Dorothy. Anthony, Anthony! . . . O my God, George will kill him.

Music: ‘Chè farò,’ as the drop falls.

Drop.

ACT IV.

Musical Induction: ‘Gavotte;’ ‘Iphigénie en Aulide.’

Gluck

The Stage represents the Pantiles: the alleys fronting the spectators in parallel lines. At the back, a stand of musicians, from which theGavotteis repeated on muted strings. The music continues nearly through Scene I. Visitors walking to and fro beneath the lines. A seat in front, L.

SCENE I

Miss Foster, Barbara, Menteith; Visitors

Miss Foster (entering; escorted by Menteith, and followed by Barbara). And so, Menteith, here you are once more. And vastly pleased I am to see you, my good fellow, not only for your own sake, but because you harbinger the Beau. (Sits, L.; Menteith standing over her.)