The Dramatic Race

Clear, clear the course—make room—make room I say! Now they are off, and Jonson makes the play. I'll bet the odds—done sir, with you and you; SHAKESPEARE keeps near him—and he'll win it too: Here's even money—done for a hundred, done— Now Jonson! now, or never—he has won. I'll take my oath, that SHAKESPEARE won the prize— Damme! whoever says he lost it, lies.