"Come, shepherds, make haste!" "The birds are calling with their song." "Our fields are bright with sunshine." "Our hillsides golden with light." "Everything is radiant in this new brightness." "A thousand flowers spring in our meadows." "How the shining Sun makes Nature fair!" "Let us lose not a moment" "Of so sweet and charming a day." "Let us lose not a moment" "Of so sweet and charming a day." "Let us lose not a moment" "Of so sweet and charming a day." "Let us admire" "Let us admire the Sun who lights us" "And celebrate the glory of his course;" "Let all the world revere the god who brings us such fair days." "Let all the world revere the god who brings us such fair days." "Let each feel the effects of the delightful warmth" "Which the Sun spreads o'er these happy climes." "Let each feel the effects of the delightful warmth" "Which the Sun spreads o'er these happy climes." "Everything is enchanting in these most charming abodes," "All is pleasure, all is joy." "So why should we not make merry?" "What sudden disorder!" "What a frightful, increasing din!" "What a dreadful tumult!" "What gaping abysses open beneath our feet!" "The day grows dim, the heavens are overcast;" "The Earth is about to spew forth all wrathful hell." "Let us flee,let us escape, and save ourselves!" "It is too much to see the Sun shining in his career," "The rays he darts everywhere have hurt my eyes too much." "Come,dark foes of his brightness, let us combine our fury." "Let each assist me :" "appear, frightful Monster!" "Arise, subterranean Winds, from your deep caverns!" "Fly, tyrants of the air, disturb both Earth and Ocean!" "Let us spread terror, let the Heavens roar," "And let Hell reply." "Let us fill the Earth with horror, so that Nature is confounded." "In all the world's hearts let us vent the jealous fury" "Which is rending my heart." "And you, Monster, arm yourself to harm" "The bright Star, your creator." "He dispenses too many blessings, receives too many prayers." "Stir up your slimy swamps:" "Rouse against him a thousand deadly vapours" "Spread your wings, take flight," "Let all the impetuous Winds strive to extinguish his fires." "Bravely let us dim his finest splendours," "Bravely let us oppose his too fortunate career." "But what shafts have broken through the cloud?" "What flaming torrent is opening a brilliant passage?" "Sun, you triumph!" "All give way to your power!" "What honours you will receive!" "Ah, what rage!" "What despair!" "Let the fears that oppress us be gone." "Nothing more shall frighten us." "The Monster is dead, the storm is over, the Sun is victorious." "Let us prepare for him magnificent altars." "Let them be adorned with everlasting ornaments." "Let us preserve the memory of his victory." "With a thousand diverse honours let us spread the news of his glory" "To the ends of the universe." "To the ends of the universe." "But the Sun God is advancing, appearing for all to behold." "Let us respect his presence with deep silence." "Let us listen;" "Let us be quiet." "It is not through the splendour and pomp of a sacrifice" "That I wish to see my labours rewarded," "It is recompense enough for me" "If each of you has enjoyment." "My sweetest desire ls to make everyone happy." "My sweetest desire ls to make everyone happy." "To these fortunate abodes the Muses will descend" "Bringing with them pleasing amusements." "I inspire the delightful songs" "You are about to hear." "While I continue on my course, may you enjoy these fair days." "Let us enjoy these fair days." "Let us follow the same desire." "Let us enjoy these fair days." "Let us love, for everything invites us to do so." "Let us enjoy these fair days." "Life's fairest days are wasted without love." "Let us enjoy these fair days." "Life's fairest days are wasted without love." "Let us enjoy these fair days." "Happy are they who inspire love!" "Happy are lovers!" "Their days are charming." "Love brings them a thousand sweet pleasures." "Happy are they who inspire love!" "Happy are lovers!" "Their days are charming." "Love brings them a thousand sweet pleasures." "What is the point of youth, if a heart is unfeeling?" "For those who have no love, there are no fair days." "Winter may pass, in the fields everything" "May charm our senses," "But for a frozen heart there is no Springtime." "Winter may pass, in the fields everything" "May charm our