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T-l- , , ,^ Hail to the lord of the soil. His vassals' love is the spoil. That lord delights to share. CHORUS— Hunters. ' Away to the hill and glen. Where the hunter's belted men, With bugles shake the air. [The Ogukt, after bowing to his friends, sees Arliiov and takes her in his arms.] Cou. Ah ! who can tell save he who feels. The care a parent's love reveals, How dear, fond thing, thou art To this lone, widowed heart ! Cho. Away to the hill and glen, &c [During this, a retainer brings down (r.) a rifle to Ploee- STEIN, who puts it away from him. Count Arnheim: exits into chateau. Nobles and hunters ascend rocks and exeunt. Arline petitions BuDA to let her accom- pany them, and goes off by a footpath, at side of rocks, with her and FloresteinI^] [Enter Thaddeus, breathless and exhausted, m a state of great alarm.1 , ■r( .!>•>- ■■ ' Tha. a guard of Austrian soldiers are on my tracK, and I can no longer elude their vigilance. An exile from my wretched country, now a prey to the inveterate invader, my only hope is in some friendly shelter. {Sees the Statue of the Emperor.) Ah ! that tells me I am here on the very threshold of our enemies! RECITATIVE— Thaddeus. Without a country, without a home, without friends, and with- out fortune! — oh, what will become of the proscribed orphan, Thad- deus of Poland! GAVATINA. 'Tis sad to leave your father-land, And friends you loved there well, To wander on a stranger strand, Where friends but seldom dwell. . ..^ Yet, hard as are such ills to bear, And deeply though they smart. Their pangs are light to those who are The orphans of the heart! Oh, if there were one gentle eye. To weep when I might grieve, One bosom to receive the sigh. Which sorrow oft will heave. One heart the ways of life to cheer, Though rugged they might be, No language can express how dear That heart would be to me! [At the end of song, a troop of gipsies, headed by Devilshoof, their leader, suddenly appear, n., and are about to seize and rob Thaddeus, bui presummg by his dress that he is a soldier, they stop and examine him.] "^ CHORUS. In the gipsy's life you my read The life that all would like to lead; Through the wide world to rove. Be it sunny or drear, With but little to. love, And still less to fear : Sometimes under roof, and sometimes thrown Where the wild wolf makes his lair, For he who's no home to call his own Will find a home somewhere. 'Tis the maxim of man. What's another's to claim; Then to keep all he can, .4jad we do the same! 6 Thus a habit once, 'tis custom grown, And every man will take care, If he hasn't a home to call his own, To find a home somewhere. Tha. The sight of these wanderers has inspired me with a pro- ject. (To Dev.) Your manner and habit please me. I should like to join your band. I am young, strong, and have, I hope, plenty of courage. Dev. Who are you ? Tha. One without money, without home, and without hope. Dey. You're just the fellow for us then! GiP. {who is on the look out on rock, k.) Soldiers are coming this way. TviA. 'Tis me they are in search of. Dev. Indeed, then they'll be cunning if they find you. [In a moment they strip the soldier's dress off ThaUdeus, and as they are putting a gipsy's frock, &c., over him, a roll of parchment, with seal attached, falls at the feet of Devilshoof, who seizes it.] Dev. What's this? Tha. My commission ! It is the only thing I possess on earth, a»d I will never part with it. [Snatches and conceals it in his bosom, and has just time to mix himself with the gipsies, when a body of the Emperor's soldiers enter in pursuit.] OiTi. {scrutinizing gipsies.) Have you seen any one pass this way — any stranger ? Dev. No one — stay — yes, a young Polish soldier ran by just now, and passed up those rocks. Offi. That's him — thanks, friend ! — forward ! [Exeunt soldiers up rocks.] DUET AND CHORUS. Db7, Comrade, your hand, We understand Each other in a breath. [Shaking his hand.] This grasp secures Its owner yours, y In life, and until death. Tha. Long as it hold With friendly fold. Mine shall cling to it (aside) By death he means, but If there's a throat to cut. • Why you must do it ! Oho. . In the gipsy's life you may read, &o. Tha. My wants are few — Dev. Want we ne'er knew, But what we could supply. Tha. Then what is worse I have no purse — Dev. We nothing have to buy. Tha. My heart 'twill ring — Dev. That is a thing In which we never deaL Tfa. But all I need— Dev. 'Twere best indeed To borrow, beg, or steal. Oho. In the gipsy's life you may read, &c ENSEMBLE. ./M..Jt Dev. Then rest ye here while we Explore each spot, and see What luck there is in store. Tha. The scenes and days to me, Which seemed so blest to be, No time can e'er restore. Oho. Oh, what is the worth of the richest man's wealth, JVhich the chances are likely he came to by stealth, IJnless he can rove abroad in the free air. As free as are we, from all sorrow and care. [All. exeunt r. — Loud shouts and alarms are heard, which become more and more distinct, when a body of huntsmen are seen to cross the tree over the rocks, &c., and exeunt by the path where Arliis'e, &c., went off. Alarms continue, when FLORESTEiiq" rushes in appar- • ently frightened to death.] ^ SONG. Is no succor near at hand ? For my intellect so reels, I am doubtful if I stand On my head, or on my heels. No gentlemen, its very clear. Such shocks should eyer