Or he will lose his prize.”
Waves her hand in farewell, and goes off the stage.
“Farewell,” she said, and went to find
Her suitors, great and least,
The cat remained to meditate
Upon the coming feast.
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SCENE 3
[The same. The suitors appear in line. The Fortunate Lover stands first, the Maiden, whose hand he holds, just behind him. The other suitors, in fantastic dress, are in the rear. They enter at right of stage, as it would appear to spectators.]