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Show PROGRAMMES OF BALLETS. 473 CHARACTERS. ALCIDES. P H R O N I M E , Alcides' Mentorial Governor, representing the Judgment. E D O N I D E , the Goddess of Pleasure. ARETIS, the Goddess of Virtue. Nymphs, Genii, and Cupids, attending Edonide; Heroes, Heroines, and Genii, following Aretis; Monsters and Spectres. The scene passes in the country about Thebes. ACT I. SCENE.-Ancient and gloomy forest; in which may be distinguished two roads; the first on the right is planted with roses and other odoriferous shrubs, and leads to the abode of Pleasure. The other, running a parallel course on the left, presents a wild appearance, being overrun with thorns and briars, interspersed with rocks and flints, and conducts to the dwelling of Virtue. SCENE I.-Alcides and Phronime appear; the former. being surprised at finding himself in such a situation, inquires the meaning of his governor, Phronime; the latter replies, that it is by order of the Gods, and to |