Bianca

Scene Fifth

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Faded flowers, faded flowers,

They are all now left to cherish;

For the hopes and joys of my young life's spring

I have seen so darkly perish.

Cold, ah, cold, in the lone, dark grave,

My murdered love lies low,

And death alone can bring sure rest

To this broken heart's deep woe.

Faded flowers, faded flowers,

They are all now left to cherish;

For ah, his dear hand gathered them,

And my love can never perish.

Huon. Nay, lady, nay! I swear by Heaven it was not I. The spell I mingled in thy cup was but to win thy love. The old witch hath deceived me, and given that deadly poison. Forgive me, I implore thee, and here let me offer thee my love once more.

Bianca [repulsing him]. Love! darest thou to speak of love to me, whose bright dream of life thou hast destroyed? Love! I who loathe, scorn, hate thee with a deep and burning hate that death alone can still! Oh, Heaven, have mercy on my tortured heart, and let it break.

Huon [aside]. His death hath well-nigh driven her mad. Dear lady, grieve not thus. Let me console thee. Forget thy love, and seek in mine the joy thou hast lost.

Bianca. Forget! Ah, never, never, till in death I join him! Forgive thee? Not till I have told thy crime. Yes, think not I will rest till thou, my murdered Adelbert, art well avenged. And thou!-ah, sinful man, tremble, for thou art in my power, and my wronged heart can feel no pity now.

Huon [fiercely]. Wouldst thou betray me? Never! Yield thou to my love, or I will sheathe my dagger in thy heart, and silence thee forever!

Huon. Dead! dead! Oh, wretched Huon! Where now seek rest from bitter memories and remorse. Ha, a step! I must fly. Angel, fare thee well!

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