The Avenged Women or The Feigned Infidelities (1775) - Page 18

SCENE VIII.

M. LEK, THE PRESIDENT.

During the duet, Madame Riss enters with M. Riss into the cabinet, where they are seen by the public.

DUET.

Ah! what pleasure to be at the table,
Between Bacchus & Love,
Beside an amiable woman
Who promises a tender return!
Ah! what a meal! what a delectable meal.
Is prepared for us on such a beautiful day!
No, it is I;
A glance has promised me her faith:
No, it is I myself.
Ah! if you had seen the ravishing glance,
The caressing smile,
The ravishing glance
That she cast while leaving me.
No, it is I myself.
But, but what is it that I hear?

It is I whom she loves;
No, it is I:

No, it is I.
Ah! if you saw the languishing look,
The slipping glance
That I received from her while leaving.
It is I whom she loves.
But what is it that I hear?

MADAME RISS.

TRIO.

Could it be... yes, yes,
Her husband!
Your husband, where then?
Here?

It is my husband;
Quick, hide yourselves here:
It is my husband;
Here, here,

Who? Her husband?
Heavens, her husband!
Where then? Where then?
Here, here?