know. And when I once become a peer, They shall not treat me so ! " ~ Then let ev*ry yassal arm. For my thanks he well deserves, Who from this state of alarm, Will protect my shattered nerves I To think that one unused to fear. Such fright should ever know. But let them make me once a peer, They shall not treat me so ! [At end of song Thaddeus and Peasantry rush in, evincing the greatest state of alarm and terror.] Tha. What means this alarm ? Pea. The Count's child and her attendant have been attacked by an infuriated animal, and are probably killed ere this! Tha. What do I hear? [He perceives the rifle that Florestein has left on the stage, utters an exclamation, seizes it, runs up the rocks, aims, fires, and instantly . rushes oif. ThS discharge of the rifle, and the alarm of the peasantry, bring Count Arn- heim and his party to the sp5t. Devilshoof enters at one side, at the same time watching.] Cou. Whence proceed these sounds of fear, and where is my dar- ling child ? [All maintain a painful silence, when Thaddeus is seen rushing in, conveying Arline, who is wounded in the arm, and seems faint] Bud. {falling at the Count's /ee^.) We were pursued by the wild deer they were chasing, and but for the bravery of this young man {pointing to Tha.), the life of your child would have been sacri- ficed. J Gou. {clasping Ms child in his arms.) Praised be Providence her life is saved, for she is all th^t renders mine happy. {Looking at her arrriy then addressing Buda.) Let her wound have every atten- tion, though it presents no sign of danger. [Buda goes into the castle with Arliite, and Oouin: Arnheim advances to Thaddeus.] Stranger, accept the hand of one who, however different to you in station, can never sufficiently thank you for the service you have rendered him. Dev. {aside.) First to BQrve, a.nd then be thanked by, the perse- cutor of his country. The fellow's mad ! Cou. I trust you will remain, and join the festivities we are about to indulge in ] and 'twill gratify me to hear how I can be useful to you. Tha. I thank your lordship ; but — . Cou. {to the Nobles.) Pray, my friends, join your entreaties to mine. [Here the nobles all surround the Coukt and Thaddeus, and Fi4)resieik, coming up to him, says — ] Flo. I'm extremely obliged to you for not shooting me as well as my little cousin — and I beg you'll — aw — stay — {aside) — A very common sort of personage, apparently. Tha. {to ^the Count.) Be it as your lordship wishes. Cou. Then be seated, friends, and let the fetb begin. [They all seat themselves at the tables, which have previously been laid on the o. p. opposite the castle. Thaddeus takes his seat at the further end, Floresteik occupying a prom- inent position. When they are seated, a va- riety of dances are introduced, during which JBUDA is ^een at one of the windows holding on her knee the child, whose arm is bound up. At the termination of the dancing, the Oouin rises.] Cou. I ask you to pledge but once, and that is, to the health and long life of your Emperor. [Here the guests fill their glasses, rise, and turn- ing toward the statue of the Emperpr, drink, while the peasantry surround it respectfully. Thaddeus alone keeps his seat, on perceiving which, Floresteik goes up to the Couin? and points it out to him. 10 Flo. lour new acquaintance, my dearnncle, is not overburden- ed with politeness or loyalty, for he neither fills his glass, nor ful- fills your wishes. Cou. {jilUng a glass and going up to Thaddeus.) I challenge you to empty this to the health of our Emperor. Tha. {taking the glass.) I accept the challenge, and thus I empty the goblet. [Goes up to the statue and throws down the glass with the utmost contempt. A general burst of indignation follows.] Chorus of guests, rising, drawing their swords and rushing to- ward Thaddeus. Down with the daring slave Who disputes the right Of a people's delight. And would their anger brave ! Cou. [To the nobles and guests, interposing between them and Thaddeus.] Although 'tis vain to mask The rage such act demands. Forgive me if I ask His pardon at your hands ; If from your wrath I venture to have craved The life of one, my more than life who saved. (To Thaddeus.) Stranger, I answer not One moment for your life; Quit, while you may, a spot Whero you have raised a strife. Your longer presence will more excite. And this will the service you did me requite. Devilshoof rushes in. [Throws Thaddeus a purse of gold.] Where is the hand will dare to touch. One hair of a head I prize so muclf. [Taking the hand of T-ejlDDBVs.] {To Cou.) That pulse of pride you boast Within me beats as high. You and your titled host, Proud lord I do defy. 11 Fixx [Aside, with a glass in one hand, and a leg of a bird in the other.] :, r Upon my life 'tis most unpleasant, { i Just as one had attacked a pheasant. ;.' [Thaddeus, who has taken up the purse, and /; seeing himself and Devilshoof surrounded by the nobles and guests, throws the purse at the Count's feet] Take back your gold, and learn to know One above aught you can bestow. CHORUS OF NOBLES, &c. Down with the daring slave "Who would our fury brave. Dey, Stand back, ye craven things. Who dares obstruct our path Upon his rashness brings The vengeance of my wrath. [Deyilshoof, defending Thaddeus, retreats, pressed upon by the nobles, guests, &c., when the Count orders a party of his retainers to divide them ; they seize Cevilshoop and