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Show PROGRAMMES OF BALLETS. 323 rank concealed from the Queen. Scene, a prison.- Sidonius appears in the deepest distress. He, however, prevails by a present of gold, and the gaoler allows him to escape; he flies upon the wings of love to seek and save Dorisbe. ACT V. SCENE.-An open place, in the centre of which stands a funeral pile. ARGENIA and her court assist at the solemn ceremony. Combat between two warriors, one being habited in white armour, the other in black; the first appears as the champion of Sidonius, while the second sustains the cause of Dorisbe. The black knight is victorious, and discovers that his antagonist is no other than Dorisbe herself; while he proves himself to be the Arabian shepherd ; the astonishment and joy become universal, all admiring such an unequalled example of love and valour. Argenia is deeply affected, and loses all power of inflicting further punishment. All hasten to the assistance of the fainting Dorisbe; she gradually recovers ; the real name of the unknown conqueror is now demanded; Sidonius declares himself, and the consternation becomes universal! The indignation of Argenia is immediately kindled; while Dorisbe remains unnoticed and oppressed by the weight of her woes. Sidonius declares that, though innocent, he is ready to sacrifice his life to satisfy Argenia, and appease the manes of Morastus. The court is moved at the unfortunate situation of the young hero. The Queen, though not forgetful of what she owes to the Prince, suffers the desire to revenge her husband's death to overcome every |
