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diff --git a/31963-8.txt b/31963-8.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7b4dc6a --- /dev/null +++ b/31963-8.txt @@ -0,0 +1,3552 @@ +The Project Gutenberg EBook of Der Fliegende Holländer, by Richard Wagner + +This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with +almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or +re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included +with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org + + +Title: Der Fliegende Holländer + The Flying Dutchman + +Author: Richard Wagner + +Release Date: April 12, 2010 [EBook #31963] + +Language: German + +Character set encoding: ISO-8859-1 + +*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK DER FLIEGENDE HOLLÄNDER *** + + + + +Produced by Louise Hope, Juliet Sutherland and the Online +Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net + + + + + + +[This text is intended for users whose text readers cannot use the +"real" (Unicode/UTF-8) version of the file. The most visible difference +is that German "low-high" quotation marks are shown as »guillemets« +instead. + +In the original, German and English were printed on facing two-columned +pages. For this e-text, they are shown speech by speech, with differing +indentation. The German libretto alone, without parallel translation, +is available from Project Gutenberg as e-text 27769. The texts are +identical except that a few additional errors have been corrected. + +Typographical errors are listed at the end of the e-text. In the +German text, inconsistent labeling of acts and scenes is unchanged.] + + + + + PRICE 65 CENTS + Metropolitan Opera Association, Incorporated + + + METROPOLITAN + + OPERA + + + LIBRETTO + + The Original Italian, French or German + Libretto with a correct + English Translation + + * * * + + FLYING DUTCHMAN + + * * * + + FRED RULLMAN, Inc. + _1425 Broadway, New York 18, N.Y._ + + THE ONLY CORRECT AND AUTHORIZED EDITION + Knabe Piano Used Exclusively + + Printed in U.S.A. + + + + + THE + + FLYING DUTCHMAN + + (Der Fliegende Hollaender) + + + Romantic Opera + In Three Acts + + + By + RICHARD WAGNER + + + Published By + FRED. RULLMAN, INC., NEW YORK, N.Y. + + + + +ARGUMENT + + +ACT I. + +A Norwegian brig is driven out of her course on the homeward voyage, and +near the rockbound Norwegian Coast meets with the phantom ship of the +"Flying Dutchman." Daland, the captain of the Norwegian vessel, enters +into a compact with the "Flying Dutchman" whose identity, however, is +unknown to him, to give him a home and his daughter, Senta, for a wife, +in consideration of the rich treasures stored away in the "Flying +Dutchman's" ship. + + +ACT II. + +When the curtain rises, a bevy of Norwegian Girls, among whom are +Daland's daughter, Senta and her nurse Mary, are discovered turning +their spinning wheels and singing a spinning song. A picture of the +"Flying Dutchman" adorns the wall, and Senta, after singing a ballad +sketching in incoherent, passionate strains, a story of the subject of +the picture, solemnly vows that she will become the means of terminating +the torment, to which the "Flying Dutchman" is subjected, and who can +only be saved by a woman unwaveringly constant in her love. During the +confusion which ensues upon this avowal, the father's arrival is +announced. In the time intervening between this announcement and +Daland's arrival, Erik, Senta's lover, pleads for his love, and +endeavors to persuade Senta that her infatuation for a phantom lover +will lead to her irretrievable ruin; but to no avail. Daland arrives +and presents the "Flying Dutchman" to his daughter. Senta accepts him +as her affianced husband. + + +ACT III. + +The curtain rises on the crew of the Norwegian brig singing a frolicking +sailor song, and jesting with a bevy of girls, who bring them +refreshments. The special object of their jest and fun (in which the +girls also join), is the crew of the "Flying Dutchman," whom they cannot +persuade to join in their merry-making. They finally conclude that the +crew of the neighboring ship must be dead, and the suspicion gains +belief that the "Flying Dutchman" is playing one of his ugly tricks. +The crew of the "Flying Dutchman" sing a fantastic song to which the +Norwegian sailors intently listen, and whose weird words they finally +endeavor to drown in a song of their own. Erik pleads again with Senta, +and the "Flying Dutchman" appears on the scene, and orders his crew to +prepare for immediate departure, thinking Senta had proven as faithless +and inconstant in the love she had vowed him, as the rest of womankind +he had come in contact with. Senta, however, vows that she will be true +to him, and even after the "Flying Dutchman" discloses his identity, she +does not falter in her resolution. "Thine will I be, until death shall +us part!" she passionately exclaims and the curtain falls. + + + + + DRAMATIS PERSONAE + + + DALAND _A Norwegian Navigator_ + SENTA _His Daughter_ + ERIK _A Huntsman_ + MARY _Senta's Nurse_ + THE MATE _Of Daland's Vessel_ + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + _Sailors of the Norwegian Vessel. The Crew of the + Flying Dutchman. Girls._ + + SCENE: The Norwegian Coast + + + + + ERSTER AKT. + + ACT I. + + + ERSTER AUFTRITT. + + SCENE I. + + MATROSEN. + + Hohoje! Hohoje! Halloho! u. s. w. + + SAILORS. + + Heigho! Heigho! Halloho! + + DALAND. + + Kein Zweifel! Sieben Meilen fort + Trieb uns der Sturm vom sichern Port. + So nah' dem Ziel nach langer Fahrt, + War mir der Streich noch aufgespart! + + DALAND. + + No doubt! Full seven miles away + Drove us the storm at break of day + So near the port, and to be met + By adverse wind--'tis 'nough to fret! + + STEUERMANN. + + Ho! Capitän! + + MATE. + + Ho! Captain! + + DALAND. + + Am Bord bei Euch, wie steht's? + + DALAND. + + On deck I am with you. How do things progress? + + STEUERMANN. + + Gut, Capitän! Wir sind auf sicherm Grund. + + MATE. + + Well, captain, we are in home waters. + + DALAND. + + 's ist Sandwyk-Strand, genau kenn' ich die Bucht. -- + Verwünscht! schon sah am Ufer ich mein Haus, + Senta, mein Kind, glaubt' ich schon zu umarmen. + Da bläst er aus dem Teufels-Loch heraus. . . . + Wer baut auf Wind, baut auf Satans Erbarmen! + Was hilft's? der Sturm lässt nach, -- + Wenn so er tobte, währt's nicht lang. + He! Bursche! lange war't ihr wach; + Zur Ruhe denn, mir ist's nicht bang! + Nun, Steuermann! die Wache nimmst Du wohl für mich? + Gefahr ist nicht, doch gut ist's, wenn Du wachst. + + DALAND. + + 'Tis Sandwyk beach, full well know I the bay. + Confound the luck! I saw my house; a welcome sight! + Senta, my child, I fancied in my arms I held, + When of a sudden changeth the wind, + And blew a gale, as if in league with Satan's power; + But now the worst is past, and its fury + The storm hath spent in fitful blasts. + Well, boys, you've had to work with giant power, + And you may rest, now that past the danger; + And you, mate, you may take the watch for me; + There's no danger now, still keep a sharp look-out! + + STEUERMANN. + + Seid ausser Sorg'! Schlaft ruhig, Capitän! + + MATE. + + Rely on me! Good night, captain. + + STEUERMANN. + + Mit Gewitter und Sturm aus fernem Meer -- + Mein Mädel, bin dir nah'. + Über thurmhohe Fluth vom Süden her -- + Mein Mädel, ich bin da! + Mein Mädel, wenn nicht Südwind wär', + Ich nimmer wohl käm' zu Dir; -- + Ach, lieber Südwind! blas' noch mehr, + Mein Mädel verlangt nach mir! + Hohohe! Jolohe! Hoho! Ho! Ho! etc. + Von des Südens Gestad', aus weitem Land' -- + Ich hab' an Dich gedacht; + Durch Gewitter und Meer vom Mohrenstrand + Hab' ich Dir was mitgebracht. + Mein Mädel, preis' den Südwind hoch. + Ich bring' Dir ein gülden Band; -- + Ach, lieber Südwind, blase doch! + Mein Mädel hätt' gern den Tand. + Hoho! Ho jolohe! etc. + + MATE. + + In tempest's roar, on the wide sea, + My girl, I think of thee! + The gale, ah, well! it came from the South, + Lucky for thee and me! + My girl, if it hadn't Southwind been, + I wouldn't see thee again! + Ah! come and blow, my Southwind fair, + Else waits my love in vain. + Hohohe! Jolohe! Heigho! heigho! heigho + On Southland's coast, in far off land, + My girl, I thought of thee! + All o'er the main, from tropic coast, + A gift I brought for thee; + My love I bring a golden toy-- + Come, Southwind, blow again! + Southwind, thou art a lovely boy, + If thou wilt blow