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(Aside, with great vehemence).

Wild with adoration!
Mad with fascination!
To indulge my lamentation
⁠No occasion do I miss!
Goaded to distraction
By maddening inaction,
I find some satisfaction
⁠In apostrophe like this:
⁠"Marmaduke immortal,
⁠Marmaduke divine,
⁠Take me to thy portal,
⁠Loved one, oh, be mine!"

(Aloud, with much ceremony).

Chivalry is an ingredient
⁠Sadly lacking in our land;
Sir, I am your most obedient,
⁠Most obedient to command!

During this duet, a small table has been placed c. up stage, by Mrs. Partlet. The Notary has entered, and prepares marriage contract behind table.

Recit.--Notary.

All is prepared for sealing and for signing,
⁠The contract has been drafted as agreed;
Approach the table, oh ye lovers pining,
⁠With hand and seal come execute the deed!

Alexis and Aline advance and sign, Alexis supported by Sir Marmaduke (r.), Aline by her Mother (l.)

Chorus.

See they sign, without a quiver, it--
⁠Then to seal proceed.
They deliver it--they deliver it
⁠As their act and deed!

Alexis.

I deliver it--I deliver it
⁠As my act and deed!

Aline.

I deliver it--I deliver it
⁠As my act and deed!

Chorus.

With heart and with voice
⁠Let us welcome this mating;
Leave them here to rejoice,
⁠With true love palpitating,
⁠Alexis the brave,
⁠And the lovely Aline!

(Exeunt all but Alexis and Aline.

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