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Show 392 THE CODE OF TERPSICHORE. returns to Venice after several years absence, and is loaded with honours by the Senate. H e endeavours by his conduct to vindicate his innocence. Chance enables him to discover a conspiracy, which, by his courage, his sentiments, and ingenuity, he succeeds in suppressing. The ambitious Orsano, the author of the conspiracy, is betrayed by his accomplices. Venice is saved, her generous deliverer recognized, and the Senate, regretting its past injustice, bears witness to the nobleness of soul that Vivaldi has displayed, and finally the nuptials of the lovers are openly solemnized. CHARACTERS. VIVALDI, a noble Venetian. A. GRITTI, the Doge. R O S A M O N D , the Doge's daughter and wife of Vivaldi. ALFIERI, a Senator, friend of Vivaldi. O R S A N O , a Senator, chief of the conspirators. A N S E L M O , another chief of the conspirators. A SPANISH OFFICER. ABELINO, a Bandit, carrying on his depredations in the vicinity of Florence. Senators; Conspirators; Venetian noblemen; Venetian ladies; Venetian soldiers; Spanish soldiers; Masks; Gondoliers; Moors; Abelino's comrades. The scene takes place at Venice, about the middle of the Sixth century. |