again. + Hoho! ho! jolohe! heigho! + + + ZWEITE SCENE. + + SCENE II. + + HOLLAENDER. + + Die Frist ist um, und abermals verstrichen + Sind sieben Jahr! -- Voll Überdruss wirft mich + Das Meer an's Land. . . Ha, stolzer Ocean! + In kurzer Frist sollst du mich wieder tragen! + Dein Trotz ist beugsam -- doch ewig meine Qual. + Das Heil, das auf dem Land ich suche, nimmer + Werd' ich es finden! Euch, des Weltmeers Fluthen, + Bleib' ich getreu, bis eure letzte Welle + Sich bricht und euer letztes Nass versiegt! + Wie oft in Meeres tiefsten Schlund + Stürzt' ich voll Sehnsucht mich hinab, + Doch ach! den Tod, ich fand ihn nicht! + Da, wo der Schiffe furchtbar Grab, + Trieb _mein_ Schiff ich zum Klippengrund, + Doch ach! mein Grab, es schloss sich nicht! + Verhöhnend droht' ich dem Piraten, + Im wilden Kampfe hofft' ich Tod: -- + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + The time is up, and to Eternity's tomb consign'd + Another seven years! Disgusted is the main, + And throws me on the strand. Ah! sea so proud, + Thy waves, ere many days are past, I'll ride again. + What of thy scorn with my torment in the balance weigh'd? + The rest which on land I seek, oh! never + Shall I find; for to the ocean waves + My destiny is bound, until the last wave + Ceases to flow, and evaporates into air. + How often into deepest abyss of the sea + Have I thrown my ship and hapless me; + But, alas! the death I sought I never found. + Where yawns the grave for ship and sailor, + I drove my ship to craggy rock, + But not was watery grave my lot. + Where sails the pirate's dreaded craft, + Have oft I waited for bloody strife; + + »Hier -- rief ich -- zeige deine Thaten! + Von Schätzen voll ist Schiff und Boot!« + Doch ach! des Meers barbar'scher Sohn + Schlägt bang' das Kreuz und flieht davon! + Nirgends ein Grab! Niemals der Tod! + Dies der Verdammniss Schreck-Gebot. + Dich frage ich, gepries'ner Engel Gottes, + Der meines Heils Bedingung mir gewann, + War ich Unsel'ger Spielwerk Deines Spottes, + Als die Erlösung Du mir zeigtest an? + -- Vergebne Hoffnung! Furchtbar eitler Wahn! + Um ew'ge Treu' auf Erden ist's gethan! -- + Nur _eine_ Hoffnung soll mir bleiben, + Nur _eine_ unerschüttert stehn! + + "Now," thus I challenged, "show thy pluck, + My ship with treasures rich is freight'd;" + But he, the sea's barbarian son, + In horror did he cross himself, and take to flight. + For me no grave! For me no death! + Such damnation's inflexible law. + I ask thee, heavenly angel mine, + Who my salvation's condition hath secur'd, + Was I the foot-ball of thy caprice, + When the way to salvation thou didst show to me? + Ah! vain the hope, vain as is my prayer! + Faith hath taken wings, and soar'd to other worlds. + But one hope now remains, + But one hope I cherish! + + So lang' der Erde Keim' auch treiben, + So muss sie doch zu Grunde gehn. + Tag des Gerichtes, jüngster Tag! + Wann brichst du an in meiner Nacht? + Wann dröhnt er, der Vernichtungsschlag; + Mit dem die Welt zusammenkracht? + Wann alle Todten auferstehn, + Dann werde ich in Nichts vergehn! + Ihr Welten, endet euren Lauf! + Ew'ge Vernichtung, nimm mich auf! + + Though the globe still sails through space, + It, too, must end its course some day. + Last day of Earth, oh! judgment day, + Thou wilt end my misery. + When comes the day, the dreaded day, + That solves Life's great mystery? + When the sea gives up its dead, + Then will _my_ requiem be said! + Die out, ye stars, in heaven's dome, + Father above, oh, call me home! + + CHOR. + + Ew'ge Vernichtung, nimm uns auf! + + (_Chorus._) + + Father above, oh, call us home! + + + DRITTE SCENE. + + SCENE III. + + DALAND. + + He! Holla! Steuermann! + + DALAND. + + Ho! Heigho! Mate! Heigho! + + STEUERMANN. + + 's ist nichts! 's ist nichts! -- + Ach, lieber Südwind, blas' noch mehr, + Mein Mädel. . . . . + + MATE. + + Nothing there, nothing! + Ah! come and blow, thou Southwind fair, + My girl-- + + DALAND. + + Du siehst nichts? Gelt! Du wachest brav, mein Bursch! Dort liegt + ein Schiff! -- Wie lange schliefst Du schon? + + DALAND. + + You see nothing, and I thought that sharp lookout you'd keep. + There lies a ship! Answer me: How long did you sleep? + + STEUERMANN. + + Zum Teufel auch! -- Verzeiht mir, Capitän! + Werda! Werda! + + MATE. + + Damnation! Pardon, captain! Who's there? Who's there? + + DALAND. + + Es scheint, sie sind gerad so faul als wir. + + DALAND. + + Seems to me they are just as lazy dogs as we. + + STEUERMANN. + + Gebt Antwort! Schiff und Flagge! + + MATE. + + Answer, ye! whence and whither, and what's your flag? + + DALAND. + + Lass sein. Mich dünkt, ich seh den Capitän. -- He! Holla! + Seemann! Nenne Dich! Wess Landes? + + DALAND. + + Cease your questioning! methinks I see the captain-- + Ye! holo! ye o'er there; whence and whither? + + HOLLAENDER. + + Weit komm' ich her. Verwehrt bei Sturm und Wetter Ihr mir + den Ankerplatz? + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + From far I come. In such dreadful weather. + Will you deny me anchorage safe? + + DALAND. + + Behüt' es Gott! Gastfreundschaft kennt der Seemann. + -- Wer bist Du? + + DALAND. + + God forbid! the mariner knows full well hospitality's worth. + Who are you? + + HOLLAENDER. + + Holländer. + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + Dutch. + + DALAND. + + Gott zum Gruss! -- So trieb auch Dich + Der Sturm an diesen nackten Felsenstrand? + Mir ging's nicht besser, wenig Meilen nur + Von hier ist meine Heimath; fast erreicht, + Musst' ich auf's Neu' mich von ihr wenden. -- Sag', + Woher kommst Du? Hast Schaden Du genommen? + + DALAND. + + Be welcome then! I perceive the storm + Drove you, too, to this craggy shore; + I fared no better; but a few miles distant + Is my home. Almost within its charm'd circle, + I had to change my course. But, say, + Whence do you come? Has damage sustained your ship? + + HOLLAENDER. + + Mein Schiff ist fest, es leidet keinen Schaden. -- -- + Durch Sturm und bösen Wind verschlagen, + Irr' auf den Wassern ich umher; -- + Wie lange? weiss ich kaum zu sagen, + Schon zähl' ich nicht die Jahre mehr. + Unmöglich dünkt mich's, dass ich nenne + Die Länder alle, die ich fand: + Das Einz'ge nur, nach dem ich brenne, + Ich find' es nicht; mein Heimathland! + Vergönne mir auf kurze Frist Dein Haus, + Und Deine Freundschaft soll Dich nicht gereu'n, + Mit Schätzen aller Gegenden und Zonen + Ist reich mein Schiff beladen: -- willst Du handeln, + So sollst Du sicher Deines Vortheils sein. + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + My ship is sound, and wind and tempest proof. + Storm and adverse wind, in league, + Keep me away from the shore; + How long? How should I know it still, + When count I keep not any more? + I cannot tell the scenes I saw, + Nor name the ports I sought to reach; + The only scene I long to see, + I cannot find--my native beach! + And now, my friend, come take me home, + Give me shelter and give me rest. + My ship is freighted with treasures rare, + Choose thou the rarest, take the best-- + Thy humble roof, oh, let me share! + + DALAND. + + Wie wunderbar! Soll Deinem Wort ich glauben? + Ein Unstern, scheint's, hat Dich bis jetzt verfolgt. + Um Dir zu dienen, biet' ich, was ich kann; + Doch -- darf ich fragen, was Dein Schiff enthält? + + DALAND. + + How strange this sounds. Can I believe such tale? + It will seem that thine is a strange fate. + If I can serve thee, thou wilt find me ready; + But, may I ask, what does thy ship contain? + + HOLLAENDER. + + Die seltensten der Schätze sollst Du sehn, + Kostbare Perlen, edelstes Gestein. + Blick' hin und überzeuge Dich vom Werthe + Des Preises, den ich für ein gastlich Dach + Dir biete! + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + The rarest of treasures I'll show thee, + Gold and pearls and precious stones; + See how they glitter! Is the price + Ample, and does it compensate + For hospitable roof? + + DALAND. + + Wie? Ist's möglich? Diese Schätze! + Wer ist so reich, den Preis dafür zu bieten? + + DALAND. + + What! Is it possible? These treasures! + Who has riches enough to outweigh their value? + + HOLLAENDER. + + Den Preis? So eben hab' ich ihn genannt: + Dies für das Obdach einer einz'gen Nacht! + Doch was Du siehst, ist nur der kleinste Theil + Von dem, was meines Schiffes Raum verschliesst. + Was frommt der Schatz? Ich habe weder Weib + Noch Kind, und meine Heimath find' ich nie. + All' meinen Reichthum biet' ich Dir, wenn bei + Den