[631]. Wodrow’s Analecta.
[632]. New Stat. Acc. of Scot., vi. 157.
[633]. Scrap-book of Dugald Bannatyne, quoted in New Stat. Acc. of Scot., vi. 231.
[634]. Smollett’s Humphry Clinker.
[635]. Ramsay’s Works, i. 285.
[636]. Arnot’s History of Edinburgh, p. 366.
[637]. Mr Jackson had heard that Aston’s theatre was ‘in a close on the north side of the High Street, near Smith’s Land. A Mrs Millar at that time was esteemed a capital actress, and was also a very handsome woman. Mr Westcombe was the principal comedian. The scheme was supported by annual tickets, subscribed for by the favourers of the drama.’—Hist. Scot. Stage, p. 417.
[638]. Arnot’s Hist. Edinburgh, p. 366.
[639]. Analecta Scotica, ii. 211.
[640]. ‘Edinburgh, April 9, 1728.—Yesterday, Tony Astons, elder and younger, stage-players, were committed prisoners to the Tolbooth. ’Tis said they are charged with the crime of carrying off a young lady designed for a wife to the latter.’—Ed. Ev. Courant.