The Oaten Cakes : An Historical Play for Little Folks, in Three Scenes (Classic Reprint). H Rea Woodman
Excerpt from The Oaten Cakes: An Historical Play for Little Folks, in Three Scenes
(The Throne Room. King Alfred, simply dressed, but wearing a gold crown, is seated on a rude throne. His attitude is that of one absorbed in anxious thought. The First Courtier and three other Courtiers are standing grouped in the background, apparently sharers of the King's anxiety.)
(Enter the Chief Counsellor.)
Chief C. Your Majesty, a Danish soldier has just been found hiding in the courtyard. We think he is a spy. The Courtiers listen earnestly. Alfred looks at him absently.) What does your Majesty desire to have done with him?
King. What makes you think he is a spy?
Chief C. Your Majesty, he will not speak a word. He pretends to see nothing, but he sees everything. He is not armed, and he does not look like a common soldier. (Alfred does not answer, or move.) What does your Majesty desire to have done with him?
King. (rousing himself). What have you done with him?
Chief C. We have put him in the dungeon.
King. There is no need of that. Take him out, give him some food, and put him under guard.
Chief C. Your Majesty, the man is a spy.
King. (beckoning a Courtier to his side). Go tell the Captain to take that man out of the dungeon, give him food and drink, and put him under a strong guard.
Courtier. Yes, your Majesty. (He goes.)
Chief C. Your Majesty, the man is a Dane.
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