after-piece

Nor did the Doctor, of course, propose to stay for the after-piece, so they rose and left the theatre; the Doctor returning to Mrs. Portman, who was on a visit at the Deanery, and the Major walking home full of thought towards the George, where he had bespoken a bed.

The History of Pendennis 2006

Khan, and Timur, and, as a comic after-piece, by the gipsies: it was migration of nations which swept away the humanity of the ancients.

Essays of Schopenhauer 2004

At length, the sweet symphony of the musicians failing to extract any more plaudits from the auditory, it was judged time to commence the after-piece, which also was received very courteously.

Ralph Rashleigh 2004

Whenever he could afford this indulgence, he stole away early to the theater in John Street, remained until it was time to return to the family prayers at nine, after which he would retire to his room, slip through his window and down the roof to a back alley, and return to enjoy the after-piece.

Washington Irving 2004

Bonaparte fell asleep during the after-piece in comic verse.

The Last Great Dance on Earth Sandra Gulland 2001

Bonaparte fell asleep during the after-piece in comic verse.

The Last Great Dance on Earth Sandra Gulland 2001

As soon as the after-piece was closed, Alonzo returned to the inn.

Alonzo and Melissa The Unfeeling Father Daniel Jackson

After the tragedy was through, and before the after-piece commenced, the young officer came to Alonzo's box, and made some remarks on the merit of the actors.

Alonzo and Melissa The Unfeeling Father Daniel Jackson

The two artists, being compelled to appear in the after-piece at their theatre that evening, had come to the dinner made up and in full stage costume, ready to appear behind the footlights at the summons of the call-boy.

The French Immortals Series — Complete Various

But the after-piece excited much emotion: it was called "The Discovery of Brazil."

Journal of a Voyage to Brazil And Residence There During Part of the Years 1821, 1822, 1823 Maria Graham