But, my good friend, why are you all so offended at and averse to the noble sound of a drum?
I like it, and all the inhabitants like it.

Put my name on your playbill, provided you drum, but not otherwise.

Try the effect on to-morrow night; if then you are as thinly attended as you have lately been, shut up your playhouse at once; but if it succeeds, drum away!" The players withdrew their opposition and followed the counsel of the marquis.

The musical prelude was again heard in the streets of Grantham, and crowded houses were obtained.

The company enjoyed a prosperous season, and left the town in great credit.