Many thanks for Fausta, Gretchen and Leonore!...


HOFFMANN.

Pish. They are all alike.


NATHANAEL.

Then your mistress is such a treasure
That you despise so much our own?


HOFFMANN.

My mistress, no, no, say rather three
Charming trio of enchantresses.
Who are dividing my days.
Would you like the story of my crazy loves?...


CHORUS.

Yes, yes!


NICKLAUSSE.

What are you saying of three mistresses?