MERMAN AND MERMAID.
(Grand Operatic Phantasmagoria)
OWONDLO AND FLEEHION.
In caves we dwelt;
On sea plants we feasted.
'Twas in a river
That our sea shell boat
Had chosen a course.
Through Nature's currents
That brought us here
In this beautiful sphere.
KING REIGNALL.
I forbade you here
In this sacred sphere.
I'll summon my Spiritual Staff.
(Horns and bugle calls)
SPIRITUAL STAFF.
How strange, King Reignall?
These curious beings here
Have come to take possession,
While we spiritualists
Never dreamt so far
That living mortals could appear.
'Tis wise we judge
To lead them on
Into our Spiritual Dungeon.
CHORUS OF SPIRITS.
Lead on, lead on, lead on.
To our Spiritual Dungeon
May thy spirits be banished forever.
Lead on, lead on, lead on,
(Shifting rolling scenery as all move slowly)
(Owondlo and Fleehion rest in Dungeon)
(King Reignall and spirits leave)
OWONDLO.
The spirits have vanished.
And all is still.
