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No. 20: TRIO (Ruth, Frederic & King)
"Away, away! my heart's on fire!"
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| Ruth & King. |
| Away, away! my heart’s on fire; I burn, this base deception to repay. This very night my vengeance dire Shall glut itself in gore. Away, away! |
| Frederic. |
| Away, away! ere I expire – I find my duty hard to do today! My heart is filled with anguish dire, It strikes me to the core. Away, away! |
| King. |
| With falsehood foul He tricked us of our brides. Let vengeance howl; The Pirate so decides. Our nature stern He softened with his lies, And, in return, To-night the traitor dies. |
| Ruth & Frederic. |
| Yes, yes! tonight the traitor dies! |
| All. |
| Yes, yes! tonight the traitor dies! |
| Ruth. |
| Tonight he dies! |
| King. |
| Yes, or early tomorrow. |
| Frederic. |
| His girls likewise? |
| Ruth. |
| They will welter in sorrow. |
| King. |
| The one soft spot – |
| Ruth. |
| In their natures they cherish – |
| Frederic. |
| And all who plot – |
| King. |
| To abuse it shall perish! |
| All. |
Tonight he dies! |
Exeunt KING and RUTH.
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