BRILLIANT is the gilded playhouse
With the gleam of jewelled aims, -
Courtiers, for their honor famous;
Maids of honor, for their charms;
Dames, whose glance has caused a duel,
Smile on princely lovers there:
Every bosom bears a jewel,
Every breast an order rare, -
For the King hath condescended
To appear in royal state,
By his noble peers attended;
So his loyal subjects wait.
In the orchestra's deep corner
Quiet sits old Maitre Francois.
Soured and surly is his manner,
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The Music Hall Concert.