A similar bill was passed in 2012 to give permanent residency to a Nigerian student who sought to pursue a medical degree and continue receiving treatment for a rare genetic disorder that caused large facial tumors. It was the last time a “private bill” became law.

to brighten one's prospects;  Having Mark around the place really brightens things up.

When the mists divide with the dawn o'er those glittering waters, / Do they gaze over unoared seas […]

One further short cut, a line or two of dialogue between the Prince and Migaev in the second act, has been made because they discuss the pros and cons of tutoieing, which is meaningless in English.