UC-NRLF SB 2fl7 40b C^CC^A. f*X CHERRY AND FAIR STAR, GRAND EASTERN SPECTACLE TWO ACTS. NEW-YORK. R. HOBBS PUBLISHER. 183k V K (Kant ot tfie $$w*tte«f» ^i'ng' of Damascus Giaffer^ Chief Magistrate of (he Nourreddin^ an officer Sanguinbeck Topack Hassanbad Cherry Hunters JVbrab \ Servant* to Hassanbad Captain of the port Fire King Tradesmen Aririana Papillo Fair Star Fairies Park Theatre, Mr. Wheatley. city Woodhull. Nexsen. Simpson. Jervis. Foot Miss Kelly. Messrs. Richings &c Mr. Broad, Sims. Richings. Richings. Messrs. Nexsen &Cw Mrs. De Luce-. Bancker. Hilson. Misses Brundage Bland. Knight*^ Sailors—Dragon, Salamaders. M195024 Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2007 with funding from Microsoft Corporation http://www.archive'.org/details/cherryfairstargrOOaulnrich * CHERRY AND FAIR STAR, ) EASTERN SPECTACLE, m TWO ACTS, ACT I. SCENE L A most picturesque Forest, with water falls. Birds of all descriptions are flying, feeding, and perching on the branches — while Fairies with wings, are flying — others come dancing on — all partaking of dresses of Feathers. CHORUS.— Fairies. Morning dews the sun dispelling, Fairy spirits quit your dwelling ; / Leave your groves with flowrets crown'd, Ctuit each shady haunt around ; On your fleecy pinions borne, While bright sols the hills adorn, Spirits of the buoyant air r Hither, hither, quick repair. 1st. Fai. Say, why does our mistress, Queen of our tribe, the potent Aririana r summon us hither 1 2d. FaL As yet we know not but it is our duty to obey her will. But see the dove of Venus, the Messenger of our mistress, descends and lo ! our Queen appears. [The Queen of the Fairies descends in a Car composed of Feathers of the Peacock^ Sec. 6 CHERRY AN» FAIR 8TAR. Fai. Hail ! All powerful mistress, Gluecn Aririana I Queen. This ready attendance, at my call, claims mv thanks ; but one I miss, whom most I needed — where is Papillo, my nimble spright 1 Music. — Enter Papillo, l. h. Pap. Potent Queen, pardon my tardy attendance. Queen. Papillo, to thy care I must consign a charge, that claims my most especial care, see you well perform my bidding — listen — A youth and maiden, who, from their infancy, I have guarded from the wicked designs of their oppressors, now need my more than usual protect- ing power; which task, I assign to thee Papillo. Speed thee to the cluster of Isles, which stand in the midst of the Great Sea ; to the one whose bold and rugged promontory will mark it out from all the rest, on that island you will find the objects of my care, whose forms will at once assure you, 'tis them you must protect — guard the youth and maiden from the wicked power of their persecutors — assume such forms as time or cir- cumstance may direct. Be vigilant, and be sure of re- ward most ample. Away, to your task. SONG. — GLueen and Chorus of Fairies. Light skim thro' the air, To yon Isle quick repair ; Let no danger invade The youth, or the maid ! To your task then away, My commands straight obey. Papillo. To my task I'll away, Your commands to obey. Chorus. To your task then away, Your commands straight obey. [Papillo exit, l. h. the Queen L. H. u. k. [Toe others exeunt u. e. l. h. and r. h. CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. SCENE II. The front represents a Forest with a view of the Sea, and part of a wrecked Vessel in the distance — A high promontory. Sanguinbeck appears on the overhanging cliff, R. H. u. e. he descends ; he is exhausted, and his dress in disorder — [Music.] Sang. So — landed with life, the cargo and crew gone to the bottom; well, Sanguinbeck, this is not the first time fortune has frown' d on you, yet never more severely, for when a prisoner in the dungeons of Cyprus, e'en there she be friended you. — Mystrength had almost fail'd me as I clang to the overhanging rock — faint and ex- hausted — no habitation near — no relief — I am faint with hunger, and my limbs forsake me. [Mime— -falls, A voice calls, without — Hillio ! Hillio ! r. u. e. Sang. Hark a voice — Hillio! — Again! I knew the sound ! Voice again — Hillio ! Sang. 'Tis nearer! Topack appears on the rock } r. H. u. e. Sang. Ah ! it is Topack, my slave, whom I have ever treated with severity — well, well, we are equals now — Top. Hillio ! Sang. Hillio ! Hillio ! Topack ! it is I, thy master. Top. Master, is it you 1 Sang. Ay ! come ! come ! [Topack runs to him as fast as he can down the rock, [Musk, Top. Master, Master, I thought I was the only being sav'd of all our crew. Sang. No — you have a partner in your suffering — once your master, now your fellow. ^Top. Nay, master, you are still my commander:— the ship is gone, but her captain 's sav'd, and while you are above water, Topack will serve you. 8 CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. Sang Honest fellow ! but how to steer 1 in what lati- tude are we 1 Top. [Looking about. — Music.] Oh ! master, mark I [starts in horror.] Sang. Well, what alarms you 1 Top. Remember you not this land? Sang. No, never before to my knowledge saw I it. Top. Yes, master but we hare. Sang. When ? Top. 'Tis long since. Sang* On what cruise 1 Top. A wicked one ! remember you the two Infants of Cyprus, wlu>— Sang. Ay, I see, I know, — I now remember, yet if— but no, it cannot be; it is, it is the shore; — the over- fianging cliff ! each circumstance, like a tale long forgot, now returns with double force upon my memory ! — It was here, here, on this very shore, I left them naked and expos'd to the mercy of Providence. [Music— falls. Top. Nay, master, master, if— Hassanbad without — Hillio ! Hillio ! p. s. Top. Some one approaches f Master ! master L Enter Hassanbad, r. h. Hass. Hillio ! hillio \ boy ! Where can this soit of mine have stray'd? I have been on the alert since daybreak, and not a single animal have I started — Biped or quadruped ! — Last night's storm has driven all into their coverts, and he has pursued them to their retreats — Hollo-! what game have we here! of what breed are you? speak if you can ! Top. Master ! master ! Hass. Now, who, and what are you, that are stretch- ing yourselves on the ground like wounded deer 1 Sang. Shipwreck'd strangers. Hass. What, by last night's storm 1 Sang. Even so. J lass. It was a terrible one indeed ; but we are used to them on this island, and a hurricane at night, is a CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. 