[Nana. The Miller’s Daughter. Captain Burle. Death of Olivier Becaille by Emile Zola]@TWC D-Link bookNana. The Miller’s Daughter. Captain Burle. Death of Olivier Becaille CHAPTER V 27/90
They were setting the scenery for the third act, which was the grotto on Mount Etna.
Men were busy planting masts in the sockets, while others went and took frames which were leaning against the walls of the stage and proceeded to lash them with strong cords to the poles already in position.
At the back of the stage, with a view to producing the bright rays thrown by Vulcan's glowing forge, a stand had been fixed by a limelight man, who was now lighting various burners under red glasses.
The scene was one of confusion, verging to all appearances on absolute chaos, but every little move had been prearranged.
Nay, amid all the scurry the whistle blower even took a few turns, stepping short as he did so, in order to rest his legs. "His Highness overwhelms me," said Bordenave, still bowing low.
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