Deinen Du mir neue Heimath giebst. + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + I told thee how to repay for these treasures all; + I give them for the shelter of a single night. + Still what thou seest but small portion is + Of the riches stored in my ship's hold. + Of what value all these treasures? No wife I have, + Nor child, and my native land I'll never reach + All my riches shall be thine, as the price + I pay with all my heart for the home I crave. + + DALAND. + + Was muss ich hören? + + DALAND. + + What must I hear? + + HOLLAENDER. + + Hast Du eine Tochter? + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + Hast thou a daughter? + + DALAND. + + Fürwahr, ein theures Kind. + + DALAND. + + I have, and dear she is to me. + + HOLLAENDER. + + Sie sei mein Weib! + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + Then give her unto me for wife. + + DALAND. + + Wie? Hör' ich recht? Meine Tochter sein Weib? + Er selbst spricht aus den Gedanken: -- + Fast fürcht' ich, wenn unentschlossen ich bleib', + Er müsst' im Vorsatze wanken. + Wüsst' ich, ob ich wach' oder träume! + Kann ein Eidam willkommener sein? + Ein Thor, wenn das Glück ich versäume; + Voll Entzücken schlage ich ein. + + DALAND. + + My child shall be his; why should I delay, + When great is the wealth that will be my part? + The bargain is good, I'll close it this day, + 'Ere yet he might change his mind, and depart; + I will give him my child to be his bride, + So she will be a rich man's happy wife; + A fool if such good offer I denied, + It's the best bargain I made in my life. + + HOLLAENDER. + + Ach, ohne Weib, ohne Kind bin ich, + Nichts fesselt mich an die Erde. + Rastlos verfolgte das Schicksal mich, + Die Qual nur war mein Gefährte. + Nie werd' ich die Heimath erreichen; + Zu was frommt mir der Güter Gewinn? + Lässt Du zu dem Bund Dich erweichen, + O, so nimm meine Schätze dahin! + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + No heir, no child, no wife are given me, + And no earthly joy have ever I known; + Fate, relentless through all eternity, + Wildly pursues me like a hunted fawn. + Whenever I can reach my home again, + What shall I do with all my riches rare? + The terms are good; let us close the bargain, + And my ship's whole cargo shall be thy share. + + DALAND. + + Wohl, Fremdling, hab' ich eine schöne Tochter, + Mit treuer Kindeslieb' ergeben mir; + Sie ist mein Stolz, das höchste meiner Güter, + Mein Trost im Unglück, meine Freud' im Glück. + + DALAND. + + Truly, stranger, a pretty daughter I call mine, + With filial love she is attached to me; + She is my pride, the best of all I have, + And I feel for her as only a father feels. + + HOLLAENDER. + + Dem Vater stets bewahr' sie ihre Liebe, + _Ihm_ treu, wird sie auch treu dem Gatten sein. + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + For the father she may always cherish filial love. + If true to him, true she will be to him she weds. + + DALAND. + + Du giebst Juwelen, unschätzbare Perlen, + Das höchste Kleinod doch, ein treues Weib. . . + + DALAND. + + While jewels and pearls are costly things, + The costliest still is a loving wife. + + HOLLAENDER. + + Du giebst es mir? + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + And she shall be mine? + + DALAND. + + Ich gebe Dir mein Wort. + Mich rührt Dein Loos; freigebig, wie Du bist, + Zeigst Edelmuth und hohen Sinn Du mir: -- + Den Eidam wünscht' ich so, und wär' Dein Gut + Auch nicht so reich, wählt' ich doch keinen Andern. + + DALAND. + + My word I pledge to thee, + Thy fate has won my heart; thou'rt lavish; + Thus must be he who weds my daughter, + And if less rich thou wert, no other would I choose. + + HOLLAENDER. + + Hab' Dank! Werd' ich die Tochter heut' noch sehn? + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + Thanks! Will I see thy girl ere sinks the day to rest? + + DALAND. + + Der nächste günst'ge Wind führt uns nach Haus. + Du sollst sie sehn, und wenn sie Dir gefällt -- + + DALAND. + + With change of wind we set our sails homeward; + Once on shore, and if my daughter suits thee, then-- + + HOLLAENDER. + + So ist sie mein. . . Wird sie mein Engel sein? + Wenn aus der Qualen Schreckgewalten + Die Sehnsucht nach dem Heil mich treibt, + Ist mir's erlaubt, mich fest zu halten + An _einer_ Hoffnung, die mir bleibt. + Darf ich in jenem Wahn noch schmachten, + Dass sich ein Engel mir erweicht? + Der Qualen, die mein Haupt umnachten, + Ersehntes Ziel hätt' ich erreicht. + Ach! ohne Hoffnung wie ich bin, + Geb' ich mich doch der Hoffnung hin! + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + Then she will be mine--my angel she shall be. + When out of torment's iron hold, + I long to see salvation near, + I cling--for so have I been told-- + To _one_ hope still remaining dear. + May still I hope--I cannot pray-- + That pity feel might angel-wife? + Then will I praise this happy day, + When o'er, at last, this woeful strife. + Though hope has died, and left no trace, + I hope again for joy and grace. + + DALAND. + + Gepriesen seid, des Sturms Gewalten, + Die ihr an diesen Strand mich triebt. + Fürwahr! Blos brauch ich festzuhalten, + Was sich so schön von selbst mir giebt. + Die ihn an diese Küste brachten + Ihr Winde sollt gesegnet sein! + Ja, wonach alle Väter trachten, + Ein reicher Eidam, er ist mein. + Dem Mann mit Gut und hohem Sinn + Geb' froh ich Haus und Tochter hin! + + DALAND. + + When from the South it blew a gale + That drove me to this rocky shore, + I did at first my fate bewail; + But now I wail and grieve no more. + I praise the wind that drove me here, + For here I met a lucky fate, + For here I found a treasure dear: + A rich man with my child to mate! + He who with treasure sails the sea, + Shall welcome to my daughter be! + + STEUERMANN. + + Südwind! Südwind! + Ach! lieber Südwind, blas' noch mehr! + + MATE. + + Southwind! Southwind! + Come, Southwind, blow again! + + MATROSEN. + + Holloje! Hollajo! + + SAILORS. + + Heigho! Heigho! Heigho! + + DALAND. + + Du siehst, das Glück ist günstig Dir: + Der Wind ist gut, die See in Ruh'. + Sogleich die Anker lichten wir + Und segeln schnell der Heimath zu. + + DALAND. + + We are lucky, indeed; for good is the wind, + And smooth as a sea of glass is the sea; + Let us weigh the anchors without delay, + And set sail for the sheltering port. + + MATROSEN. + + Hohohe! Hohohe! Halloho! Jo! etc. + + SAILORS. + + Heigho! ho! Heigho! ho! ho! + + HOLLAENDER. + + Darf ich Dich bitten, segelst Du voran; + Der Wind ist frisch, doch, meine Mannschaft müd', + Ich gönn' ihr kurze Ruh', und folge dann. + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + You sail ahead, if it so pleases you, + The wind is good, but fatigued are my men; + I'll give them rest, and then I follow. + + DALAND. + + Doch unser Wind? + + DALAND. + + But if the wind should change? + + HOLLAENDER. + + Er bläst noch lang' aus Süd', + Mein Schiff ist schnell, es holt Dich sicher ein. + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + 'T will blow from the South, be assured. + My ship sails fast, and will reach you soon. + + DALAND. + + Du glaubst? Wohlan! Es möge denn so sein. + Leb' wohl! mögst heute Du mein Kind noch sehn! + + DALAND. + + As you say, so it be. + Farewell! And my child, will you see her this day? + + HOLLAENDER. + + Gewiss! + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + This day I shall see her. + + DALAND. + + Hei! Wie die Segel schon sich bläh'n! + Hallo! Hallo! Frisch, Jungen! Greifet an! + + DALAND. + + See how swell in the wind the sails! + Hallo! Hallo! Be up and doing, boys! + + MATROSEN. + + Mit Gewitter und Sturm aus fernem Meer. + Mein Mädel, bin Dir nah! + Ueber thurmhohe Fluth, vom Süden her -- + Mein Mädel, ich bin da! + Mein Mädel, wenn nicht Südwind wär', + Ich nimmer wohl käm' zu Dir! + Ach, lieber Südwind, blas' noch mehr! + Mein Mädel verlangt nach mir! + Hohoje! Halloho! Hoho! Ho! Ho! Ho! + + SAILORS. + + In tempest's roar, on the wide sea, + My girl, I think of thee! + The gale, ah, well! it came from the South-- + Lucky for thee and me! + My girl, if it hadn't Southwind been, + I wouldn't see thee again! + Ah! come and blow, my Southwind fair, + Else waits my love in vain. + Hohohe! Johohe! heigho! heigho! + + + + + ZWEITER ACT. + + ACT II. + + + ERSTE SCENE. + + SCENE I. + + MAEDCHEN. + + Summ und brumm, du gutes Rädchen, + Munter, munter dreh' dich um! + Spinne, spinne tausend Fädchen, + Gutes Rädchen, summ' und