take him into the castle.] Seize him and bind him, and there let him find, Escape from those "K^alls better men have confined. [Here a party of the huntsmen and retainers separate Thaddeus and Devilshoof; they march Thaddeus off, and exit among the rocks, while Devilshoof is dragged into the castle.] Dev. {As they are dragging Mm off.) Tho' meshed by numbers in the yoke Of one by all abhorr'd. Yet tremble, worthless lord. At the vengeance you thus provoke. Oho* Down with the daring slave Who would our fury brave. [Devilshoof is dragged off in the castle ; the Count, nobles, &c., reseat themselves, when other dances are introduced and the festival continues. Buda is seen to leave the window 12 at whicli she has been seated with AELms, and she enters and converses with the Couirr. In the midst of the most joyous movements of the dance, Devilshoof is seen descending from the roof of the castle, until he reaches the window of Arlike's chamber, into which he is seen to enter, and to shut it immediately. BuDA then enters the castle, and in a minute afterward the festivities are interrupted by a violent shrieking, the window is thrown open, and BuDA, pale, and with dishevelled hair, signifies by her gestures that Aelii^e has dis- appeared.] Oho. What sounds break on the air ? What looks of wild despair A grief as wild impart. COU. My child! that word alone, With agonizing tone. Burst in upon my heart. [Couiin: and Nobles dash into the castle. A general movement of all — some are seen at the window of Arline's chamber, signifying that she is gone.] Cho. Be every hand prepared Their liege lord's halls to guard, With devotion whose bond All ties is beyond. Flo. (Jcneeling, and appearing grmtly alarmed.) Why^ what with dancing, screaming, fighting. One really is a shocking plight in. And it puzzles quite one's wit To find a place to pick a bit. [Ihe CouN^T rushes from the castle, dragging^ BuDA, and followed by nobles. BuDA, tremb- ling, falls on her knees.] Cotr. Wretch I monster ! give me back The treasure of my soul ; Go — all — the spoiler's footsteps track That treasured prize who stole. But no, vain hope ! unless we pray to Him Who healeth all sorrow, with suppliant limb. 13 PRAYER . Thou, who in might supreme. O'er the fate of all reignest. Thou who hope's palest beam In the mourner sustainest. Vouchsafe to lend an ear To the grief of the waller, , Cut short the dark career Of the ruthless assailer. [During the prayer, Dbvilshoof is seen climb- ing up the rocks, with Aelike in his arms.] CHORUS. Follow, follow, with heart and with arm, Follow, follow, and shelter from harm The pride of Arnheim's line. Where all his hopes entwine. Follow, follow, O'er brake and through hollow I Climb the hill, ford the stream. High in air weapons gleam ! . Da&h through where danger lies I Danger — ay, death, despise ! To save let all combine The pride of Arnheim's line. [At the most animated part of the chorus, bodies of gentry, retainers, servants, &c., are seen rushing to- ward the rocks, and over ever^r part, in pursuit of Devilshoof, who, perceiving his situation, knocks away, the moment he has crossed it, the trunk of the tree which serves as a bridge between the two rocks, and thus bars their passage. CouJn? Arkheim, in his distraction, is about to throw himself into the gulph — he is held back by attendants, into whose arms he falls senseless. Some are in attitude of prayer — others menace Devilshoof, who, folding Arlij^^e in his large cloak, disappears in the depths of the forest. END OF AOT I. ACT n. [Note. — Twelye years are supposed to elapse between tlie First and Second Acts.] ScEifE 1. — Street in Preslurg, ly moonlight — Tent of the Queen of the Gipsies, large curtains at the lack — it is lighted ly a lamp. On the opposite side of the Stage are Houses — one of which, an Hotel, is lighted up, Arline is discovered asleep on a tiger's shin — ^Thaddeus is watch- ing over her. As the curtain rises a Patrol of the City Guard marches ly, and as soon as they are gone off, Devilshoof and a party of gipsies, wrapped up in cloaks, suddenly appear. CHORUS. Silence ! silence ! — the lady moon Is the only witness now awake, And weary of watching, perchance she soon To sleep will herself betake. , Silence 1 silence ! from her throne in air She may look on and listen, for aught ire care, But if she attend unto our behest, She will quietly go to her rest. SOLO. — Devilshoof. . There's a deed to do who's gains Will reward the risk and the pains — [The Gipsies all draw their daggers and appear , delighted.] Fie ! fie ! to a gentleman when you appeal, ' You may draw his purse without drawing your steel ; With bows, and politeness, and great respect, You may take more than he can at first detect. [Pointing to the lighted windows of the Hotel.] 14 15 See, where in goblets deep What sense they have they steep — ' Watch here ! till each to his home Shall reel on his doubtful way. Watch here ! and the goblet's foam Will make him an easy prey ! Silence! silence! this way, this way! [As the Gipsies retire up the stage, Floeesteik staggers out of the hotel — he is elegently dressed, with chain, rings, &c., and a rich me- dallion round his neck.] i(*LO.