The Beauty Stone
 Song No. 17 Part 1 - Act III
 
A Hour Agone 'Twas the Moon that Shown
Sung by Laine

MIDI Icon MIDI File 1 min. 59 seconds. CD 2
Track 9

ACT III.
Scene 1.

The Terrace of the Castle. In the centre stands an ample, cushioned seat. On the right and left is an archway; and, at the back, from one archway to the other, runs a balustrade from which spring pillars supporting the roof. Beyond is a view of the Wall and Town of Mirlemont, as seen from a height. The sun shines hotly.
From without, as if from some distance below the castle, comes the sound of LAINE's voice.

An hour agone 'twas the moon that shone -
Oh, for the moon on the city wall! -
But the night is done, and now one by one
The banners are set afloat in the sun -
Oh, for the sun on the city wall! -

Yet night and day I kneel and pray
At the foot of the castle stair;
Then tell me, I pray, ye gallants gay -
Ah, tell me, ye ladies fair! -
If your lord should chance to ride this way,
Would he list to a poor maid's prayer?

During the song, the SENESCHAL enters, from the right. Attracted by the voice, he goes to the balustrade and looks down at the singer.
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