Characters
- James Ruben, a Scottish farmer
- The Sylph, a forest spirit
- Gurn, James' friend
- Effie, James' fiancee
- Old Madge, a village sorceress
- Effie's mother, an elderly woman
- Bridesmaids, wedding guests, witches, sylphs
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