9 sure token of a brilliant morning. — At what point were you wrecked 1 Sang. Yonder, at the foot of that high promontory : — There beneath the devouring waves, all I once possess'd lies buried, and we are almost expiring for want of food. Hass. Why, then, follow me, and you shall have it. [going, R. H. Sang. Thanks ! thanks. Hass. From whence came you 1 Sang. From the port of Bosora. Hass. And whither were ye bound 1 Sang. To Carthagena with merchandise. Hass. And all gone to the bottom 1 Sang. All except myself, the master, and this poor fellow. Hass. Well, well, cheer up ! for what can be done to comfort you, freely will I give — our island is not over wealthy, but I have enough, and something to spare for the unfortunate, and the poor shipwreck'd sufferers, of any nation, have the first claim to what humanity can bestow — so come, my dwelling is not far distant ; I was pursuing my morning sport in the chace, and if, instead of killing a buck, I have rescued two fellow creatures from an untimely end — I shall think it the best morn- ing's work I ever had. So, come, come! [Music. — Exeunt, R. H. SCENE III. The villa, and grounds of Hassanbad. The villa on one side with green blinds— flat roofed, in the Turkish, or Italian style — The grounds neat and fanciful various plants — In the centre, among others^ an Aloe in a tub. Enter Fair Star from the house. F. Star. Cherry and my father not yet return'd from the chase; they stay unusually long this morning. I wish my brother were not so fond of the sports of the 10 CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. forest ; I fear, each morn of his departure, some accident before his return — hark ! hark ! 'tis the horn — no — no, it was but the wind ! — I'll ascend the hill, and try if I can discern his approach. [exit R. H. [The Aloe opens and expands its flower s, and the fairy Papillo is seen to rise from it — she alights and comet forward. Pap. So — yonder is the villa that contains the objects of my care — now, I must do the bidding of my mistress Aririana. — But what shape shall I assume! I will try the touchstone of charity — Ah ! Fair Star comes ! I must away! [hides betiind, R. u. E. Re-enter Fair Star, r. h. F. Star. What do I see ! the aloe in bloom 1 Sure, some spirit hovers o'er our Island — I have strain'd my eyes in vain, I cannot discern them ! — If they were near, I am sure my brother would give the accustom' d signal of his approach, by sounding his horn — I am very, very uneasy at his stay. [Papillo appears as a poor old woman % r. tj. e. F. Star. What want you, good woman 1 Pap. Charity, charity, sweet maid ! Alack ! I am old and poor, and have travel!' d far. F. Star. There, there is a piece of gold to assist you on your way. Pap. Thanks ! thanks, [starts at seeing her hand.} F. Star. What alarms you 1 Pap. Let me behold the lines of your hand, sweet maid, and I will tell you if my thoughts are true. F. Stqr. There, [showing her harid.] Pap. I was right — these fines foretell days to come, of wonderous change of fortune to thee and thine. F. Star. If you know aught relating to me, my bro~ ther, or my dear father, Hassanbad, impart it. Pap. Hassanbad is not thy father. F. Star. Not my father ? Pap. No. F. Star. But is he the father of Cherry 1 Pap. Of neither, nor are ye natives of these shores. F. Star. How know you this 1 And, if it be true, oh* tell me who my parents are 1 CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. 11 Pap. The secret is veil'd in obscurity, which time alone can clear — Nay, scorn not my words, Fair Star I and so, farewell ! [she vanishes, R, H. F. Star. Nay, nay, stay, and tell me if— she is gone — vanish' d ! have my senses wandered 1 — No, such a one I beheld, and still her words dwell on my ear — Hassan- bad is not thy father, nor the father of Cherry, nor are ye natives of this land ! Hass. [without, r. h.] Come, come, cheer up, you're at home now. F. Star. Ha ! it is my father, Hassanbad — good hea- vens ! two strangers, and Cherry not with him ! I can- not now encounter them, this strange woman, and her words have made such deep impression on my heart-^-I would fain chase them away, but it will not be ! Ah ! they are here ! I must begone ! [Music. — Exit into house, l. h. Enter Hassanbad, showing in Sanguinbeck and Topack, r. H. Hass. So, so that's well ; here we are at last ; to the hungry and weary, every yard seems a furlong, Gaib ! Norab ! r. Enter Gaib and Norab, l. h. Quick a seat ! a seat ! [they exit and re-enter bringing on table and seats. now wine and refreshments — quick ! quick ! — these two poor fellows were shipwreck' d last night on our coast, and need our aid. Why in the name of all that is won- derful, what have we here ?— the Aloe in blossom ! — why it has sprung up like a dart — it was scarce freed from the root this morning, when I went forth to the chace. [the table spread — Topack devours most eagerly. so — so — but gently, gently, my good fellow, or you'll choke yourself— he bolts like an ostrich — spare not, but don't rat it so fast — your master would have but a bad chance with you, if you and he were oblig'd to share the Jiast day's ration — so — that's well ; there, and now a cup 12 CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. of right muscadine to warm the silt water in your sto- mach — come — I'll join you — [drinks.] Well, and now, how feel you after that 1 Sang. Thanks, refresh'd in body and in spirit Hass. That's well — and, you my other friend, how are you after your repast — better ? Top. Yes. Hass. Why you look better, your sallow cheek has the tinge of health on it already, and your eye sparkle* like a brilliant jet ! Top. You are merry, sir — Hass. Merry ! — and so shall you be too, anon ; for I am sure by your face you are a merry fellow ! I wish I could say as much for your master — but true, he has cause for being sad ! — all gone ! — well, well,— come, sir, t'other glass. Sang. No more — I am recruited well, and in such an enchanting place, health and (strength must quick return. Hass. You like it then; that's well ; — if good food, a comfortable couch, and the sports of the chace can com- pensate for the loss of your vessel, why partake of them freely 'till you can again find means to return to your native place — Gaib, where' s my daughter 1 r- Gaib. In the conservatory, sir — Hass. Tell her to come to me — I want to introduce two strangers to her. ' [exit Gaib and Norab in house. Sang. You have children then 1 Hass. Children! Aye, and two as lovely, as lovely ones as ever bless' d mortal man. Sang. Girls 7 Hass. No fortune has been kind to me, in giving me one of each. Sang. Of what age are they! Hass. Humph! Sang. Of what age are they ? Hass. Age ! by the lord, I can hardly telL — Some six- teen or seventeen 1 and I'll challenge all nature to surpass them, — but you shall judge of my daughter, for here she comes CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. 