* Wine ! wine ! If I am heir To the Count — my uncle's — line — [Hiccup.] Where's the fellow — will dare To refuse his nephew — wine ? [Hiccup,] That moon there, staring me in the way Can't be as modest as people say, For meet whom she will, and at whatever spot, She often looks on at what she ought not. Wine! wine! wine! [The Gipsies have by this time advanced, and Devilshoof goes politely up to Floresteii^.] My ear caught not the clock's last chime. And I beg to ask the time ? [Floresteiit reels, recovers a little, and after eyeing Deyilshoof.] (Aside.) If the bottle has prevailed. Yet whenever I'm assailed, Though there may be nothing in it, I am sobered in a minute — {To De7.) You are really so polite. That {pulling out his tuatch) 'tis late into the night [Taking the watch and putting it into his fob.] You are very kind — can it really be ! Are you sure it is so late ? Flo. {assuming courage,) May I beg to ask ? Dby. I am grieved to see Any one in such a state, ^ And will gladly take the utmost care Of the rings and chains you chance to wear. 16 [Taking from Floresteiit his rings, chain, and the rich niedallion. Floeesteii?- draws his sword.] ^ ji>t^iW Flo. What I thought was politeness is downright theft. And at this rate I soon shall hare nothing left. [At a sign from Devilshoof the Gipsies sur- round Floresteik, and take every yaluable from him.] OhOi Advance with caution, let every man Seize on and keep whatever he can. [During the chorus, Devilshoof makes off with the medallion, and others are dividing the rest of the spoil, when a female appears in the midst of them, drops her cloak, and discovers their Queen. The Gipsies appear stupified.] QuEEsr, To him from whom you stole. Surrender back the whole. [The Gipsies return the different things to Flo- resteik.] Flo. (trembling and looking over the things.) Thanks, madam, — lady — but might I request A medalhon in diamonds — worth all the rest. [At a sign from the Queen, who seems to com- mand its restitution.] CHOKUS OF GIPSIES. On our chieftain^s share we ne'er encroach And he fled with that prize, at your approach. Que. {To Florestein".) Be your safety my care — Flo. {trembling,) I'm in precious hands. Que. {To Gipsies.) Follow and list to your Queen's commands. Oho. Yes, we will list to our Queen's commands. [Exeunt Queek, holding Floresteik, all of a tremble, in one hand, and beckoning the Gip- sies to follow with the other. As soon as they have gone off, Arlike, who has been awoke by the noise, comes from the tent, followed by Thaddeus.] Arl. Where have I been wandering in my sleep ? Would you not lil'^ to know my dream ? Well, I will tell it you. X7 THE GIPSY GIRL'S DREAM. I dream'd that I dwelt in marble halls. With vassals and serfs at my side. And of all who assembled within those walls That I was the hope and pride. I had riches too great to count — could boast Of a high ancestral name ; And I also dream'd, which charmed me most [Taking both his hands in hers.] That you loved me still the same. I dream'd that suitors besought my hand, That knights upon bended knee And with vows no maiden heart could withstand, That they pledged their faith to me. And I dream'd that one of this noble host Came forth my hand to claim; Yet I also dream'd, which charm'd me most That you lov'd me still the same. [At the end of the ballad, Thaddeus presses Arlinb to his heart.] Arl. And do you love me still ? Tha. More than life itself. Arl. Yet there is a mystery I would fain unravel. {Pointing to her arm.) The mark on this arm is the key to that mystery. By the love you say you bear me, solve it. DUET. Tha. {Taking her hand and pointing to the mark,) That wound upon thine arm, "Whose mark through life will be. In saving thee from greater harm Was there transfixed by me. Ael. By thee? ''\ Tha. ^ E'er on thy gentle head Thy sixth sun had its radiance shed, A wild deer who had lain at bay Pursued by hunters cross'd the way. But slaying him I rescu'd thee, And in his death throe's agony That tender frame by his antler gor'd This humble arm to thy home restored. 2 18 Abl. Strange feelings move this breast It never knew before. And bid me here implore That you reveal tke rest. ENSEMBLE. Tha. The secret of her birth To me is only known, The secret of a life whose worth, I prize beyond my own. Abl. The secret of my birth To him is fully known, The secret of a life whose worth, I prize beyond my own. Abl. Speak, tell me — ease my tortured heart. And that secret evil or good impart. Tha. I will tell thee, although the words may sever. One who so loves thee, from thy love forever. ENSEMBLE. Abl. Where is the spell hath yet effaced, ' The first fond lines that love hath traced, And after years have but imprest , More deep in love's confiding breast? . Tha. And yet few spells have e'er effaced . The first fond lines that love hath traced. And after years have but imprest More deep in love's confiding breast. [At the end of the duet, Thaddeus throws him- self, in an ecstacy, at the feet of Arline, and is bathing her hand with kisses, when the back curtains of the tent are withdrawn, and the Queen appears, pale, and trembling with passion. She advances towards Arline, and pointing towards Thaddeus.] Que. And dare you aspire to the love of him who possesses the heart of your Queen ? Arl. I possess his heart, and will yield the possession to no one ; he has sworn he loves me. Que. Loves you I . 19 AsL. Yea ; let him choose between us. Que. Be it so. [Thaddeus, who has been anxiously watching the two, here runs and embraces Arline. She surveys the Queeis" with an air of triumph.] AkTi^ (21? #Ae Queen.) I made no idle boast; {then to Thad- BBUS) summon our comrades hither. [The QuEEiT is standing in the centre, while iV^u ^jn\wyi.