r ' MAZEPP A, OE THE WILD HORSE OP TART ARY. ^ gr nma , IN THREE ACTS. Dramatized from Lord Byrons Poem, BY HENRY M. MILNER. WITH AN ILLUSTRATION, AND REMARKS, BY D— G . THOMAS HAILES LACY, THEATEICAL PUBLISHEE, LONDON. TORONTO, R. B. BUTLAND, 37 KING St. WEST. ft .s / \ < vi j: in V7 /%!' REMASKL. ifHaieppa. Lord Bvron is a great and an original genius; Le has a depth of thought and a force of expression that are truly admirable. In aiming at too much conciseness, be is often harsh and obscure, while his artificial pauses, his rapid and sometimes unnatural transitions, give to his poetry an air of pedantry and affectation. Upon many occasions he is exquisitely simple and pathetic ; his simile of the Kashmeer Butterfly, and that fine pas- sage, “ He who hath bent him o'er the dead,' cannot easily be paralleled. But it is in Childe Harold” (the greal° est of all his works), that the genius of Lord Byron shines most conspicuous — his lamentations over the ruins of Greece, his passionate exhortations to spare the last relics of her ancient grandeur, and his just and generous indignation against our modern vandal, for despoiling her of what the barbarians themselves held sacred, are the very soul of pathos and poetry. In proportion as we admire exalted genius, we lament its wanton prostitu- tion : the mass of obscenity and profaneness which Lord Byron has bequeathed to posterity is now become a ques- tion between him and his Creator. He lived too long for his own fame — we cannot say “ He should have died hereafter,'^ unless (like Lord Rochester) it had been to leave on record his deep contrition for having poisoned the minds of future generations. The following character of Lord Byron as a poet, was written before he had in- flicted upon the world that witty, but scandalously im*^ ttioral work, “ Don Juan — ** The town is pleas’d when Byron will rehearse. And finds a thousand beauties in his verse; So fix’d his fame, that write whatever he will. The patient public must admire it still ; Yes, — though bereft of half his force and fire. They still must read — and, dozing, must admire ; While you and I, who stick to common sense. To c;enius, taste, and wit, have no pretence. A 3 0) o 0 REMARKS. Throngbout the whole we toil to undersUnd Where'er we tread — 'tis strange, 'tis foreign Iasi. Nay, half the thoughts and language of the strata Require a glossary to make them plain. Beauties there are, which, candour bids me o^? i. Atone for these — for more than these atone : Beauties, which e'en the coldest must admire — Quick, high-wrought passion— true poetic fire — Bold, energetic language— thoughts 8ul)lime — And all the artful cadences of rhyme.” * story of Mazeppa we learn from two sources— ire’s History of Charles XII., and Lesur’s “ Histoire osaques,** Lord Byron has rendered it familiar to y reader of poetry — Mazeppa is introduced relating romantic adventures to the royal Swede, after the ttle of Pultow^ The vanquished monarch, wounded and reclined at the foot of a tree, surrounded by his warriors, had singled out the brave Tartar and his steea as objects of peculiar admiration for their prowess in ‘'pricking over flood or field,” when Mazeppa, remem- bering the school in which he had acquired liis skill in horsemanship, drops an expression that raises the curi- osity of Charles, who puts to the “ old Hettman” a ques- tion that produces the recital. Lord Byron confines his narrative to Mazeppa’s intrigue with the beautiful young wife of a Polish county the discovery of their amours, the revenge of the jealous husband, who sentences the Tartar to be lashed to the back of a wild horse, and left to his fate— the description of that perilous journey, his rescue by the Cossacks, and subsequent good fortune. All these are told in Lord Byron’s wonted strain of elo- quence and passion. The story winds up with a versi- fication of the ancient motto, “ nil desperandut^ Mazeppa has found his way to the stage, with the accompaniments of appropriate scenery, alternately savage and splendid ; gorgeous processions, dresses and decorations; gallant knights and ladies fair; banquets, tournaments, and real horses. The story has been con^ siderably varied and amplified, to bring these powerful auxiliaries into full play ; and an imposing spectacle is the result. Olinska, daughter of the Castellan, is beloved by Mazeppa, w ho passes under the name of Cassimir. Her father has, however, provided a more iubstantial suitor, in the person of the Count Palatine; who, being too magnificent a potentate to leave hisr alac^ • “The Modern Dunciid.’ > and lay hit coronet at her feet, until his prop — e. Cxrstume. POLES. THE CASTELLAN.— Rich dress of the reign of Louis XI V ; — A full-skirted tunic of dark blue cloth, superbly embroidered with gold — full trunks of the same, edged with lace — russet boots — broad embroidered scarf — orange-coloured belt — high crowned, broad-brimmed hat, turned up in front, with brilliant rosette, and profusely trimmed with red feathers — ^yellow gaunt- lets. PREMISLAS, COUNT PALATINE.