Ruddigore: The Witch's Curse (Classic Reprint) Book

RUDDIGORE or THE WITCH'S CURSE ACT I Scene.-The fishing village of Rederring {in Cornwall). Rose Maybud's cottage is seen l. Enter Chorus of Bridesmaids. They range themselves in front of Rose's cottage Chorus of Bridesmaids Fair is Rose as the bright May-day; Soft is Rose as the warm west-wind; Sweet is Rose as the new-mown hay- Rose is the queen of maiden-kind! Rose, all glowing With virgin blushes, say- Is anybody going To marry you to-day? Solo Zorah. Every day, as the days roll on, Bridesmaids' garb we gaily don, Sure that a maid so fairly famed Won't very long remain unclaimed. 111 Table of Contents LIST OF COLOUR PLATES; TO FACE PAGE; " Over the ripening peach Buzzes the bee Splash on the billowy beach Tumbles the sea " Frontispiece; "Alas, Dick, I love Rose Maybud, and love in vain! "120; Enter Rose-He is much struck by Her 124; " Poor children, how they loathe me " 134; " Deny the falsehood, Robin, as you should, It is a plot! "140; Enter Robin and Adam melodramatically 144; Ghosts make Passes-Robin begins to writhe in Agony152; " What is the matter? Have you carried; her off?"160About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.orgRead More