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Show PROGRAMMES OF BALLETS. 275 sal. The Burgomaster and his nephew, upon the representation of the Baron, finding that Lisbeth would never have married Tunder, excepting by force, submit to a compromise. CHARACTERS. THE BARON DE BOTZEN. CAPTAIN H E R M A N N , his son; in love with Lisbeth. SCHARFF, a veteran soldier; now a rich farmer. D A M E W O L F , his wife. LISBETH, daughter of Scharff, and in love with Hermann. ROFF, a Burgomaster. TUNDER, his nephew; rival of Her matin. FRANCE, Hermanns servant. Village lads and lasses; Tyrolese; Guards, and attendants on the Baron. The scene passes in Germany, on the estate of Baron de Botzen, near the Tyrol. ACT I. The Scene represents a village. In the distance a hill seen, at the foot of which stands the Burgomaster s house. On the right is the dwelling of Scharff. Trees are promiscuously scattered over the prospect. SCENE I.-At the rising of the curtain a storm is heard, during which two men appear enveloped in long cloaks |