SCENE I

[_In the woods. Witches enter from right and left._]

[_Three recite_]:

On Hallowe’en night, when the moon is bright, And all the world is still; On Hallowe’en night, when the moon is bright, We come tripping o’er the hill.

[_Others recite_]:

On Hallowe’en night, we will scare you quite, If you mortals will come out; On Hallowe’en night, we will scare you quite, We’re wise witches without a doubt.

[_They stand in line, tap canes after each recitation._]

FIRST:

One little boy cries when he goes upstairs.

SECOND:

One little boy will not say his prayers.

THIRD:

One little girl will cry and tease.

FOURTH:

One little girl will never say “Please.”

FIFTH:

Little boys, little girls, we laugh and shout.

SIXTH:

Ha, ha; ho, ho; the witches are out.

[_All sing._]

Tune: “Coming Through the Rye.”

1.

If you ever chance to wander, Late on Hallowe’en; If you ever chance to wander, Many sights are seen. Witches are so very funny, In their cap and gown; Just hear our canes go rap-a-tap, The witches are in town.

2.

Soon the witches will be dancing, Out upon the green; Soon the witches will be dancing, Late on Hallowe’en. With their canes a-rapping, tapping, You can hear them shout, If they catch a mortal napping, He had best look out!

[_They dance two and two, and dance out._]