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No. 9: Duet (Lady Sangazure & Sir Marmaduke)

"Welcome joy, adieu to sadness!"

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Sir Marmaduke enters. Lady Sangazure and he exhibit signs of strong emotion at the sight of each other which they endeavour to repress. Alexis and Aline rush into each other's arms and retire up.

Sir Marmaduke. (with stately courtesy) Welcome joy, adieu to sadness! As Aurora gilds the day, So those eyes, twin orbs of gladness, Chase the clouds of care away. Irresistible incentive Bids me humbly kiss your hand; I’m your servant most attentive – Most attentive to command! (Aside with frantic vehemence) Wild with adoration! Mad with fascination! To indulge my lamentation No occasion do I miss! Goaded to distraction By maddening inaction, I find some satisfaction In apostrophe like this: "Sangazure immortal, Sangazure divine, Welcome to my portal, Angel, oh be mine! Immortal, divine, Angel, oh be mine!" (Aloud with much ceremony) Irresistible incentive Bids me humbly kiss your hand; I’m your servant most attentive – Most attentive to command!

Lady Sangazure. Sir, I thank you most politely For your grateful courtesee; Compliment more truly knightly Never yet was paid to me! Chivalry is an ingredient Sadly lacking in our land – Sir, I am your most obedient, Most obedient to command! (Aside with great vehemence) Wild with adoration! Mad with fascination! To indulge my lamentation No occasion do I miss! Goaded to distraction By maddening inaction, I find some satisfaction In apostrophe like this: “Marmaduke immortal, “Marmaduke divine, “Take me to thy portal, “Loved one, oh be mine! Immortal! Divine! Loved one, oh be mine!

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