— Similar dress of light blue, embroidered with silver — white feathers, silk stockings — white shoes. CASSIMER. — (Mazeppa, as the page.) White tunic, half full sleeve, puffed, slashed with crimson and black velvet, the tunic entirely trimmed with crimson and black velvet — white tight pantaloons — white shoes, with crimson rosettes — short mantillo worn over the left arm, of crimson cloth, trimmed with ermine —octagonal cap of crimson, with hanging pouch. RUDZOLOFF. — Green embroidered tunic, with scarlet man- till«5 — tight green pantaloons — black short boots — lancer’s cap. DROLIN6KO. — Tight vest of green cloth, trimmed with gold lace — enormously full breeches of ditto — red stockings — black shoes — red rosettes. POLISH NOBLES. — Various-coloured tunics, embroidered, and. trimmed with fur — mantillos, also trimmed with fur — tall «himney-pot caps, with pouches covered with yellow cloth, and embroidered and trimmed with fur — tight pantaloons, embroi- dered boots. FOR THE TOURNAMENT.— Knighti in full and in half armour — Heralds, with heraldic coats — the Servants in tunics —Pages, exactly the same as Cassimer — the Pages of Premislas, similar, but the colours light blue and green, with white fur. SOLDIERS. — Tunic- coats trimmed with fur — tall chimney- pot hats, trimmed with ditto — modern arms. OLINSKA. — First Dress: A short Polish pelisse of green velvet, superbly trimmed and embroidered with gold, and edged with white fur over a short white dress — Polish octagonal cap of the same, with hanging pouch. Second Dress : A train-dress of white satin, embroidered with deep trimming of fur — brilliant coronet, from which hangs a spacious veil. AGATHA. — Old-fashioned dress — tight body — full skirt of slate-coloured cloth, trimnied with black velvet — white hand- kerchief over the neck — round cap of black velvet, coming with a point over the forehead, and ornamented in the front with jewels, ZEMILA. — Tight body of scarlet cloth, edged with black fur, and trimmed with black yellow buttons — light blue shirt, with broad red stripe at bottomr-bloe stockings — square topped Polish cap of scarlet, edged with black fur — black tassels. POLISH LADIES. — As Olinska’s first dress, varying the colour. TARTARS. MAZEPPA. — First Dress: Black robe, entirely enveloping the person — black helmet — black-red plume. Second Dress : Flesh legs,: arms and body — short tight trunks — half body of brown cloth. Third Dress : White Turkish shirt and Irowsers, embroidered and spangled — vest, with long broad tabs of pale blue velvet, richly spangled and embroidered with silver — shawl-scarf of orange, embroidered and fringed with silver — red boots — full Tartar helmet — cap of gold, surmounted with a diadem, and bird of Paradise plumes. Fourth Dress : Long plain Turkish robe bound round with a sash — plain turban. 10 COSTUME. ABDKR KHAN.— jPir5< dress: Long of white, hang^j, fall, with embroidery at tlie bottom — green ^..;1 gold ve»t, with ttx.g broad tabs of dark green velvet, rich^'^ embroidered in gold — very spacious flowing mantle of white clotn, with a border of green and gold embroidery, and gold fringe— very large high turban ot white, finished at bottom by a laurel-wreath in green foil. Second dress : Same as Mazeppa’s last dress. THAM AR AND CHIEFS.— Vest and fly of black cloth, trimmed with red an 1 gold — short full Turkish trunks of black and red stripe, taken up with gold studs — 'Partar helmet cap, wdth red crape hanging from it, over the shoulders — red scarf — re.’ sandals — round shield of black, with gold edge and bosses. ELDERS. — Long white robes and turbans. KOSCAR, KADAC, AN D SHEPHERDS.— Fiesh legs and arms — sheepskin vests— short trunks — conical caps of the same. ONEIZA AND SHEPHERDESSES.— Skirts of striped and ▼arious-coloured linens — capes of sheepskin — large conical hat» covered with leaves, weeds, &c. OiaBt of tge €*Saractets, Perform? ed at ike Royal Amphitheatre ^ Westminster Bridge, under the Management of Messrs. Ducrow and West, on Easter Monday , POLES. The Castellan of Laarinski , . . . Premlslas, Count Palatine . . . . ’ Rudzoloff, Chamberlain of the Household . * . Drolinsko Officer Sentinel Mr. Hart. Mr. S Foster. Mr. Lawrence. Mr. Herring. Mr. J. Smith. Mr. Taylor. Olinska, Daufthter of the Castellan • . .Mrs Ponp Matha, her Nurse . ... . . Mrs.' Bradley. Zemila Mrs. Yates. Hnighfs. Officers. Guards, Heralds, Domestics, Ladies, 4:c. TARTARS. Abder Khan, King of Tar tar;/ Mazeppa, his son, under the T^me Thamar, a conspiring Chief lain Zfmba . . . . " . Kotwl, I ■‘ihepherds . Elders of the Pe.ovie Oneiua - Shepherdess ... ' • . . Mr. Gomersal. of Cas imer Mr. Cartlitch. • • . Mr. S. Smith. • . . . Mr. Taylor. 5 Mr. Fillingham • I Mr. West. , ^ 5 Gough, Montgo ; mery, and Yates » • . Mrs. J. Ducrerw . . • . Mrs. Dawsnn. Chieffatns, fTarriori Prie.?