13 Enter Fair Star from the house. Ah! my star of beauty ! [comes to her.] the blessings of the morn on you ! I have pick'd up two poor fellows who were cast on our shore this morning from a vessel wreck'd in last night's storm ; and you must cheer and bid them welcome. [He passes Fair Star across to Sanguinbeck, who, on the instant he sees her, starts — and Topack, who has been busy eating, the moment he sees her, drops what he has in his hand. [Music] Sang. Powers of — Top. Ah ! [Sanguinbeck stops his mouth.] F. Star. The strangers are faint : help ! father ! Hass. How now, sir ! Sang. Pardon! it was but a sudden faintness — it is pass'd — Hass. Will you retire to an apartment ? daughter, pre- pare a chamber — [exit Fair Star into house. Sang. No — the air — the soft breeze will quick restore me to myself. — Hass. Come, come, — well, and now how are you 1 1 suppose my daughter's charms surpris'd you, sir, eh, eh ! Sang. True, true, I was surpris'd — the mark on her forehead of a brilliant star, caus'd my wonder. [looking at Topack. Hass. The star ! — yes, and so I call her Fair Star. Sang. And she is your daughter 1 ? Hass. My daughter, — to be sure, whose do you think she is 1 why do you ask that 1 Sang. Nay but from a strange coincidence of appear- ances that — Hass. Of appearances — Sang. Aye — to a tale that was the talk of the whole city from whence I came, and thus it ran — Some sixteen or seventeen years since — Hass. Seventeen years ! Sang. A lovely girl was stolen— Hass. A girl stolen I— * 14 CHERRY AND FAIR STAf. Enter Fair Star l. h. Sang. And boy too — Has*. Ay? Sang. The one mark'd with a precious jewel, like to a brilliant star — the other, one of a ruby tint. Hass. A ruby tint ! — F. Star. What do I hear 1 Sang. Both plac'd on their foreheads. Hass. Indeed! [Topack is about to. speak — Sanguinbeck stops him. and who, or what was the villain, that could deprive a parent of their children. Sang. Of that the tale is silent. Hass. More's the pity ; for the wretch who could de- prive a parent of two lovely infants, should have been branded by the hand of providence, with some mark so indelible, that all men might know him. Sang. A mark ! — Ah, it will discover me. Hass. Oh ! that I knew him and were near him, I'd fix my fangs on his flesh, fast as a hound on his prey, and never loose my hold, till I had seen the bowstring twisted tight round his inhuman throttle ! Sang. Oh ! he is punish'd be sure on't while he exists. Hass. Punish'd ! a life of misery cannot atone for such an act — but your pardon, I interrupted your story — where, where, where were they left ? Sang. On the sea shore — Hass. How long since 1 Sang. About seventeen years. Hass. 'Tis true, and I — I sav'd them ! Sang. You ! you ! Hass. I — I — Sang. How 1 how 1 Hass. I will relate it briefly — Thus, then, it was — I was once a poor, yet, I trust an honest man, who liv'd by the labour of my hands : In my morning's walk along the shore, my eyes were attracted by two lovely infants lay- ing naked, and exposed on the sands, who, on seeing me, stretch'd forth their little hands, and in speechless sup- plication scem'd to implore my protection, I took them in CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. 15 my arms, and hasten'd home, where my wife, with the fondness of a mother, nurs'd and rear'd them until they were twelve years of age, at which time my wife died, and left to me the sole care of these two children, but they are none of mine — I am not their father. F. Star, [behind the Aloe exclaims.] Not my father ! [Music. — they start. Hass. What was that 1 I thought I heard — no, no— it was nothing ! — so stranger, you have the story of this youth and maiden, and if you are acquainted with their parents, divulge it, and — [Topack is about to speak — Sanguinbeck stops him. [exit Fair Star, R. H. Sang. Oh ! whit joy, what bliss it would afford me, if I wis the blessed means of restoring them to their disconsolate parents. [Topack again attempts to speak. But how bee a me you, once so poor, now so nch ? Hass. Ay, that is my own secret ! and the' I ha e been drawn into' the divulging of that which I have related to you, I can keep the rest. — But this much I'll tell you, I gain'd them by no dishonest means. And, stranger for the assistance I afforded you, I exact but one promise. Sang. Name it, name it ! Hass. Not to reveal what you are entrusted with to either of the young people. Sang. I promise. Hass. 'Tis well — and now, let's in, an hour's rest will ease your weary limbs — come, and for this welcome all I ask is your secresy on what you have heard— come—come. [Music. — Exeunt into house — Topack and Sanguin- beck exchanging looks as they enter. 16 CHERRY AND FAIR 8TAR. SCENE IV. 77ie Forest, the Chace. CHORUS. [Horns sound and are echoed behind. 1st Hunter. Hillio! hillio! hillio! [echoed. Enter 1st Hunter, r. h. Hark, hark, over valley and hill, From dell and woodland around, Over streamlet and murmuring rill, Sweet echo replies to the sound. Hillio ! hillio ! hillio ! [echoed r. h. Answered l. h. This way— hark ! they reply, Thro' thicket and covert they hound ; From dingle and brake they draw nigh, k While echo replies to the sound. Hillio ! hillio ! hillio ! [echoed. Enter Hunters, l. h. 1st Hun, Welcome, brother to the chace, Our master's footsteps did you trace ? 2d Hun. The tangled thickets we have beat, Yet in vain our master seek. 1st Hun. Sound the horn, that each swelling note, On the passing gale may smoothly float. [horn echoed. Cherry, [behind.] Hillio !— hillio ! hillio ! 1*/ Hun. Hark ! hark ! that way comes the sound, Our lov'd master we have found. Cherry, [behind.] Hillio ! hillio ! hillio ! 1st Hun. Listen to his wish'd reply ; His well known voice we can descry. Cherry. Hillio! hillio! 1*/ Hun. Hark ! hark ! — hillio ! hillio ! is the cry. [exeunt severally. CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. 