English poem
Epigram On The New Experiment Of Lighting The House Of Commons By Means Of Gas-Pipes Placed Between The Two Ceilings
by Thomas Oldham (1816–1878)
Too long within the House has darkness dwelt, Egyptian darkness, by the nation felt; Therefore, though demagogues, whose deeds are ill, For blind debate might love that darkness still, 'Tis well the new experiment to try: A stronger, purer light—none can deny— Will then illume the House—light coming from on high. * * * * * 'Not one of all my actors, rot 'em!' Cried Hal,—'can play the part of Bottom.' "Play it yourself;"—retorted Ned,— "You'll look quite natural with an ass's head."
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