His Attendant
Chorus of Men
Hymen
THE RETURN OF ALCESTIS
Scene:—A chamber in the house of Admetus, King of Pheræ. Across the center, backed by pillars, stretches a high screen, with curtained entrances at back to right and left. Before it stands the bridal couch, in front of which is a chair facing the audience. Down-stage at center, on a lower level, is the domestic altar. By the altar stands Hymen bearing a torch.
Hymen.—
House of Admetus, whom the Gods befriend,
Peace be within your gates, and joy attend
On this day’s bridal! For now Pheres’ son,
Helped by the hand of Heracles, hath won