^^ Sheph rds, 8fc. M AZEPPA ACT I. SCENE I. — The Court- Yard of the Castle of Laurinski bounded by the buildings of the castle, its moat, and ad jacent lake — it is approached by a series of drawbridges, over the moat and branches of the lake — in the back- ground, the distant country — castle gates, l. 3rd e. — two large windows, l., the nearest of which has a practi- cable balcony, L. s. e. — the rrioon seen to set — lights are observable in the castle windows, which are gradually extinguished as the morning advances. A Sentinel discovered, pacing the drawbridge, which leads across from R. to L. Enter Cassimir, cautiously, R. u, e,, and crossing to the win- dow, L. s, E. Cas. [Calling softly, Olinska, Sen, [^Halting on the drawbridge, c.] Ha ! who goes there r — No answer ? [Qassimir conceals himself behind a but- tress, L.] By the uncertain glimpses of the moon, I can distinguish no one — all is silent — it could have been but the wind sighing amongst these ancient battlements ; whistling along them, as it does through my ribs, which (by the time they keep me on the watch) I suppose they think as tough and as weatherproof as the walls them- selves. I shall take the liberty of making free with the drter’s fire, in the hall, for a few^ moments. [Music . — Exit into the portal, i.. u. E, Cas. [Advancing from the buttress.~\ Olinska ! dear Olin- ska* ere yet the envious daylight robs my soul of this sweet privilege, of drinking from thine eyes deep draughts of the bright liquid fire, which, as from twin stars of love, streams through my enraptured heart, appear, dear life ! raise me to that throne of glory Ronarchs might envy me, Olinska^s love. [Olinska appeon in the balcony, L, 8. R U. OF ILL LIB. 12 MAZEPh^. LhCT I. OIL Cassimir ! thou here ? Hence, hence ! wert thou discovered, think how fearfully my father’s wiath would fall on the clandestine suitor to his child. Cas, What can Cassimir dread, ennobled and em- boldened by thy lov/^ t Oli. It cannot be a noble oi a worthy love, that thus, beneath the mask of night, must steal to lay its homage on the shrine. Cas, Dost thou reproach my rash presumption ? Oli» No ; but my own unworthy cowardice, Cassimir, I will no more of this ; no longer stoop to tremblingly conceal affections, in which my soul should glory : no ! at my father’s feet, I will avow it all — will plead thy gallant services — thy exalted deeds — charge him, as he values my happiness or peace, to grant Olinska’s hand where her fond heart is pledged, and gain a son who’ll be an honour to his name. Cas. To thee and to thy love I do commit me ! but, rather than see thee sacrificed to another, or brook a rival in thy much-prized love, — A thousand tyrant fathers I would brave From all their wrath my lov’d Olinska save, Or earn an early, but an honoured grave. OH, But see, the dawn advances ; the moon h sunk behind yon hoary hills ; the glimmering lights are one by one expiring ; and the hum of busy menials speaks approaching day. Away, my love, away ! Cas. May all propitious powers smile down upon the pleadings of thy virtuous love, waft thy soft breathings deep to thy father’s heart, and win him to our cause ; then should thy doating Cassimir, in the broad blaze of day, boast of his bliss, and be all Poland’s envy. [The drum of the guard is heard — Cassimir climbs a buttress and passipnateiy kisses Olinska^s hand, then effects his escape, R. s. E. — sound approaches. Re-enter Sentinel, l. u. e„ on the drawbridge — O/bij/ca, qjter watching Cassimir, retires from the balcony, Knter a Patrol, r. U. e., who crosses the drawbridge to L. U. E., and relieves the guard. Enter Rudzoloff, Drolinsko, and other domestics, from thA. castle, L, 3rd s. (c.) Come ; bustle, bustle, you lazy-pated var • MAZEFFA. SCENE I.] lets ! Why, it’s day i broad day ! — and is not to-day to be a remarkable day — a glorious day — a day of festivity ? — Is there not to be a grand tournament? — are not all the neighbouring knights, ladies, esquires, and gentry invited ( — Is not an envoy from tlie Count Palatine Pre- mislas expected ? — And an’t I expected to take a leading part in all the games ? Rnd, But what an odd freak of our Lord Castellan to choobe such a day as this for the attempt to subdue the unbreakable, fiery, wild Tartarian horse, so long the terror of all our grooms, and the executioner of so many rough-riders. Enter Cassimer, softly^ R. 3rd E., and listens at the hackee, Dro. Let the Castellan waste no more time, labour, nor life about him ; but send the devil on all fours back to his native Tartary, I tell you what, godfather, there never was a native of that counby, whether walking on one pair of legs or two, that ever came to any good by being in a better. Look, now, at that young Tartar fellow, Cassimir, picked up, as I have heard, in a wood, some eighteen years ago, after one of their barbarous incursions — Rud. A living contradiction to your assertion ; risen by his good qualities to be the favourite page, the idol of all the women, and the envy of all the men. Dro. Not of all the men, godfather ; for my part, I think his brother, the wild horse, the more amiable barbarian of the two. Let my lady beware, or she may find, too late, that she has caught a Tartar. Cas. {^RiLshing forward y and giving Drolinsho a violont dap on the shoulder.] What says the slave ? Dro. [Aside,] By all that’s terrible, the Tartar has caught me. Cas, No muttering, sirrah : you spoke of me. Dro. (l.) Did I? — Well, then, I’m