Edward II:   Tableau III:   Plaint

16.  DARK FOREST:  Gaveston enters the woods, unaware that Mortimer is stalking him.

17.  JEALOUSY:   Mortimer's hatred for Gaveston knows no bounds.  

18.   GAVESTON'S PRAYER: Pursued by Mortimer, Gaveston prays for his life.   

19.  MURDER:  Gaveston is murdered by Mortimer.  

20.  GAVESTON'S DEATH:  Gaveston reflects on his life and sends regards to Edward as he dies.  

21.  MOURNING:  Edward II  is told by his son, Edward III, of Gaveston's death.  Edward mourns Gaveston.

22. Dark Forest:  Edward reflects on the loss of Gaveston.  

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