Don Giovanni Page #3

who was stronger than the old man,

completed his misdeed

by killing him!

Now you know who tried

to steal my honor,

who was the traitor

that took my father

from me.

I ask you for revenge!

Your heart demands it too.

Remember the wound

in my poor father's breast,

remember his blood

in a pool on the ground

if ever in your heart

your righteous wrath weakens.

How can I believe

that so terrible a crime

can be committed by a cavalier?

To discover the truth,

I must do everything I can.

I feel in my breast,

as her lover and friend,

that my duty is clear enough:

I must make her see she is wrong

or seek revenge for her.

On her peace of mind,

my own depends.

What pleases her

gives me life.

Her grief

brings me death.

If she sighs,

I too must sigh.

Her anger is mine,

her tears are mine.

And I know no joy

if she is not happy.

At any cost, I must find a way

of leaving this madman for ever.

Look at his nonchalance!

My dear Leporello,

is everything going well?

My dear Don Giovanni,

everything is going badly!

What do you mean "badly"?

I went to your villa

with all those people...

Bravo!

With chatter and the usual lies,

which I've learned so well from you,

I kept them there.

I told Masetto many things

to dispel his jealousy.

Bravo, on my oath!

I made them all drink.

They're already half-drunk, some sang,

others joked or kept on drinking.

At the height of it all,

guess who turned up?

Zerlina.

Bravo! Who was she with?

Donna Elvira.

What did she say?

Awful things about me.

Bravo, on my oath!

- And you?

-1 kept quiet.

- And she?

- Went on screaming.

And you?

When she seemed exhausted,

I led her delicately out,

locked the door and stole away,

leaving her alone on the road.

Things couldn't be better!

I will finish what you started.

These peasant girls

are driving me wild,

I want to amuse them until nightfall.

Now that they are hot with wine,

prepare a feast.

If you happen upon a girl,

bring her along!

Let them dance spontaneously

the menuet, the gavotte,

the waltz.

Make them dance!

And I, in the meantime,

will flirt with this one and that.

Tomorrow my list must increase

by a dozen.

Masetto, listen!

- Don't touch me!

- Why?

You ask me why, you little cheat!

Must I bear the touch

of an unfaithful hand?

Silence! You're so cruel!

I don't deserve to be treated this way.

You have the audacity

to try excusing yourself?

To go off alone with a man,

leaving me on your wedding day,

submitting an honest working man

to such a mark of infamy!

If it were not for the scandal,

I would...

What if I've done no wrong?

What if I was deceived by him?

What are you so afraid of?

Calm down.

He didn't event touch

the tips of my fingers.

Don't you believe me?

Ingrate, come here!

Kill me, do what you will.

But then, my Masetto...

But then, let us make peace.

Beat me. Beat, Masetto,

your poor Zerlina.

I'll stay still like a lamb

awaiting your every blow.

I'll let you tear out my hair,

I'll let you tear out my eyes.

Then your dear hands,

how happily I shall kiss them.

I see,

you haven't the heart.

Let us make up, my beloved.

In joy and happiness

let us spend our nights and days.

Look how this witch has seduced me,

we must be feeble-minded!

Prepare a great feast.

The voice of the cavalier!

- What of it?

- He's coming!

Let him come.

If only there were a place to hide!

What are you afraid of?

Why are you turning pale?

I understand.

You little cheat!

You're afraid I'll find out

what happened between the two of you.

Quickly before he comes,

I'll hide somewhere.

There's a corner

where I can remain quiet

and unobserved.

Where are you going?

Don't hide.

If he finds you,

you don't know what he can do.

Let him do and say what he will.

Your words mean nothing.

Speak up and stay here!

What caprice has he in mind?

Ungrateful, cruel man,

he's riding for a fall.

I'll find out if she's unfaithful

and just how things went.

Come rouse yourselves!

Take heart, good people!

Let's be happy,

let's laugh and play!

To the dancing lead them all.

Have them given in abundance

treats and refreshments.

Hidden here

perhaps he will not see me.

Sweet Zerlina!

I've seen you, don't run away.

Let me go.

No, stay.

If you have pity in your heart...

I am all love.

Come a moment,

I want to make you happy.

If he sees my husband,

I know what he is capable of.

Masetto!

Yes, Masetto!

Why were you hiding there?

Your beautiful Zerlina

cannot, poor thing,

stay any longer without you.

I understand, sir.

Now take heart, both of you.

Can you hear the musicians?

Come along with me.

Let's take heart

and go dancing.

Let us go, all three of us.

We must have courage,

dear friends,

and his wicked deeds,

we shall discover.

Our friend is right,

we must have courage.

Banish, my love,

your anguish and your fear.

This step is perilous

and may lead to disaster.

I fear for my beloved,

I fear for us all.

Sir, look at those handsome masks!

Have them come.

Tell them they would do us honor.

By his bearing and his voice,

the traitor reveals himself.

Masqueraders!

Answer him.

- Masqueraders!

- What do you want?

To the ball,

if you will,

you are invited by my master.

You do us honor!

Come, my dear companions.

Our friend, with these women,

will also try to make love.

May righteous Heaven

protect

the ardor

of my heart!

May righteous Heaven avenge...

my betrayed love.

- Rest, charming girls!

- Refresh yourselves.

You'll soon go back

to your dancing and playing.

Coffee!

- Chocolate!

- Zerlina, be careful!

Sorbets! Sweets!

Be careful!

The scene has begun too sweetly,

in bitterness it may end.

You are so pretty, darling Zerlina!

- You are kind.

- She's enjoying herself.

So pretty!

I will chop off his head.

Masetto is loosing his temper,

there's trouble ahead.

She's enjoying herself!

I will chop off his head!

The little cheat

will drive me to despair.

Come forward,

charming masqueraders!

Everyone is welcome!

Long live liberty!

We are grateful for this display

of unbounded generosity.

Get on with the music!

Pair off the dancers!

Good people, dance!

This is the peasant girl.

I'm dying!

Hide your feelings!

Everything is going well!

Take care of Masetto.

You're not dancing.

I am your partner, Zerlina,

come with me.

No, I do not want to dance.

Dance, my friend!

Dance, my friend!

I can't stand this!

Pretend, for pity's sake!

Dance, my friend,

let us do as the others do.

Come with me.

I am lost!

This is going to be a disaster.

The scoundrel is tying

a noose around his neck.

Help!

Let us help the innocent girl!

Scoundrel!

Her screams

are coming from over there.

We'll break down the door!

Help me!

Help me or I'll die!

We are here to help you.

Here is the culprit

who offended you.

I'll punish him.

- Die, criminal!

- What are you doing?

You heard me.

Not so fast!

With this trick, the villain thinks

he can hide his evil-doing.

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