sure you must have been delighted to hear the complimentary things I said of you. You can’t think, how prodigiously w^e all shall regret (I speak of myself in particular), that your duty must presently take you from us. Cas, What means the, slave 1 Rud, Why, as you know that my Lady Olinska is going to be married to the Count Palatine Premislas, one of the richest and most powerful noblemen in Poland Cas, How said you ? married, married to another » 14 [act w Rud. Another! what other? — Why, she was never married before, was she ? Dro, A despatch late last night, conveyed to the Cas- tellan’s chamber after he had retired — ay, ay, it’s we folks of consequence in the establishment that come at the earliest intelligence — bless your heart, the envoy is expected to-day, to make the formal proposal to my lady. Cos. Against this blow support me, heaven ! She never will, she never shall be his I Dro. Sha’nt she, though? — There, I think, you’ll find yourself mistaken, young fellow ; not that you need to put yourself into such a taking about it, for 1 dare say, as you are her favourite page, she will prevail on the Palatine to make you one of his esquires. Cas. [Seizing Drolmsko by the throaty c.] Wretch! how dare you thus insult me? — But no, reptile, thou art not worth my anger. [Rtuhes out, r. Dro, I thank you for appreciating me so justly. God- father, mark my words, that man will never come to any good. Oh, that the Castellan would clap him on the back of his brother devil, the Tartarian horse, and seno them olF to Tartary, or Tartarus. Rud, Tush, fool ! the Lady Olinska approaches — away, to speed the preparations for the festival. — Rudzoloff drives Drolinsko out, who has hardly r#- coveredf 'rom the effects of his shaking, L, s. E. Enter Olinska, Agatha, r. Aga. (l.) Why, how is it my pretty bird has left her nest so early this morning? — And, oh ! those downcast eyes and colourless cheeks assure me she must have passed a sleepless night. OH (c.) Oh, I am deeply to be pitied. Aga. Pitied ! you, you to be pitied ! when there’s nothing talked of through all the castle, but your ap- proaching nuptials with a young nobleman so rich and so OH, Those nuptials never can take place. My heart, my soul, each energy of my existence — all, all is Cassi* niir’s. Aga, Cassimir’s ! heavens ! a friendless youth, an orphan boy, a foundling Tartar. OH. The idol of my fond afiTections ! This very morn- ing, yielding to the prayer of Cassimir, I went to makt^ MAZEPPA. 15 •CENE I.J fall avowal to my father, but judge of my astonishment, my agony, when he announced to me that he had so- lemnly engaged my hand to the Count Palatine, who in the recent war had rescued him in battle. You know my cruel situation — judge, condemn me, if you can, but you must at least pity the unhapy Olinska. Aga, I condemn you! oh, my dear young lady, my bosom can harbour none but the tenderest sentiments towards you, nor entertain any wish except to do you service. [A noist of hurried footsteps is heard without, r. Oli, Some one approaches — ah, ’tis he, "tis Cassimir ! Great heaven, how agitated I Re-enter Cassimir, suddenly^ r. u. e. Cas. suppressed anger.] Noble lady— [Agatha retires up, R., watchings Oli. (r.c.) Speak without reserve, Cassimir ; my se- cond mother here knows all. Cas. Before her, then, pronounce my fate. Oli. Your fate! Cas. Yes : on you, and on this moment, depend the destinies of my life. Oli. What mean you? Cas. We must fly: the deserts of Tartary, where I first drew breath, offer us an assured retreat. Here, where the bonds that unite us are to be torn asunder, have I not the right to require of Olinska, who has chosen me for her husband, that she should seek with me, in my own country, that happiness which is denied us here? Oli. How, with barbarians ? sworn foes of my coun- try — never, never ! Cas. Then let this hated rival tremble. Oli. Listen to me, Cassimir. Cas. I care not for life ; I am ready to sacrifice it but 1 will not perish alone. Aga. [Advancing, K.] Your father comes ; for both your Bakes, hide from him your tears— Cassimir, away ! Music. — Enter the Castellan, with his suite, including RVDzoi.ofF, from the castle-gate, L. 3rd E. — he seems sur- ir*'ised at obsei'ving the embarrassment his presence occasions, and testifies his astonishment on beholdimr Cast. [Aside, L.l Cassimir f [ tioud.] What do you ner* CassimiT ? B 2 16 MAZRPPA. [act 1. Cfls. [Confused y R.] My Lord Castellan Aga. [Fearing he may betray himself y hastens between him and the CasteUauy c.] My lord, Cassimir was just come to — to — to — to request my influence with the Lady Olinska, to obtain for him the situation of first esquire with her intended husband. [The Castellany with a scrutinizing glance y surveys {he lovers, who remain abashed and confused, Rud, (l.) This young man's intrusion on iny lady's privacy Cast, It would be your duty to punish , but I am will- ing to excuse. I call to mind his uniform good conduct, his courage, and fidelity, which deserve reward : — I name him officer of men-at-arms, whom I am sending to Warsaw, to be incorporated in the royal guard. He will depart