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But to see
their clothes, and the various sorts, and what a mixture of
things there was; here a wooden-leg, there a ruff, here a hobby-
horse, there a crown, would make a man split himself with
laughing; and particularly Lacy's [John Lacy, the celebrated
comedian, author of four plays. Ob. 1681.] wardrobe, and
Shotrell's. [Robert and William Shotterel both belonged to the
King's company at the opening of their new Theatre in 1663. One
of them had been Quarter-master to the troop of horse in which
Hart was serving as Lieutenant under Charles the First's
standard. He is called by Downs a good actor, but nothing
further is recorded of his merits or career. NOTE TO CIBBER'S
APOLOGY.] But then again, to think now fine they show on the
stage by candle-light, and how poor things they are to look at
too near hand, is not pleasant at all. The machines are fine,
and the paintings very pretty. With Sir W. Warren, talking of
many things belonging to us particularly, and I hope to get
something considerably by him before the year be over.


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