17 SCENE V. A Forest. Enter Cherry, r. h. Cherry. Why, was there ever any thing so perplexing I I hear the voices of my companions in the chace near me, yet cannot encounter them ! I am quite exhausted with pursuing the sound, and must rest while on this bank : I'll hang my horn and spear on the branch of this tree, that they may know where to find me, if they pass this way — I am very tir'd, and very hungry too, but I cannot resist the desire to repose awhile — [lays down and falls asleep. [The back part of the wood gradually opens, and thro' a mist shows a city in a distance. The Fairy Pap- pillo is seen thro'' a mist, and Cherry standing before her in an attitude of wonder. [Music. Pap. [l. h.] Cherry, why look you thus amaz'd 1 C/ierry. [r. h.] At thy form, sweet spirit, for so I con- clude you are, and not one of this earth. Pap. True, and my errand here, is to impart to you news of deepest import. Cherry. Tome! Pap. Aye, to thee, Cherry. Cherry. And what news is that, sweet Spirit ? Pap. To tell you, you are not the son of Hassanbad. Cherry. Not the son of Hassanbad ! Pap. No ; nor are you of this land. Cherry. What place then 1 Pap. See' st thou yon stately city 1 Cherry. I do. Pap. That is the land of thy birth. Cherry. And of Fair Star's too 7 Pap. Ay, which city you and Fair Star must embark for by sunset this evening. Cherry. By what means 1 in what way must we reach if? Pap. Behold yon gallant vessel — [the waves, and a B2 18 CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. splendid Galley appears in the distance. — Music.] that, tnat shall convey you to your native city. Cherry. And where shall I find that Galley % Pap. Within an hour — mark well — an hour ! do you and Fair Star repair to the shore, where all shall be in readiness. — Fail not, or wo and misery will follow ! — Obey, and power, wealth and happiness are thine and Fair Star's. — Remember within an hour — Farewell! [Music — the wood closes on the vision. The Fairy Papillo goes to the horn, touches it — the horn sounds — Cherry struggles in his sleep. Cherry. Yes, yes— I hear! hither! hither this way! this wayl now comrades [starts up,] not here! — I'm sure the horn sounded — and — no — no — and yet I heard it distinctly, and in my sleep beheld the most angelic form ! it spoke of Fair Star, my sister too) and — F. Star, [without.] Cherry ! Cherry !— Cherry. Ah ! that voice ! it is — it is — it is my sister. Music. — Enter Fair Star, l. h. F. Star. Oh brother, have I found you 1 Cherry. Dear sister ! F. Star. Why have you staid so long 1 Cherry. Dear Fair Star the chace overcame me, and I sank on that bank to repose awhile, when — F. Star. Oh brother ! I have such news for you. Cherry. And I have such things to tell you, Fair Star ! — scarce had I laid me down, when a figure like an Angel stood before me, and told me I was not the son of Hassanbad. F. Star. Good heavens ! Cherry. And that we were both born in a distant city. F. Star. Is it possible 1 Cherry. And that before night we must quit this shore. F. Star. Gtuit this shore ! Cherry. And sail for the land of our birth — F. Star. U is true, brother ! all is true [in great joy,] I overheard Hassanbad, whom we always thought our father, tell it to a stranger, he brought home with him this morning — he said, wtf were not his children. CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. 19 Cherry. But can you tell by what means we are to reach the city 1 F. Star. No. Cherry. A beautiful ship is to be ready at the shore in an hour from this time, and I promis'd on my oath to be, with you, prepar'd to embark in it. F. Star. Can it be Cherry 1 Cherry. Yes, in such a grand vessel, sure no king yet ever was master of. F. Star. Dear brother, let us quick make for the house and prepare. Cherry. Have with you, sister ! for I feel as if new life and strength were imparted to me, since this news: come, come then, away, dear sister. [Music. — Exeunt. SCENE VI. The Villa of Hassanbad. Enter SANGUiNBECK/rom the house, l. h. Sang. Found ! found ! what is best to be done 1 Re- turn with them to Cyprus, I dare not — no, no, the ven- geance of my employer in their destruction would over- whelm me ! This slave too, knows the secret, and his soft and tender nature, may tempt him to divulge it [To- pack has listened.] Topack, you knew me well ! know I am not one to be easy dealt with — you are in possession of the plot laid against this fair maid and her brother — now mark me — swear — Top. Look — look, Master — see — see ! Sang. Perdition ! it is the boy ! both preserved. Enter Cherry and Fair Star, r. h. Sang. Sweet maid, your father has wonder' d at your long absence, and is most anxious to see you. Cherry. Not more, sir, than my sister and myself are to see him, so pardon, pray, our thus abruptly leaving you. [Music. — Cherry and Fair Star exit into house. , Sang. What a form ! how noble! if he should e'er dis- ctototfr that— [Tbpaclc is sneaking (wards the house.] Ah ! 20 CHERRY AND FAIR 8TAR. slave, remember your oath ! remember the dagger is quick in its operation ! breathe but a word, give but a sign, a look, and I plunge it in your heart, [a noise heard within of disputing.] Hark ! hark ! what tumult this — Enter Hassanbad, Cherry and Fair Star. Hass. Why, was there ever such romantic folly heard of before 1 Cherry. Dear Hassanbad, it must be so. Hass. What, quit me, your father ? Cherry. No power can alter me. Sang. What is the dispute, sir 1 Hass. Why, some spirit has taken possession of them I think, they vow to leave me ; me who have more than sixteen years nourish' d them. Sang. Leave you ! why young sir — Hass. Some phrenzy has possess'd him ; he talks of an irresistable impulse to visit some strange city — that he will embark on the instant. Sang. Embark ! on board of what vessel 1 Hass. Nay I know not ; one of coral, I suppose, bome on the back of dolphins, or I know not what — now dear Cherry, my dear boy ! Cherry. It is in vain to oppose me, no power can alter me, and I must begone, ere another hour is past. Hass. Well, if you have the power to build a ship, strong and yare, with mast and tackle tight, within an hour's space, I'll not oppose you, but on the contrary, we'll joyfully bear you company. Cherry. Do you promise that 3 Hass. I do. Cherry. Truly 1 Hass. Aye — truly ! FUStar. \ Dear Has8anbad - Sans;' And if it be Sang. And if it be so, and you will accept of the aid and service of one who knows all points the various winds do blow, to steer your vessel to the wish'd for port — I am willing to b« your captain, young sir — Top. And I your Master, CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. 21 Hass. Ha ! ha ! well said when the ship is built tho' ha ! ha ! ha ! Cherry. I hold you all to your several promises — make ready Hassanbad to meet me at the shore, in less space than one short hour, and if you find not a vessel, gallant built and rigg'd, I will be content to remain and endure your taunts and sneers. If it be, as I said, you are con- tent to sail with me. Hass. I am — I am — as far as wind and water will carry us. Cherry. 