The Evening Journal - Wednesday, April 3, 1895
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QUEENSBERRY AND WILDE.
HEARING OF THE SCANDAL AFFECTING LORD A. DOUGLAS.
Statement by Counsel -
Extraordinary Letter from Wilde to the Young Lord - Wilde’s Evidence of his Relations
with the Queensberry Family.
London, April 3.- The Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, was densely packed with people long before the hour of opening, 10:30 a.m., to-day, the attraction being the trial of the action of Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry for libel. Justice Collins took his seat on the bench at 10:30. The prosecution was conducted by Sir Edward Clarke, Q-C., M-P., and the Marquis of Queensberry was defended by Edward H. Carson, Q.C., M.P. Lawyer Besley watched the proceedings on behalf of Lord Douglas of Hawick.
LONDON April 3. - The Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, was densely packed with people long before the hour of opening - 10:30 A.M. today, the attraction being the trial of the action of Oscar Wilde against the marquis of Queensberry for libel. Justice Collins took his seat on the bench promptly at 10:30, and the case was called. The prosecution was conducted by Sir Edward Clarke, Q.C., M.P., and the Marquis of Queensberry was defended by Edward H. Carson, Q.C., M.P. Lawyer Besley watched the proceedings on behalf of Lord Douglas of Hawick.
London, April 3.—The central criminal court, Old Bailey, was densely packed with people long before the hour of opening at 10:30 a. M. to-day, the attraction being the trial of the action of Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry for libel. Justice Collins took his seat on the bench promptly at 10:30, and the case was called. The prosecution was conducted by Sir Edward Clarke, Q. C., M. P., and the Marquis of Queensberry was defended by Mr. Edward H. Carson, Q. C., M. P. Lawyer Besley watched the proceedings on behalf of Lord Douglas, of Harwick.
LONDON, April 3.– The Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, was densely packed with people long before the hour of opening -- 10:30 a.m. -- to–day, the attraction being the trial of the action of Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry for libel. Justice Collins took his seat on the bench promptly at 10:30 o’clock, and the case was called. The prosecution was conducted by Sir Edward Clarke, Q.C.M.P. and the Marquis of Queensberry was defended by Mr. Edward H. Carson, Q.C.M.P. Lawyer Besley watched the proceedings on behalf of Lord Douglas, of Hawick.
London. Apr. 3. -- The central criminal court, Old Bailey, was densely packed with people long before the hoiur of opening-10:30 A.M.-today, the attraction being the trial of the action of Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry for libel. The prosecution was conducted by Sir Edward Clarke, and the Marquis of Queensberry was defended by Mr. Edward H. Carson. Lawyer Besley watched the proceedings on behalf of Lord Douglas of Hawick.
LONDON, April 3 - The central criminal court, Old Bailey, was densely packed with people long before the hour of opening – 10.30 a.m - today, the attraction being the trial of the action of Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry for libel. The prosecution was conducted by Sir Edward Clarke, and the Marquis of Queensberry was defended by Mr Edward H. Carson. Lawyer Besley watched the proceedings on behalf of Lord Douglas of Hawick. Oscar Wilde entered the court room in company with his solicitor, Mr Humphreys, and took a seat in front of Sir Edward Clarke.
LONDON, April 3. - The central criminal court, Old Bailey, was densely packed with people long before the hour of opening - 10.30 a m - today, the attraction being the trial of the action of Oscar Wilde against the marquis of Queensberry for libel. The prosecution was conducted by Sir Edward Clarke, and the marquis of Queensberry was defended by Mr Edward H. Carson. Lawyer Besley watched the proceedings on behalf of Lord Douglas of Hawick. Oscar Wilde entered the court room in the company of his solicitor, Mr Humphreys, and took a seat in front of Sir Edward Clarke.
London, April 3.j - The Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, was densely packed with people long before the hour of opening - 10:30 A.M. - today, the attraction being the trial of the action of Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry for libel. Justice Collins took his seat on the bench promptly at 10:30, and the case was called.
Oscar Wilde, wearing a light blue overcoat, entered the court room with his solicitor, Mr. Humphreys. He resolutely maintained an air of unconcern, despite the fact that everybody was staring at him, and took a seat in front of Sir Edward Clarke. The Marquis of Queensberry entered the dock, and in answer to the usual questions, pleaded not guilty, adding that the so-called libel was true and had been made known in the interest of public morality.
Oscar Wilde, wearing a light blue overcoat, entered the court room in company with his solicitor, Mr. Humphreys. He resolutely maintained an air of unconcern, despite the fact that everybody was staring at him, and took a seat in front of Sir Edward Clarke. The Marquis of Queensberry entered the dock, and, in answer to the usual questions, pleaded not guilty, adding that the so-called libel was true, and had been made known in the interest of public morality.
