Characters

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_ PUBLISHERS' NOTE

The Princess Winsome, the part taken by the "Little Colonel" in the play called "The Rescue of Princess Winsome" in "The Little Colonel's Hero," has shared the popularity of the creator of the role.

Appealing to children because of its association with their favorite heroine, and to their parents because of its high moral tone and the beauty of its lines, the play has found great favor among children's clubs for their private theatricals, in many cases rivalling the success of the "Little Colonel" and her friends in obtaining funds for charitable purposes.

In response to repeated requests, the publishers are glad to present the play in separate form, making it more easily accessible to young amateur actors and actresses.

"THE RESCUE OF THE PRINCESS WINSOME"

  CHARACTERS                  ORIGINAL CAST
  King                        Rob Moore.
  Queen                       Allison Walton.
  Prince Hero                 Keith MacIntyre.
  PRINCESS WINSOME            Lloyd Sherman.
  Knight                      Malcolm MacIntyre.
  Ogre                        Joe Clark.
  Witch                       Kitty Walton.
  Godmother                   Elizabeth Loyd Lewis.
  Frog-eye Fearsome           Ranald Walton.
  Titania                     Elise Walton.
  Bewitched Prince.           HERO, the RED CROSS DOG
  Chorus of Fairies.
                              { Morning-glory.
                              { Pansy.
                              { Rose.
  Flower Messengers           { Forget-me-not.
                              { Poppy.
                              { Daisy.

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ACT I

SCENE I. In the Witch's Orchard. Frog-eye Fearsome drags the captive Prince and Princess to the Ogre's tower. At Ogre's command Witch brews spell to change Prince Hero into a dog.

SCENE II. In front of Witch's Orchard. King and Queen bewail their loss. The Godmother of Princess promises aid. The Knight starts in quest of the South Wind's silver flute with which to summon the Fairies to his help.

ACT II.

SCENE I. In the Tower Room. PRINCESS WINSOME and HERO. Godmother brings spinning-wheel on which Princess is to spin Love's golden thread that shall rescue her brother. Dove comes with letter from Knight. Flower messengers in turn report his progress. Counting the Daisy's petals the Princess learns that her true Knight has found the flute.

ACT III.

SCENE I. In Witch's Orchard. Knight returns from quest. Blows the flute and summons Titania and her train. They bind the Ogre and Witch in the golden thread the Princess spun. Knight demands the spell that binds the Prince and plucks the seven golden plums from the silver apple-tree. Prince becomes a prince again, and King gives the Knight the hand of the Princess and half of his Kingdom. Chorus of Fairies. _

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