Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1921 edition. Excerpt: ... Scene VI Melissinde, Sorismonde, The Women Melis (to Sorismonde, nervously.) My diadem! He's never seen me with it. What he loves in me is, I fear, the princess. So I'll appear the princess, with the sceptre Clasped in my ringers. Give it here! Alas, I scarce can bear me up. (She tries to put on her cloak, then gives it These jewels and this glitter weigh me down. When we arrive I'll put it on again. (The women go out carrying away the insignia. To Sorismonde.) Will I be expected to close his eyes? Soris. The sight Will be too much for your sick nerves. Just send him Your doctor, or confessor. Melis. You have always A most convenient way to fix things up. I must admit, though, that I hate to go. To see him ghastly, ready for the tomb! I'd rather keep the living, handsome one. Soris. Just rid yourself of this fantastic duty. Stay here, and claim your liberty of soul. You love the other one--then what prevents you-- Melis. I love the other, ah, 'tis true, 'tis true! Soris. It makes you sad, and I am just delighted To think you've wakened from your dream to life. back to her women.) Take it away. Melis. The sister of the lilies, then, is ready For the first red-blooded youth that speaks to her? Soris. Nature gets even with us--bank on that! Melis. Because I held his strong, hard hands in mine, And gave them back their warmth-- Sows. Because his forehead Was lovely in its pallor-- Melis. No, oh no! It wasn't that, --oh not at all! It was Because I took him for Rudel. Oh, I Am mad to say it! Love deludes me. As soon as in his grave and tender voice He spoke of Jeffrey Rudel, all my heart Wished he were Jeffrey--and believed the wish-- Soris. That's clear to me! Melis. I had been drunk with joy Once on a time to learn that my dream poet Had..