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Show 278 THE CODE OF TERPSICHORE. for her intriguing behaviour with Hermann, who entreats for pardon, while Tunder joins with the old lady in threatening and accusing them both. The D a m e orders her daughter to enter the house, she obeys ; but on going casts a significant glance at Hermann. Her mother then forbids both the rivals ever again to come near her house ; and they attempting to intercede for themselves, she shuts the door in their faces. S C E N E VII.-Hermann evinces gloom and disappointment ; he seems meditating on the consequences of the adventure, and appears unable to leave the dwelling of his love. Tunder, on the other hand, at once indignant at such treatment and jealous of his rival, seems forming projects of revenge. The presence of the Captain preventing him from executing his intentions, he wishes to get rid of him. At length, finding him not disposed to go, and weary of waiting, he calls to him and makes a sign, as if desiring his absence ; Hermann, deeply engaged in his own reflections, pays no attention to his signal. Tunder, supposing this silence to be intended as a mark of contempt, approaches Hermann, and taking his hand, shakes it most violently, in order to arouse his attention, while endeavouring to affright him by the tragi-comicality of his anger. Hermann is surprised at such liberties, but excuses them, and begs that he may not be interrupted. Tunder, mistaking this moderation for fear, boldly demands why he still continues to stay in a place which he has been desired to quit. Hermann, darting a threatening look at him, pushes him away ; Tunder returns to the attack in great anger ; the Captain, unable longer to restrain his wrath, takes him by the arm, and twirls him off to some distance. Tunder again returns to the attack, when the Captain seizes and throws him to the ground. Tunder, not expecting |
