SCENE I.
King Baldwin's Grand Encampment—the Christian
Cross fixed conspicuously on one side of the
Royal Tent, which occupies the centre of the
Stage, the figure of the Virgin on the other;
Battering Rams, and other implements of antient
Warfare mingled amidst the Tents.
King Baldwin and his army discovered drawn up
ready to repel the Enemy's attack—Rosalie bending
in adoration to the Cross—the trumpets of the Saracens
heard without, accompanied by loud shouts,
which are answered by the trumpets and huzzas of
the Christians—Count Albert in a splendid Persian
dress, preceded by his magic banner, and followed
by Saracens, rushes on, assails, and disarms Baldwin,
to whose assistance a Christian officer hastes, and
receives, on his shield, the blow destined to dispatch
his Monarch, who is led off.—Albert quickly vanquishes
the Officer, and meeting Rosalie, a combat between
them ensues; her Helmet is struck off and his
Turban, both wounded, recognize each other, and,
bending to the cross, he faints—Rosalie, agitated, and
almost breathless, supports him—he revives—she
points to her wounds—he views her with anguish, and
kneels to her for pardon—she raises, and leads him to
the figure of the Virgin, to which he repentant kneels
—thunder, &c.—King Baldwin returns re-armed to
the fight; attacks Albert, who attempts to repel him,
his sword flies from his grasp; the magic banner disappears,
and he again falls breathless at the foot of the
Cross.—(During this action on the front of the Stage,
a general battle takes place in the rear;) After a short
pause, Osric, with a party, rush on and bear off
Rosalie, while the Soldan takes Count Albert captive;
the remnant of the Saracens yield to King
Baldwin and his forces.
