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 public controversy erupted, especially after Garrick resumed performing at Drury Lane following his promise (as reported by Macklin) to collaborate exclusively with other dissenting actors. Clive defended herself in the pamphlet The Case of Mrs. Clive (1744).