Play a volta!

Elizabeth: Play a volta!

Robert Dudley: When may I see you in private?

Elizabeth: In private? Have you forgot, my Lord? I am Queen now.























Elizabeth: Lord Robert!

Robert Dudley: Your Majesty?

Elizabeth: Will you dance?

Robert Dudley: If it please you.

Elizabeth: Play a volta!

Robert Dudley: Why will you not see me? You must let me explain. Others will take advantage of this. You must not believe what they tell you. They are jealous and envious, because I am nothing to them and everything to you.

Elizabeth: Do you love her?

Robert Dudley: No, I love you. I have always loved you. I was afraid of losing you because I was not free! For God's sake, you are still my Elizabeth!

Elizabeth: I am not your Elizabeth! I am no man's Elizabeth! And if you think to rule here you are mistaken! I will have one mistress here and no master!



















The volta, a Renaissance dance for couples.