In the foreground John and Charles Kemble, as Cassius and Casca, stand close together as in 'Julius Caesar', I. ii. Behind, to left. and r., are simplified representations of the two patent theatres, 'Drury Lane' and 'Covent Garden'. Master Betty bestrides the gap between them, resting a childish toe on each roof; his legs make an arch above the heads of the Kembles. In his right. hand is a whip, in the left. he holds up a (watchman's) rattle. He is dressed childishly, with long trousers, short tunic, open frilled collar, and sash. In his short curls is a fillet from which rises a large ostrich feather. John Kemble (Cassius), with upraised forefinger, turns to his brother (who should be Brutus, but is 'the envious Casca'), saying, "Why Man - he doth bestride the narrow way like to a colossus - and we petty mortals crawl under his huge legs, and peep about to find ourselves dishonourable Graves." Casca listens intently; he holds a paper: 'Tragedy Comedy Opera Farce Pantomime &amp;c &amp;c &amp;c. &amp;c.' Both wear Roman armour. The roof of Drury Lane is surmounted (as in fact) by a statue of Apollo with his lyre; a harlequin postures on Covent Garden, the home of pantomime.   15 December 1804
<br>Hand-coloured etching
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<p>Print made by: Monogrammist J B
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<dl><dd>Published by: S W Fores</dd></dl></div>
1804<div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1804-00-00T00:00:00Z/9</div>
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