Oscar Wilde, wearing a light blue overcoat, entered the court room in company with his solicitor, Mr. Humphreys. He resolutely maintained an air of unconcern, despite the fact that everybody was staring at him, and took a seat in front of Sir Edward Clarke. The Marquis of Queensberry entered the dock, and, in answer to the usual questions, pleaded not guilty, adding that the so-called libel was true and had been made known in the interest of public morality.
Oscar Wilde, wearing a light blue overcoat entered the court room in company with his solicitor, Mr. Humphreys. He maintained an air of unconcern, despite the fact that everybody was staring at him, and took a seat in front of Sir Edward Clarke. The marquis of Queensberry entered the dock, and in answer to the usual questions pleaded not guilty to the charge, adding that the so-called libel was true, and had been made known in the interest of public morality.
Sir Edward's Opening.
Sir Edward Clarke in opening the case reviewed the evidence taken in the police court, dwelling upon the writing on the card which constituted the libel complained of. This writing alleged that Mr. Wilde had been posing immorally. It would be noticed, he said, that It was not charged that there was any actual offence, but the gravity of the case consisted in the fact that the bibles complained of had extended over a long period of time. The Marquis of Queensberry, Sir Edward said, had also accused Mr. Wilde of having solicited a number of gentlemen to engage with him in a series of grave offences. Several of these gentlemen would be called to deny whatever the Marquis might say on cross-examination. At this point, the Marquis who, with clinched fists, sat glaring at Mr. Wilde, made a movement as though he intended to attack him, and he undoubtedly would have done so, had it not been for the persons between them.
Sir Edward Clarke, in opening the case, reviewed the evidence taken in the Police Court dwelling upon the writing on the card which constituted the libel complained of. This writing alleged that Mr. Wilde had been posing immorally. It would be noticed, he said, that it was not charged that there was any actual ofence[sic] but, the gravity of the case consisted in the fact that the libels complained of had extended over a long period of time. The Marquis of Queensberry, Sir Edward said, had also accused Mr. Wilde of having solicited a number of gentlemen to engage in a series of grave offences. Several of these gentlemen would be called to deny whatever the Marquis might say on cross-examination.
Sid Edward Clarke, in opening the case, reviewed the evidence taken in the Police Court, dwelling upon the writing on the card on which constituted the libel complained of. This writing alleged that Mr. Wilde had been posing morally. It would be noticed, he said, that it was not charged that there was any actual difference, but the gravity of the case consisted in the fact that the libels complained of had extended over a long period of time. The Marquis of Queensberry, Sid Edward said, has also accused Mr. Wilde of having solicited a number of gentlemen to engage with him in a series of grave offenses. Several of these gentlemen would be called to deny whatever the Marquis might say on cross-examination.
Sir Edward Clarke, in opening the case, reviewed the evidence taken in the Police court, dwelling upon the writing on the card which constituted the libel complained of. This writing alleged that Mr. Wilde had been posing immorally. It would be noticed, he said, that it was not charged that there was any actual offence, but the gravity of the case consisted in the fact that the libels complained of had extended over a long period of time. The Marquis, Sir Edward said, had also accused Mr. Wilde of having solicited a number of gentlemen to engage with him in a series of grave offences. Several of these gentlemen would be called to deny whatever the Marquis might say on cross-examination.
Sir Edward Clarke, in opening the case, reviewed the evidence taken in the police court, dwelling upon the writing of the card which constituted the libel complained of. It would be noticed, he said, that it was not charged that there was any actual offence, but the gravity of the case consisted in the fact that the libels complained of had extended over a long period of time. The Marquis of Queensberry, Sir Edward said, had also accused Mr. Wilde of having solicited a number of gentlemen to engage with him in a series of grave offences. Several of these gentlemen would be called to deny whatever the Marquis might say on cross-examination.
Sir Edward Clarke, in opening the case, reviewed the evidence taken in the police court, dwelling upon the writing on the card which constituted the libel complained of. This writing alleged that Mr. Wilde had been posing immorally. It would be noticed, he said, that it was not charged that there was any actual offense but, the gravity of the case consisted in the fact that the libels complained of had extended over a long period of time. The marquis of Queensberry, Sir Edward said, had also accused Mr. Wilde of grave offenses. Several of the gentlemen implicated would be called to deny whatever the marquis might say on cross-examination.
Talk and Letters.