brumm! + Mein Schatz ist auf dem Meere draus, + Er denkt nach Haus + An's fromme Kind: + Mein gutes Rädchen saus' und braus'! + Ach, gäbst du Wind, + Er käm' geschwind! + Spinnt, spinnt! + Fleissig, Mädchen! + Summ, brumm, + Gutes Rädchen! + + GIRLS. + + Hum and buzz! What cheerful sound! + Turn round the wheel, quick, quick, quick! + Spin the golden thread around! + Hum and buzz like magic trick! + My love sails o'er stormy sea, + And thinks of me, + His own sweetheart. + Pray, O pray, for him and me, + That storm depart, + Fair wind his part! + Spin and spin + The wheel around, + Hum and buzz + With cheery sound! + + MARY. + + Ei! Fleissig, fleissig, wie sie spinnen! + Will jede sich den Schatz gewinnen. + + MARY. + + See, how quick they turn the wheel! + Must be for love they for him feel. + + MAEDCHEN. + + Frau Mary, still! denn wohl Ihr wisst, + Das Lied noch nicht zu Ende ist. + + GIRLS. + + Thou mustn't speak! While floats our song + On airy wings, please hold thy tongue! + + MARY. + + So singt! dem Rädchen lässt's nicht Ruh'. + Du aber, Senta, schweigst dazu? + + MARY. + + Then sing your song the life-long night! + But, Senta! child, thou art so quiet. + + MAEDCHEN. + + Summ und brumm, du gutes Rädchen, + Munter, munter dreh' dich um! + Spinne, spinne tausend Fädchen, + Gutes Rädchen, summ und brumm! + Mein Schatz da draussen auf dem Meer + Im Süden er + Viel Gold gewinnt. + Ach, gutes Rädchen, braus' noch mehr! + Er giet's dem Kind, + Wenn's fleissig spinnt. + Spinnt, spinnt! + Fleissig, Mädchen! + Summ, brumm, + Gutes Rädchen! + + GIRLS. + + Hum and buzz! What cheerful sound + Turn round the wheel, quick, quick, quick! + Spin the golden thread around! + Hum and buzz like magic trick! + My love sails o'er stormy sea, + On Southland's coast + He seeks for gold. + Pray, O pray, that I may boast, + And share his gold. + And now behold + How turns the wheel + With cheery sound, + While sure I feel + For home he's bound! + + MARY. + + Du böses Kind, wenn Du nicht spinnst, + Vom Schatz Du kein Geschenk gewinnst! + + MARY. + + Thou bad child, thou, if thou wilt not spin, + Thou ne'er the gold thy love brings shalt win. + + MAEDCHEN. + + Sie hat's nicht noth, dass sie sich eilt, + Ihr Schatz nicht auf dem Meere weilt; + Bringt er nicht Gold, bringt er doch Wild, + Man weiss ja, was ein Jäger gilt! + + GIRLS. + + Why should she spin and work as we? + _Her_ love not sails o'er stormy sea, + Her love's a huntsman gay and bold, + He brings her game instead of gold. + + MARY. + + Da seht Ihr's! Immer vor dem Bild! -- + Wirst Du Dein ganzes junges Leben + Verträumen vor dem Conterfei? + + MARY. + + Look at her! Always before the picture! + Senta, art thou to dream away thy young life, + Contemplating this portrait? + + SENTA. + + Was hast Du Kunde mir gegeben, + Was mir erzählet, wer es sei! + Der arme Mann! + + SENTA. + + Thine the blame! + From thee his history I learned-- + Poor man he! + + MARY. + + Gott sei mit Dir! + + MARY. + + May God protect thy young life! + + MAEDCHEN. + + Ei, ei! Ei, ei! Was hören wir? + Sie seufzet um den bleichen Mann. + + GIRLS. + + What! what's this! listen well! + She sighs for him, this pale man. + + MARY. + + Den Kopf verliert sie noch darum. + + MARY. + + Her head will be turned, God knows! + + MAEDCHEN. + + Da sieht man, was ein Bild doch kann! + + GIRLS. + + This a simple picture's power shows. + + MARY. + + Nichts hilft es, wenn ich täglich brumm': + Komm', Senta! wend' Dich doch herum! + + MARY. + + All my scolding is in vain, + Come, Senta, be a good child. + + MAEDCHEN. + + Sie hört Euch nicht, -- sie ist verliebt. + Ei, ei! Wenn's nur nicht Händel giebt! + Erik ist gar ein heisses Blut, + Dass er nur keinen Schaden thut! + Sagt nichts, er schiesst sonst wuthentbrannt + Den Nebenbuhler von der Wand. + + GIRLS. + + Not does she mind thee; she's in love, + A bad affair this will be, + You know how jealous Erik is, + Why! he'll be apt to act quite rash, + And, blinded by his jealousy, shoot + His rival hanging on the wall. + + SENTA. + + O schweigt! Mit Eurem tollen Lachen + Wollt Ihr mich ernstlich böse machen? + + SENTA. + + Cease this talk, you foolish things, + Or angry I will be. + + MAEDCHEN. + + Summ und brumm, du gutes Rädchen, + Munter, munter dreh' dich um! + Spinne, spinne tausend Fädchen, + Gutes Rädchen, brumm und summ! + + GIRLS. + + Hum and buzz! What cheerful sound! + Turn round the wheel, quick, quick, quick! + Spin the golden thread around! + Hum and buzz like magic trick! + + SENTA. + + O macht dem tollen Lied ein Ende, + Es summt und brummt mir vor dem Ohr! + Wollt Ihr, dass ich mich zu Euch wende, + So sucht was Besseres hervor! + + SENTA. + + Enough, now, of this spinning song + It hums and buzzes in my ear; + If I must join your busy throng, + Then sing the song I hold so dear. + + MAEDCHEN. + + Gut, singe Du! + + GIRLS. + + Tired we are; sing it for us. + + SENTA. + + Hört, was ich rathe. + Frau Mary singt uns die Ballade. + + SENTA. + + For me it is too long; + Why can't Mary sing the song? + + MARY. + + Bewahre Gott! das fehlte mir! + Den fliegenden Holländer lasst in Ruh'. + + MARY. + + Heav'n forbid! 'tis no time to jest, + Leave the Flying Dutchman at rest. + + SENTA. + + Wie oft doch hört' ich sie von Dir! + Ich sing' sie selbst, hört, Mädchen, zu. + Lasst mich's Euch recht zu Herzen führen, + Des Aermsten Loos, es muss Euch rühren. + + SENTA. + + Why not sing it now as well? + Come, girls, I will sing you the song, + That you may hear how relentless fate + Ever and ever pursueth this man. + + MAEDCHEN. + + Uns ist es recht. + + GIRLS. + + Give us the song! + + SENTA. + + Merkt auf die Wort'! + + SENTA. + + Be quiet and listen. + + MAEDCHEN. + + Dem Spinnrad Ruh'! + + GIRLS. + + The wheels at rest! + + MARY. + + Ich spinne fort. + + MARY. + + Not mine! I turn my wheel quick, quick! + + SENTA. + + Johohoe! Johohohoe! etc. etc. + Traft ihr das Schiff im Meere an, + Blutroth die Segel, schwarz der Mast? + Auf hohem Bord der bleiche Mann, + Des Schiffes Herr, wacht ohne Rast. + Hui! Wie saust der Wind! -- Johohe! + Hui! Wie pfeift's im Tau! -- Johohe! + Hui! Wie ein Pfeil fliegt er hin -- ohne Ziel -- + ohne Rast -- ohne Ruh! + + SENTA. + + Heigho! ho! heigho! ho! heigho! ho! + There sails a ship o'er the deep main, + With blacken'd mast and crimson'd sail, + On deck you see the man of pain, + His eyes so dark, his face so pale. + Huzza! Listen the wind! Heigho! Heigho! heigho! ho! + Huzza! See the sails spread! Heigho! heigho! + Huzza! She leaps and leaps, from wave forever, evermore! + + Doch kann dem bleichen Manne Erlösung einst noch werden, + Fänd' er ein Weib, das bis in den Tod getreu ihm auf Erden. + Ach, wann wirst du bleicher Seemann, sie finden! + Betet zum Himmel, dass bald + Ein Weib Treue ihm halt'! + + But he can be saved, this captain so pale, + If woman's heart in her mission not fail! + But when will he find this woman so rare, + this woman so rare? + Pray for the man at sea, + That woman true to him be! + + Bei bösem Wind und Sturmes Wuth + Umsegeln wollt' er einst ein Cap; + Er flucht' und schwur in tollem Muth: + »In Ewigkeit lass' ich nicht ab!« -- + Hui! -- Und Satan hört's -- Johohe! + Hui! -- Nahm ihn bei'm Wort! -- Johohe! + Hui! Und verdammt zieht er nun durch das Meer, + ohne Rast, ohne Ruh'. + + Around a cape he once would sail, + And thus it was that he did hail: + "I'll sail, I'll sail, I'll sail evermore!" + Huzza! Satan, he heard him hail! ho! heigho! + Huzza! Satan took him by his word! ho! heigh! + Huzza! And damned he! His ship, she leaps + from wave to wave forever, evermore! + + Doch, dass der arme Mann noch Erlösung fände auf Erden, + Zeigt' Gottes Engel an, wie sein Heil ihm einst könne werden! + Ach! möchtest Du, bleicher Seemann, es finden! + Betet zum Himmel, dass bald + Ein Weib Treue ihm halt'! -- + + But that he might be saved, this captain so pale, + An angel points to woman's heart without fail. + Oh! that he may soon find this woman so rare, + this woman so rare! + Pray for the man at sea + That woman constant be! + + Vor Anker alle sieben Jahr, + Ein Weib zu frei'n, ging er an's Land. + Er freite alle sieben Jahr, + Noch nie ein treues Weib er fand. -- + Hui! »die Segel auf!« -- Johohe! + Hui! »den Anker los!