'Tis well — come, come let us in and prepare for the voyage — Hass. Little preparation will serve for such voyage, I fancy. Cherry. Well, well, wait but an hour and be convinc'd. Hass. I shall — I shall — ha ! ha ! [Exeunt Cherry, Hassanbad and F. Star into house. Sang. Should this romantic project prove real, I shall have them again within my power — If a vessel be pre- paid by any superhuman means, t.s he avows it will, I will steer them to some- distant thore, wliere I may secure them beyond escape — remember your oath, and if this prove true, you shall henceforth participate in my fortunes — come, away ! [Exeunt into house, SCENE VII. A Picturesque Landscape. Aririana and Fairies, r. h. meet Papillo, l. h. [Music. Ariri. Now, my trusty Papillo, have you drawn the objects of your care to the appointed place 7 Pap. I have, fair Queen. Ariri. Was the galley ready for their reception 1 Pap. It was, and at anchor close on the sands, as you commanded. Ariri. With sail and tackle well supplied 1 Pap. Ail, and of most costly materials are they com- pos'd. Ariri. Did you see them embark 1 m CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. Pap. I did. Ariri. And quit the shore 1 Pap. Aye. Ariri. Who accompanies them in their voyage 1 Pap. Hassanbad, the long suppos'd father — Ariri. Who beside 1 i Pap. Two, who but this morn were wreck 'd on this very shore. Ariri. I know them well ! and one of them shall in time meet the punishment his wicked deeds deserve. But, speed thee, my Papillo, to the vessel, and mark my words — what course soe'er this stranger steers for, do you so guide the galley, that it make for no other port, but that of Cyprus — Q,uick away ! Pap. I am gone, all potent mistress, to do thy bidding. Song Aririana. [Exeunt Papillo, r. h. the rest, l. h. SCENE VIII. The Port and Pier of Cyprus. A Tower, or Light House on one side — A Parapet Wall close down with the front of the stage — the stage thrown open to the very extent at the sides and back. The Pier is crowded, with the Citizens of Cyprus to see the Galley enter the Port ; Guns firing — shouting &c. — The Galley comes from the very back part of the stage, and, after making several tacks, passes round the Light House and Pier, and enters the harbour of Cyprus. Cherry, Fair Star, Hassanbad, Topack and Sanguinbeck, are seen on the deck. CHORUS. Sentinel On Omar's Tower the signals fly, To warn us of some vessel nijih, Gtuick, the floodgates open, let in the tide, The gallant barque in port can safely ride. [The floodgates are opened, and t lie waters are seen to Jill the harbour. CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. 23 Hark ! hark ! the rolling drum, And martial trumpets loud Proclaim them great that come ! And, see, along the Pier they crowd, And on the pebby shore they stand, To bid the strangers welcome to our land ! [The Pier is JilVd with Spectators and Soldiers vriffi Military Band. Sound the trumpet ! let the cannons roar ! Wave the Grecian flag, on high ! A barque so gallant ne'er before, Anchor'd on our Cyprus shore, As that which now draws nigh ! [The Galley enters the harbour. Huzza — huzza — hark ! along the strand. They shout a welcome to our land. Huzza! huzza! Curtain falls. ACT II. SCENE 1. The Grove of Illusion. A beautiful Grove, which is for a time obscur'd by a thin airy vapour, that gradually disperses and shews an interminable range of beautiful Trees and Shrubs, Papillo enters, and calls together her Fairy troop, who as they enter the Grove, their numbers are multiplied ad infinitum; and every dance and gesture is by means of Reflectors and Illusion quadrupled to them. Enter GIueen Aririana. Queen. Have you landed your charge safe in Cyprus. 1 Pap. I have, my Gtueen. 24 CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. Queen. 'Tis well ; and for thy care, thou shalt rove thro' my groves and walks unrestrain'd in all thy plea- sures, when this pair are free from danger. Pap. Are they not so my Gtueen 1 Queen. Not vet ; for the youth must pass the ordeal of adversity, which surmounted, he will meet a gener- ous reward. Pap. And what further duties must I render him 1 Queen. You must work upon his valor, to unravel the hidden secret of his birth and Fair Star's. — More you shall learn hereafter, for the present, speed to Cyprus, and interpose thy power, wheresoe'er it chance thee, to aid them. Away to Cyprus. [Exeunt l. and R. SCENE II. I The Ramparts and Walls, with a general view of the Port and city of Cyprus. Enter Soldiers carousing r. h. GLEE. 1st verse. Pass the cup around, my hearts, For wine 'tis imparts, True joy to us traders in war ; Of Greek wine we'll quaff, Troll the song sport and laugh, And dance to the sprightly Guitar. Our fathers of old, As we have been told, Fir'd Troy for Helen, their beauty. But we have no Menelaus, For a lass now to slay us, Yet to Venus pay homage and duty. Then pass the cup around, Dull care is aground, As the sparkling Falernia we quaff. 2nd verse. Fam'd Achilles, the victor, Slew intrepid bold Hector, With his long Grecian javelin bo stout, CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. 25 And each warlike Trojan, At home could not sojourn, For he, charg'd them, and put 'em to rout. The fight being won, Right blithely they sung, With Ollahs they toss'd the cup up. Drink around ere we part, Nought enlivens the heart, Like a fraught from the sparkling cup ; Then pass the cup round &c. [Exeunt r. h. Enter Giaffer and Noureddin, r. h. Giaf. And could you not learn from whence they came % Nour. No my Lord. Giaf. And in a vessel so richly furnish'd, say you 1 Nour. Not surpass'd by the fam'd Egyptain Queen's, when she sail'd to meet the Roman Lord. Giaf. Where dwell they % Nour, In the Etruscan villa of the rich Arabian mer- chant, of whom they have purchas'd it. Giaf. So wealthy too ^ Nour. The Galley, my Lord, was stow'd with caskets of plate and iewels ; and wardrobes of most costly appa- rel, half of wnichare scarcely disembark'd. Gaif Have messengers been sent to command the appearance of the Captain of the Galley, before me'? Nour. They have, my Lord. Gaif. Saw you the young pair, whose beauty you so extoll'd to me but now 1 Nour. No my Lord, but report bespeaks them to be handsome in their persons, tho' most strange in their appearance. Giaf. Wherefore strange % Nour. One of them, the female, has a mark on her forehead of a most brilliant star. Giaf [surprised.] Ay. Nour. The youth her brother, a jewel of a ruby colour shines bright beneath his ringlets. Gaif. [agitated.] Indeed! of what age appear they 1 Nour. By nearest guess, not more than seventeen. CHERRY AND FAIR STAH. Giaf It is not well, for such as you have descrih'd the owners of this Vessel to be, thus to enter our port of Cyprus unannounced — and as chief Magistrate of the city, acting by order of the Queen, it is my duty to be most strict in my inquiries concerning these strangers — hasten therefore the approach of the Captain of the Galley. [going R. Nour. [going.] He