Sir Edward, continuing, said that Mr. Wlide had been a close friend of the Queensberry family until 1890, when he learned that offensive statements were being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas. Wood offered to return these letters for money, and afterwards at Wood's earnest entreaty Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later, Mr. Wilde learned that two men named Knebley and Allen, pretended to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr. Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr. Wlide, he said, admitted having written in 1893 a most extravagant letter to Lord Albert Douglas, in answer to a poem the latter had written. Despite the sentiments expressed in this letter, the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described this letter as a "prose sonnet." In 1893, Sir. Edward said the Marquis of Queennberry openly libelled Mr. Wilde in the latter's own house, and was shown the door in the presence of the servants and refused further admittance. The annoyance was aggravated by the behavior of the Marquis on the first night of the production of any of Mr. Wilde's plays.
Sir Edward continuing, said that Mr. Wilde had been a close friend of the Queensberry family until 1890, when be learned that offensive statements were being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilda to Lord Alfred Douglas. Wood offered to return these letters for money, and afterwards, at Wood's earnest entreaty, Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later Mr. Wilde learned that two men named Knebley and Allen pretended to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr. Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr. Wilde, he said, admitted having written in 1893 a most extravagant letter to Lord Alfred Donglas, in answer to a poem the latter had written. Despite the sentiments expressed ia this letter, the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described this letter as a "prose sonnet." In 1893, Sir Edward said, the Marquis of Queensberry openly libelled Mr. Wilde in the latter's own house and was shown the door in the presence of the servants and refused further admittance. The annoyance was aggravated by the behavior of the Marquis on the first night of the production of any of Mr. Wilde's plays.
Sir Edward, continuing, said that Mr. Wilde had been a close friend of the Queensberry family until 1890, when he learned that offensive statements were being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas. Wood offered to return these letters for money, and afterwards, at Wood's earnest entreaty, Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later, Mr. Wilde learned that two men named Knebly and Allen pretended to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr. Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr. Wilde, he said, admitted having written in 1893 a most extravagant letter to Lord Alfred Douglas in answer to a poem the latter had written. Despite the sentiments expressed in this letter the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described this letter as a "prose sonnet." In 1893, Sir Edward said, the Marquis of Queensberry openly libelled Mr. Wilde in the latter's own house and was shown the door in the presence of the servants and refused further admittance. The annoyance was aggravated by the behavior of the Marquis of Queensberry on the first night of the production of any of Mr. Wilde's plays.
Sir Edward continuing, said that Mr. Wilde had been a close friend of the Queensberry family until 1890, when he learned that offensive statements were being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilde to Lord Douglas. Wood offered to return these letters for money and afterwards, at Mr. Wood’s earnest entreaty, Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later, Mr. Wilde learned that two men named Knihby and Allen pretended to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr. Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr. Wilde, he said, admitted having written in 1893 a most extravagant letter to Lord Alfred Douglas, in answer to a poem the latter had written. Despite the sentiments expressed in the letter, the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described this letter as a « prose sonnet. » In 1893, Sid Edward said, the Marquis of Queensberry openly libeled Mr. Wilde in the latter’s own house and was shown the door in the presence of the servants and refused further admittance. The annoyance was aggravated by the behavior of the Marquis on the first night of the production of any of Mr. Wilde’s pays.
Sir Edward, continuing, said that Mr. Wilde had been a close friend of the Queensberry family until 1893, when he learned that offensive statements were being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas. Wood offered to return these letters for money, and afterward, at Wood’s earnest entreaty, Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later Mr. Wilde learned that two men named Knebly[sic] and Allen pretended to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr. Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr. Wilde, he said, admitted having written in 1893 an extravagant letter to Lord Alfred Douglas in answer to a poem the latter had written. Despite the sentiments expressed in this letter, the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described the letter as a "prose sonnet." In 1893 the Marquis of Queensberry openly libeled Mr. Wilde in the latter's own house and was shown to the door in the presence of the servants and further admittance refused to him. The annoyance was aggravated by the behavior of the Marquis of Queensberry on the first night of the production of any of Mr. Wilde's plays.
Sir Edward, continuing, said that Mr. Wilde had been a close friend of the Queensberry family until 189O, when he learned that offensive statements were being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas. Wood offered to return these letters for money, and afterwards, at Wood's earnest entreaty, Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later, Mr. Wilde learned that two men named Knebly and Allen pretended to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr. Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr. Wilde, he said, admitted having written in 1893 a most extravagant letter to Lord Douglas, in answer to a poem the latter had written. Despite the sentiments expressed in this letter, the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described this letter as a "prose sonnet."
Sir Edward, continuing, said that Mr. Wilde had been a close friend of the Queensberry family until 189O, when he learned that offensive statements were being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas. Wood offered to return these letters for money, and afterward, at Wood's earnest entreaty, Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later Mr. Wilde learned that two men named Knebly and Allen pretended to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr. Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr. Wilde, he said, admitted having written in 1893 a most extravagant letter to Lord Alfred Douglas in answer to a poem the latter had written. Despite the statements expressed in this letter the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described this letter as a "prose sonnet."
