An enchanting fairy tale, for all who liked The Sword in the Stone, but a book that should be introduced to youngsters by some discriminating adult. Fantasy and humor in a story of St. George, who has disposed of dragons for the time being, and who turns his attention to witches. Circe, still prating of Ulysses, is number one glamor girl of these daughters of darkness, and with Howling Harriet and Whimpering Willie, she cuts some fancy capers. There is plenty of magic in the plot – and the grown-ups will get some fun out of the subtleties that the juniors may miss.
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J. W. Dunne. St. George and the Witches
BY WAY OF INTRODUCTION
Chapter I – AN ARTIST SPEAKS OF HIS ART
Chapter II – CURIOUS INCIDENT IN A DRAGON DRIVE
Chapter III – THE SILVER JAVELIN
Chapter IV – REMARKABLE BEHAVIOR OF QUEEN SOPHIA
Chapter V – THE FLIGHT FROM THE MOOR
Chapter VI – THE HERMIT’S DIARY
Chapter VII – THE KING TALKS
Chapter VIII – THE CONE
Chapter IX – RASH MAGIC
Chapter X – THE CROWNING FOLLY
Chapter XI – THE REBELLION OF PHELAN
Chapter XII – NEMESIS
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There was a clatter of racing feet on the ancient, oaken stairs. There followed, apparently, a wrestling match outside my door. Then the two entered, paused, advanced and greeted me sedately.
“Well, what shall we play tonight?” I asked.
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“Well,” said the Princess, “did you offer your services as a rescuer?”
“No,” said St. George. “Knights only were asked for, and I was no knight then. But I armed myself with a long, thin dagger, which I concealed in my sleeve; and I followed the procession which led the Princess to the place of sacrifice in the forest. She wore, I may say, a heavy veil. When the others had departed I hid behind a tree.”