to-morrow at daybreak. Cas, My lord, permit me Cast. Rudzoloff, I rely on you to see my wishes ful filled. Away, now ; and prepare for your appearance at the approaching fete. Rud, Enough, my lord. [Exit Cassimh'f L. s. E., with gestures of submission to the Castellan y and darting glances of piercing scrutiny on Olinska — Ru dsoloff follow ing. Cast. I find, by the Count Palatine’s despatch, that this proposed marriage is likewise sanctioned by the sovereign himself. OH [Aside.l Support me, oh ! support me ! Cast, The Count Premislas wished to come, even on the instant, and present to thee his homage ; but ar. ancient custom does not permit a Palatine of Poland to offer his vows in person, till after a solemn ceremony. The countess’s coronet must be presented to the intended, and she return her ring in exchange. From that mo- ment, she is his affianced bride. The envoy of the count this day will come on the important mission. OH. How, my father ! this very day ? Cast, Even so. Prepare for his reception, my daugh- ter ; obedience should be easy, when honours and fortune are its reward. Music. — Enter an Officery R. 4th e. Offi. My lord, a splendid cavalcade of knights and warriors even now' is discerned from the battlements MAEFPPA. JCESE I.J IT approaching the castle. By the bearings on the banners, we perceive it is an envoy from Count Premislas. Cast. Let him be conducted hither, with all the honour due to his noble master. Bid my pages and officers of my household attend me here. Olinska, be mindful of your duty. [^Olinska beiidi in submission — the Officer retires, R. 4th. E. Enter Rudzoloff — Pages, including Cassimir, Ladies, and Guards from the castle, at the gales, L. 3rd E., and form round the Castellan, Olinska, and Agatha, who advance near the front, L. Enter a Guard of Honour, from the Castle, crossing the back drawbridge from R. u. E. to L. u. e. The Grand Procession Moves on, from R. 4th E., consisting of Soldiers, Knights, Offi^ cers. Ladies, and Attendants, who form on the E. side and ' across the hack — a small ornamental car is drawn on L. 3rd. E., under the canopy of which is a cushion icith a countesses coronet — the Envoy advances, c. — the Castellan leads for- ward his daughter, and with her takes a position, R. — twc ladies place a cushion, C., on which Olinska kneels — the En^ toy brings forward the coronet, and presents it to Olinska — it is received by her attendants, and placed on her head — Cassi- mir ajixioiisly beholds the ceremony — he passes round the back, and takes a situation behind Agatha, R. — on Olinska*s re- ceiving the coronet, he expresses rage and despair — the Cas- tellan now reminds her to present her ring — with trembling agitation she draws it from her finger, and approaches the canopy, Cassimir watching with a degree of intentness wrought up to agony — as she drops the ring on the cushion, Count Prewislas bursts from the drapery of the car, seiiee the ring, and advances to the front, c. OH. [Starting.'] What do I see? Casi. J'he Count Premislas ! Coi. [Aside.] (l ) Down, rebel nature, down ! Pre. (c.) Pardon me, beautiful Olinska, for not await- ing the sentence which was to decide my fate. Had my homage been rejected, I should have quitted the castle without intruding upon your presence ; but, on seeing you accept the diadem, I hastened to receive, myself, this precious pledge of happinesg. [Showing the ri),g„ b3 MAZrlPPA [act [Mm«c, — He takes the hand of Olitiika, and kisses it — Casst- mir makes a movement, as if, in <,ts jealous fury, he would spring upon his happy rival, but is restrained by a sudden thought of moi'e effectual vengeance* Cue. [Aside, and earnestly Jlinskn,'} Thi» very night! — vengeance ! — death ! [Exit, R. Cast, Deign to accompany me, count : every thing is prepared to receive you with the honours due to him wb , becoming my son, will presently have a right to 'CG.nmaud, where now he is a guest. Never could your arrival have been better timed. This day I had pre- pared a solemn tourney, in which the pages of my house- hold and friendly knights will contend in those manly sports which form the warrior’s earliest lesson. To this festivity your presence will add a tenfold brilliance Forward, and prepare the arena. Pre. Count, with the utmost joy, 1 shall attend you, ^To OUnska.'] Lady, may I be honoured with your hand? * Music, — He offers his hand to OUnska, who with diffident reluctance yields hers, — The procession moves on towards the castle, and the scene closes. SCENE II. — A Gothic Apartment in the Castle, Music. — Enter Zbmila, l. Zem, Well ; so, my Lady Olinska is going to be married — I wish I was going to be married ; for then I should no longer be a maid : no, indeed, I’d be a inis- ress, as my husband would be pretty quickly convinced. There's that lout, Drolinsko, has been casting sheep’s eyes at me for months past ; but the dolt scarcely knows his own mind, I fancy. There’s but one reason I can conceive for having any thing to say to such a numskull : if I married him, he’d save me the trouble of making a fool of him, for he’s ready made to my hand. Give me a dashing spirited fellow, I say, who would run away with you in spite of fathers, uncles, cousins — ay, for the matter of that, in spite of yourself. SONG.