2. _Rich's_ Glory, or his Triumphant Entry into _Covent Garden. W. H. I. Et. SULP. Price Sixpence._ The date of the print before us has been conjectured from its reference to the _Beggar's Opera_, and _Perseus_ and _Andromeda_,[1] both of which were acted in the year already mentioned. This plate represents the removal of _Rich_ and his scenery, authors, actors, &c. from _Lincoln's-Inn Fields_ to the _New House_; and might therefore be as probably referred to the year 1733, when that event happened. The scene is the area of _Covent Garden_, across which, leading toward the door of the Theatre, is a long procession, consisting of a cart loaded with thunder and lightning; performers, &c. and at the head of them Mr. _Rich_ (invested with the skin of the famous dog in _Perseus_ and _Andromeda_) riding with his mistress in a chariot driven by _Harlequin_, and drawn by Satyrs. But let the verses at bottom explain our artist's meaning: Not with more glory through the streets of _Rome_, Return'd great conquerors in triumph home, Than, proudly drawn with Beauty by his side, We see gay _R---_[2] in gilded chariot ride. He comes, attended by a num'rous throng, Who, with loud shouts, huzza the Chief along. Behold two bards, obsequious, at his wheels, Confess the joy each raptur'd bosom feels; Conscious that wit by him will be receiv'd, And on his stage true humour be retriev'd. No _sensible_ and _pretty_ play will fall[3] Condemn'd by him as not theatrical. The players follow, as they here are nam'd, Dress'd in each character for which they're fam'd. _Quin_ th' _Old Bachelour_, a _Hero Ryan_ shows, Who _stares_ and stalks majestick as he goes. _Walker_,[4] in his lov'd character we see A Prince, tho' once a fisherman was he, And _Massanelo_ nam'd; in this he prides, Tho' fam'd for many other parts besides. Then _Hall_,[5] who tells the bubbled countrymen That _Carolus_ is _Latin_ for _Queen Anne_. Did ever mortal know so clean a bite? Who else, like him, can copy _Serjeant Kite!_ To the _Piazza_ let us turn our eyes, See _Johnny Gay_ on porters shoulders rise, Whilst a bright Man of Tast his works despise.[6] Another author wheels his works with care, In hopes to get a market at this fair; For such a day he sees not ev'ry year. By the _Man of Taste_, Mr. _Pope_ was apparently designed. He is represented, in his tye-wig, at one corner of the _Piazza_, wiping his posteriors with the _Beggar's Opera_. The letter P is over his head. His little sword is significantly placed, and the peculiarity of his figure well preserved.