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St. Clement's Eve is a play written by Henry Taylor in 1862. The play is set in medieval England and follows the story of a young woman named Margaret who is accused of witchcraft. Margaret is in love with a man named Walter, but her father disapproves of the match and arranges for her to marry a wealthy nobleman instead. Margaret refuses to comply and is subsequently accused of casting a spell on her father's crops, causing them to fail. As the trial proceeds, it becomes clear that Margaret's accusers have ulterior motives and that the charges against her are unfounded. However, the superstitious townspeople are easily swayed by rumors and fear, and Margaret's fate hangs in the balance. The play explores themes of love, honor, and justice, as well as the danger of blindly following tradition and superstition. It also highlights the power dynamics at play in medieval society and the ways in which women were often marginalized and oppressed. Overall, St. Clement's Eve is a compelling drama that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural realities of the past while also speaking to universal human experiences and struggles.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.