— Zemila. A lac]y was woo’d by a knight, it U taid. Who courted her under a tree ; And he constantly sighed on her boiom,** Fair MmM, Ah I wilt thou be faithful to met’* MAZEPFA. 1 # CKNR II.J She sighed back again, as her bosom soft hc«T*4 “Sir knight, I must yield to despair,— I'd fly to thy arms, as iny truth is believ'd, Yes, I’d fly with my iove, did I dare." ^ Ah I lady iove, lady love !“ quick he return'd, “ Is it fear only keeps us apart?" With tenderest passion his manly breast burn'd. Whilst courage and hope swelled his heart. Mis courser was readv ; he snatch'd her fair form. Away o'er the wild heath to bear, And sang, as he gallop’d amidst the loud storm, " I not only love thee, but dare I" Enter DrolinsRo, r, Dro. [Meeting Zemila, c.] Ah ! pretty Mistress Zemila, what may you be seeking in such a bustle ? Zem» (l. c.) No such trash as you \ so mind your own business, and let me pass. Dro. Well, now, for my part, I don’t know what a likely young woman, such as you, can meet more suited to her wants and inclinations than a tidy husband. Zem, A husband ! [LaughingJ] Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha ! As if, were I inclined for a husband, I should for a mo- ment dream of such a thing as you. Dro. Such a thing as me ! what the devil do you mean by that ? Why, what’s the matter with me ? I’m all right and tight, snug and comfortable, as any young woman could desire. Zem, No, Drolinsko, you want one very material article to make a man of you. Dro, No, you don’t say so. Zem, Not that it’s so essential to a husband. Dro. Well, I’m glad to hear that, at any rate. Zem, [Touchvig his head.'] You want it here, my poor fellow ; empty as a scooped-out cocoa-nut shell. Dro. Want it there, do I? Now it strikes me very forcibly, that if I were your husband, you would furnish me with something more than I should want there. Zem, Now, if you were anything like such a person as the Tartar, Cassimir Dro. The Tartar, Cassimir ! Only to hear the women %alk^ Well, St. Ignatius help their taste, I say. He’s a sort of a wild beast; and all the women are weaving nets and meshes to catch him ; and if they can’t tame him, he’s a wild devil, indeed But I’ve stopped Mr. Cassimir’s pranks for a while. 20 MAIEPPA. [ACT I Zcm, You stop him, Drolinsko ? ILaughing.] Ha, ba,. ha ! that's an excellent joke. Dro, I don't think he’ll find it so. The slave had the presumption to intrude on the Lady Olinska's privacy, whilst taking a walk on the terrace of the castle, and even to touch her hand. Zem, Like a spirited young fellow, as he is. Dro. There I caught him — so did her father. Zem» [Smenrig,] Well ? Dro, The father did not seem inclined to say much ; but I gave Mr. Tartar pretty .plainly to understand, that if ever he attempted the like liberty again, he would incur a pretty considerable portion of my displeasure. Zem. [Demive/t/.] Your displeasure ! Poor, poor Dro- linsko. Dro, I'd a good mind to give him a bit of a shaking, then. Zem, You give Cassimir a shaking ! why, you'd shake in your shoes if he did but raise a finger. Dro. I say, Zemila, hov/ provokiugly beautiful you do look, to be sure. Do you know, I should so like to — Zem, Well, then, why don't you take courage and try, Dro, Egad ! that’s a pretty fair invitation, and here I go, [i/e attempts to kiss hery she slaps his face, Zem, Smack'for smack, my fine fellow, all over the world, is fair play, you know. Dro. That's what you call giving a modest young man proper encouragement, I suppose. Zem, Recollect, Drolinsko, that till a recruit has learned to stand fire, he’s never fit for the field of action. Enter Rudzoloff, r. Rud, v^R. c.) Come, come, none of your billing and coojog here ; all should be bustle and activity. The tournament is about to take place; the Lady Olinska is to crown the conqueror, and the presence of Count Pre- mislas inclines my lord to wish the entertainment more brilliant even than he had intended. Dro. (l. c.) Lovely mistress Zemila, were it your task to crown the conqueror, I feel that I should Overthrow all before me. Zem. (c.) Then it must be with a crown of thistle and iandelion, ornamented with a pair of ass’s ears. [it trumvet heard without. II.J makeppa. 21 Rud. Hark, that’s the first signal; hasten to taka your place. Itio, My soul’s in arms, and eager for^ Zem, The encounter ? Dro» No ; for the sumptuous banquet that is to taka place afterwards TRIO — Zemila, Drolinsko, and RuDZoiorp. ^g?n Oh ! 'midst the clash of war's alarms. Delightful hurry scurry, Where 'midst of trophies, plumes, and armit The men each other worry. How high each damsel’s bosom beats, How beam her sparklers bright. To think, with all tlieir gallant feats, For her the heroes fight, J^o. No doubt, for those who get the best, 'Tis very pretty fun, But, ah! the thought that fills my breMS^, Is care of number one. What silly sport for lighting elves. Into each other pitching, — They'd better pitch into themselv^'s The comforts of the kitchen. Mud, Oh, the thought of martial glory Warms the breast and fires the beart.