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His Grace the Duke of Plaza Toro, Her Grace the Duchess, their beautiful daughter Casilda have arrived in Venice from Spain. They have come to meet Don Alhambra del Bolero, the Grand Inquisitor of Spain. As they await his arrival, the Duke and Duchess tell their daughter a secret that they have kept from her for twenty years. At the age of just six months old, she was married to the baby son of the King of Barataria. Although Casilda is astounded by this revelation, her mother assures Casilda
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Duke. (to his attendants) Be good enough to inform His Majesty that His Grace the Duke of Plaza-Toro, Limited, has arrived, and begs —
Casilda. Desires —
Duchess. Demands —
Duke. And demands an audience. (Exeunt attendants.) And now, my child, prepare to receive the husband to whom you were united under such interesting and romantic circumstances.
Casilda.
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