Note 116 — ACT II.
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"As very well he may, if he hath any modesty in him," says Mr. D—s. The author of Busiris is extremely zealous to prevent the sun's blushing at any indecent object; and therefore on all such occasions he addresses himself to the sun, and desires him to keep out of the way.
"Rise never more, O sun! let night prevail. Eternal darkness close the world's wide scene."—"Busiris." "Sun, hide thy face, and put the world in mourning."—Ibid.
Mr. Banks makes the sun perform the office of Hymen, and therefore not likely to be disgusted at such a sight:
"The sun sets forth like a gay brideman with you."—"Mary Queen of Scots."