Letter to Samuel Crisp (1775) [ People / Practices ]
… Mr. Brudenal then offered his seat to his Highness, but he would not accept it, & declared that if he disturbed any body, he would immediately retire:—he desired him, therefore, to re-seat himself, & when Mr Brudenal demurred, he said, … instead of Prince Orloff!' The Grand Duet, of Miithel, was then played. Added to the applause given to the music, every body had something to say, upon the singularity of the performers being man & Wife. Mr. Boone said, to me, 'See what a … eagerness to hear you again so soon. Mr. Burney then went into the Library, & seated himself at the Harpsichord. Every body followed. Enter—Lord Viscount Barrington." To look at this Nobleman, you would swear he was a Tradesman,—& by no …
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