That none may say, the Triumph halts.”
Then the masquers “danced their entry.” The dance was performed by the courtiers and the Queen’s ladies. It was a dance invented for the occasion, with stately figures, arranged groups, and active “capers.” Then the scene was changed and disclosed a maritime palace, the home of Oceanus, “with loud music.” “And the other above is no more seen.”
“Then follows the main dance, after which the second prospect of the sea is shown, to the former music.”
Then Proteus and the others advance to the ladies with another song:—
“Come noble nymphs, and do not hide
The joys for which you so provide,
If not to mingle with the men,
What do you hear? go home agen.
Your dressings do confess,
By what we see so curious parts