« -- Johohe! + Hui! falsche Lieb', falsche Treu'! + Auf in See! Ohne Rast, ohne Ruh! + + Once in seven years he sought, + Still love for gold he ne'er bought! + Once in seven years he tried, + Still woman constant he ne'er spied! + Huzza! Spread the sails! heigho! ho! + Huzza! the anchor weigh! heigho! ho! + Huzza! False Love! Woman frail! + leap, ship--leap from wave to wave forevermore! + + MAEDCHEN. + + Ach, wo weilt sie, die Dir Gottes Engel einst könne zeigen? + Wo triffst Du sie, die bis in den Tod Dein bliebe treueigen? + + GIRLS. + + Where, oh, where is the woman so rare, + His love to win, his treasures to share? + + SENTA. + + Ich sei das Weib! Meine Treu' soll Dich erlösen! + Mög' Gottes Engel mich Dir zeigen; + Durch mich sollst Du das Heil erreichen! + + SENTA. + + Mine this mission be! My love thy salvation shall be! + Angel above, oh! bring to me + The pale man sailing o'er the sea! + + MARY UND DIE MAEDCHEN. + + Hilf Himmel! Senta! Senta! + + MARY AND ALL THE GIRLS. + + Heaven help us! Senta! Senta! + + ERIK. + + Senta! Senta! Willst Du mich verderben? + + ERIK. + + Senta! Senta! think of me who owns thy love! + + MAEDCHEN. + + Hilf uns, Erik, sie ist von Sinnen! + + GIRLS. + + Erik, help, help! Her head is turned. + + MARY. + + Vor Schreck fühl' ich mein Blut gerinnen! + Abscheulich Bild, Du sollst hinaus, + Kommt nur der Vater erst nach Haus! + + MARY. + + My brain, it reels, it reels! + I'll tear the picture into shreds, + As soon as her father returns. + + ERIK. + + Der Vater kommt. + + ERIK. + + The father! he's coming! + + SENTA. + + Der Vater kommt? + + SENTA. + + My father, does he come? + + ERIK. + + Vom Fels sah ich sein Schiff sich nahen. + + ERIK. + + His ship is sailing round the rock. + + MARY. + + Nun seht, zu was Euer Treiben frommt! + Im Hause ist noch nichts gethan. + + MARY. + + Be up and doing, girls, and put the house in order. + + MAEDCHEN. + + Sie sind daheim! -- Auf, eilt hinaus! + + GIRLS. + + See them land! let us greet them! + + MARY. + + Halt! Halt! Ihr bleibet fein im Haus! + Das Schiffsvolk kommt mit leerem Magen! -- + In Küch' und Keller! Säumet nicht! + Lasst Euch nur brav die Neugier plagen, + Vor Allem geht an Eure Pflicht! + + MARY. + + Easy, my beauties! in the house you'll stay, + The crew quite hungry they'll be + Coming from the stormy sea. + Set the table without delay, + Fill the glasses on the tray. + + + ZWEITE SCENE. + + SCENE II. + + ERIK. + + Bleib', Senta! Bleib' nur einen Augenblick! + Aus meinen Qualen reisse mich! Doch willst Du -- + Ach! so verdirb mich ganz! + + ERIK. + + Stay, Senta, stay! one moment stay! + End my torment, end it quick, + Pity, pity my despair! + + SENTA. + + Was soll's, Erik. . . ? + + SENTA. + + Erik, thy despair I not comprehend. + + ERIK. + + O Senta, sprich, was aus mir werden soll? + Dein Vater kommt, -- eh' wieder er verreist + Wird er vollbringen, was schon oft er wollte. . . + + ERIK. + + Tell me, Senta, tell me true what's to become of me? + Thy father comes; ere hence he sails again, + He will accomplish what oft he did contemplate. + + SENTA. + + Und was, Erik? + + SENTA. + + And what did he contemplate? + + ERIK. + + Dir einen Gatten geben. -- + Mein Herz voll Treue bis zum Sterben, + Mein dürftig Gut, mein Jägerglück: -- + Darf so um Deine Hand ich werben, + Stösst mich Dein Vater nicht zurück? + Wenn sich mein Herz in Jammer bricht, + Sag', Senta, wer dann für mich spricht? + + ERIK. + + Choose a man for thee, a man for thee; + But little I call mine save this trusty rifle; + It will weight quite lightly in the scale, + And thy father will reject my suit. + When then my heart strong comfort needs + Say, Senta, say, who for me pleads? + + SENTA. + + O schweige jetzt, Erik! Lass mich hinaus, + Den Vater zu begrüssen! + Wenn nicht, wie sonst, an Bord die Tochter kommt, + Wird er nicht zürnen müssen? + + SENTA. + + Why discuss this question now? let me go + To welcome home the father. + If not on board his daughter he does see, + Quite angry he will be. + + ERIK. + + Du willst mich fliehn? + + ERIK. + + Why thus evade me? + + SENTA. + + Ich muss zum Port. + + SENTA. + + To the ship I must go. + + ERIK. + + Du weichst mir aus? + + ERIK. + + My presence does not please thee? + + SENTA. + + Ach! lass mich fort! + + SENTA. + + Let go, I say, let go! + + ERIK. + + Fliehst Du zurück vor dieser Wunde, + Die Du mir schlugst, den Liebeswahn? + O höre mich zu dieser Stunde, + Hör' meine letzte Frage an! + Wenn dieses Herz in Jammer bricht, + Wird's Senta sein, die für mich spricht? + + ERIK. + + Do not evade me now, + For great it is my grief, + But one word more, then go! + Let me ask, and answer give:-- + When this heart strong comfort needs, + Will it Senta be who for me pleads? + + SENTA. + + Wie? zweifelst Du an meinem Herzen? + Du zweifelst, ob ich gut Dir bin? -- + Doch sag', was weckt Dir solche Schmerzen? + Was trübt mit Argwohn Deinen Sinn? + + SENTA. + + Why doubt my heart, why doubt my love, + Why doubt my devotion's faith and strength? + Why now these thoughts that give but pang, + Why this suspicion all at once? + + ERIK. + + Dein Vater -- ach! nach Schätzen geizt er nur. . . + Und Senta, Du! Wie dürft' auf Dich ich zählen? + Erfülltest Du nur eine meiner Bitten? + Kränkst Du mein Herz nicht jeden Tag? + + ERIK. + + Thou knowest well that gold is all thy father careth for, + And he that can offer riches will wed his daughter sure. + These the thoughts that fill my heart with grief, + And then, Senta, thou, too, addest to my anguish. + + SENTA. + + Dein Herz? + + SENTA. + + I? And how? + + ERIK. + + Was soll ich denken. Jenes Bild. . . + + ERIK. + + Thy worship for that picture-- + + SENTA. + + Das Bild? + + SENTA. + + This picture? + + ERIK. + + Lässt Du von Deiner Schwärmerei wohl ab? + + ERIK. + + 'Tis a strange infatuation which-- + + SENTA. + + Kann meinem Blick Theilnahme ich verwehren? + + SENTA. + + Why should I not feel sympathy? + + ERIK. + + Und die Ballade, heut noch sangst Du sie! + + ERIK. + + And the song you love to sing. + + SENTA. + + Ich bin ein Kind und weiss nicht was ich singe. . . ! + Erik, sag'! fürchtest Du ein Lied, ein Bild? + + SENTA. + + Child am I, and know not what I sing. + Say, Erik, dost a song thou fear, a picture? + + ERIK. + + Du bist so bleich. . . sag', sollt ich es nicht fürchten? + + ERIK. + + Thou art so pale, and hence my fear. + + SENTA. + + Soll mich des Aermsten Schreckensloos nicht rühren? + + SENTA. + + Why should I not sympathize with the poor man's fate? + + ERIK. + + Mein Leiden, Senta, rührt es Dich nicht mehr? + + ERIK. + + Why not rather feel sympathy with _my_ deep grief? + + SENTA. + + O! schweige doch. Was kann Dein Leiden sein? + Kennst jenes Unglücksel'gen Schicksal Du? + Fühlst Du den Schmerz, den tiefsten Gram, + Mit dem herab auf mich er sieht? + Ach, was die Ruh' ihm ewig nahm, + Wie schneidend Weh durch's Herz mir zieht! + + SENTA. + + Enough of this! Thou hast no grief; + But dost thou know the pale man's horrid fate, + And dost thou feel how anguish wrung + The look he casts at me in wild despair? + His fate, relentless, bitter fate, + 'Tis a pang that wrings my heart. + + ERIK. + + Weh' mir! Es mahnt mich ein unsel'ger Traum! + Gott schütze Dich! Satan hat Dich umgarnt. + + ERIK. + + Alas! alas my dream will then come true! + May God protect thee! Thou art in Satan's power. + + SENTA. + + Was schreckt Dich so? + + SENTA. + + What is it that so frightens thee? + + ERIK. + + Senta, lass Dir vertrau'n: -- + Ein Traum ist's, -- höre ihn zur Warnung an: + Auf hohem Felsen lag ich träumend, + Sah unter mir des Meeres Fluth; + Die Brandung hört' ich, wie sich schäumend + Am Ufer brach der Wogen Wuth: -- + Ein fremdes Schiff am nahen Strande + Erblickt ich, seltsam, wunderbar: -- + Zwei Männer nahten sich dem Lande, + Der Ein', ich sah's, Dein Vater war. . . + + ERIK. + + Listen, Senta, listen well! + A dream it was--let warning voice it be! + The rock that overhangs the sea + Was my bed, and dreaming, I fancied + I saw the waves roll in and out, + And heard the billows' ceaseless roar. + Near the shore a ship I saw, + And strange to tell, for strange the sight:-- + Near and nearer two seamen approached, + And one, well I knew his face, thy father was-- + + SENTA. + + Der Andre? + + SENTA. + + And who was the other, pray? + + ERIK. + + Wohl erkannt' ich ihn: + Mit schwarzem Wams und bleicher Mien'. + + ERIK. + + Ah, too well only did I know him, + Dressed in black in contrast strong to his pale face-- + + SENTA. + + Und düst'rem Aug'. . . + + SENTA. + + And dark and sad his eye-- + + ERIK. + + Der Seemann, er. + + ERIK. + + Yes, black as jet his eye. + + SENTA. + + Und