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Show PROGRAMMES OF BALLETS. 379 that his highness would make some provision for the enamoured couple, Anna and Carlo, having found in the family of the former an agreeable asylum, and the most hospitable treatment. Leopold grants his request, and being charmed with the artist's generosity, he desires him to return to court. Fritz and his wife, perceiving this advantageous and unexpected change, express their gratitude both to Teniers and the Duke. Every one appears delighted excepting Tunder, who has lost his lass ; but how can he oppose a prince ? Certain of the company undertake to represent to him that there is nothing unreasonable in Anna's choice, and at length prevail upon him to join the general gaiety. The Archduke, in order the more completely to celebrate this extraordinary event, commands his tenantry to follow him to his residence, upon which a suitable procession is formed. A C T . II. SCENE.-The gardens adjoining the chateau of Leopold ; the chateau appearing in the distance. PEASANTS enter and prepare a seat of state decorated with flowers. The Drossart enters with a solemn air, and is observed perusing the oration he is about to pronounce. The peasants show him their work, with which he appears entirely satisfied. The approach of the procession is heard, and the Drossart hastens to meet it. Leopold and the Archduchess, accompanied by Teniers and a long train of servants, officers and tenantry, enter and take their seats. The Drossart prepares with an important air to deliver his harangue ; but as he is on the |
