Columbine and Clochette love flirtatious twin brothers Arlequin and Pierrot (though it is not certain which loves which). When they lose their Uncle Cassandre's betrothment cloak, they craft a lie that the cloak is magically visible only to true lovers but invisible to flirts.Â
by William Schwenck Gilbert
Dramatis Personae
Cassandre (bass) - a wealthy farmer in love with Nicolette
Columbine (mezzo-soprano) - Cassandre's niece
Clochette (soprano) - Cassandre's niece
Arlequin (baritone) - brother of Pierrot
Pierrot (tenor) - brother of Arlequin
Nicolette (contralto or mezzo-soprano) - an old coquette