The Dancing Druids

To

THE NINE STONES OF WINTERBORNE ABBAS

which suggested the story

‘And he ordered the stone figure to be taken up, and placed in his room near to his bed; and as often as he looked at it he wept and said, “O that I could bring thee back to life again… !” ’

The Brothers Grimm—Faithful John

—«♦»—

and to MY DEAR ELIZABETH STAMP

for whom it was written

‘I ain would I, Chloris, ere I die,

Bequeath you such a legacy,

As you might say, when I am gone,

“None has the like !” My heart alone

Were the best gift I could bestow;

But that’s already yours, you know.’

Anonymous—17th century