comes, my Lord. Giaf. Where, which is the man % * Nour. He, who now approaches. Gia/. That! is that the captain of the Galley? Nour. It is, my Lord. Giaf. I should know that face ; and if — it is — it is — leave me, I will question him. [Music. — exit Nour. r. h. Enter Sanguinbeck richly dressed l. h. going R. Giaf. Stranger- Sang. Is it me you mean ? Giaf. You ; — I must speak with you — as chief Magis- trates of this city, I demand to know from whence you camel Sang'. From the port of Basora. — Giaf As a merchant, to trade with us of Cyprus 1 Sang. No, not so. Giaf. Wherfore come you then 1 Sang. But as a voyager. — My master is of an enquir- ing mind, and wish'd amongst other cities fam'd for their greatness, to view that of Cyprus. — no more ! Giaf What rank, what title bears your master 1 Sang. Title— Giaf Ay, title. Sang. A private gentleman, no more. Giaf His name T Sang. Hassanbad. Giaf And the youth and maiden are his children 1 Sang. Yes, yes, Sir — Giaf A most strange and costly galley for a private man whose wealth, too, seems to surpass a monarch's revenue— where abides your master 1 Sang. At the rich Arabian merchant's. Giaf And you dwell with them 1 Sang. Aye, Sir. CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. 27 Giaf. Were you ever in this city before 1 Sang. No, never 'till now. Giaf. Never? Sang. No— never. Giaf. So, farewell ; [going U H.] a short time hence and we may meet again. [Music. — exit Giqffer, l. h. Sang. What may this meanl His words betray'd sus- picion, after an absence of seventeen years, surely none can recognize me ; and yet, his scrutinizing eye seem'd to intimate a previous knowledge of me ; and each word he utter'd fell upon my ear, like the voice of one I tremble but to think of! — If it should be — no — no — no— he is long since dead, and no living creature knows me but Topack — what accursed chance drove the vessel, spite of all my efforts to the very port I would have avoided 1 I must be cautious — should fortune favor me, for a time, I will store myself from the treasures of the vessel, and sail far, far from this dreadful city. [Music. — exit R. h. SCENE III. The Etruscan Villa — the Vestibule looking on the sea, thro 1 a range of beautiful walks. . Enter Cherry, Fair Star, and Hassanbad. richly dressed, r. h. u. Hass. Nay, nay, only consider. Cherry. Now prithee father that was, don't thwart me ; you are ever crossing me ; had I follow'd your counsel, I and my dear sister might have remain'd all our lives on our solitary island, and never have visited this beautiful city. Hass. Well, well dear boy, for still you are so, I only advise a little caution — not to be so lavish of the riches, which fortune has so miraculously sent you. F. Star. Hassanbad advises well ; do not so soon bro- ther, mix with these strangers. Cherry. Wherefore, dear sister, do they not court our acquaintance 1 F Star. True, but prove them first to be worthy our knowing, else let us pass our days in peace among our- selves, while we remain in this new habitation. 28 CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. Cherry. Nay, dear sister, it were an offence to refuse their visits. I have return'd answers to all who have sent their names, tjjat I should be proud to see them this even- ing at our villa, where my dear sister shall shine like a queen among them. [a noise witlvout, of talking. Hass. What tumult is that 7 Cherry. It is Topack, whom I have appointed as my secretary, and master of the revels ; and he's busy with the different tradesmen, artist's and others, making pre- parations to receive our guests in a manner befitting our fortunes. Hass. Well, well ; light come, light go. 'Tis true our ship was stow'd with wealth enough to satisfy the most voluptuous ; but it may lead to unhappiness. Cherry. How so 1 Hass. It may create a jealousy in the natives to see a stranger possess'd of riches beyond the geatest lord among them ; therefore, dear boy be cautious. Cherry. Nay fear me not ; — besides, the galley waits in the harbour, and if we find our situation here unplea- sant, we can quit it at an hours notice. So be gay, dear sister, and dazzle all beholders with your beauty. And do you Hassanbad, receive and welcome our guests as they arrive. Come, come, away, and make ready for their reception. [Exeunt Hassanbad top, rest L. H. Music— Enter Topack with Tradesmen, Artists, Sec. 1st Trades. Worthy sir, permit me to offer this list. 2nd Trades. Be pleas'd to look at my inventory. 3d Trades. And mine. 4th Trades. And mine. Top. Don't hurry me. Is all ready % All. All, all. Top. Fit for the reception of our guests. All. All, all. Top. Now for your accounts — what arc you ? 1st Trades. Purveyor, sir, — Purveyor to the late owner of this mansion, and hope for your honour's favours. Top. Favours 1 oh true ! you understand ? [points to the palm of his hand.] CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. 29 1st Trades. If your honour would be pleas'd to accept of this — [gives money to Topack. Topack crosses to each.] 2nd Trades. I furnish' d the house with wines. Top. Hem ! [holds out his hand.] 3d Trades. And I with silks and merchandize. Top. Hem ! [holds out his hand.] 4th Trades. 1 decorated the grand pavillion, and hope to — Top. Hem ! hem ! [holds out his hand.] All 1 If your honour — the > Would your honour — Trades. ) May I hope that — Top. Ay, ay to be sure ; you shall be retain'd — so to work, to work. 1st Trades. Bless your honour. "1 ail , 2nd Trades. Worthy sir— I Ml f L eak 3d Trades. Thanks, sir, thanks. f ^ **# 4th Trades. Long live the noble strangers. J exeunt R - H - [Music. — Topack laughing, and looking at the money he has received, when turning to go off, he is met by the little old woman. Top. What want you here 1 begone ! — This is no place for such as you. Old TV. Nay, good sir, refuse not aid to the poor and old. Top. Old and poor are you 1 There's for your poverty, as for your age I cannot amend that. Old W. Nav, it is not base money, that I want. Top. No ; what then 1 Old TV. An interview with your lady. Top. My lady ! you, you talk with her ; she is not us'd to converse with the like of you. Old TV. And yet I must see her. Top. Indeed you must not — so begone. Old TV. And you'll not conduct me to her 1 Top. By our prophet, no ! So no more words, but away. Old TV. Yet reflect — say you will — Top. If 1 do, may my tongue never wag more ! Old TV. Be it so. for the refusal of my request, be dumb, and so farswell. \exit l. h. c2 ^ 30 CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. [Topack exults and seems to talk to himself, till at last he finds he has no voice, then his passion