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Show PROGRAMMES OF BALLETS. 459 uncertainty, awaiting the determination of Edward with regard to his marriage. Upon this, Margaret replies, that if such are the conditions, the peace can never take place, since Edward's affections are fixed on another. Warwick appears astonished at how Margaret can have arrived at such information, and presses her to unveil this mystery. Margaret seizes this opportunity to sow discord, and immediately tells him that Elizabeth is to be united to Edward. Warwick is struck motionless with astonishment at this intelligence! Having recovered, he cannot yet persuade himself that what he has heard is possible ; he cannot believe Edward capable of so base an action. Margaret replies, that time will discover the truth. Dudley, however, accuses Margaret of having invented the whole through hatred. The latter, wounded at such an imputation, expresses a hope that in a very short time she will be revenged, and even threatens the Earl with the consequences of her wrath, and retires. S C E N E V.-Dudley, deeply affected with what he has just heard, sinks into a chair, and, resting his head on his hand, meditates on the perfidy of Edward and recent unexpected events. S C E N E VI.-Sommers enters, evincing in his features some gloomy event; he fears td address Warwick; but the latter guesses the cause of his grief, unable himself to conceal his inward feelings. His friend at length assures him that Elizabeth is about to become the bride of Edward; Warwick, upon this, gives full liberty to his wounded and indignant feelings. Sommers endeavours to calm the incensed Earl, but in vain. Warwick will listen to nothing but the dictates of his own wrath, and, amidst the transports of anger, threatens the ravisher of his lady with terrible revenge. In vain does Sommers try by prayers and entreaties to soften and appease the |