The Beauty Stone : An Original Romantic Musical Drama in Three Acts
The book The Beauty Stone : An Original Romantic Musical Drama in Three Acts was written by author Pinero, Arthur Wing, Sir, 1855-1934 Here you can read free online of The Beauty Stone : An Original Romantic Musical Drama in Three Acts book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is The Beauty Stone : An Original Romantic Musical Drama in Three Acts a good or bad book?
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And this was a brave man, that now pillows his head upon rose-leaves ! To horse ! (He goes out quickly, on the left, followed by Guntran. From the arcade comes the sound of the lutes.) 54 THE BEAUTY STONE. [Act II. Devil (to himself). Beauty ! beauty, beauty, beauty ! (Jacqueline, gaily and prettily attired as a boy, enters, a little unsteadily, with strut and swagger.) Devil (steadying her). What, my little Jacques ! Hast supped, eh ? Jacqueline. Supped ! oh, right well, master. Devil. Are the... meats rich ? Jacqueline. Rich — and plenty. Devil. And the wine ? Jacqueline. Why, there is a fountain of burgundy that plays in the dining-hall ; it sends up jets of rubies. I did dip my cup into its basin and drink my fill. Ha, ha, ha, ha ! Devil (slapping her on the shoulder). Ha, ha, ha ! Saida (coming to Jacqueline). Boy. Jacqueline (bowing low). My duty, madam. Saida (stroking Jacqueline's head). Pretty boy. (To the Devil.) Have I your leave ? Devil (bowing). Sweet lady ! Saida (to Jacqueline).
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