"That ring," said she, "will help you to be good. It will pinch you when you forget." IV The next day Cherry was out riding. His fairy ring gave him a little pinch. Just then his little dog ran in his way. "Ouch! ouch!" cried Cherry. The ring had given him a big pinch. That made him think. He took the dog up in his arms and patted it. Do you see how the fairy helped Cherry? QUEEN ELIZABETH AND RALEIGH I Raleigh. Nine o'clock! It is time Blount was here. Blount. The rain has made him late! How wet everything is! The roads will be muddy. I shall need my thick shoes. Here they are. (Blount comes in) Good morning, Raleigh. It is I am glad the sun shines. Raleigh. Blount. Take your cloak. It is cold. Raleigh. I have a new cloak. How do you like it? Blount. It becomes you well. I am sure Raleigh. Blount. it cost you much gold. Yes. It cost me three days' pay. Well, it is handsome. Blount. Let us wait here. We should not go before her. Raleigh. The Queen is coming this way. Blount. I am glad she does not know us. Raleigh. Just see the mud! The Queen must not walk in it. Blount. Here she is! (Raleigh kneels with his cloak) Elizabeth. You shall have a new cloak! Raleigh. I do not wish for anything, Elizabeth. I know not your name. Elizabeth. You are Walter Raleigh! You are my brave soldier! Raleigh. I have not done much. Elizabeth. (Holds out her hand) You are now Sir Walter Raleigh. Little Nancy Etticoat In a white petticoat, And a red nose. The longer she stands The shorter she grows. |