MERMAN AND MERMAID.
(Grand Operatic Phantasmagoria)
OWONDLO.
(Loud rumbling noise. Puts ring on his finger. Owondlo is nervous. Fish comes with
mouth open.)
Ah ! that diamond ring,
That noise, some fish !
Behold! 'tis a fish.
Just let him come this way.
I will prepare to slay.
Great magic! One good stroke.
(Mermaid issues out of place where Owondlo struck his sword)
(For a short time Owondlo is dumfounded)
(He soon seizes the Mermaid in his arms)
NEPTUNE.
(Appears with scepter in hand)
I name thee Fleehion.
Thrice blessed art thou,
The rarest daughter
Of my Kingdom.
Owondlo ! thou shalt have thy ways
Protect her from all enemies.
End of Act I.
