Written expressly for all Mummers, to commemorate the Holy Wars, and the happy Festival of Christmas.
Dramatis Personæ.
St. George of England (he must wear a rose).
St. Andrew of Scotland (he must wear a thistle).
St. Patrick of Ireland (he must wear the shamrock).
St. David of Wales (he must wear a leek).
Saladin, a Pagan Giant of Palestine (a very tall grown-up actor would be effective).
The King of Egypt (in a turban and crown).
The Prince of Paradine, his son (face blacked, and it is "tradition" to play this part in weeds, as if he were Hamlet).
The Turkish Knight (Eastern costume).