Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from Teresa, and Other Poems
Scene: Vaulted Chamber in an Italian Castle. Bare stone walls hung with antique arms. In the back wall an arched doorway, showing passage beyond when the tapestry curtain is withdrawn. In the right wall a large open fireplace, and in a line with it, near the front of the stage, another arch, also curtained, leading through a passage into the Chapel. In the left wall a window with deep embrasure. An old table near the fireplace: two high-backed chairs in front of it, and several others against the walls.
Time: Thirteenth Century. Afternoon.
Persons.
Count Alberto, the young Lord of the Castle.
Luigi, his half-brother.
The Castellan.
Teresa, his blind daughter.
Bianca, Alberto's bride.
A Priest.
The Steward of the Household.
Envoy from Count Carlo, Bianca's guardian.
Officer and soldiers of Count Carlo.
Singing-boys, page, men-at-arms.
Other members of the household, men and women.
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