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Show 462 THE CODE OF TERPSICHORE. SCENE II.-A sumptuous apartment in the Palace. Guards are attending at the further end. Edward appears absorbed in meditation ; his unfortunate passion and general conduct inspire him with dread for the future. The affront he has put upon his illustrious friend, and the anger of the latter, present to him the most fearful consequences. S C E N E III.-Suffolk enters, and announces the approach of Dudley, who advances hastily. Edward is confused at the sudden and unexpected appearance of the Earl; he endeavours to conceal his agitation, but Warwick instantly perceives it, and trembles with rage ; scarcely can he restrain his fury at the sight of one who has so deeply injured him. He informs the King of his dissatisfaction at the reception given him, and his conduct since. Edward seems desirous to make him sensible of his rank and power ; but the Earl, regardless of these, recounts the services he had done him, the battles he had fought, and the enemies he had vanquished in supporting his cause, and tells him, in short, that he owes the very throne to his valour and unalterable attachment. On the other hand, he represents to him the effects of his contempt and his ingratitude ; he tells him that his honour is lost, through the misplaced passion for a woman who had belonged to himself. Edward, offended at the freedom and reproaches of Warwick, commands him to abstain, and to pay a due respect to his authority ; informing him also, that if he persists, he shall find that punishment is in his power. The King continues, that he has not forgotten the services done for him, and that the high offices and employments of Warwick are a sufficient reward. As to Elizabeth, he declares that he finds it impossible not to love her; that in this case he knows no other law than the dictates of his heart, and that he thinks himself fully |