ich? + + SENTA. + + And I? Where was I? + + ERIK. + + Du kamst vom Hause her, + Du flogst den Vater zu begrüssen; + Doch kaum noch sah ich an Dich langen, + Du stürztest zu des Fremden Füssen -- + Ich sah Dich seine Knie umfangen. . . + + ERIK. + + Fleet as a fawn, startled in fear, + I saw thee rush toward the beach + To bid thy father welcome home, + But scarce arrived, I saw thee kneel + At the feet of the pale man accursed. + + SENTA. + + Er hob mich auf. . . + + SENTA. + + And he gently drew me to his breast. + + ERIK. + + An seine Brust; -- + Voll Inbrunst hingst Du Dich an ihn, + Du küsstest ihn mit heisser Lust -- + + ERIK. + + He folded thee to his treacherous heart, + And thou with fervor wild, unbridled, + Returnest kiss for kiss impassionate. + + SENTA. + + Und dann. . . ? + + SENTA. + + And then? What then? + + ERIK. + + Sah ich auf's Meer Euch fliehn. + + ERIK. + + He took thee on board his shadowy ship. + + SENTA. + + Er sucht mich auf! Ich muss ihn sehn! + Mit ihm muss ich zu Grunde gehn! + + SENTA. + + He longs for me! I'll follow him, + And if in the attempt perish I should. + + ERIK. + + Entsetzlich! Ha, mir wird es klar; + Sie ist dahin! Mein Traum sprach wahr! + + ERIK. + + Horrid 'tis! I see it clear, + My dream, my fearful dream spoke true. + + SENTA. + + Ach, wo weilt sie etc. etc. + + SENTA. + + Where, oh where is the woman so rare, + His love to win, his treasures to share? + + + DRITTE SCENE. + + SCENE III. + + DALAND. + + Mein Kind, Du siehst mich auf der Schwelle. . . + Wie? kein Umarmen? keinen Kuss? + Du bleibst gebannt an Deiner Stelle. . . + Verdien' ich, Senta, solchen Gruss? + + DALAND. + + Home again, my child, my darling! + But how is this? No kiss for me? + Why! 'tis a cool reception, sure. + + SENTA. + + Gott Dir zum Gruss! -- Mein Vater sprich! + Wer ist der Fremde? + + SENTA. + + Welcome home, my father! But say, speak quick, + Who is this stranger that comes with thee? + + DALAND. + + Drängst Du mich? + + Mögst Du, mein Kind, den fremden Mann willkommen heissen! + Seemann ist er, gleich mir, das Gastrecht spricht er an; + Lang' ohne Heimath, stets auf fernen, weiten Reisen. + In fremden Landen er der Schätze viel gewann. + Aus seinem Vaterland verwiesen, + Für einen Herd er reichlich lohnt; + Sprich, Senta, würd' es Dich verdriessen, + Wenn dieser Fremde bei uns wohnt? + + DALAND. + + Welcome bid him with all thy heart! + Many a year he sails the sea, + No home is his, no kin his part, + Though rich he is as rich can be. + To him his native land is lost, + And home he seeks, a new home dear; + Come, Senta, come, be thou the host, + And welcome bid the stranger here! + + Sagt, hab' ich sie zu viel gepriesen? + Ihr seht sie selbst, -- ist sie Euch recht? -- + Soll noch vom Lob ich überfliessen? + Gesteht, sie zieret ihr Geschlecht! + Mögst Du, mein Kind, dem Manne freundlich Dich erweisen! + Von Deinem Herzen auch spricht holde Gab' er an. + Reich' ihm die Hand, denn Bräutigam sollst Du ihn heissen; + Stimmst Du dem Vater bei, ist morgen er Dein Mann. + + And you, my new-found friend, say true, + Does she suit to be your wife? + Why should I praise what's only true + And will be blessing all your life? + And thou, my child, be good and true + Give him thy hand and hold him dear, + And, Senta, thou wilt never rue + That I have brought thy husband here. + + Sieh' dieses Band, sieh' diese Spangen! + Was er besitzt, macht dies gering. + Muss, theures Kind, Dich's nicht verlangen? + Dein ist es, wechselst Du den Ring? + Doch -- Keines spricht. -- Sollt' ich hier lästig sein? + So ist's! Am besten lass ich sie allein. + Mögst Du den edlen Mann gewinnen! + Glaub' mir, solch Glück wird nimmer neu. + Bleibt hier allein; ich geh' von hinnen. + Glaubt mir, wie schön, so ist sie treu! + + See the golden things I've brought-- + Quite worthless trifles when compar'd + With the riches in his vessel's hold. + And all his treasures will be shar'd, + All his diamonds and all his gold, + With thee, my child, if thou wilt say + That thou wilt bless him with thy love, + And be his wife without delay; + Wed him, Senta, give him thy love! + I leave thee now alone, my child, + To speak to him as bids thy heart; + I trust in thee, my darling child-- + Think how happy will be our part. + + HOLLAENDER. + + Wie aus der Ferne längst vergang'ner Zeiten + Spricht dieses Mädchens Bild zu mir; + Wie ich geträumt seit langen Ewigkeiten, + Vor meinen Augen seh' ich's hier. + Wohl hob auch ich voll Sehnsucht meine Blicke + Aus tiefer Nacht empor zu einem Weib: + Ein schlagend Herz liess, ach! mir Satans Tücke. + Dass eingedenk ich meiner Qualen bleib'! + Die düst're Gluth, die hier ich fühle brennen, + Sollt' ich Unseliger sie Liebe nennen? + Ach nein! die Sehnsucht ist es nach dem Heil! + Würd' es durch solchen Engel mir zu Theil! + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + Like to a vision, seen in days long by gone, + This maiden's face and form appear: + What I have sought thro' countless years of sorrow + Am at I last beholding here! + Oft 'mid the torment of my night eternal, + Longing I gaz'd upon some being fair! + But I was driv'n by Satan's pow'r infernal + On my dread course, in anguish and despair! + The glow that warms my heart with strange emotion, + Can I, accurs'd one, call it love's devotion? + Ah! no, 'tis yearning blest repose to gain, + That such an angel might for me obtain! + + SENTA. + + Versank ich jetzt in wunderbares Träumen, + Was ich erblicke, ist es Wahn? -- + Weilt' ich bisher in trügerischen Räumen, + Brach des Erwachens Tag heut an? -- + Er steht vor mir mit leidenvollen Zügen, + Es spricht sein unerhörter Gram zu mir; + Kann tiefen Mitleids Stimme mich belügen? + Wie ich ihn oft geseh'n, so steht er hier. + Die Schmerzen, die in meinem Busen brennen, + Ach! dies Verlangen, wie soll ich es nennen? + Wonach mit Sehnsucht es ihn treibt -- das Heil. + + SENTA. + + And am I sunk in wondrous depths of dreaming? + Is this a vision which I see, + Or am I now set free from long delusion? + Has morning truly dawned on me? + See, there he stands, his face with sorrow clouding-- + He tells me all his mingled hope and fear; + Is it the voice of sympathy that cheats me? + As he has oft in dreams, so stands he here! + The sorrow which within my breast is burning-- + Ah, this compassion, what dare I call it? + Thy heart is longing after rest and peace, + And thou at last through me shall find release. + + HOLLAENDER. + + Wirst Du des Vaters Wahl nicht schelten? + Was er versprach, wie? dürft' es gelten? -- + Du könntest Dich für ewig mir ergeben, + Und Deine Hand dem Fremdling reichtest Du? + Soll finden ich nach qualenvollem Leben + In Deiner Treu' die lang ersehnte Ruh? -- + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + Wilt thou, thy father's choice fulfilling, + Do what he said? Say, art thou willing? + Wilt thou, indeed, thyself forever give me? + Shall I in truth, a stranger, thus be blessed? + Say, shall I find the time of sorrow ended-- + In thy true love my long-expected rest? + + SENTA. + + Wer Du auch seist, und welches das Verderben, + Dem grausam Dich Dein Schicksal konnte weih'n: + Was auch das Loos, das ich mir sollt' erwerben: + Gehorsam stets werd' ich dem Vater sein. + + SENTA. + + Whoe'er thou art, where'er thy curse may lead thee, + And me, when I thy lot mine own have made-- + Whate'er the fate which I with thee may share in, + My father's will by me shall be obey'd. + + HOLLAENDER. + + So unbedingt, wie? könnte Dich durchdringen + Für meine Leiden tiefstes Mitgefühl? + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + So full of trust? what? canst thou in thy gladness, + For these my sorrows deep compassion know? + + SENTA. + + O, welche Leiden! Könnt' ich Trost Dir bringen! + + SENTA. + + Unheard-of sorrows! would I joy might bring thee! + + HOLLAENDER. + + Welch holder Klang im mächtigen Gewühl! -- + Du bist ein Engel! -- Eines Engels Liebe + Verworf'ne selbst zu trösten weiss! -- + Ach, wenn Erlösung mir zu hoffen bliebe, + Allewiger, durch diese sei's! + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + How sweet the sound that breaks my night of woe! + Thou art an angel, and a love angelic + Can comfort bring to one like me. + Ah, if redemption still be mine to hope for, + Heaven, grant that she my savior be! + + SENTA. + + Ach! wenn Erlösung ihm zu hoffen bliebe, + Allewiger, durch mich nur sei's! + + SENTA. + + Ah, if redemption