elt ashamed of the vile scenes that had taken place, and of the
indignity that had been offered to an old, a tried, and a deserving
favourite; and by an instantaneous burst of applause, bore a strong
testimony against the rioters and in favour of the respectable manager.

_Moody._

The preceding anecdote leads me to give another of the same description,
respecting Moody, a very valuable performer, one of Garrick's company.

In the beginning of the year 1763, very considerable riots took place in
Drury-Lane, in consequence of an effort on the part of Garrick to
abolish a shabby practice that had prevailed in London from time
immemorial. This was, to admit persons into the theatre after the third
act, at half price. Great devastation was committed on every thing that
could be destroyed in the theatre. A wicked villain took a light, and
was deliberately setting fire to the scenes, which might have caused the
death of a portion of the misguided agents in this disgraceful outrage.
Moody fortunately perceived him, resolutely interposed, and prevented
the perpetration of his nefarious design. The next night that he
appeared, he was instantly called upon to beg pardon, for an act
which merited the highest gratitude. Moody addressed the
audience--"Gentlemen, if by hindering the house from being burned, and
saving many of your lives, I have given you cause of displeasure, I ask
your pardon." This exasperated them still further, and there was an
universal outcry that he should beg pardon on his knees. Moody had too
much spirit, and too high a sense of his own dignity, to comply--and
resolutely addressed them once more--"Gentlemen, I will not degrade
myself so low, even in your opinion. By such an act, I should be an
abject wretch, unfit ever to appear before you again." This said, and
having made his bow, he retired. Garrick "received him with open arms,"
and applauded him for his spirited conduct. The riot still continued,
and the manager being called for, he went before the audience, and a
loud clamour having been made to dismiss Moody for what was unjustly
styled his insolence, Garrick assured them that he should not perform on
that stage while he remained under their displeasure. He then went
behind the scenes; and, once more embracing Moody, pledged himself to
pay his salary, notwithstanding his temporary exile.

_Theatrical Licenses._

Although it is generally known that no new dramatic performance can be
introduced