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Show PROGRAMMES OF BALLETS. 469 vanquish our enemies by a noble generosity. Let us deliver Edward, but oppose Margaret and her partisans, and thus your character and mine will be placed in a proper light." Having communicated his sentiments to all those who surround him, this exalted trait meets with universal approbation. Honour and virtue seem to have found a support in every breast, while Dudley, impatient to add new lustre to his fame, gives the signal of departure, and marches out sword in hand at the head of his warriors. ACT V. SCENE.-A public square in London. The Thames appears in the distance ; on one side part of the Royal Palace is discovered. A COMBAT takes place between Edward's soldiers, the people, and Margaret's party. The latter, accompanied by Nevil, takes part against the King, and makes great efforts to get possession of the palace. Warwick appears at the head of his warriors ; Margaret expresses the greatest joy ; her valour appears to increase, and she seems now confident of victory ; but she is deceived, the sentiments of the Earl are entirely changed, and instead of reinforcing the heroic Queen, he commands his troops and the people to fly to the relief of their King, and to oppose his enemies. Margaret stands for a moment motionless and astonished at this change ; she beholds her hopes again cast down, yet she instantly regains her fortitude, and fights with redoubled fury. Dudley, however, soon puts her party to flight, and then hastens to the palace. 30 |