*p1786 03 13 dl The Captives. ^As17860311^but omitted: Fawcett, Chaplin. Prologue and Epilogue ^as17860309^athi .*a1786 03 13 dl The Gentle Shepherd. ^As17860223^.hathi.*d1786 03 13 dl ^As17860223^.hathi.*s1786 03 13 dl ^As17860309^athi .*c1786 03 13 dl Benefit for the Author [of mainpiece, who is named in the Account-Book, but not on the playbill]. "The Captives were set at liberty last night, amidst roars of laughter. I see the doctor [i.e. the author] publishes it this week . . . Cadell bought this sublime piece before it appeared, for fifty pounds, agreeing to make it a hundred on its third representation. It has been played three times, and I dare say old Sanctimony will have no remorse in taking the other fifty." J. P. Kemble to Edmond Malone (Life of Edmond Malone, by Sir James Prior, i860, p. 126). Receipts: #138 13s. 6d. (91/19/0; 40/18/0; 5/16/6; tickets: none listed) (charge: #105) .hathi.