Once Upon A Time Scene 6
Once Upon A Time
(A forest. A WHITE knight is walking on a path. admiring the sword in his hand. Glances at the woods to the right and left.)
RICHARD
: The woods are thick…and dark. (looks ahead) As a knight of the king’s realm, my duty lies this way. The straight, the light, the true.
(He hears giggles. Stops. Listens. He squints into the woods.)
RICHARD
: Halloo!!
A small lithe figure darts behind a tree. (This is on the projection video)
RICHARD
: A maiden? Out here? Such a thing is not normal.
(The NYMPHpokes her head out. Then hides again.)
RICHARD
: Fair maiden! Those woods are dark and sinister. They are not a place for you. Show yourself.
(The NYMPHpokes out again.)
NYMPH
: Oh, brave knight. These woods only appear dark to you.
RICHARD
Who are you?
NYMPH
: An admirer. A humble admirer…of a brave handsome knight.
RICHARD
Why are you out here in the woods? (NYMPH darts from tree to tree.)
NYMPH
: Oh… do come closer… you are much too far away for us to make conversation.
RICHARD
I cannot. My duty is along this way. Come forward.
NYMPH
: You needn’t go far. Just come a little closer to me.
RICHARD
That would not be wise.
NYMPH
You have nothing to fear, you being of such noble stature. I will not harm you. I wish, merely, to converse in a more delicate manner. Surely you are not afraid…
RICHARD
No…I must stay on the path.
NYMPH
: Oh, handsome one. I long to hold your hand.
RICHARD
Please… don’t go! It dark and treacherous further on!
NYMPH
No. Once you are here, it is not dark. And you have nothing to fear from me.
(RICHARD considers, looks at NYMPH, who beckons him further.)
RICHARD
I will not stray far. I will keep the path always in sight. (he moves forward) It does appear lighter. Perhaps the young maid is correct. I have nothing to fear.
(The NYMPH continues to move, enticing. She exits. RICHARD continues slowly, and exits after her.