senses," "But for a frozen heart there is no Springtime." "We must banish unkindness from our hearts." "For those who have no love, there are no fair days." "Can one do better, when one has charms, can one do better than to love well?" "Whatever discomfort love brings, it is always a pleasurable bond." "Too much repose is often a hindrance, what is the use of a heart that loves nothing?" "Whatever discomfort love brings, it is always a pleasurable bond." "Too much repose is often a hindrance, what is the use of a heart that loves nothing?" "Love satisfies, its pains enchant, Loves satisfies, everything about it is good." "In the fair days of our youth pleasures are in season." "And a little amorous folly is often better than too much reason." "In the fair days of our youth pleasures are in season." "And a little amorous folly is often better than too much reason." "What!" "Cadmus , son of a king who holds in his power" "The fertile shores of the Nile and the hot regions" "Cadmus, after two years spent far from Tyre," "A foreigner among the Greeks, does not long" "To see once more the land whose hope he is?" "Without regret he leaves so many desolate hearts?" "We shall follow your destiny everywhere, without opposition," "But shall we always have to be exiles?" "I would love to see my native land again" "But before I may enjoy such sweetness" "I have sworn to achieve a just revenge." "And yet, my Lord, you allow your great heart" "To languish in these parts." "I have wandered over earth and ocean" "Without finding my sister Europa," "I have sought her abductor in vain," "Heaven is ending here my wandering life;" "And in order to obey the oracles of the gods," "I must remain in these parts." "Though you find gods who command you" "To choose this abode," "The god whom your heart heeds more ls perhaps Love." "Could it be possible that an invincible hero has a heart" "Which only Love can charm?" "What heart is not made to love?" "And to be a hero, must one be callous?" "What use is indomitable courage against Hermione?" "Who cannot be charmed by her?" "The god Mars is her father, she has his noble pride;" "Love's mother is her mother, she has the beauty of Venus." "What is the use of loving if there is no hope?" "Hermione is in the power of a tyrant who rules in these parts." "He is a terrible giant, an odious monster." "He is of the blood of Mars and that god favours him," "And furthermore to him Hermione is betrothed:" "No other mortal may be her spouse." "And should you attempt that fatal enterprise," "Earth with Heaven will arm itself against you." "Then, if that is Destiny's decree, I shall die!" "I intend to set Hermione free." "And if I fail in that undertaking," "I know of no better cause for which to die." "Where are our Africans?" "Let their troupe come forward:" "Hermione wishes to see their most elegant dance," "Why do none of them appear?" "Your orders have been followed, my lord, everything is ready," "But the tyrant has got it into his head" "That his giants will dance at this celebration." "How can one make such frightfully colossal creatures move?" "When we asked him that, he replied, " It is my wish!"" "These great men, full of idle dreams, unfortunately have little sense," "And proud of being above ordinary men," "They imagine reason to be beneath them." "And proud of being above ordinary men," "They imagine reason to be beneath them." "I was unable to restrain my anger" "I railed against him, spat out insults," "A hundred times I called him a tyrant." "One should always show respect to kings." "Were he to have strangled me, I could no have kept silent." "I was too annoyed" "Had I said nothing, I would have choked with resentment." "Let us content the Giant, for he is master here," "Hermione is in his cruel power:" "This entertainment, whatever it turns out to be," "Will afford me the pleasure of seeing her for a while." "If I am not allowed to speak to her myself" "And dare to tell her that I love her," "At least our Africans, with their sweet songs," "Will be able to tell her of my great love," "Despite a jealous rival." "Let us prepare everything carefully." "Hurry!" "The Princess is coming." "Let us go." "No, you must not follow me, I am going to see the Giant, you must avoid him." "No, no, there will be no fuss or ado." "As for the insults I uttered," "I said them so quietly" "That he did