"Through the house give glimmering light,

By the dead and drowsie fier;

Everie Elfe and Fairie spright

Hop as light as bird from brier!..."

William Shakespeare

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THE FAIRIES FEAST

... Awn.Who feasts tonight?

Some Elves.Prince Olbin is truth-plight

To Rosalind, daughter of the Faery Queen.