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 *dropping. The presence of trees, banks, or herbs is often required or suggested. As a rule, the neighbourhood of a dwelling is implied, and from this personages may issue, or may hold discourse with those outside. Juliet's balcony, overlooking Capulet's orchard, is a typical instance. A banquet may be brought out and served in the open.

The next great group of scenes consists of those which pass in some public spot in a city—in a street, a marketplace, or a churchyard. Especially if the play is located in