Count Brühl
n the castle, preparations were in progress at
numberless artistes in gorgeous oriental costumes, and the fairy-like effects produced by elaborate ma
ing of the word, on the stage, behind the scenes, and beyond. Signora Bordoni, although married to the great composer, Johanet Hass
ong neared the castle Faustina was sitting in the small drawing-room arranged fo
blossoms and withers quickly, she preserved her voice, the charm of her figure,
ic, with the form of a statue, as though made from
nd feet of a princess, abundant black hair like the mane of an Arabian horse. In her face, notwithstanding the classical beauty of her features, there was more strength th
mmand, to receive homage, fearing nought, darin
dressing-table, covered with lace, was loaded with silver and china. The wardrobes for her dresses we
men, for they had not given up their national coifure. Faustina glanced at the clock, threw herself on th
ants wer
e, but glancing towards a good-looking young man wh
he was the embodiment of almost womanly charm. Young, remarkably handsome, with long black hair falling over his shoulders, he seemed to be born for the r?le
Faustina, who ha
n women--you will lose your voice. Fie! How you can see a
is chest and looking into a mirror, for he wa
excuse,' said Faustina laugh
Italian sky, Italian faces, and the hea
and made a sign to the s
he ceiling taking no notice o
zi come?'
n't k
ish to know a
care ab
er jealous of her nor your Apollo-like beau
y n
oll. Look at the clo
ppeared in the doorway; i
d he. 'But perchance I in
Faustina laughed and s
tage,' said she. 'You are al
elo moved towards the door; Puttin
ready, I shal
n dressed in black; his round face, with s
n continual dread
in, help!
e? Wh
Klein, a member of the orchestra, Faustina's great admire
Faustina changed it into Gio
? What is the matter
ing Augustus the Str
he actors began to crowd in. The great majority of them were already half dressed for the performance of 'Cleophila.' Abbuzzi
austina exclaiming in all possible voices: 'Il re è morto!' Their faces expressed more fear than sorrow. Faustina alone was silen
nded throughout
mance to-night, go home!
frightened, they stood as t
'We have nothing to do here; w
gone, Abbuzzi also disappeared, and Faustina lay on the sofa n
ghed s
It's
the German,
e, Faustina
about? About a new Requ
mass: Sulla morte d'un eroe, which I composed some time ago, would be suitable f
ecome of us now?
lo
e walked to and fro, then s
anyone who could be put in my place, not even such a one a
's voice is like a candle that burns bri
he thoughtful German, 'you
us, modest, ruled-by
e la
la musica, e fanati
t make him so.' A bright idea flashed through her brain, 'Poor old Augustus is dead,' said s
ugged his
per, 'but history will not be indulgent to him. He was a magnificent
xony be more happy, more brilliant, more favour
miled p
but the whole country paid for those diamonds with tears. Joy and singing resounded through Dresden, moani
to her feet, s
say anything against him; your
bed by the music, I loved the beautiful Faustina for her voi
Watzdorf, the same who had called Brühl to the Prince. His figure and movements resembled those of the bandit of the fancy dress ball. For a courti
smiling to Faustina, 'that you ha
i by the sound of the bells,' rep
or wedding; you might even suppose that a prince
g,' Faust
resses, scattered millions, drank rivers of wine, wore out plenty of horses' shoe
rrupt the speaker; Ha
ppen next?' a
uarini, Padre Salerno, Padre Toyler and Padre Kopper. Faustina shall sing as she used to sing before; Hasse shall compose operas a
and said in
e listening at the door. It is dangerous
hrugged hi
rch last year?' asked
Wait--well--I
t Square where the drama entitle
f said
man whom they put in the pillory surrounded by the crowd. The executioner broke a sword over his head, gave him two slaps on the fa
onically, 'but I pity more the man who a
Faustina triumpha
d rule over him as you ruled over the deceased. And I can tell you that it will be an easier task. Augustus the Strong was a great seduc
d and con
sten to get my mourning suit ready for to-morrow. I must show my
To-morrow he ascends the throne, and to-morrow also Brühl will either return to Thuringia or accept the position
tzdorf suddenly covered
llowed? I am
' said she, coming near him, 'yo
a finger
than to remain an honest man, and should they put me in K?nigstein
et,' said Hasse clasping his hand. 'T
ad my thoughts among people,' answered Watzdorf a
disap
stein, or if there should be no room for him
asse