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The Druriad

Note 10 — THE DRURIAD, &c.

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Who, that has witnessed the admiral efforts of Mrs. Jordan in low comedy, does not regret to see her attempt such parts as Lady Teazle and Estifania? After these extraordinary undertakings, we shall soon expect to see Mr. Bannister, jun. in Richard III. and Mr. Suett in Beverley or Macbeth. As Mrs. Amlet says in the Confederacy, “We are all for appearing above what we are, and that is what ruins every body.”

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