\^>« V*' Thaddeus calls the Gipsies together, who en- ter on all sides and surround the QuEEif, and r appear to ask what is going on.] CONCEETED PIECE. Abl. Listen, while I relate « The hopes of the Gipsy's fate. I am loved by one, by one I love All other hearts above. And the sole delight to me [Taking the hand of Thaddeus.] Is with him united to be. Gho. Happy and light of heart be those iixf f,*fao»'«r Who in each bosom one faith repose! [Aside — maliciously pointing to the Queen.] Dbv. a rival's hate you may better tell By her rage than by her tears. And it, perchance, may be as well. To set them both by the ears, {To Queen.) As Queen of the tribe, 'tis yours> by right. The hands of those you rule to unite. Cho. ( To the Queen, who draws lack and hesitates.) In love and truth, by thee, , ? Their hands united be. Arl. {Partly inclining in sicpplication.) A rival no more, but a subject see, Asking thy blessing on bended knee. Tha. {Raising her,) Debase not thyself, but rather lose The boon, and a fate less wayward choose. Cho. ( Urging the Queen.) In love and truth, by thee , .^ Their hands united be. Que. (HaugMUy advancihg arid taking the hands 0/ Arlikb ancf Thaddeus.) •fiiud^SiTH yin IHand to hand, and heart to heart, ^^df^ ,a Kuit A feo^fho shall those I've mated part ? t-'^^I^"^^"^ ^^ % the spell of my sway, -(t#.hT oH .w'^v\^Part them who may. [Joining their hands.] Cho. Happy and light of heart be those (fu.ii.« Who in each bosom one faith repose! During this scene the stage %as heen growing somewhat lighter, iniL ,/... . ,.■ ' _ -^'''^''' '. QTe^ehter^J^^;' [ GiP. Morniitig^rf^egMining to dawn, aiitfcrowds of people are already flocking towards the f^ir ; the sports^ begin with daylight. Que. Summon the rest of the tribe, and meet me forthwith in the public square. {To Dev.) Do you remain to bear my further orders. '^^^^ fc'v«qirJ bdJ 'iu >-/x(oii siIT pxeuii't' "^HA.^ Mcjifetrhan^ m hand, followed by the other Gipsies repeating Chorus.] DUET. ' Que. ' This is thy deed — seek not to assuage My jealous fears and a rivars rage, Dev. I neither fear nor seek to calm — ^^'^' "'^^^ Que. {aside to Dev.) Revenge is the "^o^iided bosom's balm. That jewel with which thou hast dared to deck Thy foredoomed neck, '' Answer me — ^where did'st thou get it-— where ? Dev. It was entrusted to my care. Que. This very night, on this very spot Thy soul for once its fears forgot, K^'^-^Q 0'^ ) And a drunken galliard who cross'd thy way, ' Became thy prey — Dev. Fiend born, 'twere vain to fly. The glance of her searching eye! \^ _^ ,^ •.;; ENSEMBLE. Que. ^l)<9wii,'bn thy knee, and that gem, restore . j.w^^)^.|^ ^^^ shame amazed^, , ^ r^i Or long years of sin shall deplore , , The storm which thou hast rais'd. Div. {aside,) It best might be the prize to restore, , . ^ Much as I seem amaz'd, ' ^ ' Oh! hereafter I may deplore ? ,,, The storm which I have rais'd. 21 Lev. (hneehng and presenting the medallion to the Queen.) Queen, I obey. . t'5 Que 'Tis the wisest thing r * Thy coward soul could do. [ Takes medallion,'] Dev. {aside.) Who from my grasp such prize could wring, The doing it may rue. Que. Depart and join the rest. Dev. I do thy high behest- (««*^^-) ENSEMBLE. The wrongs we forgive not and cannot forget Will the edge of our vengeance more sharply whet. Que. The wrongs we forgive not and cannot forget. Will the edge of our vengeance more sharply whet. {Exeunt the Queen and Devilshoof at separate sides,'] SCENE %-^Anoi'fier Street in Preshurg^Daylight. [Enter Arline in a fanciful dress, followed by a troop of Gipsies. She has a tambourine in her hand.] CHORUS. In the gipsies' life you may read The life that all would like to lead. SONG.— Arlike. Come with the gipsy bride ! And repair To the fair, Where the mazy dance Will the hours entrance. Where souls as light preside ! Life can give nothing beyond One heart you know to be fond. Wealth with its hoards cannot buy The peace content can supply : Bank in its halls may not find The calm of a happy mind. So repair To the fair, ^ And they all may be met with there. Love is the first thing to clasp. near Ik 22 But' if ' lie escape your grasp, Friendship will then be at hand, In the young rogue's place to stand; Hope, too, will be nothing loth : , To point out the way to both. ,7 • ; So repair To the fair. And they all may be m^t with there. CHORUS. In the gipsies' life you may read, The life that all would like to lead. [Bxit Arlike, followed by the tribe of Gipsies.] SCENE 3. — Great fair in the public Plaatz of Presburg, where the scene is well shown. The procession of the various trades commences from back of platform turning to L., and down on to stage, then passes down on R. The procession is formed of Banners of the trade, each with two attendants, one carrying a symbol of the trade, the other a wand. Dancers, boys, &c., &c. i CHORUS. , Life itself is at the best One scene in mask of folly drest. And there is no part of its wild career But you will meet with here ! * To these symbols of Jife your voices swell Vive la masque, et vive la bagatelle. [At the end of the Chorus and during the Sym- phony, a movement is perceived at the further end of the place, which is followed by the en- trance of a double party of men Gipsies, headed by Devilshoof