Sir Edward, continuing, said that Mr. Wilde had been a close friend of the Queensberry family until 1893, when he learned of the offensive statements being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas. He offered to return these letters for money and afterwards, at Wood's earnest entreaty, Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later Mr. Wilde learned that two men named Kneblin and Allen pretend to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr. Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr Wilde, he said, admitted having written in 1893 a most extravagant letter to Lord Alfred Douglas in answer to a poem the latter had written. Despite the sentiments expressed in this letter the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described this letter as a "prose sonnet."
He said that Mr. Wilde had been a friend of the Queensberry family until 1890, when he learned that offensive statements were being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas. Wood offered to return these letters for money, and afterward, at Wood's earnest entreaty, Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later, Air. Wilde learned that two men named Knebly and Allen pretended to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr.- Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr. Wilde, he said, admitted having written in 1893 a most extravagant letter to Lord Alfred Douglas, in answer to a poem by the latter. Despite the sentiments expressed in this letter, the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described the letter as a "prose sonnet."
"The Prose Sonnet."
The letter which Mr. Wild had written to Lord Alfred Douglas was read, and is as follows:
The letter which Mr. Wilde had written to Lord Alfred Douglass was read and is as follows:--
The letter which Mr. Wilde had written to Lord Alfred Douglas was read as follows:
The letter which Mr. Wilde had written to Lord Alfred Douglas was read, as follows:
The letter which Mr. Wilde had written to Lord Alfred Douglas was read as follows:
The letter which Mr. Wilde had written to Lord Alfred Douglas was read, as follows:
The letter which Mr Wilde had written to Lord Alfred Douglas was read, as follows:
The letter which Mr Wilde had written to Lord Alfred Douglas was read, as follows:
The letter which Mr. Wilde had written to Lord Alfred Douglas was read, as follows:
The letter which Mr. Wilde had written to Lord Alfred Douglas was read, as follows:
The letter which Mr. Wilde had written to Lord Albert Douglas was read as follows:
The letter which Mr. Wilde had written to Lord Albert Douglas was read, as follows:
"My Dear Boy,- Your sonnet is quite lovely. Your rose-leaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first."
"My dear boy: Your sonnet is quite lovely. Your rose-leaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first."
"MY DEAR BOY: Your sonnet is quite lovely. Your rose-leaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like but go to Salisbury first."
My Dear Boy - Your sonnet is quite lovely. Your roseleaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first.
My Dear Boy, - Your sonnet is quite lovely. Your roseleaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first.
My Dear Boy: Your sonnet is quite lovely. Your rose-leaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first.
"MY DEAR BOY Your sonnet is quite lovely. your roseleaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim. gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come where whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first."
"My dear boy - Your sonnet is quite lively. Your roseleaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first."
"My dear boy - Your sonnet is quite lively. Your roseleaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first."
"My Dear Boy: Your sonnet is quite lovely. Your roseleaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim-gill soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthu, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first."
"MY OWN BOY: Your sonnet is quite lovely. Your rose-leaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first."
Mr Dear Boy: Your sonnet is quite lovely. Your roseleaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was like you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first.
"My dear boy: Your sonnet is quite lovely. Your roseleaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks betweens poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London and when do you go to. Salisbury? Do you sleep fih the gray twilight of the Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first."
"MY DEAR BOY: Your sonnet is quite lovely. Your rose-leaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who loved Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first."
"My Dear Boy--Your sonnet is quite lovely. Your roseleaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London and when you do you go to Swisburne? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first."
My Dear Boy: Your sonnet is quite lovely. Your rose-leaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks betweens poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London and when do you go to. Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of the Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first. With undying love,
OSCAR.
The letter which Mr. Wilde has written Lord Albert Douglas was read and is as follows: — " My dear boy, your sonnet is quite lovely. Your rose leaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first. "
My own dear boy-
Your sonnet is quite lovely and it is a marvel that those red roseleaf lips of yours should be made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kissing. Your slim gilt soul walks between passion and poetry. I know that Hyacinthus, whom Apollo loved so madly, was you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there and cool your hands in the grey twilight of Gothic things and come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place; it only lacks you, but to Salisbury first. Always with undying love, yours
Oscar.
My Own Boy, - Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red roseleaf lips of yours should be made no less for the madness of music and song than for the madness of kissing. Your slim gilt soul walks between passion and poetry. I know Hyacinthus who Apollo loved so madly was you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there and cool your hands in the gray twilight of Gothic things. Come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place, and only lacks you. But go to Salisbury first. Always with undying love. - Yours,
OSCAR.
My Own Boy,—Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red-roseleaf lips of yours should be made no less for the madness of music and song than for the madness of kissing. Your slim-gilt soul walks between passion and poetry. I know Hyacinthus loved by Apollo was you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there and cool your hands in the grey twilight of Gothic things. Come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place and only lacks you. But go to Salisbury first. Always with undying love.—Yours, Oscar.
