The Bride of Messina, and On the Use of the Chorus in Tragedy by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller
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All is happiness
On this auspicious day; long sought, the lost one Is found. DON CAESAR. Discovered! Oh, where is she? Speak! MESSENGER. Within Messina's walls she lies concealed. DON MANUEL (turning to the First SEMI-CHORUS). A ruddy glow mounts in my brother's cheek, And pleasure dances in his sparkling eye; Whate'er the spring, with sympathy of love My inmost heart partakes his joy. DON CAESAR (to the MESSENGER). Come, lead me; Farewell, Don Manuel; to meet again Enfolded in a mother's arms! I fly To cares of utmost need. [He is about to depart. DON MANUEL. Make no delay; And happiness attend thee! DON CAESAR (after a pause of reflection, he returns). How thy looks |
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