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Show PROGRAMMES OF BALLETS. 465 her, but in vain, her grief refuses alleviation. Warwick being mentioned, and the necessity of aiding that hero, love soon reanimates her breast; she regains her fortitude, and hastens away to contribute all in her power for the preservation of the intrepid Earl. ACT IV. An apartment appropriated to Margaret. Night. MARGAGET OF ANJOU is discovered in complete armour ; she is seated near a table, and reading a letter with the deepest attention, after which she displays marks of entire satisfaction in what she has read. She is surrounded by Nevil, her attendants, the leaders of her party, and some Scottish warriors, all of w h o m appear to await her orders. The heroine rises; her partisans advance towards her, and she communicates the contents of the letter, as follows :-That Edward and Warwick are become declared enemies ; that the latter is arrested, while the people complain loudly of the King's conduct, and are ready to rebel.-This information is received with marks of satisfaction and joy; every one appearing prepared to profit of an event entirely calculaled to advance the interests of Margaret, who incites them to lose no time in their endeavour to effect the fall of Edward; all declare their zeal and readiness to serve her, and take an oath of allegiance. She then gives commands that all her followers assemble, and hold themselves prepared for the intended attack; proposing that an attempt be made to liberate Warwick, who will become the principal support of their party ; declaring also, that, with the addition of so much talent and valour, success must be certain. This counsel is received with universal approbation. Dudley |
