THE BURNING SHIP.
The general character of this selection is intensely dramatic. It is a most excellent piece for any one who has the ability and training to do it full justice. The emotions of agony, horror and exultation are here, and should be made prominent. Let the cry of “Fire!” ring out in startling tones, and let your whole manner correspond with the danger and the excitement of the scene. The rate throughout should be rapid.
The figures in the text refer you to the corresponding numbers of Typical Gestures, at the beginning of Part II of this volume. Insert other gestures of your own.
The storm o’er the ocean flew furious and fast,
And the waves rose in foam at the voice of the blast,
And heavily[2] labored the gale-beaten ship,
Like a stout-hearted swimmer, the spray at his lip;
And dark[21] was the sky o’er the mariner’s path,