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I thought so too, but they are disappear'd, and the wing'd Chariot's fled. Enter Keplair and Galileus. Bell. See, Sir, they approach. Kep. Most reverend Sir, we, from the upper World, thus low salute you Keplair and Galileus we are call'd, sent as Interpreters to Great Iredonozor, the Emperor of the Moon, who is descending. Doct.
Their Attendants, Persons that represent the Court Cards. Keplair and Galileus, two Philosophers. Negroes, and Persons that dance. Musick, Kettle-Drums, and Trumpets. The SCENE, NAPLES. SCENE I. A Chamber. Enter Elaria and Mopsophil.
The room is discovered to be richly adorned with costly hangings and pictures, ablaze with lights, and presently, after various masqueraders have appeared dressed as the astronomers Keplair and Galileus, as the different signs of the zodiac, and in other fantastic garbs, Cinthio and Charmante are seen in a silver chariot like a half-moon, attended by a train of heroes and amorini.
Hark, I am amaz'd, but must conceal my Wonder, that Joy of Fools and appear wise in Gravity. Bell. Whence comes this charming Sound, Sir? Doct. From the Spheres it is familiar to me. Next Keplair and Galileus descend on each side, opposite to each other, in Chariots, with Perspectives in their Hands, as viewing the Machine of the Zodiack. Soft Musick plays still. Doct. Ela.
The Song continues while they descend and land. They address themselves to Elaria and Bellemante. Doctor falls on his Face, the rest bow very low as they pass. They make signs to Keplair. Kep. Doct. I cannot, Sir, behold his Mightiness the Splendor of his Majesty confounds me. Kep. You must be moderate, Sir, it is expected. Doct. Shall I not have the Joy to hear their heavenly Voices, Sir? Kep.
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