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SCENE VII.— - Ludwig van Beethoven, Beethoven’ s Opera Fidelio. German Text, with an English Translation [1805]Edition used:Beethoven’ s Opera Fidelio. German Text, with an English Translation (Boston: Oliver Ditson, 1864).
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SCENE VII.—Marcellinaenters from the House followed byJacquino.Jac.But, Marcellina! Mar.Not a word—silence! I do not wish to hear another word of your silly love-sighs and nonsense. Jac.Why did you not say as much when first I took it into my head to fall regularly in love with you? Then I had none of your rebuffs and snubbings;—then I was your dear Jacquino: But the moment this Fidelio— Mar.[Interrupting him.] Very true. I liked thee at first, or I fancied so—I may as well be frank and open with thee. But, since Fidelio has been among us, my mind has changed: for him I feel much more liking and sympathy. Jac.What! for a young vagabond who comes—God knows whence; and whom your father housed in charity; who—who— Mar.[Angrily.] Who is poor and deserted, and shall be my spouse, notwithstanding. Jac.And do you imagine that I will suffer it? No, no, believe me. If ever I catch you together, you shall see what I will do. |