changes into grief. Enter Hassanbad, l. h. u. Hass. So, Mr. Secretary, or Major Domo, or whatso- ever you are, are the preparations ready 7 Top. As—gag— gag. Hass. What say you 1 Top. Ag — gag — gag. Hass. What the deuce do you mean 1 Speak to be understood. Top. Ag — gag — gag. Hass. Why, what ails you 1 have you lost the use of your tongue. Top. [nods.] Hass. What! dumb. Top. [nods.] Hass. Why in the name of wonder, how came you thus ? Top. [describes in action the little old woman made him so.] Hass. An old woman, mean you 1 Top. [nods.] Hass. What was she here 1 Top. [nods.] Hass. What, since I left the grounds 1 Top. [nods.] Hass. And she — she has you dumb ] Top. [nods.] Enter Sanguinbeck, l. h. Hass. Here comes your companion ; — here's sad work to begin with, in our voyage to this island. Sang. What has happen'd 1 Hass. What ! why this poor fellow has been struck dumb all at once. Top. [nods.] Sang. Dumb ! — thus far fortune befriends mc j he can- not now at least betray me. CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. SI Hass. See yonder comes your young master and hi* sister, ready to receive the expected guests. Enter Cherry and Fair Star richly dressed. Hass. So here's a goodly begining to our visit to thi» city. Cherry. What mean you 1 Hass. Only your prime secretary has lost his speech, that's all — this poor fellow is dumb. Cherry. How came he so 7 Hass. Some imp or other in the form of a decrepid old woman has floWn away with his tongue. Cherry. Is it so ? Top. [nods.] F. Star. Like an old woman say you 1 Top. [nods.] . F. Star. It must have been the one, who foretold me, Hassanbad was not my father. i Cherry. Nay dear sister, droop not. It shall be my care to console the poor fellow by every act of kindness I can bestow — so cheer up, dear sister, [music heard with- out.] Hark ! our guests are arrived. Come, come, dear sister be gay and make them welcome. [Various visitors assemble ushered in by a train of servants, l. h. u. Cherry, Hassanbad, and F. Star bid them welcome. One makes towards Sanguinbeek and takes him apart. Sang. To speak with me 1 I am a stranger to your city. YVhat can be your business with me 1 Stranger. That you shall know when we are alone. Sang. I am not us'd to be commanded thus, and— » Stranger. See you this paper 1 Obey or — Sang. I do — I do — this way — this way, [Exeunt L. H, Music. — Topack having noticed the interview follows them off. [Sofa brought on, l. h. Cherry. Welcome, most welcome! I am honor 5 d in your notice, and beg you freely to partake of what my means can afford, and give a loose to mirth and revelry. CHERRY AND PAIR STAR. CHORUS. Let the merry cymbal sound, ] n sportive measure beat the ground, Join the joy inspiring dance, With nimble foot each pair advance. Welcome to our Cyprian isle, Where Venus did the hours beguile, May your bliss each hour increase And crown your ears in balmy peace. Let the merry cymbal, &c. [Dancing in which Cherry and Fair Star dance. Pas de deux. [All retire up. SCENE IV The Colmade. Enter Topack £. ir. crosses and exit r. it. — Enter San- guinbeck and Stranger, l. h. [Gaijfer in disguise.] Sang. Now, sir, we are safe from intruders : — what is the purport of this interview ? Giaf. To tell you, 1 know you. Sang. Know me ! Giaf. Seventeen years since, I releas'd you from the galling fetters of a galley slave. Sang. Ah ! Giafler ! alive ! Giaf. He. [throws open his dress.] [Music. Sang. Oh do not betray me, do not consign me over to death, or what is worse, the bondage of a slave. Giaf. Villain ! you remember the conditions, on which you were to purchase your liberty and life 1 Sang. I do — 1 do— Giaf. How comes it then, that the infants you vow'd to destroy, yet live 1 nay more, that you have dar'd to return with them to Cyprus 1 Sang. It was my purpose at our parting to have ful- fill'd my promise. For three stormy nights we were ex- 33 CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. ' . ' aa pose'd to the fury of the elements ; on the morning of the fourth, our bark got on shore on a small island, where I left them to the mercy of fate, and for sixteen years have been ignorant of their existence ; when fortune cast me again on the very island where I had left them. And on the self-same day, the galley, that brought them hither was by magic, for no mortal power could have achiev'd such a wonder, found waiting on the shore: — some supernatural instinct compell'd the youth to quit the island and embark on board the galley — I offer'd my ser- vice and on the same day we all set sail- Giaf. And why steer'd you to Cyprus. Sang. In vain I strove against it — some overruling power drove the vessel to this port. Giaf. This tale's all a trick, a fabrication ; but mark me this paper invests me with full power over your life, and by our prophet I swear it, if before the turret clock strikes ten, you do not bring me an assurance they are dead, thy head shall pay the penalty of thy neglect — re- member, e'er the turret clock strikes ten. [Music. — exit Giajfer l. h. Sang. It must be so ; they must die ; yes both, both must perish by this hand. I cannot escape } no nothing but their deaths can save me. I will seek tnem instantly- overcome with the sports of the dance, Cherry has betaken himself to his couch — I will watch my time, and unseen by mortal eye strike the fatal blow. [Exit l. h. [Music. — Topack comes trembling forward, at tength ht recovers and vows to follow and prevent the deed. 34 CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. SCENE V. On one side a recess with a couch — on the opposite tide a door way, k. in flat. Cherry is asleep on the conchy over which hangs a lamp. Sanguinbeck comes on cautiously n. p. in flat, and Topack follow- ing — Sanguinbeck is irresolute — Topack hides behind the drapery of the couch. Sanguinbeck approaches the couch, and quits it again unable to strike. Sang. I — I cannot strike — my arm refuses the cruel office — no — no I cannot. [at this time the clock strikes ten. Ah ! 