not hear me." "I said them so quietly" "That he did not hear me." "This pleasant spot, so peaceful and dark," "Offers silence and protection" "To one who shuns noise and bright daylight." "This pleasant spot, so peaceful and dark," "Offers silence and protection" "To one who shuns noise and bright daylight." "Ah, if only it were as easy to find a place" "Where one is safe from Love!" "Ah, if only it were as easy to find a place" "Where one is safe from Love!" "Ah, if only it were as easy to find a place" "Where one is safe from Love!" "Ah, if only it were as easy to find a place" "Where one is safe from Love!" "The pitiless tyranny" "To whose barbarous rule I am subject" "Does not forbid me to love singing and harmony." "You who keep me company," "Respond to my voice." "It is no use fleeing from Love, he cannot be avoided." "In vain we defend ourselves against his arrows." "It is no use fleeing from Love, he cannot be avoided." "In vain we defend ourselves against his arrows," "It saves a great deal of trouble to surrender without resistance." "It saves a great deal of trouble to surrender without resistance." "The pain of loving is sweet" "No heart is exempt from paying that fatal tribute." "The pain of loving is sweet" "No heart is exempt from paying that fatal tribute." "If Love terrifies, he causes more fear than harm." "If Love terrifies, he causes more fear than harm." "What choice do you have?" "Think of the spouse Heaven intends for you" "I shudder at the thought." "Why do you remind me?" "You are without hope on this Earth." "The king who detains you in this charming abode," "Has the God of War on his side." "He has assembled in his court" "The other giants who escaped the thunderbolts." "For Cadmus's sake, beware of an unfortunate passion," "The gift of your heart would cost him his life." "Ah, what cruelty to wish to force upon me" "This odious choice, which I cannot bear!" "The whole world finds you pitiable," "Yet no one has the courage to help you." "Here come the Africans, but with the giants following them;" "WhaflGiants everywhere!" "Can they never leave us in peace?" "It is usually thus that pleasures come," "Mixed with some untoward vexation." "Let us follow Love and burn with passion," "Ah, how sweet it is to love!" "When Love bids us, let us endure his severity," "Cherish his languishments, he exempts no one" "From his vanquishing arrows;" "what risk are we taking?" "Let us leave fear to weak hearts." "Let us follow Love and burn with passion," "Ah, how sweet it is to love!" "Two lovers may engage in pretence, if they are in agreement," "But the more resistance Love encounters, the greater the effort he makes." "It is useless to obstruct him, it makes him all the stronger." "Let us follow Love and burn with passion," "Ah, how sweet it is to love!" "Nothing that is charming is acquired easily and without trouble;" "But in loving, everything is pleasure, there is no suffering" "That does not have its charms:" "Let us follow Love and burn with passion," "Ah, how sweet it is to love!" "It is time to end my pain after so many unfair rebuffs." "Where are you going?" "Are you fleeing, cruel beauty?" "I was here to see an African dance, the Africans are no longer dancing." "Now nothing must thwart me." "Mars is on my side, and he is your father," "It is he who wishes to join your heart and mine." "I am Love's sister, and Venus is my mother." "If they are not on your side, do they count as nothing?" "Your destiny must accept" "The decree of the god who gave you life," "And marriage does not always take Love's advice." "You fear the arguments I may use to discomfit you?" "You are not listening?" "You wish to elude me?" "When one has nothing to say in reply, what is the use of listening?" "I will follow you everywhere, despite your anger," "Ceaselessly I shall appear in your sight" "And if that does not please you, let it be to torment you." "Abandoning her to this cruel suffering is too much." "It is time to take action, to have the courage to do something." "About such injustice." "You will be exposing your life to dreadful risks;" "You will have to overcome the terrible dragon of Mars." "You must sow its teeth, and see soldiers suddenly" "Spring from the earth to make war on you." "See the danger you will have to face." "I see only Hermione, and I see her suffering:" "Nothing is more important