-wells."
Q. Ign. Enough, enough; and is it possible
That they can hold alliance with my friends
Of Sadler's-wells? then are they foes indeed
To Common Sense, and I'm indebted to 'em.
Take back their hostages, for they may need 'em;
And take this play, and bid 'em forthwith act it;
There is not in it either head or tail.
Harl. Madam, they will most gratefully receive it. The character you give would recommend it, Though it had come from a less powerful hand.
Q. Ign. The Modish Couple is its name; myself Stood gossip to it, and I will support This play against the town.
I Att. Madam, the queen Of Common Sense advances with her powers.
Q. Ign. Draw up my men, I'll meet her as I ought; This day shall end the long dispute between us.
Enter Queen COMMON SENSE with a Drummer.
Fust. Hey-day! where's Common Sense's army?
Promp. Sir, I have sent all over the town, and could not get one soldier for her, except that poor drummer, who was lately turned out of an Irish regiment.