Palmyra, daughter to the Usurper.
Amalthea, sister to Argaleon.
Doralice, wife to Rhodophil.
Melantha, an affected lady.
Philotis, woman to Melantha.
Beliza, woman to Doralice.
Artemis, a court lady.
SCENE,—Sicily.
MARRIAGE A-LA-MODE.
ACT I.
SCENE I.—Walks near the Court.
Enter Doralice and Beliza.
Dor. Beliza, bring the lute into this arbour; the walks are empty: I would try the song the princess Amalthea bade me learn.
[They go in, and sing.
I.
Why should a foolish marriage vow,
Which long ago was made,
Oblige us to each other now,