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 1 86 The Derbyshire Mtimming Play of

PART II.

Si. George. I am St. George, that noble champion bold, And with my glittering sword and spear I won ten

thousand pounds in gold ; 'Twas I that fought the fiery dragon, and brought him

to the slaughter. And by those means I won the King of Egypt's

daughter.

{Enter Black Prince.)

Black Prince. I am Black Prince of Paradise, born of high renown.

Soon will I fetch St. George's lofty courage down.

Before St. George shall be received by me,

St. George shall die to all eternity.

Draw out thy sword and slay, pull out thy purse and pay,

For I will have a recompense before I go away. St. George. Now, Black Prince of Paradise, where hast thou been }

Pray, what fine sights hast thou seen }

Dost think no man of the age

Dare such a black as thee engage }

Lay down thy sword, take up to me a spear,

I'll fight thee without dread or fear. —

Stand back, thou black Morocco dog,

Or, by my sword, thou'lt die ;

I'll fill thy body full of pellets.

And make thy buttons fly !

{They fight ; the Black Prince is killed.)

St. George. Now Prince of Paradise is dead. And all his joys entirely fled, Take him and give him to the flies, Let him no more come near my eyes.