Who rashly dare approach without a sprite?
No dreadful cavern, no midnight scream,
No rosin flames, nor e'en one flitting gleam.
Nought of the charms so potent to invite
The monstrous charms of terrible delight.
Our present theme the German Muse supplies,
But rather aims to soften than surprise.
Yet, with her woes she strives some smiles to blend,
Intent as well to cheer as to amend:
On her own native soil she knows the art
To charm the fancy, and to touch the heart.
If, then, she mirth and pathos can express,
Though less engaging in an English dress,
Let her from British hearts no peril fear,
But, as a STRANGER*, find a welcome here.

* Hamlet.
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DRAMATIS PERSONAE.

MEN.

BARON WILDENHAIM. . . . . Mr. Murray.
COUNT CASSEL. . . . . . . Mr. Knight.
ANHALT. . . . . . . . . . Mr. H. Johnston.
FREDERICK . . . . . . . . Mr. Pope.
VERDUN the BUTLER . . . . Mr. Munden.
LANDLORD. . . . . . . . . Mr. Thompson.
COTTAGER. . . . . . . . . Mr. Davenport.
FARMER. . . . . . . . . . Mr. Rees.