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One of these companies was directed by Sir William D'Avenant, Shakespeare's reputed godson, and was under the patronage of the King's brother, the Duke of York.
From Shakespeare and the Modern Stage with Other Essays by Lee, Sidney, Sir
D’Avenant was thus tried by the laws of a country, that of Greece or Rome, of which, it is said, he was not even a denizen.
From Calamities and Quarrels of Authors by Disraeli, Isaac
To learn the manner in which the child D'Avenant and his brothers came to know Shakespeare is to approach the dramatist through oral tradition at very close quarters.
From Shakespeare and the Modern Stage with Other Essays by Lee, Sidney, Sir
It is remarkable that all the critics who condemn D’Avenant could not but be struck by his excellences, and are very particular in expressing their admiration of his genius.
From Calamities and Quarrels of Authors by Disraeli, Isaac
The story of Shakespeare’s parental relation to D’Avenant was long current in Oxford, and was at times complacently accepted by the reputed son.
From A Life of William Shakespeare with portraits and facsimiles by Lee, Sidney, Sir
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