Alfred Bunn was an English theatrical manager. He was married to Margaret Agnes Bunn, a minor actress, in 1819. Wikipedia
“The heart bowed down by weight of woe
To weakest hope will cling.”
The Bohemian Girl (1843), set to music by Michael William Balfe.
“The light of other days is faded,
And all their glories past.”
The Maid of Artois (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.
“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 (1843), 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 (1843), set to music by Michael William Balfe.
