Serenely to the Moon.
[They unroll the carpet. Lord Malapert conducts Cicely, who seats herself upon the carpet, while he kneels beside her, and Flick and Flock stand behind, each at a corner, and hold the tassels. Arrange the group in as pretty a tableau as possible.]
Lord M.
Now Flick, now Flock, your stations take;
Hold each a steering-tassel;
While Lord and Lady Malapert
Mount up to Moonshine Castle.
[Tableau.]
[Chorus begins behind the curtain. Curtain slowly parts, disclosing Moonshine Castle with Guards, Vassals, and Maids of Honor prettily grouped in front; Seneschal in middle.]
Chorus of Welcome. [See Music Note.]