Vulgar words in Critical Strictures on the New Tragedy of Elvira, Written by Mr. David Malloch (Page 1)
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[5] And the decision to damn _Elvira_ was made in advance of the performance, as we have seen.
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Having failed, in spite of shrill-sounding catcalls, to persuade the audience at Drury Lane to damn the play, our trio went to supper at the house of Erskine's sister, Lady Betty Macfarlane, in Leicester Street, and there found themselves so fertile in sallies of humour, wit, and satire on Mallet and his play that they determined to meet again and throw their sallies into order.