'tis the signal of my death, or his, or both. It must be — he dies. [As he approaches the couch, Topack having hidden be- hind it, blows out tfte lamp. What accursed chance has extinguish'd the light. Ah ! I hear foootsteps — I must be quick. [He again gets towards the covjcIi when he is about to stab Cherry — Topack wrests the dagger from his hand — struggles with him — Sanguinbeck falls — Cherry escapes at a window— Topack follows him. Sang. Foil'd again ! some invisible power interposes. Ah 1 a light : it is, it is Fair Star. [Fair Star comes down the stairs with a lamp, l. h. goes towards the couch. — Music. F. Star. Cherry dear brother — ah ! not here 1 gone — and Sanguinbeck you here ! wherefore are you in this chamber — ah ! why look so upon me 1 ah ! what would you 1 a dagger too ! for what purpose are you here 1 Sang. A wicked one. — It was I who stole you from your parents while yet an infant — F. Star. You ! Sang. I — the very wretch, whom fate now commands this instant to destroy you — F. Star. Ah ! for mercy spare me ; think on the kind- ness shown you, when shipwreck'd upon our coast — think of my affection to my dear brother, and spare, oh! spare me ! [on her knees.] Sang. Let the axe or bow string do their office — I will not perform the cruel deed, [raises her up.] CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. 35 F. Star. Bless you !• bless you ! Sang. You must away ! you must fly on the instant. F. Star. Fly whither ; but quit, quit this city. F. Star. But my brother. Giaf. [without.] Follow I to the right. San^. I see — I hear them come. F. Star. Them ! who 1 ; Sang. Your foes and mine — Giaf. [without.] Follow ! search, search every avenue. Sang. Away ! away, if you would save your life, now while the bright moon lends her light to guide us, and to gain the vessel. F. Star. And leave my brother — never, never — Sang. Fear not for him ! the same guardian power that has protected you both from your birth will still befriend you ! hence away, do not mistrust me, but away while yet escape is possible. [Exeunt l. h. d. in flat. SCENE VI. The Valley on the skirts of the city of Cyprus which is seen in the distance. The moon shining very bright. Cherry and Topack lying on a bank. »*! The Fairy Papillo appears l. h. Pap. Cherry awake ! arise ! and you his faithful vassal. Cherry. Ah ! that form, the spirit of the forest! Pap. The same. Cfierry. Oh.tell me of my sister, of Fair Star. Pap, Fair Star is not thy sister. Cherry. Not my sister 1 Pap. No ; but of royal issue are you both, and thy reward shall be thy union with Fair Star, if you en counter the dangers that interpose between you and her Cherry. Oh ! talk not of danger I would brave the bit- terest ills of fate to be blest with Fair Star. Pap. Seek then the dancing waters, whose powers are such that they can bestow on those, who taste of them never fading youth and beauty and joy supreme ! CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. 36 J> Cherry. Where may they be found 1 Pap. In the burning forest, in the Lybian deserts ; that once obtain'd, it will conduct you to the summit of Cau- casus, where the green bird of the icy mountain will lead you into the presence of thy father — are you willing to make the trial 1 Cherry. I am. Pap. Be firm, fear not, overcome thy opponents, and be bless'd ! [Music. — A part of the rock opens and shews a brilliant suit of armour, with a looking glass shield. Pap. This glittering armour of temper true, No opposing power can subdue ; But all resistless force must yield, Before this bright refulgent shield. [Topack assists Cherry to put on a breast plate and helmet — gives him the shield and sword, and also furnishes himself with arms — unsheaths and flour- ishes his sword. AriaL—CKORVS. Cherry, Cherry, quick away, Thy guardian genius streight obey. The magic waters if you gain, Every wish you will obtain. To the burning forest speed, Relief shall wait you at your need. Would you save your lov'd Fair Star, Quickly mount your friendly car. Away ! away ! away ! [The bank on which Cherry reposed, changes to a War chariot drawn by eagles. Cherry and Topack get into it, which carries them off, as the chorus ends. CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. 3? SCENE VII. The Burning Forest. In the midst of which stands the dancing Waters in a das in — the Waters bubble and have a dancing mo- tion. The Forest has the appearance of jflrt, by means of gas, red foil and red fire. Enter Cherry and Topack cautiously — see the wa- ters — Cherry approaches, is repelVd by the fire issu- ing from various parts of the earth, and the makes several attempts, is driven back by Salamanders, Ser- pents Sec. Which he encounters and compels to re- treat by the reflection in the glass shield — Topack is equally valiant — a Gigantic figure in Jiery ar- mour, 'with a shield large enough to conceal his whole frame, and with a sword of fire encounters Topack, who defends himself with a club, while Cherry en- counters two others ; Cherry, by the reflection of his glass shield drives Ihem off. Topack is overcome arid beat to the ground, when Cherry returns, and inter-, poses his shield between the figure in burning armour, and Topack. The figure shrinks away appalVd arid sinks unperceptably thro'' the earth. Cherry takes the silver ewer and rushing up to the fountain^ obtains the waters, when the whole disappears aiia) shews — i SCENE VIII, The Frozen Mountains of Caucasus the Geeen Bird U perclCd upon the highest peak. Bud sings BIRD. Gallant youth, if mo you seek, Mount this icy crown'd peak, Would you you parents know, Climb this frozen hill of snow. 38 CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. Arial— CHORUS. Follow ! follow, whercsoe'er it go, This rolling sparry ball of snow. [A ball of snow runs round the stage ; Topaek end\ vours to catch it — fit slips about — the Ball ajttr ?yJ ous turns runs up the ascent to the frozen peak, wh\ the Green Bird is perched. Topaek is unable\ follow* but Cherry succeeds in keeping his footii When he is at the top, and is about to catch the Gri Bird, it files down into the abyss below. At the sa\ time the Peak sinks with Cherry on it, and disclaim a fanciful temple of Icicles, with Papillo standi on it. Pap. Cherry, thy trial's past, and joy and bliss sli fo low. [To Topaek.] For thy attachment to thy Prinl 1 restore thee to thy speech. Now Cherry, receive 1 bright reward of all thy sufferings ! Lo Behold ! [She waves her wand and scene chan£ SCENE IX. The Pallace of Cyprus, The King and his brother discovered, surrounded by\ brilliant court with Guards, Banners ice. CheM and Fair Star on each side of them. The Ki§ joins their hands. CHORUS. Huzza ! huzzah ! let all the nation ring, "With shouts of joy proclaim the King, By bounteous Heaven's high behest, With a daughter's charms supremely blest ! Announce the union far and wide, Of Cherry and his lovely bride, Announce &c. FINIS. V/j 08151 9 s ± r- -1*0 c. *3 O CD D 2* O z 05 1 1" r \ V ALL loans wals 2 m m 73 o ▼z . s, c m > CO > BOOKS MAY BE Rl onth loans may be re ; may be recharged b and recharges may b C CO m a CIRCULATION DE 202 Main Library 4 cn KD 2 cd «< d m ■n i^*> m "0 o > ±g$v » 09 AFTER 7 calling 6-4 1 books to days prior -1 m i— O m Z ■H O CO * n ^O * £ 5"<^C0 |f CO Q (D CO 7T