The scene is in Paris.




MR. DE POURCEAUGNAC.




ACT I.

SCENE I.--ERASTE, A LADY SINGER, TWO MEN SINGERS, _several others
performing on instruments_, DANCERS.


ERA. (_to the_ MUSICIANS _and_ DANCERS). Carry out the
orders I have given you for the serenade. As for myself, I will
withdraw, for I do not wish to be seen here.




SCENE II.--A LADY SINGER, TWO MEN SINGERS, _several others
performing on instruments_, DANCERS.

LADY (_sings_).
Spread, charming night, spread over every brow
The subtle scent of thy narcotic flower,