ACT V.—"'TWIXT LOVE AND HONOR." Scene—Same as Act IV.
Reading edition
The Tableau which concludes this performance, and rivals in power and beauty the famous dream scene of the first act, represents allegorically
"THE CONQUEST OF EVIL."
It is a poetic picture, full of deep thought and careful study. The central figure is that of the Angel of Conquest, with one foot upon the prostrate fiend Anarchy, holding high that irresistible weapon of progress, the Sword of Light. The fiend carries in his hands the Torch and Flag of Anarchy, and with these is about to sink into the Abyss of Darkness.
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