A press war raged, particularly after Garrick returned to Drury Lane after having vowed (according to Macklin) to act only in concert with the other rebel players. Clive defended herself in the pamphlet The Case of Mrs. Clive (1744).
A heated debate broke out, particularly after Garrick returned to Drury Lane after vowing (according to Macklin) to only work with other rebel players. Clive responded in her own defense through the pamphlet The Case of Mrs. Clive (1744).