My Own Boy,— Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red-roseleaf lips of yours should be made no less for the madness of music and song than for the madness of kissing. Your slim gilt soul walks between passion and poetry. I know Hyacinthus whom Apollo loved so madly was you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you go there and cool your hands in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place, and only lacks you. But go to Salisbury first. Always with undying love.—Yours, OSCAR.
My own boy,—Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red roseleaf lips of yours should have been made no less for music of song than for madness of kisses. Your slim gilt soul walks between passion and poetry. I know Hyacinthus, whom Apollo loved so madly, was you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there to cool your hands in the grey twilight of Gothic things, and come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place—it only lacks you; but go to Salisbury first.—Always with undying love, yours, Oscar."
My Own Boy,—Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red rose-leaf lips of yours should be made no less for the madness of music and song than for the madness of kissing. Your slim-built soul walks between passion and poetry. I know Hyacinthus, whom Apollo loved so madly, was you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there and cool your hands in the grey twilight of Gothic things. Come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place, and only lacks you. But go to Salisbury first. Always with undying love.—Yours, Oscar.
My own boy, — Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red roseleaf lips of yours should have been made no less for music of song than for madness of kisses. Your slim gilt soul walks between passion and poetry. I know Hyacinthus, whom Apollo loved so madly, was you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there to cool your hands in the grey twilight of Gothic things, and come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place — it only lacks you; but go to Salisbury first. — Always with undying love, yours, OSCAR."
My own dear boy — Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red roseleaf lips of yours should be made no less for music of song than for madness of kissing. Your slim-gilt soul walks between passion and poetry. I know Hyacinthus, whom Apollo loved so madly, was you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there and cool your hands in the grey twilight of Gothic things, and come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place. It only lacks you. But go to Salisbury first. Always with undying love, yours, OSCAR.
My own dear boy — Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red roseleaf lips of yours should be made no less for music of song than for madness of kissing. Your slim-gilt soul walks between passion and poetry. I know Hyacinthus, whom Apollo loved so madly, was you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there and cool your hands in the grey twilight of Gothic things, and come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place. It only lacks you. But go to Salisbury first. Always with undying love, yours, OSCAR.
MY OWN BOY—Your sonnet is quite lovely and it is a marvel that those red roseleaf lips of yours should be made no less for the madness of music and song than for the madness of kissing. Your slim-built soul walks between passion and poetry. I know Hyacinthus, whom Apollo loved so madly, was you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there and cool your hands in the grey twilight of Gothic things. Come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place, and only lacks you. But go to Salisbury first. Always with undying love.—Yours, OSCAR.
"My own dear Boy,— Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red-rose lips of yours should be made no less for music of song than for the madness of kissing. Your slim-gilt soul walks between passion and poetry. I know Hyacinthus, whom Apollo loved so madly, was you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London? When do you go to Salisbury? Do go there and cool your hands in the grey twilight of Gothic things and come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place. It only lacks you; but go to Salisbury first—Always, with undying love, yours, OSCAR."
My Own Boy—Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red roseleaf lips of yourself should be made no less for the madness of music and song than for the madness of kissing. Your slim-built soul walks between passion and poetry. I know Hyacinthus, whom Apollo loved so madly, was you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there and cool your hands in the grey twilight of Gothic things. Come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place, and only lacks you. But go to Salisbury first. Always with undying love.—Yours, Oscar.
"My own Boy--Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red-roseleaf lips should be made no less for the madness of music and song than for the madness of kissing. Your slim-built soul walks between passion and poetry. No Hyacinthus followed Love so madly as you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there and cool your hands in the gray twilight of Gothic-things. Come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place and only lacks you. But go to Salisbury first. Always with undying love, Yours, OSCAR."
"My own Boy, - Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red-rose leaf lips of yours should be made no less for the madness of music and song than for the madness of kissing. Your slim-built soul walks between passion and poetry. No Hyacinthus followed Love so madly as you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there and cool your hands in the gray twilight of Gothic things. Come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place and only lacks you. But go to Salisbury first. Always with undying love, Yours, Oscar."
My own boy,—Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red roseleaf lips of yours should be made no less for the madness of music and song than for the madness of kissing. Your slim-built soul walks between passion and poetry. No Hyacinthus followed love so madly as you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there and cool your hands in the grey twilight of Gothic things. Come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place, and only lacks you. But go to Salisbury first. Always with undying love yours, Oscar.
"My Own boy,-Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red-roseleaf lips of yours should be made no less for the madness of music and song than for the madness of kissing. Your slim-built soul walks between passion and poetry. No Hyacinthus followed Love and so madly as you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there and cool your hands in the grey twilight of Gothic things. Come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place and only lacks you. But go to Salisbury first. Always with undying love. -Yours, OSCAR."
The Marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey" and his articles in the Chameleon, which it is alleged that he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
The marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey" and his articles in the Chameleon, which it is alleged that he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
The marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey" and his articles in the Chameleon, which it is alleged that he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
The marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr Wilde respecting his " Dorian Grey," and his articles in the Chameleon, which it is alleged that he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
The Marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey," and his articles in the Chameleon, which, it is alleged, that he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
The marquis, sir Edward Elarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey" and his articles in The Chameleon, which, it is alleged, that he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
The Marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey," and his articles in the "Chameleon," which it is alleged that he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practises.
The Marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting this "Dorian Gray" and his articles in the Chameleon, which it is alleged that he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
The marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey," and his articles in the Chameleon, which, it is alleged, that he published in the interest, and for the furtherance of, immoral practises.
The Marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey" and his articles in the Chameleon, which, it is alleged, he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
The Marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey" and his articles in the Chameleon, which it is alleged he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
The marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey" and his articles in the Chameleon, which, it is alleged, he published in the interests and for the furtherence of immoral practices.
The Marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey" and his articles in the Chameleon, which, it is alleged, he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immorality.
The Marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his " Dorian Grey," and his articles in The Chameleon. Mr. Wilde was then called to the stand and detailed his relations with the family of the Marquis.
Oscar on the Stand.
Mr. Wilde was then called to the stand and detailed his relations with the family of the Marquis. He said that in response to a strong appeal from Wood he gave him £15 with which to go to America. Later, Allen brought to him a copy of a letter which had been sent to Beerbohm Tree. Allen demanded £60 for the letter. Wilde laughed at him and refused to pay the money, saving he had never received as much as £60 tor his own short prose writings. He told Allen he had better sell the letter to somebody else. Subsequently he gave Allen a half sovereign for himself. Mr. Tree had handed him (Wilde) what purported to be a copy of a letter written by Wilde.
Mr. Wilde was then called to the stand and detailed his relations with the family of the Marquis. He testified that Wood produced three letters which were of no importance. Afterward, in response to a strong appeal from Wood, he gave him £15 with which to go to America. Later Allen brought to him a copy of one of these letters, which had been sent to Mr. Beerbohm Tree. Allen demanded £60 for the letter. Mr. Wide laughed at him and refused to pay the money, saying he had never received as much as £60 for his own short prose writings. He told Allen he had better sell the letter to somebody else. Subsequently he gave Allen half a sovereign for himself. Mr. Tree had handed him (Wilde) what purported to be a copy of a letter written by Mr. Wilde.
Mr. Wilde testified that Wood produced three letters which were of no importance. Afterwards in response to a strong appeal from Wood he gave him £15 with which to go to America. Later Allen brought to him a copy of one of these letters, which had been sent to Mr. Beerbohm Tree. Allen demanded £60 for the letter. Mr. Wide laughed at him, and refused to pay the money, saying he had never received as much as £60 for his own short prose writings. He told Allen he had better sell the letter to somebody else. Subsequently he gave Allen a half sovereign for himself. Mr. Tree had handed him (Wilde) what purported to be a copy of a letter written by Mr. Wilde.
Afterwards, in response to a strong appeal from Wood, he gave him £15 with which to go to America. Later Allen brought to him a copy of one of these letters, which had been sent to Mr. Beerbohm Tree. Allen demanded £60 for the letter. Mr. Wilde refused to pay the money, saying he had never received as much as £60 for his own short prose writings. He told Allen he had better sell the letter to somebody else. Subsequently he gave Allen a half sovereign for himself. Mr. Tree had handed him (Wilde) what purported to be a copy of a letter written by Mr. Wilde.
Mr. Wilde testified that Wood produced three letters, which were of no importance. Afterward, in response to a strong appeal from Wood, he gave him £15 with which to go to America. Later Allen brought to him a copy of one of these letters, which had been sent to Mr. Beerbohm Tree. Allen demanded £60 for the letter. Mr. Wilde laughed at him, and refused to pay the money, saying he had never received as much as £60 for his own short prose writings. He told Allen he had better sell the letter to somebody else. Subsequently he gave Allen a half sovereign, for himself.
