Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library
The managers last kick, or a new way to pay old debts
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827 · 1811
An episode in theatrical management is made the subject of the present caricature. Just as the "red tail" writ is being served on the manager, a stage trap-door is suddenly let down, and the objectionable visitor is whisked off the scene. The wily lessee is bowing his fallen enemy out of sight with mock respect : 'Good morning, Mr. Catchpole ; you'll find more of your tribe when you get to the bottom!'
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