Date:         Sun, 1 Oct 1995 11:06:10 +0100
Reply-To:     Grail <u4d41@CC.KEELE.AC.UK>
Sender:       Highlander TV show stories <HLFIC-L@PSUVM.PSU.EDU>
From:         Grail <u4d41@CC.KEELE.AC.UK>
Subject:      Amanda (Act Two Scene Two)

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Scene II. Entrance to Peregrine Castle.
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Enter Lady Alana Devaux, Squire Peabody, Penelope Panchax, and Duncan.

Duncan : Here we are, Peregrine Castle.
        Now I take my leave, to return t'inn,
        Where my servant Amanda doth wait
        With mounting impatience.

Lady Alana : Thou art sure thou wilt not stay,
        Brave Duncan Macleod?

Duncan : Lady, no, but your invitation is truly kind.
        (aside)
        Having seen Peregrine Castle, I know
        How to get inside and deal with the
        Villainous immortal man Hawk.

Squire Peabody : What say you, Sire Macleod?

Duncan : I thanked the lady for her invitation,
        But declined. And now I bid all of you
        A fond farewell.

Penelope : Duncan, you were truly brave. I
        Thank you from the bottom of my heart,
        And would love to know you better.

Lady Alana : I too.

Duncan : Aye, those are the reasons I leave
        With such urgency. Until tomorrow, ladies
        And Squire, I wish you goodnight.

Exit Duncan.

Squire Peabody : A marvellous man!
        Truly a brave and wondrous fellow.

Lady Alana : Truly indeed.

Penelope : Aye, and his butt was most firm.

Squire Peabody : Miss Panchax?

Penelope : I said nothing.

Enter Lady Peregrine.

Lady Peregrine : My dearest Lady Alana,
        Childhood friend of mine since childhood,
        I greet thee with love and delight.
        Thy friends are also welcome.
        The servants sent word of thy arrival
        And I have bade them prepare beds
        For thy rest. Thy journey must have
        Been sore trying. Rest at mine castle
        For as long as thou wishest.

Lady Alana : Truly thou art a great friend.

Lady Peregrine : But where is thy coachman?
        The brave man who battled through
        The rain and thunderstorms that plague the castle
        Must surely remain to be thanked
        And loved by myself? Can he have gone
        From this domain already? So soon?

Penelope : Sire Macleod was anxious to go.

Lady Peregrine : Macleod? Can this be the man
        That would take the head of my dear Hawk,
        The weaselly Scot that my betrothed
        Doth fear? If this be the case, then
        Samuel must work still harder. For I will
        Not lose my Hawk, and I love him
        Dearly indeed. Lady Alana, bring thy
        Friends indoors, and the castle doors shall
        Be closed. We will rest in warmth and
        Safety, for the night.

Lady Alana : Thou art kind and friendly, Alice,
        Just as I remember thee. Come, Penelope,
        Squire Peabody, we shall enjoy my
        friend's hospitality tonight.

Exeunt Lady Alana, Penelope, Squire Peabody.

Lady Peregrine : Close the doors and drawbridge!
        Let none save my loyal Samuel
        Enter these portals while the sun is under
        The horizon, for I fear this Macleod and
        I will give him no opportunity to
        Injure my betrothed.
        Batten down the hatches and secure the gate,
        For I am determined to keep my mate.

Exit Lady Peregrine.
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