still be his to hope for, + Heaven, grant that I his saviour be! + + HOLLAENDER. + + O könntest das Geschick Du ahnen, + Dem dann mit mir Du angehörst: + Dich würd' es an das Opfer mahnen, + Das Du mir bringst, wenn Treu' Du schwörst. + Es flöhe schaudernd Deine Jugend, + Dem Loose, dem Du sie willst weih'n: + Nennst Du des Weibes schönste Tugend, + Nennst heil'ge Treue Du nicht Dein! + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + Ah, thou, the certain fate foreknowing, + Which must indeed with me be borne, + Wouldst not have made the vow thou madest-- + Wouldst not to be my wife have sworn! + Thou wouldst have shuddered ere devoting, + To aid me, all thy golden youth-- + Ere thou hadst woman's joys surrendered, + Ere thou hadst bid me trust thy truth? + + SENTA. + + Wohl kenn' ich Weibes hohe Pflichten, -- + Sei d'rum getrost, unsel'ger Mann! + Lass über die das Schicksal richten, + Die seinem Spruche trotzen kann! + In meines Herzens höchster Reine + Kenn' ich der Treue Hochgebot: + Wem ich sie weih', schenk' ich die Eine; + Die Treue bis zum Tod! + + SENTA. + + Well know I woman's holy duties; + O hapless man, be thou at ease! + Leave me to fate's unbending judgment-- + Me, who defy its dread decrees. + Within the secret realm of conscience + Know I the high demands of faith: + Him, whom I chose, him I love only, + And loving e'en till death! + + HOLLAENDER. + + Ein heil'ger Balsam meinen Wunden, + Dem Schwur, dem hohen Wort entfliesst! + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + A healing balm for all my sorrows + From out her plighted word doth flow. + + SENTA. + + Von mächt'gem Zauber überwunden, + Reisst mich's zu seiner Rettung fort: + + SENTA. + + 'Twas surely wrought by pow'r of magic + That I should his deliv'rer be. + + HOLLAENDER. + + Hört' es: mein Heil hab' ich gefunden, + Mächte, die ihr zurück mich stiess't! + Du Stern des Unheils, sollst erblassen! + Licht meiner Hoffnung, leuchte neu. + Ihr Engel, die mich einst verlassen, + Stärkt jetzt dies Herz in seiner Treu'! + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + Hear this! Release at last is granted! + Hear this, ye mighty: + Your power is now laid low! + Star of misfortune, thou art paling! + Hope's glorious light now shines anew! + Ye angels, ye who once forsook me, + Aid now my heart, and keep it true! + + SENTA. + + Hier habe Heimath er gefunden, + Hier ruh' sein Schiff im ew'gen Port! + Was ist's, das mächtig in mir lebet? + Was schliesst berauscht mein Busen ein? + Allmächt'ger, was mich hoch erhebet, + Lass es die Kraft der Treue sein! + + SENTA. + + Here may a home at last be granted, + Here may he rest, from danger free! + What is the power within me working? + What is the task it bids me do? + Almighty, now that high Thou hast raised me, + Grant me Thy strength, that I be true! + + DALAND. + + Verzeiht, mein Volk hält draussen sich mehr; + Nach jeder Rückkunft, wisset, giebt's ein Fest: -- + Verschönern möcht' ich's, komme deshalb her, + Ob mit Verlobung sich's vereinen lässt? -- + Ich denk', Ihr habt nach Herzenswunsch gefreit? -- + Senta, mein Kind, sag', bist auch Du bereit? -- + + DALAND. + + Pardon my intrusion; my men quite impatient will be, + On each arrival home we have a frolic, + And this time, I hope, it will be a marriage feast. + Say, Senta, child, art thou inclined to wed my friend? + + SENTA. + + Hier meine Hand, und ohne Reu' + Bis in den Tod gelob' ich Treu'! + + SENTA. + + Here my hand to the man of the sea:-- + Unto death I will faithful be. + + HOLLAENDER. + + Sie reicht die Hand: gesprochen sei + Hohn Hölle dir, durch ihre Treu'! + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + Gladly she gives her fond heart to me, + And ended is now my misery. + + DALAND. + + Euch soll dies Bündniss nicht gereu'n! + Zum Fest! heut muss sich Alles freu'n! + + DALAND. + + May happiness forev'r be your part! + To the feast now with joyous heart! + + + + + DRITTER AKT. + + ACT III. + + + ERSTE SCENE. + + SCENE I. + + + CHOR DER NORWEGISCHEN MATROSEN. + + Steuermann, lass die Wacht! + Steuermann, her zu uns! + He! He! Je! Ha! + Hebt die Segel auf! Anker fest! + Steuermann, her! -- + Fürchten weder Wind noch bösen Strand, + Wollen heute 'mal recht lustig sein! + Jeder hat sein Mädel auf dem Land, + Herrlichen Tabak und guten Branntewein. + Hussassahe! + Klipp' und Sturm draus -- + Jallolohe! + Lachen wir aus! + Hussassahe! + Segel ein! Anker fest! Klipp' und Sturm lachen wir aus! + Steuermann her, trink' mit aus! + + _Chorus of Norwegian Sailors._ + + The sea! the sea! the open sea! + The blue, the fresh, the ever free! + Heigho! ho! heigho! + It runneth the earth's wide region round! + Heigho! heigho! + It plays with the clouds; it mocks the skies, + Or like a cradled creature lies, + Heigho! ho! heigho! + We're home again, home again! + Heigho! heigho! + Home again! home again! + Heigho! heigho! + Home again the sailor boy, + He his lassie's only joy! + Let us quaff the golden wine! + Let us drink, drink, drink! + + MAEDCHEN. + + Nein! Seht doch an! Sie tanzen gar! + Der Mädchen bedarf's da nicht fürwahr! + + GIRLS. + + See! how wildly they dance a jig + On deck their safely-anchored brig. + + MATROSEN. + + He! Mädel! Halt! wo geht ihr hin? + + SAILORS. + + Ho, girls, you mustn't go away! + + MAEDCHEN. + + Steht euch nach frischem Wein der Sinn? + Eu'r Nachbar dort soll auch was haben, + Ist Trank und Schmaus für euch allein? + + GIRLS. + + We'll fill the glasses on the tray. + Your neighbor, too, must have his share + Of golden wine and woman's care. + + STEUERMANN. + + Fürwahr, trägt's hin den armen Knaben, + Vor Durst sie scheinen matt zu sein. + + MATE. + + Yes, you must give those boys a share + Of golden wine and your own care. + + MATROSEN. + + Man hört sie nicht? + + SAILORS. + + They keep so quiet. + + STEUERMANN. + + Ei, seht doch nur! + Kein Licht! Von der Mannschaft keine Spur. + + MATE. + + A strange sight! + No sailors on deck and no light! + + MAEDCHEN. + + He! Seeleut'! He! Wollt Fackeln ihr? + Wo seid ihr doch? Man sieht nicht hier. + + GIRLS. + + Ho, sailors, ho! shall we bring light, + And make your ship look bright? + + MATROSEN. + + Weckt sie nicht auf; sie schlafen noch. + + SAILORS. + + Don't awake them; they are sleeping still. + + MAEDCHEN. + + He! Seeleut'! He! Antwortet doch! + + GIRLS. + + Ho! sailors! ho! give answer us! + + STEUERMANN UND MATROSEN. + + Haha! Wahrhaftig, sie sind todt. + Sie haben Speis' und Trank nicht noth. + + MATE AND SAILORS. + + Ha! ha! they are dead, indeed. + No meat and drink they will need. + + MAEDCHEN. + + Wie, Seeleute? Liegt Ihr so faul schon im Nest? + Ist heute für Euch denn nicht auch ein Fest? + + GIRLS. + + Sailors, ho! you are lazy boys, + Don't care for frolic and joys. + + STEUERMANN UND MATROSEN. + + Sie liegen fest auf ihrem Platz, + Wie Drachen hüten sie den Schatz. + + MATE AND SAILORS. + + They watch the treasures in the hold, + They guard the gems and stones and gold. + + MAEDCHEN. + + Wie, Seeleute? Wollt Ihr nicht goldenen Wein? + Ihr müsset wahrlich doch auch durstig sein. + + GIRLS. + + Come, neighbors, come and have your share + Of golden wine and woman's care. + + STEUERMANN UND MATROSEN. + + Sie trinken nicht, sie singen nicht, + In ihrem Schiffe brennt kein Licht. + + MATE AND SAILORS. + + They quaff no wine, they sing no song; + They must be dead ever so long. + + MAEDCHEN. + + Sagt, habt Ihr denn nicht auch ein Schätzchen am Land? + Wollt Ihr nicht mit tanzen auf freundlichem Strand? + + GIRLS. + + Are there no sweethearts on the strand + Awaiting you from foreign land? + + MATROSEN. + + Sie sind schon alt und bleich statt roth, + Und ihre Liebsten, die sind todt. + + SAILORS. + + Ah, well! their sweethearts on the strand + Died while they were in foreign land. + + MAEDCHEN. + + He, Seeleut'! Seeleut'! wacht doch auf! + Wir bringen Euch Speis' und Trank zu Hauf! + + GIRLS. + + Ho! sailors! ho! don't be lazy boys! + Come, partake of our frolicking joys! + + MATROSEN. + + Sie bringen Euch Speis' und Trank zu Hauf! + + SAILORS. + + Come and join in our frolicking joys! + + MAEDCHEN. + + Wahrhaftig! Ja, sie scheinen todt. + Sie haben Speis' und Trank nicht noth. + + GIRLS. + + They quaff no wine, they sing no song! + They must be dead ever so long. + + MATROSEN. + + Vom fliegenden Holländer wisst Ihr ja! + Sein Schiff, wie es leibt, wie es lebt, seht Ihr da. + + SAILORS. + + You've heard of the _Flying Dutchman_, perhaps, + And