Count Cenci vs. Lord Manfred

CONCEPT

A respite from politics: what happens when Petrella meets Otranto.

First, Lord Manfred tries to stab Count Cenci while the latter is praying... but Cenci doesn't pray. Ever! Instead Lord Manfred stabs a stuffed dummy placed before the altar by Francesco. He kicks over the cross, laughing cynically, and draws his sword. Lord Manfred calls for his guard to seize Cenci and imprison him beneath a massive plumed Trojan helmet. But Cenci has already bribed the guards and threatened their daughters, so the guards stand still and silent. STILL AND SILENT! Then Cenci slashes Manfred across his knuckles. Manfred falls to his knees and begs for mercy, promising to go join a convent. But Cenci stomps him to death. Because he really is that bad. The end.

~ Connor

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