Some Thoughts from Provost

Alas, the hand of judgement has fallen upon the good people of Vienna.

Angelo’s harsh rule has come to an end—as such his freedom from the lady Mariana—
and the Duke’s position upon the throne at once restored,
with a question of marriage to sweet Isabella,

her devotion to the sisterhood challenged once more.     

Let us come to remember this day in the history of Vienna—

today, in which love flourished,

 justice prevailed,

and a man was brought back from the dead.

Alas, a happy ending for all—

such mercy shown on the part of the Duke

in sparing the lives of his faithful subjects—

even he who dare slander the Duke’s name so.

If anyone ever doubted the integrity of our fair Duke,

surely today’s events have proven him a fool.

With our gracious ruler back in his rightful place,

Surely

peaceful times have settled upon these lands.