and Thaddeus, who force a passage doVn the centre of the stage, which they occupy; they then open their ranks, when another file of female Gipsies, headed by their Quee]S" and Arline, pass down them. Florestein" and a party are seen watching them with great curiosity.J QUARTET. — Arlin^e, Queek, Thaddeus, Devilshoof. From the valleys and hills Where the sweetest buds grow, 23 And are watered by rills Which are purest that flow. Come we ! Come we! CHORUS. Light of heart, fleet of foot, reckless of slight or gibe, Who can compare with the free, happy Gipsy tribe. [During this, the bod^ of Gipsies have been enacting characteristic Dances, when Arline, carrying a flower-basket in her hand, glides round to the assembled company and sings.] SOLO. — Arliis^e. Sir Knight, and lady listen ! That bright eye seems to glisten (To a lady.) As if his trusted tale Did o'er thy sense prevail ! {To another — pointing to her heart.) Pretty maiden, take care, take care. What havoc love maketh there ! {To a third— pointing to a ring on her finger^ And this token, from love you borrow, Is the prelude of many a sorrow: There are those who have lived, who knew The gipsy's words to be true. Cho. {As the same dance of the other gipsies continues.) Light of heart, fleet of foot, reckless of slight or gibe, ' Who can compare with the free, happy Gipsy tribe ! [At the end of the dance and chorus Count Arkheik and so^e Officers of State enter ; his hair has become gray, his step is slow, and his appearance is that of sorrow. He is ac- costed by Florestein".] Flo. My dear uncle, it delights me to see you amongst us, and here is a little gipsy girl that would delight you still more {aside), if you had my blood in your veins ; she's positively a charming creature. CoTT. I have lost the taste of joy, and the sight of youth and| beauty recalls to my memory that treasure of both, my loved and lost Arline. 24 [He gazes attentively at Aelike, sighs heavily, then exit with his retinue into the Hall of Justice.] Flo. (To a party of Ms friends.) It's no use restraining me — I'm positively smitten. (Breaks from them and goes up to Ar- LiXE.) Fair creature, your manner has enchanted me, and I would fain take a lesson from you. Arl. Of politeness, sir ? By all means : to hegin then, whenever you address a lady, always take your hat off. Flo. Very smart (tuith a titter) — 'pon my word, very smart. Your naivete only increases the feelings of admiration and devo- tion which a too susceptible heart — Arl. (Bursting out laughing.) Ha! ha! ha! Flo. Your indifference will drive me to despair. Arl. Will it really? Flo. Do not mock me, hut pity my too susceptible nature, and let me print one kiss upon — [Here Arliste gives him a violent slap on the face : the Queen, who has gone up the stage with Thaddeus, now brings him on one side and points out the situation of Arlinb and Florestein; he is about to rush upon Flor- ESTEii^" just as Arline has slapped his face ; on receiving it, he turns round, and finds him- self between the two, and both are laughing in his face.] Que. (eyeing Floresteii^.) It is the very person from whom they stole the trinkets I made them give him back again. [Taking the medallion from her bosom.] This too is his, and now my project thrives. [Florestein" turns up the stage to join his party, and the Queen" crosses to Arlin^e.] You have acted well your jJart, and thus your Queei^ rewards you. [Places the medallion round her neck.] Forget not the hand who gave it. Arl. (Kneeling and hissing the Queen's hand.) Let this bespeak my gratitude. Que. And now let our tribe depart. [Chorus and dance repeated, and the Gipsies are about to march off. Thaddeus and Arlii^^e bring up the rear of their body ; and as they are going off, Florestein, who with his friends has been watching their departure, perceives his medallion on the neck of Arline — ^he breaks through the crowd and stops her -«-she and Thaddeus come forward.] ''%5 Flo. Though you treated me so lightly some moments past, you will not do so now. That medallion is mine; my friends here recognize it. All. We do, we do. [Here Devilshoof is seen to steal off.] Flo. And I accuse you of having stolen it. Arl. Stolen ! It was this instant given me by our Queen, and she is here to verify my words. [Arline runs about looking everywhere for the Queen.] Flo. That's an every-day sort of subterfuge. {To the crovrd.) Worthy people and friends, that medallion on her neck be- longs to me, and I accuse her or her accomplices of having robbed me. COIS'CERTED PIECE. [Chorus of Populace surrounding Arlin"E.] Shame ! shame ! let us know the right, And shame on the guilty one light I Tha. [Rushing defore Arline to shield her.] He who a hand on her would lay. Through my heart must force his way. Cho. Tear them asunder, but still protect Until they can prove, what they but suspect. Abl. To all who their belief have leant. Heaven can attest I am innocent. [Florestein^, who has during this movement entered the Hall of Justice, is now seen re- turning, followed by a strong guard, who file off each side of the steps.] Flo. {To Captain of Guard. Pointing to Arline.) There stands the culprit, on you I call onduct her away to the Hall — to the Hall. ^^Arline looks at him with great contempt ; the Gipsies perceiving her danger range them- selves around her. Thaddeus breaks from those who are holding him and rushes' up to her. Floresteik has got behind the Captain OF THE Guard, who gives orders for his men to seize Arline, upon which the Gipsies draw their daggers, a conflict ensues, in which the Guard maintains possession of Arline, a body of the populace reseize Thaddeus, and the Gipsies are routed.] 