than that horror, it is not as terrible to die" "As to see the one you love suffering." "Nothing can frighten me;" "despite such perils" "Love gives me hope." "Where are you going so fearlessly?" "Where are you running to in such haste?" "The wife and sister of the Master of Thunder" "The mother of the God of War, I, Juno, have come to stop you." "Go, Cadmus, let nothing unsettle you." "Go, fear neither Juno nor the God of War;" "Have the courage to help Hermione;" "You see on your side the warrior Pallas." "Go, brave the greatest dangers, I will follow your steps" "On Jupiter's orders." "Pallas declares now that she sides with the lovers." "Who would have dared to believe it?" "Who can be against Love when he is in agreement with Glory?" "Avoid dangerous wrath." " Take honest advice." " Avoid a terrible death!" "Seek in perils everlasting glory." "Of two goddesses, both delaying my intent," "I dare oppose neither," "But Love is calling to me, and him I shall obey." "I will put your life in danger." "I will come promptly to your aid." "Charity, it is too true," "Cadmus means to set Hermione free." "He told the tyrant so, I heard him." "And what did the Giant say?" "Is he not annoyed?" "He scoffs at his temerity." "My master must see the Princess before he attacks the furious dragon" "Which keeps watch over these parts; and Love, while encouraging me to come to you," "Also wishes me to bid you farewell." "When I saw you, fair Charity," "I thought Love was such a charming pleasure" "But now that I must leave you," "I feel that there is no torture more cruel." "But now that I must leave you," "I feel that there is no torture more cruel." "I am overwhelmed by sorrow, I can say no more." "When I weep, and when I sigh," "You laugh!" "Nothing can move your unfeeling heart?" "You make such a face when you cry, that I cannot help laughing!" "Pity, at least, should move you" "To feel some sympathy for my great sorrow." "If indeed you love me, then why do you wish me to be upset?" "To relieve the sorrow I feel in my heart" "Would it harm you to be upset just a little?" "Sadness is a poison," "Love is no fun, when it is no longer a game." "For the cruel pain of absence one comforts a lover" "With tender farewells." "When lovers must part," "A little indifference ls even better comfort." "You did tell me that it was impossible" "For your cruel heart to soften." "Though you complain that you see me unmoved," "You ought to be pleased at my sincerity." "Since I, to keep you satisfied," "Am unable to share your weeping," "Since I, to keep you satisfied," "Am unable to share your weeping," "Perhaps you, to please me, would join me in laughter." "Perhaps you, to please me, would join me in laughter." "It is too much to mock my suffering, scorn must deliver me." "One must be mad to cry over someone who does nothing but laugh!" "Cure yourself, if you can." "I approve of your anger." "When a loving heart is driven to despair," "One must use scorn if one is to recover." "When a loving heart is driven to despair," "One must use scorn if one is to recover." "One must use scorn if one is to recover." "But the nurse is coming, I must go." "You know she cares for you." "Do you mean to spurn her?" "She is quite a pretty conquest." "If she cares for me, too bad for her!" "What!" "The moment I arrive, you disappear?" "When one has friends, is this the way to leave them?" "Time is short, and Cadmus is waiting for me." "When you were speaking alone with Charity, time was not so short." "What charm does she have that attracts you?" "What do I have that makes you flee?" "I had to speak to her, I have nothing to say to you." "I must follow Cadmus;" "we are leaving this place." "You could at least have the good manners" "To bid me farewell." "Then I bid you..." "Farewell." "He is leaving me, heartless man, avoiding me, fickle heart!" "Do not fear that I will call you back:" "Go on, hurry, I am letting you leave." "Go, I feel for you but mortal hatred." "May you meet the cruellest death!" "I hope the dragon eats you!" "Believe me, it is wise to keep your temper." "It is not worth making such a fuss over those who spurn us." "Ah!" "You're a fine one!" "Is it for you, pretty little miss," "To find fault with what I say?" "Wait until you are old enough to be wise,before you give advice." "I am young, I confess." "Do you find that fault so worthy