DULCAMARA
Do not spurn me, do not slight me Nina darling, why have qualms?
ADINA
I am flattered that you love me, that I please you as I do!
ADINA
I am flattered that you love me, that I please you as I do!
ADINA
But you’re much too high above me, I am far too low for you.
DULCAMARA
Dearest love, do not be coy, marry me and bring me joy.
ADINA
As a senator you’re great, but I want a humbler fate!
DULCAMARA
Gold is heavy, love is airy, gold will last and love will fly.
ADINA
I am honored that you love me high above me though you be!
ADINA
I am honored that you love me high above me though you be!
ADINA
But Otello nice young fellow is the only one for me.
DULCAMARA
Nina, darling, don’t be coy, marry me and bring me joy.
ADINA
This great honor I enjoy, but I love a poor young boy.
CHORUS
You’re the finest singer we have heard around these parts!
ADINA
He’s a master of all arts, of all the arts!
ADINA
He’s a master of all arts, of all the arts!
ADINA
Yes, yes, he is the finest singer we have heard around these parts!
ADINA
I am flattered that you love me,
ADINA
that I please you as I do!
ADINA
As a senator you’re great,
ADINA
But I want a humbler fate!
ADINA
I am honored that you love me
ADINA
High above me though you be!
