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Show P R O G R A M M E S OF BALLETS. 411 attempts to engage the attention of Mariquette, -whose affection he endeavours to conciliate ; the latter ridicules his silly pretentions, and rejects his advances. The feelings of Francisco seem hurt, and he complains of such cruel treatment; and, having finished his work, he hastens to his master. S C E N E II.-Antonina enters; she comes to tell Mariquette a secret, provided she will keep it so, and at the same time assist her in certain projects ; Mariquette pledges her word and honour to serve Antonina to the utmost. The latter then informs Mariquette, that her father being about to leave home upon some important business, she intends to take the advantage of his absence, in order to procure an interview with her lover, and to arrange their marriage. Mariquette approves of the plot, and promises every assistance in her power. Antonina blushes and delivers a letter to the maid, addressed to Ignatio, directing him to be in the garden at dusk. Mariquette smiles at her young mistress, and readily undertakes the commission; the latter charging her to say nothing to Rosalba, her sister. S C E N E III.-Rosalba appears, and soon evinces a wish to be alone ; not knowing how, otherwise, to get rid of Antonina, she informs her that Alvarez, her father, desires to speak with her in private ; Antonina retires, and as she is going casts a significant glance at Mariquette, reminding the latter of her promise. S C E N E IV.-Rosalba, after a short reflection, determines to meet her lover that evening in the garden, during the absence of her father. She then gives Mariquette a note addressed to Don Pedro,' appointing the hour; Mariquette appears surprised, but instantly recovering, she promises to procure the meeting. The maid seems to admire the double rendezvous, and appears |