of scorn?" "Does one have to grow old to have a drop of sense?" "If so, that is a heavy price to pay." "Does one have to grow old to have a drop of sense?" "If so, that is a heavy price to pay." "Time ripens wit, and wit is the fruit of age." "It is not certain that wisdom always comes with grey hair." "I cannot stand being hurt by stinging words." "Do you intend to go on insulting me?" "I respect your old age too much." "But Cadmus and the Princess are coming this way." "Let us not disturb their parting." "Fair Hermione, I am leaving," "I intend to do as Love bids," "Despite the danger awaiting me;" "I shall set you free or lose my life." "I see you, I am telling you at last that I love you." "That is reason enough for me to die content." "Ah, Cadmus, why do you love me?" "Why do you seek certain death?" "Ah, what use is human valour against the wrath of Mars?" "See to what perils Love exposes you!" "I would rather you hated me." "Ah, Cadmus, why do you love me?" "You love me, it is enough." "Do not suffer." "My destiny, whatever it is, can only be sweet." "Let us live to love each other" "And give up your fatal intention." "It must be sweet to live," "Loving and being loved." "I see you under an unjust sway;" "Would it be love if I could suffer that?" "When one is prepared to die for love" "The most dreadful death is tempting." "But do you not see that my life is at stake:" "Must you be without fear for my life?" "I will live under the unjust sway to which my cruel destiny delivers me." "But if you die for me" "I shall not be able to go on living." "I need succour, do you mean to overwhelm me?" "Ah, Princess, is it timely to make me tremble?" "Feel for me in my anxiety." "I feel your sufferings but too much." "Will you leave, though I weep?" "You must go and dry your tears." "What!" "You are going to leave me?" "I am going to rescue you." "Ah, you will die!" "You are going to a horrible death" "My love for you tells me that you will perish." "My love for you tells me that nothing is impossible." "As I leave, it persuades me of a happy return." "Believe in my love." "You heed not my tenderness?" "Nothing can hold you back?" "Time is short." "In the name of Love's most beautiful ties," "Live, if you love me." "We must hope." "Everything causes me despair." "I am annoyed with myself for causing you to love me too well!" "What sorrows are caused by tender love!" "You are leaving?" "I must." "Stay!" "I cannot." "The more I delay, the weaker I become." "I must tear myself away." "Ah, Cadmus!" "Hermione!" "Ah, Cadmus!" "Hermione!" "Farewell." "Love, see what pain you cause." "Where are the blessings you promised?" "Do you not pity our suffering?" "Love, see what pain you cause." "Where are the blessings you promised?" "Do you not pity our suffering?" "Will your greatest cruelty" "Always be for the most caring hearts?" "Cruel Love, for whom do you reserve your kindnesses?" "Cruel Love, for whom do you reserve your kindnesses?" "Soothe your sorrows," "Allay your fears," "Love is here to dry your tears." "He does not abandon those who follow his law." "Remember that for me everything is possible." "Nothing remains impervious to my approach." "To divert her, let everything come to life at my call!" "Cease lamenting and suffering from your love." "Lovers, you must have no fear," "If you suffer, charming is your reward." "Cease lamenting and suffering from your love." "Lovers, you must have no fear," "If you suffer, charming is your reward." "After cruelty and harshness," "Love loses its pains, you mock those who are jealous." "A blessing full of charms" "That causes you to shed tears, becomes all the sweeter." "All must bow to Love's authority." "Sooner or later you must serve him." "Loving nothing, you cannot be happy." "All must bow to Love's authority." "Sooner or later you must serve him." "Loving nothing, you cannot be happy." "After cruelty and harshness," "Love loses its pains, you mock those who are jealous." "A blessing full of charms" "That causes you to shed tears, becomes all the sweeter." "Cupids, come strew a thousand flowers beneath her feet." "Leave me to my sorrow, it has its charms." "When I am faced with the horror of the direst peril," "Is this the only succour you have to offer me?" "Perhaps the one I love is about to die." "I am going to his aid." "You turn away your eyes?" "Are you afraid of the