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Duet in StarCrossed
EDGARDO On the tomb that holds my betrayed father's remains, against your blood I swroe eternal wage in my rage. LUCIA Ah! EDGARDO But I saw you, and in my heart was born a different emotion, and my rage was silenced... But that vow is not yet broken. I could fulfil it yet! LUCIA Oh God! calm yourself... restrain yourself... A single sound could betray us! Is my grief not enough for you? Do you wish me to die of terror?
Let every other sentiment yield, and let love aloneburn in your heart... Ah, more noble, more holy than any vow is true love! Yield to me, yield to love! EDGARDO Here, as a bride, swear eternal faith to me before the face of heaven. God hears us, God sees us; temple and altar is a loving heart. Your destiny I now unite with mine. I am your husband. LUCIA And I am yours. LUCIA, EDGARDO Ah, the flames of our love can death alone extinguish For my vows I invoke love's help... EDGARDO And now we must part. LUCIA Ah, what fateful words! My heart goes with you. EDGARDO And my heart stays with you. LUCIA Ah! from time to time write me a note, with your thoughts on the paper, and this fugitive life I shall nourish with hope EDGARDO I shall keep a living memory always, o beloved, of you with me LUCIA, then EDGARDO Ah! Borne by gentle breezes my ardent sighs will come to you. Hear how in the murmuring seas my lamentations echo... Think then that my nourishment comes from sighs and fufering. then cry a bitter tear upon this pledge! EDGARDO I depart... LUCIA Farewell… EDGARDO Remember we are united by heaven. LUCIA Edgar! EDGARDO Farewell!
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