No. 3: DUET (Scaphio & Phantis)
"Let all your doubts take wing"
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| Phantis. | This harmless whim, |
| Scaphio. | This harmless whim, |
| Phantis. | This harmless whim, |
| Scaphio. | This harmless whim, |
| Both. | |
| It is, as you say, A harmless whim, A harmless whim! |
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| Phantis. (dancing) |
| Observe this dance Which I employ When I, by chance Go mad with joy. What sentiment Does this express? What sentiment Does this express? |
Phantis continues his dance while Scaphio vainly endeavours to discover its meaning.
Supreme content
And happiness!
| Both. |
| Of course it does! Of course it does! Supreme content and happiness. Of course it does! Of course it does! It's happiness. |
| Phantis. |
| Your friendly aid conferred, I need no longer pine. I've but to speak the word, And lo, the maid is mine! I do not choose To be denied. Or wish to lose A lovely bride — If to refuse The King decide, The royal shoes Then woe betide! |
| Scaphio. | Then woe betide! |
| Phantis. | Then woe betide! |
| Scaphio. | Then woe betide! |
| Phantis. | Then woe betide! |
| Both. | |
| The royal shoes Then woe betide! Then woe betide! |
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| Scaphio. (Dancing) |
| This step to use I condescend Whene'er I choose To serve a friend. What it implies Now try to guess; What it implies Now try to guess; |
Scaphio continues his dance while Phantis is vainly endeavouring to discover its meaning.
It typifies
Unselfishness!
| Both. |
| Of course it does! Of course it does! It typifies unselfishness. Of course it does! Of course it does! Unselfishness! |
Exeunt Scaphio and Phantis.
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