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Show PROGRAMMES OF BALLETS. 305 Nymphs, surprised at the disappearance of their companions, at length guess the cause, finish their sports, and fly off, laughing at Zephyr. He, astonished, knows not what can be the reason of his being abandoned. He can no longer see Flora, she has also fled. H e endeavours to discover which way these Nymphs have directed their flight. H e finds himself sported with, is piqued at it, and promises to be revenged on them. He is just going off. At this instant Mercury, cleaving the air, flies after him, and stops him. The son of Maia appears agitated, a soft languor is visible in his countenance. Zephyr expresses to him a wish to know the purpose that brings him, and what can be the cause of his agitation. Mercury confesses to him the passion Egle has inspired him with, and the desire he has to make an impression on her, and to be by her beloved under the disguise of a mere mortal. Zephyr interests himself in his fate, and assures him of success in his project. Hope brightens in the eyes of Mercury. Zephyr advises him to personate Faunus, and to be present at the Dyonysian Festivals, which are celebrated in honour of Bacchus, as there he might enjoy the pleasure of beholding her he loves, and accomplish his designs. The son of Jupiter, arrived at the summit of his wishes, testifies his gratitude to him. They both direct their flight towards heaven, and proceed to the commencement of their project; then insensibly disappear. |