Part 2 (2/2)

HERMANN.

Have you a nightmare, Hoffmann?

HOFFMANN.

No, but to-night, A while since, at the play...

ALL.

Well?

HOFFMANN.

I thought to see again...

The deuce... why reopen old wounds?

Life is short. Enjoy it while we can.

We must drink, sing, laugh, as we may, Left to weep to-morrow!

NATHANAEL.

Then sing the first without asking, We'll do chorus.

HOFFMANN.

Agreed!

NATHANAEL.

Something gay.

HERMANN.

The song of the Rat!

NATHANAEL.

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