![]() ![]() But until now, every copy that was come-atable to me, happened to be in a vile small print unendurable to my eyes which are tender as young sparrows. I am mad to think how minute a cause has prevented me hitherto from reading Shakspeare. And if another Messiah ever comes twill be in Shakesper's person. I fancy that this moment Shakspeare in heaven ranks with Gabriel, Raphael and Michael. Ah, he's full of sermons-on-the-mount, and gentle, aye, almost as Jesus. Dolt & ass that I am I have lived more than 29 years, & until a few days ago, never made close acquaintance with the divine William.And, indeed, who in this intolerant universe is, or can be? But the Declaration of Independence makes a difference. I hold it a verity, that even Shakspeare, was not a frank man to the uttermost. Any fish can swim near the surface, but it takes a great whale to go down stairs five miles or more & if he don't attain the bottom, why, all the lead in Galena can't fashion the plumet that will. 1.9 Battle Pieces: And Aspects of the War (1860).1.8 The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade (1857).1.7 Poor Man's Pudding and Rich Man's Crumbs (1854). ![]()
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