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Show 304 THE CODE OF TERPSICHORE. ACT I. The stage represents theprospect of a pleasant country; on one of the sides, and beneath a bower, are seen the statues of Love and the Spring; higher up is a cluster of trees, and in front, opposite, a fountain. The sea appears behind. AT the rising of the curtain, groups of nymphs, beneath some trees, make the air re-echo with the melodious sounds of their instruments ; other nymphs join their dancing to the melody of their companions. Others at a distance, the friends of Egle, arrange their dresses by the crystal reflection of a fountain, whilst part of them amuse themselves in gathering flowers, and in forming garlands and wreaths. The frolicsome Egle comes on dancing. Her companions go to meet her; they are profuse in their expressions of friendship. Egle informs them of the arrival of Zephyr and Flora, who are come to celebrate with them. Love and the Spring. They all evince the utmost joy at it. Flora reclining in a light bark, and Zephyr fluttering over her, arrive at the bank. The Nymphs receive them with joy, and sports and dances follow their delightful meeting to celebrate their divinities. During these floral sports, Zephyr, busied in wantoning with some of the Nymphs, seems to have forgotten Flora, who, hurt at his neglect, consults with Egle for some moments, and determines to abandon her inconstant lover, in order to punish him for his inconstancy. They depart without being noticed by him. The |
