John Wilson (Scottish writer) quotes

... nothing has for a long time afforded us so much pleasure, as the rich promise of dramatic excellence unfolded in this production of our Noble Exile. Without question, no such tragedy as Marino Faliero has appeared in English, since the day when Otway also was inspired to his masterpiece by the interests of a Venetian story and a Venetian conspiracy. The story of which Lord Byron has possessed himself is, we think, by far the finer of the two,-and we say possessed, because we believe he has adhered almost to the letter of the transactions as they really took place. (John Wilson (Scottish writer))
You did late review my lays, Crusty Christopher; You did mingle blame and praise, Rusty Christopher. When I learnt from whom it came, I forgave you all the blame, Musty Christopher; I could _not_ forgive the praise, Fusty Christopher. View quote
John Wilson (Scottish writer)