26 ENSEMBLE. Cap. of G- They who would brave the law, Against themselves but draw : ii ^, , i The aid of which they stood in need, And aggravate their guilty deed. FLa rO 1.. Now it is with the law, I beg leave to withdraw. A glass of wine I greatly need, For it has hurt my nerves indeed. Ttta. Free me, or else the law ^ Upon your heads you draw, It's aid you may live to need, Who smile upon this daring deed. GUA, If you dare brave the law. Upon your heads ye draw The aid of which ye stand in need. And aggravate their guilty deed. GiP, Why should we fear the law. Or all the arms ye draw. While of our aid she stands in need And guiltless is of such a deed. [Arline is conducted by a file of the Guard, led by the Captain and preceded by Flore- STEiif and his party into the Hall of Justice ; the people follow in a mass, while Thaddeus is detained by those who first seized him, and as Arline is going up the steps, the figure of the Queen" is seen in an attitude of triumph over her rival s fall.^ SCENE 4. — Inferior of CouiST Arn^heim's apartment in the Rail of Justice. — A vieiu of the last scene visible through one of the windows at the back. — A full length portrait of Arlike, as she was in the first act, hangs on the wall. — State chairs, oaoV«>^.. The father his Child 1 ' [Thaddeus hides his face in his hands, much moved.] Dey. {Suddenly emerging from the crowd, and dragging Thaddeus away,) Better to go e're dnv'n, Than e'er be revil'd. For the bounty hath giv'n ' The father his child! Cho. Prais'd be the will of heav'n, Whose light on them smil'd. And whose bounty hath giv'n The father his child ACT III. SCENE 1. — A splendid Saloon in the Castle of CouiST Arnheim. — On the ground floor , a large window at the hack open- ing on the Parh — On the o. p. side, the door of a small Cabinet, doors at the lack, leading into spacious Galleries, [Enter Arline, elegantly dressed for a Ball.] Arl. The past appears but a dream. Who twice restored me to a father's home ? [CouifT Arnheim enters with Eloresteik — ^Arliiste runs into his arms.] Cou. Eveiy moment you leave me is a moment of unhappiness. On a night of so much joy, let me intercede for one you have too much cause to be angry with. Arl. ( To the Coukt, avertiiig her head.) The wishes of my dear father I would cheerfully comply with, but the very sight of him disturbs me. # Flo. (falling on his knee.) Fair Cousin, let me plead my own cause, and express the — aw — sorrow I really feel at having for an instant believed it possible in fact, I never in reality [Enter a servant.] What the devil do you want at such a critical part of one's con- versation ? [Servant crosses to the Couin:.] Ser. The oastle is filling with guests, who inquire for your lord' ship. [Exit.] Cou. (to Arline.) Let us hasten to meet them, and afford me the joy of making you known to all. Arl. Allow me but time, and I will follow you. Flo. That is but reasonable, uncle — I will live in hopes of my cousin's forgiveness, which can alone restore my — peace — of mind. {aside.) I shall positively expire if I don't lead off the first quad- rille with her. -« (Exeunt Count and Florestein.) [Arline goes to the cabinet o. p., and brings out her gipsy dress.] 31 32 . The sight of this recalls the memory of happy days, and of him who made them happy. [As she is contemplating the dress, the window , at the back suddenly opens, and Devilshoof springs into the apartment.] Arl. (screaming.) Ah ! what seek -you here with me ? Dev. Hush ! fear not ; but be silent. I come to ask you to re- join our tribe — we have never ceased to feel the loss of one liked more than all the rest. Arl. Leave me, let me forget we have ever been acquainted. Dev. I have brought with me piie who has undoubtedly greater powers of persuasion than I can pretend to. [Here Thaddeus appears at the window • enters I Aiu«*v V- Which seem'd so bright before. The vengeance I scorn to dread. Which they on me can pour ! Arl. {Horror strichen on seeing the Quee2^.) To all but vengeance dead, She stands mine eyes before ^^■jij Its thunders waiting on my head " In all her hate to .pour. Que. {Maliciously eyeing Arline.) All other feelings dead. Revenge can hope restore, Its thunders on her daring hend I only live to pour. Cho. Although to feeling dead, This sorrow we deplore, The thunder bursting o'er our head, Had not surprised us more. Cou. {Advancing to Thaddeus.) Leave this place thy polluting step hath crossed, Depart, or thou art lost. Tha. {Casting a sorroioful looTc at Arlin^e as he is about to go.) To threats I should contemn, For thy dear sake I yield Arl. {Summoning resolution.) The bursting torrent I will stem, And him I live for shield. [She takes Thaddeus by the hand, and goes to the Count, then turns to the company/) I 37 Break not the only tie, That bids my heart rejoice, For whom contented I would die — ( With energy.) The husband of my choice. Cou. {BiisJmig between them and drawing his sword. To Thad- DEUS.) Depart, ere my thirsty weapon stains These halls ^vith the blood of thy recreant yeins I ( To Arline.) False thing ! beloved too long, too well, Brave not the madness thou canst not quell I Que. [Seizing Thaddeus hy the arm.] List to the warning voice that calls thee ! Fly from the peril which enthralls thee ! [Darting a furious look at Arliis'E as she passes her.] Weep rivers — ^for ages pine ! He shall never he thine. [As the Queen is dragging Thaddeus towards the window, Arline stops him.] Arl. [To the assembly.