Acting, he observed, was not learned in a day; 'But this gentleman,' continued he, 'seems born to tread the stage.

His voice, his figure, and attitudes, are all admirable.

We caught him up accidentally in our journey down.' This account, in some measure, excited our curiosity, and, at the entreaty of the ladies, I was prevailed upon to accompany them to the play-house, which was no other than a barn.

As the company with which I went was incontestably the chief of the place, we were received with the greatest respect, and placed in the front seat of the theatre; where we sate for some time with no small impatience to see Horatio make his appearance.
The new performer advanced at last, and let parents think of my sensations by their own, when I found it was my unfortunate son.

He was going to begin, when, turning his eyes upon the audience, he perceived Miss Wilmot and me, and stood at once speechless and immoveable.
The actors behind the scene, who ascribed this pause to his natural timidity, attempted to encourage him; but instead of going on, he burst into a flood of tears, and retired off the stage.