The masque of the read death

The masque of the read death

A terrible disease came to this country. The illness was called the red deatd. No one was safe. Soon many people were sick, There was no help, no cure. the read death killed half of the people of this land. The ruler to the country wanted to escape from the terrible disease. He called all his courties to his castle, the gates and doors were closed, they were fastened and no could get in or out. Prince Prospero had plenity of food inside the castle and there was plenity of wine to drink, he did not think about the rest of the people in his land, Prospero told his countries to enjoy themselves.The prince prepared a masque for his countries. There was going to be music for dancing, everyone was going to entertain the guest, their face were going to be hidden by the mask.There was also a clock in the seven room. It was a large old clock, its a pendulum, a bell the hour stooped and listen to the clock . When they heard the clock, they became afraid. The the musicians started to play again, the dancers danced, everyone ate and drank, they forgot the clock until the next hour.

The bell on the clock rang ten times, everyone stoped, but soon they were stoped and waited for only a few minutes all listened es the bell rang twelve times: midnight.

EDGAR ALLAN POE