Jack and the Beanstalk | Jack's back! (Scene 4) - A free to read rhymed play!

Jack

I'm back mother, come out and see. I sold Bessie for three plus three.

Mother

Son? Jack? I'm glad you're back. Alas and alack, what's in your knapsack?

Jack

Be patient mother and close your eyes. Close them now. I have a surprise.

Mother

Oh, I like surprises. I can't hardly wait. Go on now. Don't hesitate.

Jack

Here's one for good-faith and one for your heart. This one's for a brand new start! Here's one for you and here's one other. This last one is for you - my mother.

Mother

You got six my son! A job well done!

Jack

Keep your eyes closed and I will tell what happened today at Bessie's farewell.

Mother

Alright son, I'll do as you say. Tell me now. Don't keep me at bay.

Jack

Just like you asked, Bessie was sold. Sold to a lady that truly fore-told. Fore-told of a future that was filled with gold. And what she gave - was really quite bold.

Mother

I don't understand. What's in my hand?

Jack

Gold is not what she gave to me. See for yourself, while I step away - from thee.

Mother

Beans! ... Jack!!!

Jack

Ahh! Ack!

Mother

Stop! Jack! Get - back - here.

Jack

Oh dear!

Mother

Don't worry, my son, I haven't the air. I'm going inside now, if you care. Tonight, Jack, I must get some sleep. Maybe I'll dream of how to keep - our land - our house - and get something to eat! Jack, you cannot believe everyone that you meet! I'm going inside now to rest my feet! From all this - excitement - I'm beat!

Jack

Do go inside and please get well. If you don't mind, I think I'll go to Jill to tell her everything that happened today. Can I go mother? What do you say?

Mother

Jack, you may go now, but only if you hurry. Be back soon though, so that I won't worry.

Jack

Oh, thank you mother! I'll see you soon! I'll be back, quick! Before the moon!

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