Alfred Bunn

Alfred Bunn (April 8, 1796 – December 20, 1860) was an English theatrical manager.

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• I dreamt that I dwelt in marble halls,
  With vassals and serfs at my side.
  • "I Dreamt I Dwelt In Marble Halls", The Bohemian Girl, Act 2. (c. 1841), set to music by Michael William Balfe.

• But I also dreamt, which pleased me most,
  That you lov'd me still the same.
  • "I Dreamt I Dwelt In Marble Halls", The Bohemian Girl, Act 2. (c. 1841), set to music by Michael William Balfe.

• The heart bowed down by weight of woe
  To weakest hope will cling.
  • The Bohemian Girl (c. 1841), set to music by Michael William Balfe.

• The light of other days is faded,
  And all their glories past.
  • The Maid of Artois (c. 1836) set to music by Michael William Balfe. Compare: "Some banquet-hall deserted, Whose lights are fled, Whose garlands dead, And all but he departed", Thomas Moore, Oft in the Stilly Night.