Mr. Wilde was then called to the stand, and detailed his relations with the family of the Marquis. He testified that Wood produced three letters, which were of no importance. Afterward, in response to a strong appeal from Wood, he gave him £15 with which to go to America. Later Allen brought him a copy of one of the letters, which had been sent to Mr. Beerbohm Tree. Allen demanded £60 for the letter. Mr. Wilde laughed at him, and refused to pay the money, saying he had never received as much as £60 for his own short prose writings. He told Allen he had better sell the letter to somebody else. Subsequently he gave Allen half a sovereign for himself. Mr. Tree had handed him (Wilde) what purported to be a copy of a letter written by Mr. Wilde. When the Marquis of Queensberry called at his house in 1893 Mr. Wilde asked him whether he had come to apologize, but Lord Queensberry, instead of apologizing, declared that he (Wilde) had taken furnished rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas.
Later Allen brought him a copy of one of those letters, which had been sent to Beerbohm Tree. Allen demanded £60 for the letter. Mr. Wilde refused to pay the money, saying he had never received as much as £60 for his own short prose writings. He told Allen he had better sell the letter to somebody else. Subsequently he gave Allen a half sovereign for himself. Mr. Tree had handed him (Wilde) what purported to be a copy of a letter written by Mr. Wilde.
The Scene at Wilde's House.
When the Marquis of Queensberry called at his house in 1893, Wilde asked him whether he had come to apologize, but Queensberry, instead of apologizing declared he (Wilde) had taken furnished rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas. Wilde asked the Marquis if he really accused him of the crime implied, whereupon the Marquis replied:- "You look it, and if I ever catch you with my son again I will thrash you." He replied to the Marquis; "I don't know the Queensberry rules, but the Oscar Wild rules are short and in sight The letters you have written about me are infamous; you are trying to ruin your son through me."
When the marquis of Queensberry called at his house in 1893 Mr. Wilde asked him whether he had come to apologize, but the marquis instead of apologizing repeated his the charges connecting him with Lord Alfred Douglas. Wilde asked the marquis if he really accused him of the offense implied, whereupon the marquis replied: "You look it, and if I ever catch you with my son again I will thrash you." Mr. Wilde, continuing, said he replied to the marquis: "I don't know the Queensberry rules, but the Oscar Wilde rules are short and at sight. The letters you have written about me are infamous. You are trying to ruin your son through me.' Then when we were in the hall, I said to a servant: 'This is the Marquis of Queensberry, the most infamous brute in London. Do not let him enter the house again.'"
Called Him an "Infamous Brute."
When we were in the Hall, I said to a servant : "This is the Marquis of Queensberry, the most infamous brute in London; do not let him enter the house."
Then, when we were in the hall, I said to a servant : "This is the Marquis of Queensberry, the most infamous brute in London. Do not let him enter the house again."
Then when they were in the hall he said to a servant: "This is the Marquis of Queensberry, the most infamous brute in London. Do not let him enter the house again."
Wilde said it was absolutely untrue that he had taken rooms for Lord A. Douglas or that he had stopped with him at the Savoy Hotel. He had no connection with the Chameleon and strongly disapproved of the article entitled "Acolyte and Priest" which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey" Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott’s Magazine but had been altered when published in book form.
Wilde said it was absolutely untrue that he had taken rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas or that he had stopped with him at the Savoy hotel. He had no connection with the Chameleon and strongly disapproved of the article entitled "Acolyte and Priest," which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott’s Magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr. Wilde said it was absolutely untrue that he had taken rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas or that he had stopped with him at the Savoy Hotel. He had no connection with the Chameleon and strongly disapproved of the article entitled "Acolyte and Priest" which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Mr. Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott’s Magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr. Wilde said it was absolutely untrue that he had taken rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas, of that he had stopped with him at the Savoy Hotel. He had no connection with the "Chameleon," and strongly disapproved of the article entitled "Acolyte and Priest," which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Mr. Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in "Lippincott's Magazine," but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr. Wilde said it was absolutely untrue that he had taken rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas, or that he had stopped with him at the Savoy Hotel. He had no connection with the Chameleon, and strongly disapproved of the article entitled "Acolyte and Priest," which had been published therin. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Mr. Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott's Magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr. Wilde said it was absolutely untrue that he had taken rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas, or that he had stopped with him at the Savoy Hotel. He had no connection with the Chameleon and strongly disapproved of the article entitled, "Acolyte and Priest," which had been punished therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey, " Mr. Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott’s Magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr Wilde said it was absolutely untrue that he had taken rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas. He had no connection with the Chameleon, and strongly disapproved of the article entitled "Acolyte and Priest," which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Mr Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott's Magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr Wilde said it was absolutely untrue that he had taken rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas. He had no connection with the Chameleon, and strongly disapproved of the article entitled "Acolyte and Priest," which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Mr Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott's Magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr. Wilde said that the charges against him and Lord Alfred Douglas were absolutely false. He had no connection with the Chameleon, and strongly disapproved of the article entitled "Acolyte and Priest" which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Mr. Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott's Magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
HE said that he had no connection with The Chameleon and strongly disapproved of the article entitled, "Acolyte and Priest" which had been published therein. As regarded, "Dorian Grey" Mr. Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott's Magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr. Wilde said he had no connection with the Chameleon, and strongly disapproved of the article, "Acolyte and Priest" which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Mr. Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott's magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr. Wilde said that he had no connection with The Chameleon, and strongly disapproved of the article entitled. "Priest and Acolyte." which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Mr. Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in an American magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr. Wilde said it was absolutely untrue that he had taken rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas, or that he had stopped with him at the Savoy Hotel. He had no connection with the Chameleon, and strongly disapproved of the article entitled "Acolyte and Priest," which had been published therein.
