NOTES
THE HAND OF THE PROPHET was written February, 1913. It was first performed March 8, 1913, at Artsman"s Hall, Rose Valley, Pennsylvania.
The three songs used are from "A LOVER IN DAMASCUS," words by Charles Hanson Towne, music by Amy Woodforde-Finden. In the order of their singing in the play, they are "Far Across the Desert Sands," "How Many a Lonely Caravan," and "If in the Great Bazaars." The songs are published by Boosey & Co.
The first dance is from Saint Saens" "Samson and Delilah." Melody is included in this volume. The second dance is the "Dance Arabe" from Tchaikovski"s Ca.s.se-Noisette (Nut-cracker) Suite. The melody of the third dance is included in this volume.
CHILDREN OF GRANADA was written March, 1914. It was first performed May 2, 1914, at Artsman"s Hall, Rose Valley, Pennsylvania.
Music of Muezzin"s Call to Prayer included in this volume.
THE TURTLE DOVE was written February, 1915. It was first performed April 6, 1915, at the MASQUE OF PRIMITIVE PEOPLES, Horticultural Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Music of the Chinese Song is included in this volume.
THIS YOUTH--GENTLEMEN! was written February, 1909. It was published in THE b.u.t.tERFLY QUARTERLY, Winter 1908-1909.
THE STRIKER was written January, 1915. It was first performed March 5, 1915, at Artsman"s Hall, Rose Valley, Pennsylvania.
MURDERING SELINA was written January, 1915. It was first performed March 5, 1915, at Artsman"s Hall, Rose Valley, Pennsylvania.
[Music: Children of Granada
El Salamalek Sleakoum El Salam El Salam Allah ouakbar iales Salah la Allah ou Mohammed ra.s.sol Allah Allah ouakbaria les Salah
MUEZZIN"S CALL TO PRAYER]
[Music: The Hand of the Prophet
FIRST DANCE
THIRD DANCE]
[Music: The Turtle Dove
CHINESE MELODY
Bor lo un doy Bor lo un doy chin lo chin lo Bor lo un doy.]