} Your pardon, if I seek With my father alone to speak. [Exeunt every one at the large doors eat;h side of the windows,^ which close upon them ; the Queen is seen to pass out of the window Arl. [ Falling at the Count's feet] See at your feet a suppliant — one , Whose place should be your heart, Behold the only living thing To which she had to cling. Who saved her life, watched o'er her years With all the fondness faith endears, And her affections won — Rend not such ties apart. Cou. Child ! Arline ! wilt thou, darest thou heap A stain thine after life will be weep. On these hairs by thee and sorrow bleach'd— On this heart dishonor never reached ? Arf. [/Using and seeking refuge in the arms of Thaddeus.] Whatever the danger, the ruin, the strife — It must fall ; united wo are for hfe. M Cou. [with rage.] United 1 and would'st thou link my name In a chain of such deep disgrace? My rank, my very blood defame With a blot no time can efface ? The child of my heart, of my house the pride, An outcast gipsy's bride ! Tha. [Breaking from her, and going up with great dignity to COUKT ARi^HEIM.] Proud lord, although this head proscribed, Should fall by the weapons thy wealth hath bribed. Although in revealing the name I bear, The home I shall see no more ; The land which to thee in its deep despair The deadliest hatred bore. I may fall as have fallen the bravest of foes. 'Twere better like them to die ! And in dishonored earth to lie, Then bear unresented reproaches like those. [CouiTT Arnheim and Arline betray symptoms of astonishment, yet great anxiety ] Start not, but listen ! When the fair land of Poland was ploughed by the hoof Of the ruthless invader^ when might With steel to the bosom and flame to the roof. Completed her triumph o'er right : In that moment of danger, when freedom invoked All the fetterless sons of her pride. In a phalanx as dauntless as freedom e'er yok'd, I fought and I fell by her side ; My birth is noble, unstained my crest As thine own — let this attest [Takes his Commission, seen in Act I, from his bosom, and gives it to the Count, who stands fixed and bewildered.] Pity for one in childhood torn From kindred with whom she dwelt, Ripened in after years to love — The fondest that heart hath felt, Has made me thus far faith renew With outlaws chance first linked me to : 39 As a foe on this head let your hatred be pil'd, But despise not one who hath so loved your child. CoiT. [ Greatly moved.'] The feuds of a nation's strife, The party storms of life, Should never their sorrows impart, To the calmer scenes of the heart- By this hand let thine hold Till the blood of its veins be cold 1 [Thaddeus, moved to tears, is about to fall at the Cotjnt's feet, who checks him.] Not at mine — ^be that homage paid at hers. Who the fond one of feeling on thee confers. TRIO. Cou. Let not the soul over sorrows grieve. With which the bosom hath ceased to heave Let us not think of the tempest past. If we reach the haven at last. Arl. Ne'er should the soul over sorrows grieve With which the bosom hath ceased to heave; Ne'er should we think of the tempest past, If we reach the haven at last. Tha. Why should the soul over sorrows grieve, With which the bosom hath ceased to heave ; Why should we think of the tempest past, If we reach the haven at last [During the trio, the wan figure of the Queen has been seen at the window in the back, and at the end of it, as Thaddeus is about to em- brace Arliite, the Queen^, in a transport of rage, points him out to a gipsy by her side, who isiu the act of firing at him, when Devilshoof, who has tracked their steps, averts the gipsy's aim, and by a rapid movement turns the mus- ket towards the Queei^ — it goes off, and she falls.] Oou, G-uard every portal — summon each guest and friend — And this festive scene suspend. [The distant sound of joyous instruments lieard in the saloons, which the intelligence of the catastrophe is supposed to have ceaphed, ceases, 40 and crowds of nobles, ladies, guests, &c., pour in at each door. Arline rushes im;o the arms of Thaddeus, and then passes over to the Coui^T.] ARLiifE and Chorus. Oh! what full delight. Through my bosom thrills And a wilder glow In my heart instills ' Bliss ! unfelt before, Hope! without alloy, Bpeak, with raptured tone Of that heart the joy ! [As the curtain descends, is heard under the win- dow at the back,] THE GIPSrS CHORUS. In the gipsy's life you may read, The life that all would like to lead. THB Ei^D. Chickering & Sons, MANUFACTURERS OF PIANO FORTES Established .in 182 ^ Eighty-'One First (Premiums^ The Largest Piano Manufaotory in the World. The Oldest Piano Manufactory in Annerica. THE highest: recompense over all competition UNIVERSAL EXPOSITION, PARIS, 1867. GOLD MEDAL 1867. CROSS OF THE LEGION or HONOS, 1867. 1867, The Cross of the Legion of Honor AND FIRST GOLD MEDAL WERE AWARDED TO CHICKERING & SONS. This places the CHICKERING PIANO at the head of the w^ -^^ C037514325 U.C. BERKELEY LIBRARIES CD37Sm3aS wm. C "IBRARY DATE DUE Music Library University of California at Berkeley n