The Fairy Revel
Richard also once witnessed a fairy revel in the Towen--upon which tables were
spread, with the utmost profusion of gold and silver ornaments, and fruits and
flowers. Richard, however, according to the statement of "Aunt Alcey" (the
name by which his wife was familiarly called), very foolishly interrupted the
feast by some exclamation of surprise; whereas, had he but touched the end of
a table with his finger, it would have been impossible for the fairy host to
have removed an article, as that which has been touched by mortal fingers
becomes accursed. As it was, the lovely vision faded before the eyes of the
astonished labourer.
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