Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-04-09
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| Lisbon, which was then the center of fashion
and refinement OF that part OF the world.
dom Brasiero, daiutily equipped and freth
| from the hair-dresser, conversing with his
| equerry "Miguel, TO whom he has Just given
his consent to marry, as he is about to do, is
interrupted by the entrance of a soldier de-
manding his immediate presence al the seat
of war. He is obliged to obey the summons
and leave the palace, having intrusied the
| reception Of his future bride TO his faithful
miguel" "Prince Calabszas," the prime
minister, then on tour OF inspection with his
lieutenant pablo, having become enamored
of young girl in the neighborhood, has
caused her to be seized and carried off, He
brings her to "Brasiero's" palace, where she
is to be kept confined. This is "Manola -
the girl to whom miguel" is attached. and
whom he has just gained his m aster's consent
TO marry. Sne escapes from the room and
flies to Miguel for protection. He, fearing
for her safety, aud TO protect her from the
nnwelcome attentions OF the prince, passes
her off as the expected bride of the baron.
trusting that the prince will take his de
parture before the baron returns from the
war. The prince discovering that he has
| made mistake, and fearing to offend his
friend, the baron, is about to take his de-
parture when the baron returns, greets
"Manola," who he supposes is his wife,
never having seen her, and orders every
contract, which in that country is binding as
betrothal. While miguel" and aMapola''
are searching Tor a means to avoid this, a
new complication arises. "Beatrice" the
real bride, makes her appearance, recog-
nizes "Manola" as an old school friend and
agrees TO allow her TO start with the process
sion TO sign the contract, and promises tb at
she, Beatrice" will, by means of secret
panel and passage through the wall, slip
la1- ~ IL a.
down, and sign the contract herself. aud will
also assist them in keeping the fact secret
until the wedding day arrives by passing
herself of as "Manola's" maid, by which
time 1t Is hoped the prince will take his de-
parture. The first act closes on the tableau
AS the change is cleverly made. and "BrA-
slero" and Beatrice" are seen following the
bridal procession, as "Manola" returns to
Miguel through the secret passage. In
the second act, also at "Brasiero's" palace.
the complications are numerous "Rrasieron
ALI the time believing that IN anolaH is 10 be
his faiscee, complains of her coldness. The
hckie prince, seeing Beatrice" is caught BY
The glance OF fresh pair of eyes, and declares
his intention OF marrying her. She, having
signed the contract, must, of course avoid
this. "Manofa" volunteers TO use her in.
huence to bring him once more to her feet.
She succeeds, and locks him up in a pigeon
house, promising TO meet him later and re-
lease him. He, prisoner there, is a witness
of her flight with "Miguel," )" and when re-
leased, informs the baron that "Manola,"
whom they both suppose to be the baron's
betrothed, has eloped with his equerry. The
prince calls for his servants to start in pur-
suit, and bids the baron join him. miguel"
and "Manola" appear as the postiIlions of
the prince and drive his horses, he little
thinking that the fugitives are SO close in
front. AS they start in the chase Beatrice
sings a song behind the curtain which she
had sung TO the baron while with him in the
ante-room OF the chapel, after the signing of
the contract; "Brasiero," about TO depsrt.
hears her, feels sure his wife is still at his
house, but determines to accompany "Cala-
bszas," and to leave him and return at the
earliest opportunity. The third act finds the
party at 'Sanchita's" inn, "The True Lovers
Rest, when "Beatrice" follows and where
the pot is unfolded, and "Miguel" and
"Brasiero" gain their respective brides.
"Manola" and Beatrice" The Blonde and
Brunette; or, LIE Jour ct Is Nut.