^ Though my war-worn locks are hoar> I could play a soldier’s part. Still the falchion could I wield, Still enjoy the trumpet’s clang; Still my heart to beauty yield. And each haughty rival ban^, ALL TOGETHER. Mtm. Ever still must martial glory Tend a woman's heart to win : Still they love a warrior’s story Though they dread the battle's oitt. J}r0. It's very well to talk of glory. Something better I would win. With a jovial feas before me I but wish a good tuck in. Mud. Still my heart beats high for glory Fresher laurels yet I’d win ; As I tell each martial story. Fight the battle o'er again. 22 MAZ.M PA. Tact i, SCENE III. — The Grand Arena^ prepared for the Tour- namenty sur^'ounded on three sidee by an elevated gallery — an arched entrancey c. f. under the gallery — near the fronty L., a canopied couch. Music, — The galleries are Jilted with spectators — the limits of the arena are maintained by Heralds and mounted Men at arms — in the centre are drawn up the Pages and Knights, proposed combatants — Cassimir is amongst them — the couch is occupied by the Castellaiiy his daughter y and Count PremislaSy surrounded by their Attendants, Cast, My friends, display before us your address and courage — these noble sports are the image of war — learn from them to defend your prince and country. My daughter will crown the conqueror — let the signal be giyen for the games to begin. [Music. — The Castellan sits — Pudioloff makes a signal, on which a trumpet sounds, and the respective champions taks their stations— first, a small sword combaty between two of the Pages — then a tilt of mounted and armed Knights, with spear and battle-axe, of whom Cassimir is one^then a sword combat on horseback, between Cassimir and his oppo- nent — in both of these Cassimir is successful — then a hroad^ P sword combat of four, in which Cassimir ts also the victo^ ‘ — the conquerors advance towards the Castellan, Cas. Cassimir, it is with pleasure I behold you the Tictor : I have before remarked your courage and ad« dress ; I have distinguished you from the crowd of my pages : merit always thus my favour, and new rewards will be the result. The evening’s shadows, now gather- ing o'er the valley, remind us to conclude our sports, and taste the banquet’s joys. Now let the trumpet speak the contest o’er, and, in the joyous goblet’s cheering draught, let each pledge his antagonist in sincerity and friendship. [The Victors are crowned by Olinska with laurel —Cassimir receives also a scarf— they then approach a small table,, which has been prepared — each takes a goblet o/ wine, and. as hey are in the act of drinking, the scene closes. SCE^E IV.J MAEEPP». ^3 SCENE IV. — A Gallery of the Castle, conducting to the sleeping -rooms — an entrance from the armoury, l. Music. — Enter Count Premislas,l., preceded and followed by his pages and Gentlemen of his household, some of whom hear flambeaux — one takes his hat, another his mantle, which he lays over the bach of a chair — a third places his sword on a small table. Pre. (c.) You may now retire — I dispense with all further service for the evening. \^P ages, S^c. retire, r., the Count sits on a chair, R.C.] 1 shall presently be united to Olinska — called by my sovereign to one of the first offices of the state, love and fortune unite to crown my wishes ; still the extraordinary emotion of Olinska haunts me ; her disturbed looks, her eyes moistened with tears — what would be her hand without her heart ? — Perhaps some knight more blessed than I — [Eises and advances, c.] But no, Olinska has been brought up ki retirement : her will be thoroughly her husband's. rr. — Enter Cassimir, c. f., disguised in a black helmet black plumes, the vizor closed, and a long black mantle — he stands before Premislas, as he is turning towards his chamber, Pre. [Seizing his sword.'\ Who art thou ? Cas. (c.) Thine enemy. Pre. (c.) How entered you this castle ? Cos. What matter's that to thee ? Pre. What is thy will? Cas. Thy death. Pre, Wouldst thou be my murderer ? Cas. No ; I would meet thee in equal encounter of man to man. Pre. [Haughtily. Thy name ? Cas. Thou shait know that when thou art conquered Pre. This arrogance Cas. Befits a jealous and offended man. Pre. What can you be 1 Cas. Your rival. Pre [ With anxiety.] Beloved ? Cas, Till yesterday I believed so. Pre, [Exultingly.] But to-day thou findest that the beautiful Olinska accords to me the preference. Cas, Not to thee, but to thy honours and thy titles. u MAZEPFA* Ucw I. jPr«. Dar’st thou insult me ? Cas. I have told thee but the truth ; my sword shall do the rest. Pre. Rash intruder ! think’ st thou a Palatine will deign to measure swords with an unknown, doubtless unworthy of that honour. Cas. My sword shall teach thee whether I be worthy. Pre. Hence, or my servants shall chastise thy bold - ness. [Proceeds to ring a hellj l. Cas. [Presenting two pistols^ c.] One word, one gesture, and I stretch thee at my feet. Pre. Coward ! were our arms but equal Cas. [Laying aside his pistols, and drawing a sword.