Admissions in Cross-Examination.
Cross-examined by Mr. Carson, Wilde admitted that he had stayed with Lord Alfred Douglas. Mr. Cromer and Mr. Worthing at various hotels in London. he was aware that Lord Alfred had written articles in the Chameleon. One of them, "Two Loves," he did not regard improper, though the "Loves" were boys. He regarded portions of "Priest and Acolyte" as disgusting but he did not think it blasphemous. He knew Chameleon had a circulation among the students of Oxford University.
Cross-examined by Mr. Carson, Mr. Wilde admitted that he had stayed with Lord Alfred Douglas, Mr. Cromer and Mr. Worthing at various hotels in London. He was aware that Lord Alfred had written articles in the Chameleon. One of them, entitled "Two Loves," he did not regard as improper, though the "loves" were boys. He regarded portions of "Priest and Acolyte" as disgusting, but he did not think it blasphemous. He knew that the Chameleon had a circulation among the students of Oxford University.
Cross-examined by Mr. Carson, Mr. Wilde admitted that he had stayed with Lord Alfred Douglas, Mr. Cromer, and Mr. Worthing at various hotels in London. He was aware that Lord Alfred had written articles in the Chameleon. One of them, entitled "Two Loves," he did not regard as improper, though the "loves" were boys. He regarded portions of "Priest and Acolyte" as disgusting, but did not think it blasphemous. He knew that the Chameleon had a circulation among the students of Oxford University.
Cross-examined by Mr. Carson, Mr. Wilde admitted that he had stayed with Lord Alfred Douglas, Mr. Cromer and Mr. Worthing at various hotels in London. He was aware that Lord Alfred had written articles in the Chameleon. One of them, entitled "Two Loves," he did not regard as improper, though the "loves" were boys. He regarded portions of "Priest and Acolyte"as disgusting, but did not think it blasphemous. He knew that the Chameleon had a circulation among the students of Oxford University.
Cross-examined by Mr. Carson, Mr. Wilde admitted that he had stayed with Lord Alfred Douglas, Mr. Cromer and Mr. Worthing at various hotels in London. He was aware that Lord Alfred had written articles in the Chameleon, one of them entitled "Two Loves." He did not regard it as improper, though the "loves" were boys. He regarded portions "Priest and Acolyte" as disgusting, but he did not think blasphemous. He knew that the Chameleon had a circulation among the students of Oxford University.
Cross-examined by Mr. Carson, Mr. Wilde admitted that he had put up with Lord Alfred Douglas, Mr. Cromer, and Mr. Worthing at various hotels in London. He was aware that Lord Alfred had written an article in the "Chameleon." One of them, entitled "Two Loves," he did not regard as improper, though the "loves" were boys. He regarded portions of "Priest and Acolyte" as disgusting, but did not think it blasphemous. He knew that the "Chameleon" had circulation among the students at Oxford University.
Cross-examined by Mr. Carson, Mr. Wilde admitted that he had stayed with Lord Alfred Douglas, Mr. Cromer, and Mr. Worthing at various hotels in London. He was aware that Lord Alfred had written articles in the Chameleon. One of them, entitled "Two Loves," he did not regard as improper. He regarded portions of "Priest and Acolyte" as disgusting, but did not think it blasphemous. He knew that the Chameleon had a circulation among the students at Oxford University.
Cross-examined by Mr. Carson, Mr. Wilde admitted that he had stayed with Lord Alfred Douglas, Mr. Cromer and Mr. Worthington at various hotels in London. He was aware that Lord Alfred had written articles in the Chameleon. One of them, entitled "Two Loves " he did not read as improper, though the "Loves" were boys. He regarded portions of "Priest and Acolyte" as disgusting but did not think it was blasphemous.
Cross-examined by Mr. Carson, Mr. Wilde said he was aware that Lord Alfred had written articles in The Chameleon. One of them, entitled "Two Loves," he did not regard as improper, though the "Loves" were boys. He regarded portions of "Priest and Acolyte" as disgusting, but did not think it blasphemous. He knew that The Chameleon had a circulation among the students of Oxford University.
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