The Royal Prince was by the King entrusted To my fond care, ere I grew old and crusted; When traitors came to steal his son reputed, My own small boy I deftly substituted! The villains fell into the trap completely— I hid the Prince away—still sleeping sweetly: I called him "son" with pardonable slyness— His name, Luiz! Behold his Royal Highness! (Sensation. Luiz ascends the throne, crowned and robed as King.) CAS. (rushing to his arms). Luiz! LUIZ. Casilda! (Embrace.) ALL. Is this indeed the King? Oh, wondrous revelation! Oh, unexpected thing! Unlooked-for situation! MAR., GIA., This statement we receive GIU., TESS. With sentiments conflicting; Our hearts rejoice and grieve, Each other contradicting; To those whom we adore We can be reunited— On one point rather sore, But, on the whole, delighted! LUIZ. When others claimed thy dainty hand, I waited—waited—waited, DUKE. As prudence (so I understand) Dictated—tated—tated. CAS. By virtue of our early vow Recorded—corded—corded, DUCH. Your pure and patient love is now Rewarded—warded—warded. ALL. Then hail, O King of a Golden Land, And the high-born bride who claims his hand! The past is dead, and you gain your own, A royal crown and a golden throne! (All kneel: Luiz crowns Casilda.) ALL. Once more gondolieri, Both skilful and wary, Free from this quandary Contented are we. Ah! From Royalty flying, Our gondolas plying, And merrily crying Our "preme," "stali!" Ah! So good-bye, cachucha, fandango, bolero— We'll dance a farewell to that measure— Old Xeres, adieu—Manzanilla—Montero— We leave you with feelings of pleasure! CURTAIN THE GRAND DUKE OR THE STATUTORY DUEL By W. S. Gilbert DRAMATIS PERSONAE. RUDOLPH (Grand Duke of Pfennig Halbpfennig). ERNEST DUMMKOPF (a Theatrical Manager). LUDWIG (his Leading Comedian). DR. TANNHUSER (a Notary). THE PRINCE OF MONTE CARLO. VISCOUNT MENTONE. BEN HASHBAZ (a Costumier). HERALD. —— THE PRINCESS OF MONTE CARLO (betrothed to RUDOLPH). THE BARONESS VON KRAKENFELDT (betrothed to RUDOLPH). JULIA JELLICOE (an English Comdienne). LISA (a Soubrette). Members of Ernest Dummkopf's Company: OLGA GRETCHEN BERTHA ELSA MARTHA Chamberlains, Nobles, Actors, Actresses, etc. ——