From the new cistern rose.

Peace! peace! Orestes-like I breathe this prayer!

Descend, you green-eyed fright!

I hate, while thus you screech, and spit, and swear,

The cat-infested night!

Punch, May 4, 1861.


Picked Up at the Stall Entrance to the Novelty Theatre.

I know a maiden fair to see—

K. V.! K. V.! (Cave!)