Cicely [breaking off raisins and dropping them one at a time into Rafe's mouth]. Oh, Rafe, such rare sport! You'll have no need to waken me. I'll never sleep this night, I know.
Allison [without, calling]. Rafe, Rafe! Where art thou? Oh, Cicely!
Rafe [pulling Cicely down and securing raisins]. Quick, sister, let's hide us! [Rafe runs behind hangings (R.), Cicely behind table (L.). Enter Allison (L.). Stands still and looks about.]
Allison [softly]. Of a truth, I did hear their voices.... I know.... 'Tis sport. 'Tis a game of hide and hunt. I must set me to find 'em. [Goes peering about. As she peeps over chair (R.), Cicely runs out and covers Allison's eyes from behind with her hands. Rafe comes from other side and feeds Allison with raisins. Rafe and Cicely begin to sing Christmas carol, and Allison throws off Cicely's hands and joins in song.]
CURTAIN
SCENE II
A gallery in the Manor House. R. front, fireplace[27] with glowing red fire. Beside it, at right angles, settle. R. back, door. Back Center, the portraits of Sir Philip and Lady Geraldine, in tall old frames reaching down nearly to floor, so that only a short step is necessary when the figures come out. L. back, window, with snow-covered trees in distance, and moonlight. L. front, door. Hangings, a few quaint chairs, etc. Center of stage clear. Curtain shows empty stage. Diccon and Gillian cross from L. to R., talking—Gillian enters first, as if in haste, Diccon trying to stop her. Stage lights very dim. Gillian carries a candle, which she shades with her hand.
Diccon [calling softly]. Gillian, Gillian! Hang the wench! Wilt not wait, good Gillian? I've somewhat of great import to tell thee.