The deceiver deceived a comedy , as 'tis now acted by His Majesty's servants at the theatre in Little-Lincolns-Inn-Fields.
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- The deceiver deceived a comedy , as 'tis now acted by His Majesty's servants at the theatre in Little-Lincolns-Inn-Fields.
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- Pix, Mary, 1666-1720.
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- London :: Printed for R. Basset...,
- 1698.
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TO Sir ROBERT MARSHAM, Knight and Barronet.
WHat shall I say, or how excuse my Boldness, in venturing to make so mean a present, and without permission too; I am full of fears, tho hitherto I have still run the same risque, and always found my Friends so good both to forgive and accept my worthless trifles: Nay even her Royal Highness shew'd such a benign Condescention, as not only to pardon my am∣bitious daring, but also Incouraged my Pen, why then shou'd I fright my self with the apprehension of your Frowns and Anger, when at the same time I know you to be the most Generous and best tempered Man in the World.
I look upon those that endeavour'd to discountenance this Play as Enemys to me, not that, and had the Play been never ••o good they wou'd have shew'd their Teeth: Yet sure, if you be so Noble to protect it, their good manners (that is, if they understand any) tho their spite remains will make 'em cease to Cavil at the Work, when such a worthy name Adorns the Frontispiece. I must not trouble you with the little Ma∣lice of my Foe, nor is his Name fit to be mentioned in a Paper addrest to Sir Robert Marsham, he has Printed so great a falshood, it deserves no Answer; yet give me leave without being thought Impertinent or Prolix, to say I now am pleased and treated by those who please every Specta∣t••r with a Candour and Sweetness not to be exprest.
If I followd my inclinations, I shou'd now proceed to recite
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••hose Vertues which all the happy World that have the Honour to know you daily see, but that I am sure woud be the way to offend, for you scarce hate Vice more than to hear of your Merits, therefore I shall only add, as you are Happy in your Lady, Happy in your Children, which are Lovely and Hopeful as an Indulgent Parents wish can form; Happy in Fortune, Capacious like your Soul; Happy in your Friends, who love you even to Fondness: That Hea∣ven may continue all these Blessings many succeeding Years, is the earnest and daily wish of,
SIR,
Your most Humble and most Obedient Servant. MARYPIX.