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Show 330 THE CODE OF TERPSICHORE. At the sight of this seducing beauty all hearts are filled with admiration. Zephyr flies around Venus, he gathers together hisazure clouds, and envelopes the Goddess in them; and then transports her into the skies, conducting her to those scenes she is destined to adorn with her presence. The attendants of Zephyr and Flora, gazing still on Venus, follow her until she disappears. General Picture. The marine powers regain their watery dwellings, and Flora departs, accompanied by her train. TABLEAU 11. The stage exhibits the enchanting abodes of the island of Cyprus. The sea is discovered in the distance. To the right rises a lofty rock; on the same side appears the statue of Jupiter. The scene is filled with Nymphs, indulging in light dances and joyful sports. Venus and Zephyr now appear in the air, and descend into the isle. (They eater on the right.J THE Nymphs, in surprise, admire the charming visiter. Zephyr confides to their charge the care of the Goddess; he describes to them her birth, and after having taken leave, he departs on a bed of roses, composed by some nymphs, who, grouping around him, follow him with their eyes till he disappears, presenting an agreeable picture. The Nymphs having joyfully received the orders of the God of gentle gales, signs of mutual kindness are exchanged, and each seems charmed with the happy event. A troop of nymphs hasten to enrobe the daughter of Ocean, and adorn her with flowers; others invite her to prepare a sacrifice to the Gods. She obeys, and following their |