dragon of Mars?" "One must be wary." "It is wise to anticipate an unfortunate accident." "One must not be foolhardy." "It is indeed advisable to be cautious." "I am bold when need be." "If anyone doubted it, he would see that it is true." "Who would doubt you?" "We take your word for it that you are valiant," "But the amour o?" "your face" "Seems to belie your valour." "Is it by colour that courage is to be judged?" "Your nerves appear to be a little shaken." "You are trembling!" "That is how it appears to you." "Everyone judges others by himself." "Perhaps you are trembling?" "A curse on lamentable Love" "For making us suffer so on this unfortunate day!" "It is a relief to curse," "And one cannot curse Love too much." "It is a relief to curse," "And one cannot curse Love too much." "Let us be careful never to fall in love." "Let us be careful never to fall in love." "Of all the ills in life, Love is the most dangerous." "Of all the ills in life, Love is the most dangerous." "Cadmus is going to attempt to propitiate Mars," "He intends to offer a sacrifice here." "We must go about our different duties." "Let us make everything ready." "Let us attend to the duties Cadmus has assigned to us." "What was that noise!" "No!" "It is nothing." "Be brave, friends, be brave!" "How hard it is to give others courage when one is trembling!" "It is not my fault if I am not valiant." "At least I try to appear so." "I am not the only one who prides himself on being so," "But is only pretending." "We must draw water for the ceremony." "Go on, I am behind you." "What a furious dragon!" "O gods!" "o gods!" "Oh, my life is done for!" "Is there no tree or rock with a crack for me to hide in?" "Where are you going?" "The dragon..." "Well?" "Ah, my dear master..." "Speak." "The dragon..." "Whereabouts do you see him?" "I am looking everywhere and I see nothing." "What!" "The dragon has fled from us?" "But are you sure you are looking carefully?" "Where are your companions?" "What is keeping you so quiet?" "You appear to be speechless with terror." "My lord, you misjudge me:" "If I am speechless, it is only with anger." "My poor companions, alas!" "The dragon made but a mouthful of them." "Come, I must avenge them." "Why are you so eager for the dragon to eat you?" "Let it hide." "Ah, here it comes!" "Help!" "Help!" "I'm dead!" "I'm dead!" "O Heaven, where can I take refuge?" "I am paralysed with fear." "I cannot take another step." "Ah, let us hide!" "Hold our breath!" "I must no longer defer entreating Mars to calm his rage." "If I can placate him, nothing can perturb me." "Our Tyrians are scattered;" "they must be reassembled." "The dragon, sated with blood and carnage," "Has at last retired to some wild den." "Everything here is calm." "I hear nothing." "I feel my courage returning, and I think I can safely flee." "Let us go and spread abroad news of my master's death." "Howl pity his unhappy fate!" "Let us go." "But what do I see here?" "The dragon stretched out." "Is he pretending to be dead?" "No, I see he has been wounded, his blood is flowing." "Ah, the villain!" "I cannot hold back my wrath." "I will deal the last blow!" "What!" "Sword in hand!" "What is he trying to do?" "What danger threatens you?" "We will make sure we protect you." "You come too late, the danger is past." "What do we see?" "Who would have believed it!" "What!" "The dragon is slain?" "Without you, we have vanquished it." "Did you follow Cadmus?" "Did you share in his glory?" "Well, we were not far off when he was doing battle." "Tell us about the fight." "Ah, I am so out of breath" "That I can hardly express myself." "Perhaps it is a good idea to wipe this bloodied sword," "So it won't be damaged." "Ah, how disappointing that we missed the opportunity" "To show our courage!" "All these disappointments and regrets are cares of little worth." "When one sees that all is over, it is easy to be brave." "We take no notice of you;" "Cadmus will give us credit." "But here he comes;" "let us take our places to see the sacrifice." "Mars!" "O you who, when you choose, can unleash" "The furies of war," "O Mars, receive our prayers!" "Your deadly wrath is no less dangerous" "Than the fatal thunderclap." "O Mars, receive our prayers!" "Bloody battles are your sport;" "When it pleases you, you can bring" "Terrible devastation to the world." "O Mars, receive our