Chapter X · Chapter 10

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From this reading IN THE OPERA BOX It was one of the gala nights at Covent Garden Theatre, the first of the autumn season in this memorable year of grace 1792.

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

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From this reading The house was packed, both in the smart orchestra boxes and the pit, as well as in the more plebeian balconies and galleries above.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading The house was packed, both in the smart orchestra boxes and the pit, as well as in the more plebeian balconies and galleries above.

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading The house was packed, both in the smart orchestra boxes and the pit, as well as in the more plebeian balconies and galleries above.

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From this reading IN THE OPERA BOX It was one of the gala nights at Covent Garden Theatre, the first of the autumn season in this memorable year of grace 1792.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading IN THE OPERA BOX It was one of the gala nights at Covent Garden Theatre, the first of the autumn season in this memorable year of grace 1792.

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From this reading The house was packed, both in the smart orchestra boxes and the pit, as well as in the more plebeian balconies and galleries above.

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From this reading In the smart orchestra boxes many well-known faces were to be seen.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading The house was packed, both in the smart orchestra boxes and the pit, as well as in the more plebeian balconies and galleries above.

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From this reading IN THE OPERA BOX It was one of the gala nights at Covent Garden Theatre, the first of the autumn season in this memorable year of grace 1792.

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From this reading The house was packed, both in the smart orchestra boxes and the pit, as well as in the more plebeian balconies and galleries above.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading IN THE OPERA BOX It was one of the gala nights at Covent Garden Theatre, the first of the autumn season in this memorable year of grace 1792.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

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From this reading In the smart orchestra boxes many well-known faces were to be seen.

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading IN THE OPERA BOX It was one of the gala nights at Covent Garden Theatre, the first of the autumn season in this memorable year of grace 1792.

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN THE OPERA BOX It was one of the gala nights at Covent Garden Theatre, the first of the autumn season in this memorable year of grace 1792.

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From this reading The house was packed, both in the smart orchestra boxes and the pit, as well as in the more plebeian balconies and galleries above.

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From this reading IN THE OPERA BOX It was one of the gala nights at Covent Garden Theatre, the first of the autumn season in this memorable year of grace 1792.

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

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From this reading IN THE OPERA BOX It was one of the gala nights at Covent Garden Theatre, the first of the autumn season in this memorable year of grace 1792.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading The house was packed, both in the smart orchestra boxes and the pit, as well as in the more plebeian balconies and galleries above.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

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From this reading IN THE OPERA BOX It was one of the gala nights at Covent Garden Theatre, the first of the autumn season in this memorable year of grace 1792.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

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From this reading IN THE OPERA BOX It was one of the gala nights at Covent Garden Theatre, the first of the autumn season in this memorable year of grace 1792.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading In the smart orchestra boxes many well-known faces were to be seen.

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From this reading IN THE OPERA BOX It was one of the gala nights at Covent Garden Theatre, the first of the autumn season in this memorable year of grace 1792.

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From this reading The house was packed, both in the smart orchestra boxes and the pit, as well as in the more plebeian balconies and galleries above.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading IN THE OPERA BOX It was one of the gala nights at Covent Garden Theatre, the first of the autumn season in this memorable year of grace 1792.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading IN THE OPERA BOX It was one of the gala nights at Covent Garden Theatre, the first of the autumn season in this memorable year of grace 1792.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading IN THE OPERA BOX It was one of the gala nights at Covent Garden Theatre, the first of the autumn season in this memorable year of grace 1792.

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From this reading IN THE OPERA BOX It was one of the gala nights at Covent Garden Theatre, the first of the autumn season in this memorable year of grace 1792.

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From this reading The house was packed, both in the smart orchestra boxes and the pit, as well as in the more plebeian balconies and galleries above.

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

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From this reading The house was packed, both in the smart orchestra boxes and the pit, as well as in the more plebeian balconies and galleries above.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading The house was packed, both in the smart orchestra boxes and the pit, as well as in the more plebeian balconies and galleries above.

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From this reading The house was packed, both in the smart orchestra boxes and the pit, as well as in the more plebeian balconies and galleries above.

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading IN THE OPERA BOX It was one of the gala nights at Covent Garden Theatre, the first of the autumn season in this memorable year of grace 1792.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading In the smart orchestra boxes many well-known faces were to be seen.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading The house was packed, both in the smart orchestra boxes and the pit, as well as in the more plebeian balconies and galleries above.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

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From this reading IN THE OPERA BOX It was one of the gala nights at Covent Garden Theatre, the first of the autumn season in this memorable year of grace 1792.

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From this reading IN THE OPERA BOX It was one of the gala nights at Covent Garden Theatre, the first of the autumn season in this memorable year of grace 1792.

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From this reading IN THE OPERA BOX It was one of the gala nights at Covent Garden Theatre, the first of the autumn season in this memorable year of grace 1792.

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading IN THE OPERA BOX It was one of the gala nights at Covent Garden Theatre, the first of the autumn season in this memorable year of grace 1792.

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From this reading The house was packed, both in the smart orchestra boxes and the pit, as well as in the more plebeian balconies and galleries above.

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From this reading In the smart orchestra boxes many well-known faces were to be seen.

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From this reading In the smart orchestra boxes many well-known faces were to be seen.

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From this reading Selina Storace had been duly applauded after her grand _aria_ by her numerous admirers; Benjamin Incledon, the acknowledged favourite of the ladies, had received special gracious recognition from the royal box; and now the curtain came down after the glorious finale to the second act, and the audience, which had hung spell-bound on the magic strains of the great maestro, seemed collectively to breathe a long sigh of satisfaction, previous to letting loose its hundreds of waggish and frivolous tongues.

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

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From this reading Glück’s _Orpheus_ made a strong appeal to the more intellectual portions of the house, whilst the fashionable women, the gaily-dressed and brilliant throng, spoke to the eye of those who cared but little for this “latest importation from Germany.”

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From this reading IN THE OPERA BOX It was one of the gala nights at Covent Garden Theatre, the first of the autumn season in this memorable year of grace 1792.