The Puppet Show June 24, 1848.
(The production of Mr. Alexandre Dumas’ Drama, Monte Christo by the French Company of the Theâtre Historique, at Drury Lane Theatre, gave rise to most discreditable scenes of disorder, owing to the jealousy then felt of foreign dramatic talent.)
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The Hunter’s Soliloquy.
To hunt, or not to hunt? that is the question—
Whether ’tis prudent in the soul to suffer
The pangs of self denial, or to urge
With enthusiastic rage and bold defiance
The rapid chase;—to hunt—to ride—
No more, and by that ride to say we fly