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THE MASQUE OF PLENTY
Argument.—The Indian Government being minded to discover the economic condition of their lands, sent a Committee to inquire into it; and saw that it was good.
Scene.—The wooded heights of Simla. The Incarnation of the Government of India in the raiment of the Angel of Plenty sings, to pianoforte accompaniment:—
"How sweet is the shepherd's sweet life!
From the dawn to the even he strays—
He shall follow his sheep all the day
And his tongue shall be filled with praise.
(adagio dim.) Fillèd with praise!"
| (largendo con sp.) | Now this is the position, |
| Go make an inquisition | |
| Into their real condition | |
| As swiftly as ye may. | |
| (p) | Ay, paint our swarthly billions |
| The richest of vermilions | |
| Ere two well-led cotillions | |
| Have danced themselves away. |
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