Julio Romano; Or, the Force of the Passions, an Epic Drama. Or, the Force of the Passions, an Epic Drama (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1830. Excerpt: ... JULIO ROMANO. BOOK I. SCENE I. Naples.--Piazzas near the King's palace. An Assemblage, disguised in various habits; amongst whom are Fontano and Velutri. After a short time, they retire in the back-ground, leaving Schidoni gazing upon them with an air of derision. Schid. This day, I thank dame Fortune, is the last Of this year's carnival. These men and women Are so intent upon their phantasies, Their idle, frivolous, fantastic phantasies, That it would seem, as if a carnival Could ne'er make knaves and fools of them again. Who can this be, that separates from the crowd, And scans me thus? Fontano--so--Fontano B Beheld two figures by the moonlight sitting, Wrapt in close converse, in St. Michael's porch. Who should they be?--Fontano and Lorenzo. At length they rose in silence, and walk'd on: But I, returning to the spot, beheld This hateful letter, which, no doubt, Lorenzo By accident had dropp'd. There thou may'st read Fontano's treason and Lorenzo's guilt. King. It is his hand--it is Fontano's hand; And this his signet, as I hope for heaven "To Lorenzo, Captain of the King's guard. "Romano has received offers of assistance from the Doge of Venice and the Duke of Mantua, in which cities he has large possessions, and, as a natural consequence, great influence." He writes as if he thought Romano wrong'd "Write to him: --say we are his, and shall be ready for action the very moment that his succours reach him. In respect to Lavinia, act as I wish, and she is yours. "Fontano." League with the assassin of my brother's daughter? One who excites, too, all the neighbouring states Against our power, authority, and life? Command his instant lodgement in the castle. Schid. Sire, it was done the very moment, I Could prove Fontano guilty. For Lorenzo--Him we must se...