Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1908. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... ACT III The same day. Late afternoon. The same scene as Act II. Ravensbane and Dickon discovered at table, on which are lying tivo flails. Ravensbane is dressed in a costume which, composed of silk and jewels, subtly approximates in design to that of his original grosser composition. So artfully, however, is this contrived that, to one ignorant of his origin, his dress would appear to be merely an odd personal whimsy; whereas, to one initiated, it would stamp him grotesquely as the apotheosis of scarecrows. Dickon is sitting in a pedagogical attitude; Ravensbane stands near him, making a profound bow in the opposite direction. RAVENSBANE Believe me, ladies, with the true sincerity of the heart. DICKON Inflection a little more lachrymose, please: "The true sincerity of the heart." RAVENSBANE Believe me, ladies, with the true sincerity of the heart. DICKON Prettily, prettily Next RAVENSBANE Changing his mien, as if addressing another person.] Verily, sir, as that prince of poets, the immortal Virgil, has remarked: "Adeo in teneris consuescere multum est." DICKON Hm Act up to the sentiment. RAVENSBANE Verily, sir, as that prince -- DICKON No, no; basta The next. RAVENSBANE With another change to courtly manner."] Trust me, your Excellency, I will inform his Majesty of your courtesy. DICKON His Majesty more emphatic. Remember You must impress all of the guests this afternoon. RAVENSBANE His Majesty of your courtesy. DICKON Delicious O thou exquisite flower of love How thy natal composites have burst in bloom: The pumpkin in thee to a golden collarette; thy mop of crow's wings to these raven locks; thy broomstick to a lordly limp; thy corn-silk to these pale-tinted tassels. Verily in the gallery of scarecrows, thou art the Apollo Belvedere But cont...