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Show 444. THE CODE OF TERPSICHORE. Eufrosine and Aridel present her to Alidor, who thinking still upon the object of his love, seems to take but little interest in the scene ; but who shall paint his expression of surprise when he suddenly beholds that object! He is about to throw himself at her feet ; but Eufrosine, by a look full of expression and intelligence, intimates to him, that to make such a discovery before the Enchantress would be imminently dangerous for both ; in the mean time, Aridel, advancing towards Aldegonde, contrives to divert her attention. She presents to her a quiver, containing poisoned arrows, which, as by accident, she drops upon the Sorceress, who is struck by the descending darts. Group. Alidor hands over to Silvia the golden apple and the latter rejoins her companions. Silvia soon wins the remaining prizes, which she receives in the same manner. All this time Alidor does not dream of the happy change that has taken place in the breast of Silvia. The two disguised fairies now invite Alidor and Aldegonde to partake in the sports. A noble dance begins, and during the formation of a certain group, Alidor understands that his love is requited; while, by the grace and agility of his motions, he, himself, charms every beholder. S C E N E VI.-The chase now succeeds to the pleasures of dancing; each person is presented with a lance by hunters, while Aldegonde orders and appropriates a costume for Alidor. The whole company now hastens away to the sound of the horn; Aldegonde seems confident of success in her design ; while the two lQvers take this opportunity of whispering each other aside. |
