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Show 414 THE CODE OF TERPSICHORE. S C E N E IV.-Mariquette and Antonina appear, upon which the enamoured pair express their delight at meeting each other, and the merry maid congratulates both. Time growing short, however, for other business, Mariquette reminds them that, to avoid being discovered, they had better conceal themselves ; upon this Antonina directs her lover to secrete himself in the arbour on the left, telling him she will return shortly. Mariquette having thus interrupted their discourse, hastens away to prepare for the arrival of Don Pedro, which she is to keep secret also. Pascal appears to enjoy this unusual scene, and seems impatient to play his part in it. S C E N E V . - D o n Pedro arrives. Pascal is once more in surprise; Mariquette is again on the spot, and runs to meet Don Pedro ; she informs him that he may expect soon to see his Rosalba; the youth promises to reward her handsomely, and conjures her not to keep him in suspense, for that he dies with impatience to behold his beloved. S C E N E VI.-Pedro exhibits all the transports of warm affection; he takes a small portrait of Rosalba from his bosom and presses it to his lips, then drawing his sword, swears an eternal fidelity, and threatens with death him who should dare to offend her. Ignatio, wishing to know the cause of Antonina's delay, gently uncloses the door of the arbour in which he is waiting, and soon perceives the infuriated lover; struck with fear at his menacing gestures, he immediately draws back and closes the door. S C E N E VII.-Rosalba enters and flies into the arms of her lover, who receives her on his knees, while gestures and looks of the most ardent and romantic passion are exchanged. S C E N E VIII.-Mariquette appears and interrupts these expressions of love, by informing Rosalba that she must |