Word: witch
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Dates: during 1900-1900
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...love message to Portentous; but owing to a misconception, the latter believes his suit hopeless and attempts suicide. Just at this time the two exiles arrive by ship and are allowed to remain after examination. As they go in search of lodgings, Mothere Broomstycke and her crew of witches arrive. A soul-harrowing song ensues. The pirate now appears, learns that he is the long lost son of the witch, and disguises himself in one of Mistress Charitie's dresses with which Happie chances to be passing. The buccaneer now retires, after which Hazelle and Richarde enter and sing...
...first act is laid in Salem in 1692. The second act comprises a scene on Boston Common, another at Keith's and the final one in the town court house. The plot centres about the two Jacobite exiles and their adventures in the New World during the witch craze. Although there are many modern allusions and local hits, the atmosphere and customs of the 17th century are consistently maintained. The play will be given early in May in Cambridge and Boston only...