Then Pierrot appeared at the side of the stage, filling the space with his silent longing. He had no money for Harlequin, but his gentle gestures and expressive face offered unspoken promises of eternal love for the beautiful maiden. Eularia gazed back at him, overwhelmed by his love.
Harlequin wisely disappeared with his money, leaving a slew of disgruntled suitors. Scapino, the lying servant played by Roberto, decided he would try the same scam, and took bribes from the foolish men, promising to speak with the maiden’s servant, Smeraldina, on their behalf, so that she might convince Eularia to return their attentions. His interests in the serving girl were much baser, however.
‘Every piece of me longs for you,’ he declared.
‘Every piece?’ Lisette, as Smeraldina, replied, her raised ey
