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Show PROGRAMMES OF BALLETS. 413 ACT II. A view of the front of Don Alvarez' house, beyond which appears an arbour on the right and another on the left; in the centre stands a tree; the whole representing a handsome garden, surrounded by a high wall, in which appears a gate. SCENE I.-The gate is gently unclosed, and Pascal enters, looking cautiously about; he comes by appointment ; his adored, however, does not appear, and he waits with anxiety. A slight noise is heard ; fearing to be discovered, Pascal conceals himself behind the tree. S C E N E II.-Mariquette leaves the house, and hastens to the garden gate, expecting Ignatio. Pascal observes her, and prepares to play off a trick upon her; she appears anxious at the delay of Antonina's lover; upon remarking this Pascal supposes his mistress is inconstant, and soon betrays signs of jealousy. H e waits, however, to witness the sequel, and climbing the tree, puts himself entirely out of a probability of being observed. S C E N E III.-Ignatio enters, and seems in some fear ; but Mariquette, hastening to meet him, encourages him and brings him forward, expressing her joy at his arrival; Ignatio recovers himself, and acknowledges the civilities of Mariquette, at which Pascal, in the tree, is observed to be greatly agitated. The maid now flies to inform her mistress, and to conduct her to this extraordinary interview, while the enamoured youth exhibits all the signs of joy and gratitude. Pascal now perceives the real state of the intrigue, becomes cool, and laughs at his error. |