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Show PROGRAMMES OF BALLETS. 277 S C E N E V . - Tunder enters from his uncle's house. H e wishes, no doubt, agreeably to surprise Lisbeth, by presenting her with a bouquet of flowers, which he carries carefully in his hand ; she, however, does not appear; he calls her several times, and grows angry at her absence. At length, supposing it is her beloved Hermann, she appears, but soon evinces her disappointment on seeing Tunder. Hermann, having witnessed this scene, contrives to discover himself to Lisbeth; and looks of love and delight are quickly exchanged between them. Tunder, supposing they are meant for him, rejoices in the happy omens, and, taking advantage of such a favourable opportunity, encourages himself to declare his passion, and becomes a laughing-stock to his rival Hermann. He entreats Lisbeth to accept of his flowers, but she refuses ; he threatens to throw them at her, but she prevents him. Her lover having motioned her to descend, she tells Tunder she will come down to accept his present ; upon which pleasure is visible on the countenances of both the rivals, and Tunder exults in his triumph. Lisbeth enters from the house, and Tunder immediately throws himself at her feet and presents the flowers ; she accepts them, but at the same time, unperceived, presents her hand toHermann, who covers it with kisses; while the simple Tunder becomes the ridicule of both the lovers. He proceeds even to greater lengths, expressing a sort of grotesque triumph ; while the bouquet gives rise to various and beautiful groupings and mutual attitudes between the enamoured pair. Dame Wolf comes into the balcony, and discovers the whole intrigue ; she at first laughs, but, resuming a serious air, she prepares to surprise the harmonious trio. S C E N E VI.-The noise made by Dame Wolf opening the door disturbs the lovers ; she enters, and scolds Lisbeth is |