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Show PROGRAMMES OF BALLETS. 281 Lisbeth appears in great trouble and agitation. Her emotion is remarked, and every one is desirous to know the cause of it, but she is unable to give an answer ; she is urged to satisfy their inquiries, but eludes them by giving an uncertain reply. At this moment she perceives that Hermann witnesses her distressing situation. He consoles and encourages her by his gestures. She is on the point of giving a decided refusal to the proposed match, but is deterred by the motions of her lover, who would inspire her with hopes of defeating the projects of Roff by other means. Tunder and the Burgomaster are greatly disconcerted at the conduct of Lisbeth. Scharff and his wife endeavour to assure them that the emotion of Lisbeth must be attributed to the approaching separation from her parents; upon this assertion the nephew and uncle appear satisfied. Lisbeth, wishing to prepare for her approaching change, demands permission and retires ; as she is going, she casts a significant glance of love and hope at Hermann, who, by gestures, bids her be confident of success. S C E N E V.-Scharff, Dame Wolf, the Burgomaster and Tunder, consult upon the preparations for the wedding, which they fix for the next day; satisfied with their projects, each takes his leave and retires ; during this, Hermann evinces marks of deep concern. S C E N E VI.-Hermann now quits his concealment and comes forward ; he appears undecided as to what means he should employ to counteract the designs of his rival. At length, after some consideration, he is resolved to carry off Lisbeth, and to be united to her. S C E N E VII.-Lisbeth enters and flies into the arms of Hermann, who, though crossed in his career, swears that nothing shall now separate them. They express mutual |
