we bitterly repent-and return to reign over us; the whole kingdom of Toffee Land, and the population of All Sorts, have united in expelling proud Queen Peppermint and her army of Black Jacks. It was a glorious conflict-your Majesty's own regiment of Bull's Eyes particularly distinguished themselves, and our Brandy Balls did great execution; the enemy's Clove Sticks were broken to shivers, and we drove them across the Lemonade Seas to their own little Floating Island. We are all now anxiously waiting and hoping for our gentle Queen Rose Drop, and if she will only forgive us this once, we will serve her faithfully for ever

more.

[The QUEEN puts her handkerchief to her face, but does

not answer.

Lord B. S. S. Sweet Lady Carraway, plead for us. Lady C. C. May it please your Majesty-I will answer for the sincerity of Lord Barley Sugar Stick's repentance.

Queen. You, Lady Carraway, have been my only friend, my only comfort—if you wish it, I yield—to you Toffee Land cwes its Queen. Rise, Lord Sugar Stick, your petition is granted, I forgive you.

[QUEEN extends her hand, which he kisses—then rises; the PAGE exits hastily and returns immediately, bearing the royal crown upon a cushion; LORD B. S. S. places it. on the QUEEN's head; then taking LADY C. COMFIT'S hand, they stand on one side of her MAJESTY and the PAGE on the other, and sing, accompanied by music from the piano, and a chorus of distant voices

OVERTURE." Through the Wood," changing to "Come where my Love lies Dreaming."

SCENE.-Fairy dell in a wood on the domain of BARON GRIMBERG; green baize spread over the drawing-room carpet

to represent turf; cushions underneath to form hillocks; fir-trees in pots, and orange-trees in tubs, oleanders, &c., ad libitum, ranged against the walls; rustic seato n one side; the end of the room must lead into a conservatory, the entrance to which should be draped with green curtains. [CURLINE discovered reclining in a shady nook in the fairy dell. Seated in the conservatory amongst the plants she appears to have fallen asleep with a book in her hand; two little fairies watch over her, singing softly—

AIR." Come where my love lies dreaming."

1st Fairy." Soft be thy slumber-thoughts bright and free, Dance thro' thy dreams like gushing melody." 2nd Fairy. "Light is her young heart, light may it be, Curline of Love lies Dreaming,

1st Fairy.

Dreaming the happy hours away."
Hush! I hear the step of mortal man,
He seeks Curline, let's hide her if we can.

[They draw the curtains across the entrance.

Enter COUNT ADOLPHE-he looks anxiously round-appears to be searching for some one.

Adolphe. Curline! Curline!

Where art thou?
Curline! Curline!

I call thee now,

But still hear no reply,

Save the soft breezes' murmuring sigh,
Which seems to say, Curline, Curline!

I seek thee in this fairy dell,

Where first I felt the magic spell

That binds me unto thee.

Where first thine eyes were raised to mine,

Where first my hand felt touch of thine,
Beneath this spreading tree.

Sings

AIR." Gentle Troubadour."
"Maiden, most enchanting,
Thy loved name I'm calling,
See, the sunbeams slanting
O'er yon lordly tower;
'Neath this shady linden tree,
At the well-known hour,
I will sing love's song to thee,
Maiden, I adore."

[The two fairies appear at the entrance of the conservatory. 1st Fairy. Hush, hush! the maiden sleeps.

2nd Fairy. Wake her not!

[They wave him back with their wands. Adolphe (stepping back astonished).

1st Fairy.

2nd Fairy.

And who are you? and whence come you?
Ethereal little beings two!

We are the fairies of this dell.
"Here in cool grot and mossy cell,
We rural fays and fairies dwell."
We guard the slumbers of Curline;
We watch by her, ourselves unseen;
Let her sleep, she will wake to sorrow,
2nd Fairy. Your love will keep, come again to-morrow.
Adolphe (in wonder).

1st Fairy. 2nd Fairy. 1st Fairy.

I've heard that fairies haunt this dell. 2nd Fairy. Be not afraid, we wish you well. 1st Fairy. The course of true love never did run smooth, 2nd Fairy. And Curline's father will not you approve. Adolphe. How know you that?

1st Fairy.

We know more than mortals know,
Be advised and straightway go.

Adolphe (advancing).

I cannot, no, I will not go.

[Voices heard in the distance singing.

AIR." The Elfin Call."

"Come away, Elves, where the dew is sweet,
Come to the dingles where the fairies meet."

2nd Fairy. Hark! we are called, we must attend our Queen. 1st Fairy (to ADOLPHE).

We wish much to befriend you and Curline,

If you won't take advice, perhaps you'll take this ring.

[Voices singing.

[Holds up a glittering ring.

"Now that the lilies have spread their bells,

Over the woods and the forest dells,

Come, come away.

2nd Fairy. Quick, quick, we must depart, our sisters for us

sing.

Adolphe (taking the ring).

How can this help me? for you seem to say,
There will be difficulty in my way.

1st Fairy. Worn on your finger when you wish to be un

seen,

"T will render you invisible-you thus may help

Curline.

(Voices singing).-Come, come away.

Adolphe. Stay, take my thanks.

[Fairies disappear into the conservatory.

Adolphe (curiously examining the ring).

This fairy ring may prove indeed a prize,
'Tis bright-almost as bright as Curline's eyes.
[Looks into the conservatory, exclaims—