*p1776 06 08 dl King Lear. ^As17760521^.*a1776 06 08 dl The Devil to Pay. ^As17760527^.*c1776 06 08 dl Last time but one of the Company's performing this season. House. $Mr Garrick= as before $Mr Vernon= being hoarse $Mr Davies= play'd <i>Sr. John Loverule</i>r some body in the Pit call'd for Vernon as his Name was in the Bills Mr Davies told them that Mr Vernon had been ill these two day [sic] and it was thought unnecessary to trouble them with an apology they afterwards call'd for <i>the Early Horn</i> Mr Davies told them he did not know of doing the part till after two therefore he was not prepar'd. they call'd out & bid him go on his own way (<i>Hopkins Diary</i>). [$MacMillan='s note from $Kemble= omits the comment on the afterpiece. Song <i>The Early Horn</i> had been traditional for the part of Sir John for over 30 years. See 10 Sept. 1741.] Paid $Mr Short=, Chorus, 5s.; $Blurton= 4 days salary in full #1 6s. 8d.; $French= on acct #100. Receipts: #305 13s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book).