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Prendi cura di sua sorte,
consolarla almen procura.
Vado . . . ahi lasso!
Addio, addio per sempre.
Quest'affanno, questo passo
è terribile per me.
Ah! Dov'è il tempio, dov'è l'ara?
Vieni, affretta la vendetta!
Questa vita così amara
più soffribile non è!
Light of my life, farewell!
Heaven did not intend our happiness.
Before the knot was tied,
those pure strands were severed that bound
our spirits in a single will.
Live: Yield to fate and to your duty.
My death absolves you from your promise.
O grief! United to a more worthy consort
you will have a happier, more joyous life.
Remember me, but never let stray
thoughts of an unhappy lover
disturb your rest.
Majesty, I go in obedience to your will...
Ah, let death put an end to my raving.
Ceres, Alpheus, beloved heart, farewell!
Stay, dear heart, cruel death tears me away
O God....from you!
Look after her,
comfort her at last.
I go ... alas!
