. Magdalene of France; an historical drama in four acts ... James, disguised as his valet. They stand bya table. Sir James lifts a goblet of wirue and drinks, afterwhich he bids his valet to do the General attentionis drawn to them. Mary of Lorraine attended by her ladyin waiting, Lady Ellenor, stroll through the gardens, theyate attracted likewise. Mary starts at the sight of Sir Jamesvalet and whispers to Ellenor, both examine a miniaturewhich Mary has unfastened from her neck. Mary de Lorraine—(Resting on the arm of her father.)So the GottfriddsWere the ancient rulers of Lorraine ? D
. Magdalene of France; an historical drama in four acts ... James, disguised as his valet. They stand bya table. Sir James lifts a goblet of wirue and drinks, afterwhich he bids his valet to do the General attentionis drawn to them. Mary of Lorraine attended by her ladyin waiting, Lady Ellenor, stroll through the gardens, theyate attracted likewise. Mary starts at the sight of Sir Jamesvalet and whispers to Ellenor, both examine a miniaturewhich Mary has unfastened from her neck. Mary de Lorraine—(Resting on the arm of her father.)So the GottfriddsWere the ancient rulers of Lorraine ? Duke of Lorraine— They were my child, The name of Gottfridd is as old as that of Charlamagne. Mary of Lorraine— And think you, my father. That your daughter Mary of Lorraine Hath in her veins all the pride of the Gottfridds? Duke of Lorraine— You have that, my child, and more too,You have the gentle, generous bloodOf your saintly mother, Edith of Spoleto,Who perished so early,God rest her gentle soul. Mary of Lorraine— Have I not in all things. Miss Grace Scatterday, who appeared in the role ofLady Ellenor. —Si-Been a dutiful daughter to you,Dear, good, kind and noble father ? Duke of Lorraine— You have always been, from your joy and comfort. Mary of Lorraine— Is it so, that our good King Francis IAnd the Duke de Lorraine hath plightedThe hand of Mary de Lorraine to the King James V ofScotland ? Duhe de Lorraine—That is truly so. Mary de Lorraine— And so my father wisheth meTo leave his side so thatI may sit upon a throne ? Duke de Lorraine— I have no such desire, my child, (takes her hand.) But a parents duty lies in the suitable mating of his child. But come, I wish to rest me under these trees, And talk awhile with my people; There comes the gentle Ellenor, (Enter Ellenor.) Do both of you, wander awhile in the woods. Lady Mary— Come Lady Ellenor, my father doth busy himself Upon his estate and with his people; Let us wander awhile in these w
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