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The Riddle

A Pleasant Pastoral Comedy Adapted from The Wife of Bath's Tale as it is set forth in the Works of Master Geoffrey Chaucer
 
 
 

 


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    Persons of the Comedy.

  • King Arthur King of Britain.
  • Sir Pharamond A Knight of King Arthur's Court.
  • Sir Calepine His Friend.
  • Sir Paridell A Knight newly returned from Foreign Courts.
  • Sir Golias A fat thirsty Knight.
  • Sir Eglamour An affected foppish Knight.
  • The Court Jester.
  • A Herald, Knights, Attendants, Falconers, &c.
  • The Queen.
  • An Old Woman, afterwards transformed, in love with Sir Pharamond.
  • Ladies of King Arthur's Court.
  • Fairies, Elves and other Good People.