Citation - New York Mercury (Gaine): 1757.03.07

NYM(G.757.007
7 Mar 1757:11 (239)
Occasional prologue for the young gentlemen of the college
of Philadelphia, who for their improvement in oratory, acted
Alfred in January 1757.  Spoken by W. Hamilton, entering
hastily, and interrupting the music.
Peace with your fiddling there--it shall be spoke:
A play without a prologue is a joke.
As well might prudent Portia leave her fan
That hides her from the naughty creature--man.
. . . [48 lines, with reference to the stage]