^ They are so. Behold, [Throws open the mantle^ my bosom is unarmed — I wear this helmet for concealment, not protection. Aim at my heart — it has no defence but courage and this good sword. [Music. — Pressed by the attack of Cassimir, Premislas places himself on his defence, r. c., and a combat ensues — unable to resist the vigour of Cassimir's onset, Premislas is wounded, and falls. Pre. I yield. Cas. [Besuming his mantle.'] I am revenged. [Music . — A tumult is heard without — a crowd of the Counfs attendants and other of the Castellan household rush on, headed by DrolinsTco, l. Dro. I tell you, the unknown, who stole the armour, is in that gallery — see, behold him — there, there he is. [Those :2 Jack o’ the Hedge 116’3 He’s a Lunatic I i 64 Simon Lee rOn. 1165 Lucia i^ammermoor, 116- Crown Dia rionds,Op 11*7 Muiiny at the Nore 1168 Affair of Honour II 9 Two Puddifoots 1170 Kind to a Fault VOLUME 79. 1171 If I had jS 1000 a-y ear ,1172 CaesartheVN atch bo*^ 1176 hichcape Bell ° 1 174 Siamese Twins 1175 H tinbug 1176 White Fawn 1177 Up for Cattle Show 1178 Caliph of Bagdad 1179 Mischief Muk.ng 1380 lloiueo! Cue’s Own 1181 GlasvS of Water 1382 liinour the Tartar 1186 irishman in lauidon 1181 Georg,' Barnwell 1185 Who’s to Win Him ? 1220,Settling Day, Is 1221 PresumptiveEvdence 1222 Chrononotonthoiogos 1223 Old and Young 1224 Grace Huntley 1225 Wizard of the Moor 1226 Dead Heart 1227 Brown and Brahmins 1228 Irish Emigrant 1229 Philippe 1230 Comfort’ble Lodgings VOLUME 83. 1231 Happy Pair, A 1232 R' ‘Chester, 2 Acts 1233 William Tell, 3 Acts 1234 Jack Cade 1235 -larie Aittoinette 1236 Piper Wings 1237 < «ertrud’s Money Box 1238 Faust, Is. 1239 Cup or Tea. A 1240 Matteo Falcone 1241 Day’s Fislting, A 1242 BlossomChurn’gGrn. 1243 .viariner’s Compass 1244 a itter 1245 Fettered VOLUME 80. 1)86 Maud’s Peril fing 1187 Very I'leasant Evui- 1188 Peep-tihow Man 1189 One too manvforHim 119U Happiest Day ot Lite J19i PleasHiii Dreams 1192 X Y Z. 1193 Volunteer Review 1194 W hu's my Husband? 1195 Lost ill Loridon 1198 »loiu*r b fore ^Vealth 1197 Silent Protector 1198 Field of Cloth of Gold 1199 Special F(>rformauceb 1200 Go to Puttiey VOliUME 81 1201 Under the Ga.slight 1202 i reland as it Was 1203 Tedd> the Tiler I2i.4 Woman ofW'orld Corn 1’2C5 Little Aiiu’s Birthd'y 1206 Black .>hee(), Drama 1207 Time and Tide 1208 Time and the Hour 1209 Tom Thrasher 1210 Done Brown 1211 RaVpicker of Paris 1212 Dinorah under Ditfs r2l3 »oam{»s of London 1214 Mast r JonesBirthd’y 1216 DerFreischutz, Burls VOl.UME 82. 1216 W’^ife's Si.cret, Is. 1217 Beautiful for E^er 1218 Atchi 1219 Sirantrer. Burlesque VOLUME 84. 1246 Not Guilty 1247 Wiiinmg Hazard 1248 Li«»n If Bay 1249 Witch of Windermere 1250 Paris 1251 Fire Raiser 1252 U’inniuL* a Wife 125 Lame Excuse 1254 Lfidi' s of St. Cyr 1255 lu Jew 1256 Tair Jtosamond Bowr. 1257 Edeiulale 1258 Test of 'I’ruth 1259 Chops of the Channel 1260 Mrs. SiHi’h VOr.CME 85. 1261 Mari of Two Lives, Is. ' .6' Pedhllo 1263 Old Score, An 1264 Milky Wfdte 1265 . heck male 266 Felon’s Bond 1 ‘'67 Broken Sword 126*'' Hop-Pickers, «fec. 69 I ovitig Cup P270 Home Wreck 271 "poiied Child 127-4 Hadd> Gray 1273 Serpent on Heartb 1274 "^ea- nils 1275 Old Gooseberry VO UME 86. 1276 isoliueoi BavaHa 1277 Who’s Who? 1278 Quaker 1279 Wan tor an Answer 1^80 Foscari 1281 ''orauambulist 1282 First Floor 1283 *->nome King 1284 Joan of Arc. Burls. 1285 \mbrose (Jwinett 1286 John Oeery 1287 Thro- Fire & Water 1288 shadow of I 'rime 1 289 n’oiukius Troubador 1290 Life Chase VOLUME 87. 1291 Tfie rTincess TO feE COMPLETED ( WITH INDEXES I and of all BlJbK 1292 Lucretia Boi-gia 136 1293 Bine Devils 136T 1294 Beggar’s Petition 1365 1295 lA);d Bateman 1296* Maid Magpie, Drama 1297 Robber of Rhine 1298 Won at Last 1 299 Popping Question 1300 Lizzie l,>le 1301 Pedlar Buy 1304 Linda Of Chamonni 1303 »‘yke O’Ca' aghan 1304 Cloud and vSunshino 1305 Terrible Tinker VOLUME 88. 1306 Doge of Dural to 1307 Our Village 1308 I’m not myselOatall 1309 ICensin.ton Cardens 1310 I om md Jerry 1311 Wild Oats 1312 Fatal Dowry 1313 Not so bad after All 1314 Black ’♦ niino 1315 Corsican Bothers 1316 Ger rude’s Cherries 1317 Frou-Frou, Is. 1318 Seif ‘ceiisation 1.319 I )evi'’s Mount 1320 (ientleman in Black VO > UME 89. 1321 PyriTs success, Is. 1322 No ■‘ong No Supper 1323 Lost and Fuimd.Opr. 1324 Night of Suspense 1325 Barber of Seville 1326 Death of Marlowe 1327 ' ers nation 1328 Who’s the Heir? 1329 Board he!>herd ol Di rwent 1332 'alact of 'Truth 1333 Whittington Junr. &c 1334 Hercules 1335 eobm.son <'rusoe VOLUME 90. 1336 New VIen & Old Acres 1337 Ri nzi [Is 1338 limlceeperofAbbeville 1339 White Cat 1340 One O'Cloek 1341 Christmas Eve in a Watch h<'use 134 > RomaiiticA-itachmcnt 1343 Behind the Alarm 14161m Pussessiitu 14 7 Siege of Rochelle 1418 Traitor’s ae 1419 Three Musketdear 1420 Paddy < iles 1421 Christmas Pantomi 1422 Peace at any Price 14 3 Very Last * ays o; 1424 Coriolauus I Pomp 1425 I iikle and Yarico VO UME 96. '426 Pa'tand Present 14.'7 Browne the Martvi 1428 My ife— W hat W 1429( hap erofAcc.den 1430 our St Tick t 143 Poetic Proposal 1432 Just Like Roger 1433 i.eatheiluugosthei 1468 Scapegoat LNE HUNDRED VOLUMES.