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Show 412 THE CODE OF TERPSICHORE. prepared to play a merry part in the affair. Rosalba withdraws. S C E N E V.-Pascal, having watched for an opportunity to speak to his Mariquette, appears at the door, and finding her alone, he advances towards her ; gestures of mutual regard are immediately exchanged. The wily maid informs him, that as their master is leaving home for a time, no restraint will then be placed upon their courtship. Pascal hears this with delight; and Mariquette directs him to be in the garden at evening, but desires him to withdraw immediately, lest he should be discovered. S C E N E VI.-Alvarez enters, accompanied by his two daughters ; they seem discoursing upon the approaching departure, Alvarez intimating that he shall speedily return. Francisco enters and announces the Bolero-master. S C E N E VII.-Don Florez enters with his guittar ; and Alvarez gives leave to his daughters to take their lessons, intimating a wish to be present during the performance. Florez then gives Rosalba and Antonina instructions in the national dances, executing a Bolero alternately with each, and terminating the lesson with a pas de trois. Francisco now enters and informs his master that every thing is ready for departure; on hearing this, certain signs of satisfaction are visible on the countenances of the two young ladies. The dancing-master withdraws, and Don Alvarez, taking leave of his daughters, follows Francisco. Rosalba and Antonina, by turns, remind Mariquette of the commission with which she is charged, and retire. |