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And see what comfort it could possibly br<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

ELISABETH.<br />

Now, the Lord be praised! I had expected that,<br />

I see you are a reasonable man....<br />

I believe we understand each other.... So<br />

Now jok<strong>in</strong>g aside! You will meet here<br />

At the wedd<strong>in</strong>g place this even<strong>in</strong>g, tak<strong>in</strong>g part<br />

In all the festivities, as a bridegroom.<br />

You must dance with me, you must show me<br />

Great care and attention.<br />

Now... the matter will be easy for you,<br />

Who love me so much. But when the time approaches<br />

For the church to jo<strong>in</strong> our hands,<br />

I shall feel ill, fall<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a fa<strong>in</strong>t.<br />

Once the celebration is upset, we ga<strong>in</strong> time.<br />

But if you can also...<br />

EBBESEN.<br />

ELISABETH.<br />

Just be calm!<br />

I shall play my role; follow my plan;<br />

It is not the first time I have fa<strong>in</strong>ted.<br />

You are fasc<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g!<br />

EBBESEN.<br />

ELISABETH.<br />

Yes, of course!... But silence!<br />

So nobody notices...<br />

EBBESEN.<br />

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