) In other parts the play not so well
done as need be by the old actors. This day a house or two was
blown up with powder in the Minorys, and several people spoiled,
and manye dug out from under the rubbish.
28th. I to my Lord Crewe's, where I find and hear the news how
my Lord's brother, Mr. Nathaniel Crewe, hath an estate of 6 or
700l. per annum left him by the death of as old acquaintance of
his, but not akin to him at all. And this man is dead without
will, but had above ten years since made over his estate to this
Mr. Crewe, to him and his heirs for ever, and given Mr. Crewe the
keeping of the deeds in his own hand all this time; by which, if
he would, he might have taken present possession of the estate,
for he knew what they were. This is as great an action of
confident friendship as this latter age, I believe, can show.
From hence to the Duke's house, and there saw "Macbeth" most
excellently acted, and a most excellent play for variety. I had
sent for my wife to meet me there, who did come: so I did not go
to White Hall, and got my Lord Bellasses to get me into the
playhouse; and there, after all staying above an hour for the
players (the King and all waiting, which was absurd,) saw "Henry
the Fifth" well done by the Duke's people, and in most excellent
habit, all new vests, being put on but this night.
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