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Scene 1
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The Terrace of the Castle. In the centre stands an ample,
cushioned seat. On the right
and left is an archway; and, at the
back, from one archway to the other, runs a
balustrade from which
spring pillars supporting the roof. Beyond is a view of the
Wall
and Town of Mirlemont, as seen from a height. The sun shines
hotly.
From without, as if from some distance below the castle, comes
the sound of
LAINE's voice.
No. 17a: INTRODUCTION & SONG (Laine)
| LAINE. | ||
| An hour agone 'twas the moon that shone — | ||
| Oh, for the moon on the city wall! — | ||
| But the night is done, and now one by one The banners are set afloat in the sun — |
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| Oh, for the sun on the city wall! | ||
| Yet night and day I kneel and pray | ||
| At the foot of the castle stair; | ||
| Then tell me, I pray, ye gallants gay — | ||
| Ah, tell me, ye ladies fair! — | ||
| If your lord should chance to ride this way, | ||
| Would he list to a poor maid's prayer? | ||
During the song, the SENESCHAL enters, from the right. Attracted by the voice,
he goes to the balustrade and looks down at the singer.
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Page modified 4 October 2011