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Show 442 THE CODE OF TERPSICHORE. ACT II. A representation of the place where Aldegonde holds her court. On the right appears a colonnade leading to the palace. Every circumstance is calculated to inspire sentiments of enchanting pleasure. In the foreground a fountain sends forth its glittering waters, and at a distance is discovered a gentle stream meandering along. SCENE I.-Eufrosine and her attending spirit, Aridel, together with Silvia, descend from the skies, reclining upon a golden cloud. Silvia continues in the same insensibility into which she had been cast, until recalled by the Fairy. Opening her eyes, her heart also at the same instant opens to the impression of love. " How," she inquires, " have I been conveyed to the palace of Aldegonde, and why does m y heart beat for Alidor ?" This two-fold miracle she cannot comprehend. She next recognizes the two pretended shepherdesses, and their presence tranquillizes her fears-but where is Alidor- what is become of him ? Perhaps, dejected and forlorn, he thinks no more of scornful Silvia-he has, perhaps, transported his love to some more favouring fair. Eufrosine, drawing near, bids her be calm, for that ere long she shall again behold the tender Troubadour, but while remaining at the court of Aldegonde, she must not unveil her sentiments of love for Alidor. Silvia meditates on what all this may mean. Harmonious sounds are heard ; they announce the approach of Alidor; but Eufrosine and Aridel draw Silvia away, and hide her in a distant wood. |