An ornamental woodcut headpiece features symmetrical floral and acanthus leaf scrolls flanking a central decorative urn or chalice, all enclosed within a rectangular border.

THE

BLACKSMITH.

SCENE I.

MARCEL in his shop, working at his forge, and striking the anvil alternately.

ARIETTA.

Singing at the top of my lungs

As soon as I see the day,

I banish from my forge

Sleep and love:

All in rhythm

From the morning,

I have a hand

For the work.

Clang, clang, clang, clang,

When it is hot,

I beat the fire;

Hell-fire,

I beat the fire:

I have courage.

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