prayers!" "Formidable Mars!" "indomitable Mars!" "O Mars!" "O Mars!" "O Mars!" "Formidable Mars!" "indomitable Mars!" "O Mars!" "O Mars!" "O Mars!" "O pitiless Mars, is your implacable hatred irrevocable?" "Must it overwhelm an unshakable soul" "In the midst of dangers?" "O Mars!" "O Mars!" "O Mars!" "Formidable Mars!" "indomitable Mars!" "O Mars!" "O Mars!" "O Mars!" "Let the tumult of alarms, the noise and clash of arms," "Resound on all sides." "O Mars!" "O Mars!" "O Mars!" "Formidable Mars!" "indomitable Mars!" "O Mars!" "O Mars!" "O Mars!" "Let the victim be brought forward:" "May it calm the wrath that spurs you," "And cause you to look kindly upon us." "O Mars!" "O Mars!" "O Mars!" "Formidable Mars!" "indomitable Mars!" "O Mars!" "O Mars!" "O Mars!" "In vain you hope that unavailing prayers will appease my anger." "I shall not revoke my laws." "If Cadmus wishes to satisfy me," "Let him succeed, if he can, in being worthy of my choice." "Vain deference is not enough to please me." "Only through great deeds can Mars be satisfied." "You, whom Hell has nurtured," "Come, cruel Furies," "Come, smash the altar into a hundred scattered pieces." "O Mars!" "O Mars!" "O Mars!" "Here is the Field of Mars." "Here, without delay," "I must complete my undertaking." "I have the dragon's teeth and I am going to sow them." "You will see enemies take form," "So many armed soldiers will spring UP" "That you will at first be overwhelmed by their blows." "And perhaps you are forgetting" "That you have only me here with you." "I wish to expose no one to the peril I am about to face." "I must fight alone, and I retain only you:" "You know of my love, and I am sure I can trust you;" "I want you to be the last one to leave me." "My lord, you honour me more than I deserve." "If my efforts prove to be in vain, do as I bid you now." "As soon as you know that I am dead, hasten to Hermione," "And bring her my last wishes." "She must live." "It is enough to pity my misfortune." "Ask her to keep alive the memory" "Of our fair love." "That is the only reward I wish" "For what I shall have done for her." "I will detain you no longer." "Leave me." "Must I leave you?" "It is my wish." "Do as I say." "Ah, how you force" "My obedience, my lord!" "Cadmus, receive the gift I bring." "It is the work of the god who forges thunderbolts." "Be sure to throw it" "In the midst of the soldiers who spring from the earth." "Today we must show" "What a great heart can do when aided by Love." "Today we must show" "What a great heart can do when aided by Love." "Accomplish this undertaking, it is my ardent wish." "I shall obey without further delay." "Today we must show" "What a great heart can do when aided by Love." "Today we must show" "What a great heart can do when aided by Love." "Stop." "Let us bring to an end to this deadly fury." "Why kill each other as we spring from the ground?" "Let us keep the blood we have left" "To serve a hero favoured by the gods." "Go, and within these walls let each of you hasten" "To pay homage to the Princess," "Whose behest here is sovereign." "To her you owe your first respects." "I will follow close behind." "That is my sweetest wish." "Let us find our Tyrians, who fear that I am dead." "We must go and reassure them;" "let us seek them everywhere." "No, it is not enough to have satisfied Mars." "You see here an enemy you must also overcome." "Instead of rejoicing, resume the fight." "So let us do battle." "I feel pity for you in taking such a risk." "I am ashamed to win with so much advantage." "Go, flee, and leave to me the one whom we both love." "You no longer have gods to aid you and save your life." "The gods have given me courage and that is aid enough." "Let us see if there is nothing that can shake you." "Come to me!" "Surround him!" "Run him through on every side!" "Cadmus, shut your eyes." "Traitors, stop!" "Look, Cadmus." "See their torment" "As punishment for their injustice." "What do I behold!" "The armed giants" "Are no longer living bodies?" "I promised you my aid." "Now I am going to prepare for you a sumptuous palace." "To the delights of a charming marriage," "I will add splendour and magnificence." "Enjoy in peace a glorious fate." "Go." "Heed nothing but the love you feel." "Hermione is coming here." "How can I express my gratitude?" "Protecting the virtue of a magnanimous prince" "ls the sweetest