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r- MAR28 1917 VOLUME XXVIII SPRING I917 NUMBER 2 CRISTINA'S JOURNEY HOME A Comedy in Three Acts By Hugo von Hofmannsthal Translated from the German by Roy Temple House Don Blasius, Priest of Capodiponte Cristina, his Niece Pasca, her Servant Florindo Tomaso, a Ship's Captain, returned from Farther India Pedro, a half-blood, his servant Antonia, a woman of easy virtue Teresa, her younger sister The Host's Son The Porter } of the Tavern at Ceneda A Kitchen Maid A Man-Servant A Citizen's Wife Romeo, an old laborer A strange old gentleman A young lady, his companion Several old women, several half-grown boys, musicians, a boat cap tain, his helper, travelers ACT I A public square in Venice, lagoon at rear. Side-streets right and left. One of the little houses right has a balcony. Evening is approaching; growing twilight. Lights in some of the windows. Pedro squats in the Oriental fashion before the house, right, under Coypright 1916 by The Poet Lore Comyany. All rights reserved. 129