. The Phynodderree, and other legends of the Isle of Man . REAT were the preparations the next evening among theElfin community for the coming feast and dance in theMather-Glass of Glen Rushen. vp Fairies from all parts of the island assembled to do honourV^D to their Elfin monarch and his beauteous queen. Even thearch and naughty bugganes had to be upon their goodbehaviour, and for the time leave off their mischief andtheir pranks. The feast, which was of the most recherche description, did credit to thefairy Gunters, whose successful endeavours elicited the praise of every elfinbon virant. U
. The Phynodderree, and other legends of the Isle of Man . REAT were the preparations the next evening among theElfin community for the coming feast and dance in theMather-Glass of Glen Rushen. vp Fairies from all parts of the island assembled to do honourV^D to their Elfin monarch and his beauteous queen. Even thearch and naughty bugganes had to be upon their goodbehaviour, and for the time leave off their mischief andtheir pranks. The feast, which was of the most recherche description, did credit to thefairy Gunters, whose successful endeavours elicited the praise of every elfinbon virant. Unfortunately, the menu was transcribed with humming-birdquill upon a rose-leaf, which withered and curled up before the next dayssun had reached its meridian, so that no permanent record was left of thevarious plats and entrees placed before the guests ; but we may be sure thaton so auspicious an occasion, like a Mansion House or Guildhall banquet, 16 THE PHYNODDERREE : every delicacy in season was provided, together with wines of the rarest vintages. Th
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