Oberon And Elizabeth

A Historic Tale of Romance, Mystery and Woe
Adapted for the stage by Mackenzie Reid
Act 1, Scene 2
Day. 1569, in the throne room of her majesty, Queen Elizabeth.
Slight and graceful she sits, wearing a lightly powdered wig
Enter Courtier.
Courtier. My liege, may I present John Dee, accompanied by the Prince of the Summer Court Fae, Oberon.
Enter John Dee, Oberon, and Oberon's page.
John Dee walks joyfully forward. Oberon follows, dressed vibrantly, spinning and gazing around with all the awe and decorum of a child. His page follows at a distance, head low.
Elizabeth. [smiling] You return.
Oberon turns to find the source of her voice. As his eyes settle on her tiny form, he pauses, before letting out a boisterous laugh. All in the room look away in horror. Elizabeth, stunned, cannot help but stare.