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Show 456 THE CODE OF TERPSICHORE. pre-eminence. Each is anxious to show marks of devotion, and all receive a grateful acknowledgment of their zeal. Edward, however, salutes Warwick with coldness, which, notwithstanding the surrounding multitude, does not pass unnoticed by the Earl. Dudley bears peace to England, accompanied by terms of the approaching marriage with the sister of Louis. Universal expressions of joy follow the declaration. Edward alone appears inwardly agitated, and does not partake in the public sentiments. Dudley now prepares to address him ; but the King, fearing he might be called on to perjure himself, avoids an explanation, and defers the audience to some future opportunity; but in the meantime, commands the day to be celebrated by a public rejoicing. General fete and Divertissement. ACT II. The stage represents sumptuous apartments in the royal Palace. SCENE I.-Dudley enters, accompanied by his favourite, Sommers; the former expresses to his friend the joy he felt at the reception his countrymen honoured him with; Sommers shares in the satisfaction of the Earl, congratulating him on the glory and renown he has acquired. The latter now inquires for Elizabeth, and expresses the joy he shall feel at again beholding that lady; desiring Sommers to hasten and prepare her for the interview. Sommers is going, but Dudley recalls him, to communicate the observations he has made upon the deportment of the King, who had received him so coolly, and had even appeared so disconcerted at his presence, |
