[7]: James Macpherson, for his Ossian.
[8]: Chatterton.
[9]: Sir John Gallini, was connected with the Theatre. It was to him that "The Monster," was sent to learn dancing.
[10]: Feb. 29.—A long Advertisement appeared in the form of an apology from Mr. Taylor to the Duke of Leeds, who presided at the Meeting of the Subscribers at the Thatched House.
[11]: Probably for political reasons.
[12]: The King's first attack of insanity.
[13]: Ancient Music.
[14]: A slang phrase then in use.
[15]: The celebrated Miser. During the last 20 years of his life, his house is said to have been entered, by thieves, no less than fourteen times—and the amount of his losses, is calculated at £2,500.
[16]: This Act, against cutting and maiming, owed its name to Sir John Coventry, who, in Charles the Second's time, was favourable to a motion, in the House of Commons, to impose a tax on play-houses, which was opposed by the Court. Sir John Birkenhead having remarked that the players were the King's servants, and a part of his pleasure, Sir J. Coventry asked "Whether the King's pleasure lie among the men, or the women, that acted?" This was neither forgotten nor forgiven, and Sir John was set upon whilst walking home, by some ruffians. He defended himself desperately, and wounded some of his assailants, but was overpowered, and his nose slit to the bone, "for reflecting on the King." This outrage excited great indignation at the time.