Part 21 (2/2)

Child, be persuaded!

TURANDOT (_aside_).

No, I will wait for Adelma.

My father urges me. This is a sign The mystery is not impenetrable.

He is in league with that strange man, and seeks To talk me over.

ALTOUM.

Hesitate no longer!

Make up your mind! Rein in your rearing pride!

Torture yourself no more.

TURANDOT.

I _am_ resolved.

Call the Divan together in good time.

I have no more to say.

ALTOUM.

You are resolved Rather to yield to force than to your father!

TURANDOT.

I am resolved to fight.

ALTOUM (_in a rage_).

Fool without heart!

I will indeed call the Divan together To be your temple and your altar too.

And I will summon priests, to celebrate Your marriage while a crowd looks on and mocks.

Yea, have your will, you stupid fool! Good night.

(_Exit._)

SCENE IX

_Scene s.h.i.+fted._ _A magnificent apartment with several doors._ _In the middle of the room an Oriental divan, which serves_ CALAF _as a bed_.

_Deep night._

BRIGELLA, CALAF.

BRIGELLA.

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