Noctis (Lifelessly) Did call me, mother Witch?
Black Witch (Sharply) I did, and art thou also sodden with a heavy stupor?
Noctis (Trembling) I am, dread mother Witch. My eyes refuse to open and my feet will not obey my will.
Black Witch (Impatiently) Cease thy grumblings and be thankful that you live.
(Enter Erebus from back moving with crestfallen air towards witch.)
Black Witch Even now methinks almighty Jove hath delivered this region to White Fairy and our course is run. (turns to Erebus) Did Mirth escape thee? (Erebus bows head) Sodden Imp! (to both) But come, let us brew our witch’s brew. Gather around and with mighty magic incantation will we boil a brew to blight the world.
(Enter Mirth and Jollity from back as Black Witch, Erebus and Noctis move toward kettle. Mirth and Jollity dog footsteps of the three, remaining out of sight poking fun at Witch, etc. Black Witch, Erebus and Noctis begin to spread out around kettle while Black Witch makes few passes with wand. She catches sight of Mirth and Jollity and screeches.)
Black Witch (Screeching) Erebus and Noctis! fly after these unholy imps of light!
(Erebus and Noctis pursue Mirth and Jollity, the fairy messengers tripping lightly, Erebus and Noctis following heavily. Exeunt, the four, to back of stage.)