Part 19 (2/2)

(Ensemble.)

HOFFMAN.

I have happiness in my heart; To-morrow you'll be my wife Happy couple.

The future shall be ours!

To love let's be faithful, That her eternal chains, Keep our hearts Conquerors even against time!

ANTONIA.

I have joy in my heart!

To-morrow I'll be your wife, Happy couple, The future is ours!

Each day new songs, Your genius opens its wings, My conquering song Is the echo of your heart.

HOFFMAN (smiling).

Still, oh my affianced, Shall I speak my thought?

That, spite of myself, troubles me, Music inspires a little jealousy, You love it too much!

ANTONIA (smiling).

See the strange fantasy!

Did I love you for it, or it for you?

For you are not going to forbid me To sing, as did my father.

HOFFMAN.

What say you?

ANTONIA.

Yes, my father at present imposes the virtue Of silence.

HOFFMAN (aside).

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