The Student Prince Page #7

Down in Heidelberg

in summer time

A "crambambuli"

is as hot as hades

It's got the kind of kick

You only get from mules

A "crambambuli"

is not for the ladies

We've heard It's only fit for

lunatics and fools.

Kathie,

what's going on up there?

Herr France is giving a little

beer party for the West Falien.

It's disturbing.

Tell Herr France to keep quiet.

Uncle, Count Von Asterburg

is being disturbed.

Tell Herr France to keep quiet.

Lutzy, Count Von Asterburg is

being disturbed.

Tell Herr France to keep quiet.

And some red cabbage, Karl.

Yes, sir.

Please, your highness.

Don't stop me now, Lutz!

I forgot to order food.

Oh, let me

your highness, please.

All right, then. Sausage and

red cabbage for everybody.

And hurry.

Instantly, your highness.

Ruder.

Yeah?

His highness wants

sausage and red cabbage

for everybody instantly.

You! Come here.

What did I hear you say?

What song shall we sing

For the day that is here

None better than Ergo Bibamus

There's plenty of reason

For making good cheer

So out ring's the ditty Bibamus

The heavens are blue

And the clouds break away

Joy enters the door

All is blooming and gay

And there in our sight

all the glory of May

We chant with devotion "Bibamus"

We chant with devotion "Bibamus"

You're the best tenor

we've had in 4 semesters.

Well...

I have an uncle

with a Berlin royal opera.

When you're ready, maybe

I could do something for you.

Well, thanks, Richter.

That's a good thing to know.

What were you planning to do

when you get out, Karl?

Go in the family business,

I suppose.

Oh.

"Round and round," huh?

Round and round and round we go

Drinks around the table

Lift the flagon, let it flow

Long as we are able

Count Von Asterburg!

Gentlemen!

Ah, Count Von Asterburg!

Come in, join us.

Boys, fill up.

To your royal highness!

In Heidelberg, I'm a student.

Also, crown prince of Karlsburg.

Forgive me for failing to

recognize your highness.

I'm sorry you did.

I enjoy being Herr France.

I'm sorry

I spoiled your little joke,

but your highness will have even

more fun with the Sax Blusean.

You forget Count Von Asterburg,

I've already pledged myself

to the West Falien.

My dear Lucas, surely I

don't have to explain to you

that his highness'

rightful place is with us.

If your highness wish to change

his mind, we will understand.

And give up my friends?

Certainly not!

I refuse to enter your corps.

I'm perfectly satisfied

with the West Falien.

But it's completely

against tradition.

Oh, don't take it

so seriously, Count.

We're all at the same university

and the same beer party.

Let's enjoy ourselves.

Membership in the Sax Blusean,

corps is not likely offered,

nor has it ever been refused.

It's a serious matter

to insult an entire corps.

Fortunately for your highness,

I do not have the privilege

of demanding satisfaction.

I grant you that privilege.

Karl, it's forbidden to duel

with a member of reigning house.

I'm a student here.

I accept your challenge

as Herr France.

Lucas, Richter,

arrange for time and place.

It's deep enough.

Is the gentleman's honor

satisfied?

It is.

Von Asterburg.

Your highness.

Is it over?

It's a beautiful cut.

Straight as an arrow.

He's very proud of it.

Kathie! Kathie! I'm all right.

You didn't have to worry.

Who says I'm worried?

I not worried.

Even if you've been killed...

I'm sorry I upset you.

I'm not upset.

It's a matter of complete

indifference to me

what happens to you.

Nobody's ever been so violently

indifferent to me before.

It's silly for grown man to try

and kill each other for nothing.

It's the first time

anyone has ever cried over me.

Deep in my heart, dear

I have a dream of you

Fashioned of starlight

Fragrant with roses and dew

Our paths may sever

But I'll remember forever

Deep in my heart, dear

I'll always dream of you

I've waited a lifetime

for someone to say

The things you are saying to me

And, darling

I mean every word that I say

Just look in my eyes

and you'll see

You smile and my tears

have all melted away

My worries were all false alarms

It looks like

the start of a beautiful day

Just holding you here in my arms

With you everyday's

a beautiful day

As long as I'm here in your arms

Deep in my heart, dear

I have a dream of you

Fashioned of starlight

Fragrant with roses and dew

Our paths may sever

But I'll remember forever

Deep in my heart, dear

I'll always dream of you

(masked ball)

Oh, let's go on like this

for the rest of our lives

forever, ever and ever!

Oh, it would be wonderful, Karl,

forever and ever and ever!

Oh, why not?

Kathie, come away with me.

I've always wanted to

see the world.

Do you think it's really round?

Kathie, I mean it.

Come away with me.

Princes don't disappear.

What would we do?

Where would we go?

It doesn't matter.

Everywhere! Anywhere!

We'd be together.

Just the two of us,

Kathie, together.

Together. But it's impossible.

But why don't we try it?

We can change at the inn.

No one is there.

The night train

out of Heidelberg,

to Paris in the morning.

They'll never find us.

Oh, Kathie, I love you. There's

nothing else that matters.

Oh, I adore you.

Come on!

Kathie, hurry,

before anyone comes back.

Hurry, Kathie, hurry!

Karl.

Kathie, what's the matter?

I can't go, Karl.

Not to Paris, not any place.

But Kathie, a minute ago...

The carnival is over.

Not the same anymore.

This is my uncle's inn.

I'm Kathie Ruder. I work here.

And you're his highness,

Karl France.

The world is not big enough for

us to run away from that, Karl.

They'd never let us alone

in a week or a month...

But even a week is better

than nothing, a day, an hour.

They couldn't

take that away from us.

We'll have it

for the rest of our lives.

No, Karl. No!

Tonight was just a masquerade

Tomorrow just another day

Let come whatever

Tonight or never

I'll throw the mask away

Beloved!

With all my heart, I love you

With every breath I pray

Someday you will be mine

Summer or spring

winter or fall

You are my life

my love, my all

Beloved!

The very stars above you

Are jealous of the way

Your eyes sparkle and shine

Day after day

Near or apart

I try to say

Be still, my trembling heart

But try though I may

I cannot hide

this passion inside

That won't be denied

If this be madness

Then call it madness

I only know

I'll never rest

till you are mine

Beloved!

Believe me when I tell you

From now

until the last bright star

fades from the blue

Now and forever

Whatever I do

Beloved, I love you

Oh, Karl!

Kathie!

We must hurry.

I'm ready.

Your highness.

Forgive the intrusion,

your highness.

I have urgent instructions

from his majesty.

Urgent?

His majesty is ill.

He wishes to see you.

How long has he been ill,

Von Mark.

How serious is it?

His majesty is an old man.

At his age, no illness

is to be taken lightly.

We can discuss it as we go.

Karl, it's the most...

I beg your pardon.

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