Chapter I: Front Matter

[Transcriber's Note: The songs in this book were set with the lyrics interlinear with the sheet music. These have been put into lyric form in the text for legibility.]

_The RESCUE_

_of the_

_PRINCESS WINSOME_

_The RESCUE_

_of the_

_PRINCESS WINSOME_

_A FAIRY PLAY FOR OLD AND YOUNG_

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BY

ANNIE FELLOWS JOHNSTON

_Author of "The Little Colonel Series," "Big
Brother," "Joel: A Boy of Galilee,"
"In the Desert of Waiting," etc._

MUSIC BY

ALBION FELLOWS BACON

BOSTON
_L. C. PAGE & COMPANY_
1908

_Copyright, 1902_
BY L. C. PAGE & COMPANY
(INCORPORATED)

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_Copyright, 1908_
BY L. C. PAGE & COMPANY
(INCORPORATED)

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_All rights reserved_

First Impression, August, 1908

_COLONIAL PRESS_

_Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._
_Boston, U.S.A._

_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 rôle.

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.

"_THE RESCUE OF THE PRINCESS WINSOME_"

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.

"_THE RESCUE OF THE PRINCESS WINSOME_"