The tragedie of Gorboduc, whereof three actes were wrytten by Thomas Nortone, and the two laste by Thomas Sackuyle. Sett forthe as the same was shewed before the Quenes most excellent Maiestie, in her highnes court of Whitehall, the. xviij. day of Ianuary, anno Domini. 1561. By the Gentlemen of thynner Temple in London
Norton, Thomas, 1532-1584., Dorset, Thomas Sackville, Earl of, 1536-1608. aut
¶The order and signification of the dōme shewe before the thirde Act.
¶Firste the Musicke of Fluites began to plare, Page [unnumbered] during which came in vpon the Stage a compa∣nye of Mourners all clad in blacke betokeninge Death and sorowe to ensue vpon the yll aduised misgouernement and discention of Bretherne, as befel vpon the Murder of Ferrex by his yonger Brother. After the Mourners had passed thryse about the stage, thei departed, and than the Mu∣sicke ceased.
