| OCR Text |
Show PROGRAMMES OF BALLETS. 283 advances, and the purity of his intentions; but she still evinces great anxiety and agitation, while Hermann is deeply affected by her unbelief. S C E N E X.-Franck, who has never neglected the interest of his master, enters hastily to announce the arrival of the Baron, who, returning from the chase, has fixed upon this farm as a place of repose; the consternation is general; in the mean time Franck assures Lisbeth of the honourable intentions of his master. Lisbeth falls into the arms of Hermann, who tells her they must now depart instantly ; that it must be done quietly and secretly, to avoid the anger of their parents ; Lisbeth gives herself up to the guidance of her lover ; and all three hasten away. S C E N E XI.-But scarcely have they began their flight, when they are stopped by Tunder, accompanied with a troop of peasantry armed with cudgels. The Captain is immediately attacked, but he, snatching a stick from the hands of the affrighted Tunder, and aided by Franck, makes so vigorous a resistance, that his opponents betake themselves to flight. Hermann then attends to the distressing situation of Lisbeth, endeavouring to encourage and console her. As they are about to continue their journey the Burgomaster is discovered, followed by a troop of his guards. S C E N E XII.-He causes the Captain to be arrested ; the latter demands an explanation, and surprises every one present by his spirited conduct. The Burgomaster, however, is inexorable, and Tunder increasing his anger against his rival, desires instant revenge. The sound of a horn is heard, announcing the arrival of the Baron, while Hermann and Lisbeth, without making further resistance, wait the result in silence. S C E N E XIII.-The Baron enters, accompanied by |