occupation of the gods." "My Princess!" "Cadmus!" "What joy!" "What glory!" "I see you free at last!" "I see you victorious once more!" "What a favourable outcome!" "But how my heart has suffered!" "How delightful an advantage" "To be able to save from cruel bondage" "The beauty one finds so charming!" "How enviable a fate" "To receive the happiness of ones life from the hand of a beloved victor!" "After cruel adversities, Heaven favours our prayers." "Ah, how sweet is the memory of pains when at last one has found happiness!" "Ah, how sweet is the memory of pains when at last one has found happiness!" "Gods!" "Hermione has disappeared, enveloped in a thick cloud!" "You see the result of my wrath." "You have yet to contend with Juno and her power." "Since my unfaithful spouse takes care of you," "My revenge shall be in thwarting your passion." "Iris, dash this fearless young man's hopes!" "On your rainbow bear Hermione from his sight!" "Do at once as Juno bids." "O Heaven!" "O Heaven, O Heaven!" "Hermione!" "Hermione!" "Fair Hermione, alas, can I be happy without you?" "What is the use of the splendour that is being prepared in this palace?" "All hope for us is lost." "The happiness of a love so rare and so true" "Has aroused jealousy even amongst the gods." "Fair Hermione, alas, can I be happy without you?" "We imagined that our most cruel fate" "Had exhausted its wrath." "What unkindness to separate two hearts" "So close to being united by such sweet bonds!" "Fair Hermione, alas, can I be happy without you?" "Your wishes are about to be granted." "Jupiter and Juno have ended their quarrel." "Love himself has made peace between them." "Hermione at last is descending to this palace." "The gods are coming with her." "Heaven intends this day to be celebrated forever." "Let all who obey the Master of Thunder," "Let Heaven and Earth," "Agree to grant your wishes." "After so harsh a fate," "After so many cruel pains," "Faithful lovers, may you live happily." "After so harsh a fate," "After so many cruel pains," "After so harsh a fate," "After so many cruel pains," "Faithful lovers, may you live happily." "Faithful lovers, may you live happily." "Hymen offers you his fairest bonds." "Juno wishes to tie the knots." "Faithful lovers, may you live happily." "Venus will give you eternal delights." "I will divert from you regrettable quarrels" "And dangerous foes." "Faithful lovers, may you live happily." "Expect from Pallas a thousand new favours." "Love will preserve forever such fine passions." "Love will preserve forever such fine passions." "After so harsh a fate," "After so many cruel pains," "After so harsh a fate," "After so many cruel pains," "Faithful lovers, may you live happily." "Hymen, take care of the dancing and games." "Faithful lovers, may you live happily." "Come, gods of banquets, pleasant sports, come!" "Heap your delights on this fortunate pair," "While all Heaven prepares the gifts it intends for them." "The Earth too must give its rarest possessions." "Come, gods of banquets, pleasant sports, come!" "Heap your delights on this fortunate pair." "Shall we remain silent, when there is laughter, when there is dancing?" "Now sorrows are over, Heaven has banished them forever," "And pleasures have taken their place." "When two hearts are constant, sooner or later they will be happy." "How sweet it is to sigh with love, when long days of suffering are over!" "Now sorrows are over, Heaven has banished them forever," "And pleasures have taken their place." "When two hearts are constant, sooner or later they will be happy." "Lovers, love your bonds, your cares, your sighs;" "Love measures your pleasures by your pains." "Lovers, love your bonds, your cares, your sighs;" "Love measures your pleasures by your pains." "He causes alarms, clearly he sells his charms," "But for so great a blessing, all your ills are as naught." "Without the pleasure of love life has no attraction." "Who can touch a soul untouched by Love?" "Without the pleasure of love life has no attraction." "Who can touch a soul untouched by Love?" "He causes alarms, clearly he sells his charms," "But for so great a blessing, all your ills are as naught." "After so harsh a fate," "After so many cruel pains," "After so harsh a fate," "After so many cruel pains," "Faithful lovers, may you live happily." "Faithful lovers, may you live happily."