English poem
VERSES sent to Sir GEORGE LYTTELTON, on his asking Mr. Garrick if he did not intend being in Parliament. 1755
by David Garrick (1717–1779)
More than content with what my labours gain, Of public favour tho' a little vain; Yet not so vain my mind, so madly bent, To wish to play the fool in parliament; In each dramatic unity to err; Mistaking time and place, and character; Were it my fate to quit the mimic art, I'd "strut and fret" no more in any part; No more in public scenes would I engage, Or wear the cap and mask on any stage.
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