I've read this story at least twice, but your wonderful narration really brings it to life. My 9th great grandfather was the Roger Conant (1592-1679) who founded Salem. It's his statue that stands in Salem. Thankfully, that was long before the witch trials. Thank you!
I have heard that Vincent Price was a perfect gentleman, but this could be his son with such delivery and inflection! .....and I love Kuttner, The Graveyard Rats, next, please. 😎
Henry was my great great uncle. I had never thought to look for him on here but I am so glad I did. Thank you for this. It's always fun to feel a stronger connection with our ancestors.
@@FrenchEdward06 😅😂🤣" That's amazeballs" , I can't fathom hearing you say that... anymore than the Queen saying such a phrase .However, most uneducated presumptions are wrong, especially mine. I very much enjoyed this narration, thank you very much for sharing your talents with us all. Happy New year's!
Absolutely enchanting, Mr. French! A terrific tale told perfectly. Right up there with the late, great Ken Nordine. I look forward to hearing more from you, sir!
@@FrenchEdward06 a bit late to reply as I've only just seen this, but tyvm means "thank you very much". Wonderful story and great narration as usual Mr E.E French.
Glad to see this story is among the popular and best tales. That's where it belongs. Together with a bunch of Bloch, CA Smith, and the likes....! I can't help myself in calling for more, more and still more.... All the best Ian and stay safe...!
😳 Abigail Prynne...? ...or was it Prim...? 🤔 ⛓️ Prim made me think of a certain Thomas Browne. ⛓️ Thomas Browne was the man who coined the term "prim" (as well as words like Medicine and Hallucination and many others) ⛓️ Sir Thomas Browne was Shakespeare's equal, -though time has cast him in the shade....and that's a shame ⛓️ Sir Thomas left behind a number of works, all of which are well worth the time of any curious reader with an antiquarian bent; but, for our purposes : ⛓️ HYDRIOTAPHIA - Urn Burial - ⛓️ Yes. Seems to fit the theme of this story, doesn't it? 🤔 ⛓️ I went and found it, but sad to say: Only one version available on line. This is a crime, isn't it? 🤔 ⛓️ Not that the version on line is bad, of course. It's just not as good as it could be, if you see what I'm saying? ⛓️ Some poems and some writers deserve the dignity that history has denied them. Sir Thomas Browne is one. E. E. French, I believe, is the man to do it. -doubt me if you will, but before deciding, go over and listen. See if this poem does not deserve greater dignity. (a humble request) ⛓️ Additionally : NO version of the Gardens of Cyrus 😣 -can it be? -sadly yes. (quoth the raven) ⛓️ Well That was a circuitous trip we have taken, wasn't it? -but not entirely boring now, -was it? 🤔 ⛓️ Think of this as an invitation to become acquainted with Shakespeare's forgotten brother. (if not already known) ⛓️ Best way is to look up A Quincunx for Thomas Browne, and then a listen to Hydriotaphia (17+4 minutes total running time) In so doing, you might just find a friend (so to speak) and someone to stimulate your twilight speculations about life, and meaning, and...lots of things. ⛓️ I hope that I have not been too overbearing. Best of luck with all you do. 🍀👍
Edward--- I didn't know you were a contemporary. Upon discovering your channel, I though I'd hit upon a collection of old-time radio tales. Your voice is very like one of our famous old radio suspense story narrators. His name escapes me.
@@FrenchEdward06 It was E.G. Marshall I was thinking of; but after direct comparison, his voice is more brash and harsh than yours. You do voice the same baritone authority.
Hi Tipi Dan (love that name :) i have no idea why, but i thought of James Earl Jones. i bet he'd tell these tales with an authority making them eerie and hair-raising. very different, but equal to Edward - who is really fantastic. i liked E.G. Marshall a lot, too. Oh my, i just realized you used authority - didn't even realize it. LOL Keep safe :}
@@FrenchEdward06 a bit late to reply but just seen this....tyvm means "thank you very much". Wonderful story and great narration as usual Mr E.E. French.
Baruch-I'm glad you think so....it's kind of a cliché but it seemed fitting to conclude this reading with that wonderful violin note. Thanks for listening. E.E.F.
Be careful what you wish for. I suspect the black circle is a metaphor for that dark part of everyone's psyche. In other words, it's already in your room! Cheers. E.E.F.
