“ He presented a shocking spectacle, and scarcely could any of his friends recognize him. His eyes were closed and one of them was found to be gouged from one end of the socket, which injury will probably impair his sight for life. ”

“ There were no seconds or bottle-holders, it being understood that the fight was to be what is termed a "rough and tumble" - the advantage, of course, being in favor of the man who first got his opponent down. Prize-fighters being usually before rather than behind time, (as the time had now reached 6 1/2) the prediction was expressed that Morrissey would not appear - that he had managed to be arrested by the Police. Poole expressed a wish that he would come - that he "would fight him like a man" - and thought ... sight more of the fight than of the money. ”