Two hundred and fifty copies of this book have been
printed at the McClure Press, of which
this is No. __________
Copyright, 1904, by
McClure, Phillips & Co.
Published May, 1904. N.
AFFECTIONATELY
TO MY BROTHER
LACY L. RICE
CHARACTERS
| SAUL | King of Israel. |
| JONATHAN | Heir to the throne. |
| ISHUI | His brother. |
| SAMUEL | The Prophet of Israel. |
| ABNER | Captain of the Host of Israel. |
| DOEG | An Edomite; Chief Servant of Saul, and suitor for Michal. |
| ADRIEL | A lord of Meholah, suitor for Merab. |
| DAVID | A Shepherd, secretly anointed King. |
| ABISHAI | A follower of David. |
| ABIATHAR | A Priest and follower of David. |
| A PHILISTINE SPY | |
| AHINOAM | The Queen. |
| MERAB MICHAL | }Daughters of Saul and Ahinoam. |
| MIRIAM | A blind Prophetess, and later the “Witch of Endor.” |
| JUDITH LEAH ZILLA | }Timbrel-players of the King. |
| ADAH | Handmaiden to Merab. |
A Chorus of Women. A Band of Prophets. Followers of David. Soldiers of Saul. People of the Court, etc.