midnight
There are no such things as fairies ; but if there were any such , we have no need to fear them . _ Little Boy sings _ . Nor elves , nor fays , nor magic charm , Have pow ` r , or will , to work us harm ; For those who dare the truth to tell , Fays , elves , and fairies , wish them well . For us they spread their dainty fare , For us they scent the midnight air ; For us their glow-worm lamps they light , For us their music cheers the night . _ Little Girl sings _ . Ye fays and fairies , hasten here , Robed in glittering gossamere ; With tapers bright , and music sweet , And frolic dance , and twinkling feet . And , little Mable , let us view Your acorn goblets fill 'd with dew ; Nor warn us hence till we have seen The nut-shell chariot of your queen :