this must be one of his ugly traps. + + MAEDCHEN. + + So wecket die Mannschaft ja nicht auf, + Gespenster sind's, wir schwören drauf! + + GIRLS. + + Then leave them alone, leave them at rest; + 'Tis really no time for such jest. + + MATROSEN. + + Wie viel hundert Jahre schon seid Ihr zur See? + Euch thut ja der Sturm und die Klippe nicht weh! + + SAILORS. + + How long, how long are you at sea? + Quite a pretty crew you must be. + + MAEDCHEN. + + Sie trinken nicht, sie singen nicht! + In ihrem Schiffe brennt kein Licht! + + GIRLS. + + They quaff no wine, they sing no song; + They must be dead ever so long. + + MATROSEN. + + Habt Ihr keine Brief', keine Auftrag' für's Land? + Unsern Urgrossvätern wir bringen's zur Hand. + + SAILORS. + + Have you no letter, no message to send + To great grandfather or other old friend? + + MAEDCHEN. + + Sie sind schon alt und bleich statt roth; + Ach! ihre Liebsten, die sind todt! + + GIRLS. + + Ah, well! they have no loved ones on the strand; + Their sweethearts died while they roamed in foreign land. + + MATROSEN. + + Hei! Seeleute! Spannt Eure Segel doch auf! + Und zeigt uns des fliegenden Holländers Lauf! + + SAILORS. + + Ho! sailors, ho! hoist the sails, quick, quick! + And show us the _Flying Dutchman's_ trick. + + MAEDCHEN. + + Sie hören nicht, -- uns graust es hier! + Sie wollen nichts, -- was rufen wir? + + GIRLS. + + They hear us not, so let them rest; + They might revenge this sport and jest. + + MATROSEN. + + Ihr Mädel, lasst die Todten ruh'n! + Lasst's uns Lebend'gen glücklich thun! + + SAILORS. + + We'd better leave the dead at rest, + And return to our sport and jest. + + MAEDCHEN. + + So nehmt, Eu'r Nachbar hat's verschmäht! + + GIRLS. + + Then drink you the wine your neighbor declines. + + STEUERMANN UND MATROSEN. + + Wie? Kommt Ihr denn nicht selbst an Bord? + + MATE AND SAILORS. + + Come on board our safely-anchored brig, + And join us dancing a jolly jig. + + MAEDCHEN. + + Ei, jetzt noch nicht, es ist nicht spät. + Wir kommen bald, jetzt trinkt nur fort. + Und, wenn Ihr wollt, so tanzt dazu, + Nur lasst dem müden Nachbar Ruh'! + + GIRLS. + + Plenty o' time for dance and sport, + Now that safely you're in port. + + MATROSEN. + + Juchhe! Juchhe! da giebt's die Fülle! + Ihr lieben Nachbarn, habet Dank! + + SAILORS. + + Hurrah! We have enough for all. + Good neighbors, thanks to you! + + STEUERMANN. + + Zum Rand sein Glas ein Jeder fülle! + Lieb Nachbar liefert uns den Trank! + + MATE. + + Boys, fill your goblets to the brink, + Let us have a jolly old drink. + + MATROSEN. + + Halloho! Halloho! Ho! ho! ho! + Lieb Nachbarn, habt Ihr Stimm' und Sprach', + So wachet auf, und macht's uns nach! + Steuermann, lass die Wacht! + Steuermann, her zu uns! + Ho! He! Je! Ha! + Hisst die Segel auf! Anker fest! -- + Steuermann, her! -- + Wachten manche Nacht bei Sturm und Graus, + Tranken oft des Meer's gesalz'nes Nass; -- + Heute wachen wir bei Saus und Schmaus, + Besseres Getränk giebt Mädel uns vom Fass! + Hussassahe! + Klipp' und Sturm draus! etc. etc. + + SAILORS. + + Hal-lo-ho-ho! + Good neighbors, you can speak at least! + Come, wake up, and join our feast! + Steersman, leave the watch! + Steersman, come to us! + Ho, hey, hey, ha! + See the sails are in! Anchor fast! + Steersman, come! + We have often watch'd 'mid howling storm; + We have often drunk the briny wave: + Watching takes to-day a fairer form-- + Good and tasty wine our sweethearts let us have! + Hus-sas-sa-hey! + + CHOR DER MANNSCHAFT DES FLIEGENDEN HOLLAENDERS. + + Johohe! Johohohoe! hohohohoe! Hoe! Hoe! Hoe! + Huissa! + Nach dem Land treibt des Sturm -- + Huissa! + Segel ein! Anker los! + Huissa! + In die Bucht laufet ein! + Schwarzer Hauptmann, geh' an's Land! + Sieben Jahre sind vorbei; + Frei' um blonden Mädchens Hand; + Blondes Mädchen, sei ihm treu! + Lustig heut', + Bräutigam! + + CHORUS OF THE CREW OF THE "FLYING DUTCHMAN." + + Yo-ho-ho! Ho! oh! + Huissa! + To the land drives the storm. + Huissa! + Sails are in! Anchor down! + Huissa! + To the bay hurry in! + Gloomy captain, go on land, + Now that seven long years have flown, + Seek a faithful maiden's hand! + Faithful maiden, be his own! + Joyful, hui! + Bridegroom, hui! + + Sturmwind heult Brautmusik, + Ocean tanzt dazu. + Hui! -- Horch, er pfeift! + -- Capitän, bist wieder da? -- + Hui! -- »Segel auf.« -- + -- Deine Braut, sag', wo sie blieb? -- + Hui! »Auf in See!« -- + Capitän! Capitän! Hast kein Glück in der Lieb'! + Hahaha! + Sause, Sturmwind, heule zu! + Uns'ren Segeln lässt du Ruh': + Satan hat sie uns gefeit, + Reissen nicht in Ewigkeit! + + Winds be thy wedding song, + Ocean rejoices with thee! + Hui! Hark! He pipes! + What! captain, hast thou returned? + Hui! Spread the sails! + And thy bride, say, where is she? + Hui! Off to sea! + As of old, + No good fortune for thee! + Ha-ha-ha! + Blow, thou storm wind, howl and blow! + What care we how fast we go? + We have sails from Satan's store, + Sails that last for evermore--ho-hoe! + + NORWEGISCHE MATROSEN. + + Welcher Sang! Ist es Spuk? Wie mich's graut! + Stimmet an unser Lied! Singet laut! + Steuermann, lass die Wacht etc. + + _Chorus of the Norwegian Sailors._ + + What a song! Are they ghosts? + How I fear! Let them hear! + All unite in our song. + Steersman, leave the watch! etc. + + + ZWEITE SCENE. + + SCENE II. + + ERIK. + + Was musst' ich hören? Gott! was musst' ich sehen! + Ist's Täuschung? Wahrheit? Ist es That? + + ERIK. + + What must I hear! what must I see! + Oh, God above! how can this be! + + SENTA. + + Frag' nicht, Erik! Antwort darf ich nicht geben. + + SENTA. + + Ask me not! No answer I can give. + + ERIK. + + Gerechter Gott! Kein Zweifel! Es ist wahr! + Welch unheilvolle Macht riss Dich dahin? + Welche Gewalt verführte Dich so schnell, + Grausam zu brechen dieses treuste Herz? + Dein Vater? ha, den Bräut'gam bracht er mit, -- + Wohl kannt' ich ihn, -- mir ahnte, was geschieht. + Doch Du? Ist's möglich! -- reichest Deine Hand + Dem Mann, der Deine Schwelle kaum betrat! + + ERIK. + + Eternal God! no doubt prevails! 'tis true! + An evil power has ensnared thee, + Infatuation strange possesses thee; + Thou wilt break this loving heart! + Thy father, ha! the bridegroom he did bring; + I know him well: I fear'd what might befall! + Yet thou--amazing!--has given him thy hand + When scarce across the threshold he had come. + + SENTA. + + Nicht weiter! Schweig'! Ich muss! Ich muss! + + SENTA. + + No further! Cease! I must! + + ERIK. + + O des Gehorsams, blind wie Deine That! + Den Wink des Vaters nanntest Du willkommen, + Mit _einem_ Streich vernichtest Du mein Herz! + + ERIK. + + Oh, this obedience, blind as thy act! + Thy father's hint thou failest not to follow; + A single blow crushes my loving heart! + + SENTA. + + Nicht mehr! Nicht mehr! Ich darf dich nicht mehr seh'n! + Nicht an Dich denken. Hohe Pflicht gebeut's! + + SENTA. + + No more! No more may I see thee, + Nor think of thee: higher calls are mine! + + ERIK. + + Welch hohe Pflicht? Ist _Höh're_ nicht zu halten, + Was Du mir einst gelobet, ew'ge Treue? + + ERIK. + + What higher calls? Thy highest is to render + What thou didst vow to give to me--love eternal. + + SENTA. + + Wie? Ew'ge Treue hätt' ich Dir gelobt? + + SENTA. + + What love eternal did I vow to give? + + ERIK. + + Senta! O Senta! Läugnest Du? + Willst jenes Tags Du nicht Dich mehr entsinnen, + Als Du zu Dir mich riefest in das Thal? + Als, Dir des Hochlands Blume zu gewinnen, + Muthvoll ich trug Beschwerden ohne Zahl. + Gedenkst Du, wie auf steilem Felsenriffe + Vom Ufer wir den Vater scheiden sah'n? + Er zog dahin auf weiss beschwingtem Schiffe, + Und meinen Schutz vertraute er Dich an: -- + Als sich Dein Arm um meinen Nacken schlang, + Gestandest Du mir Liebe nicht aufs Neu'? + Was bei der Hände Druck mich hehr durchdrang, + Sag', war's nicht die Versich'rung Deiner Treu'? + + ERIK. + + Senta! O Senta! deniest thou?-- + Is that fair day no more by thee remember'd, + When from the vale thou call'd'st me to the height, + When fearlessly over rugged peaks I clamber'd, + And gather'd for thee many a wild flow'r bright? + Remember'st, as on rocky summit standing, + Thy father's ship we saw ride on the tide? + We watch'd the sails with favor'd breeze expanding, + Did he not thee unto my care confide, + Thy arm so sweetly round my neck entwining, + Didst pledge thy love anew, how happy both! + Did'st press my hand, as on my breast reclining, + Say, was not that, indeed, the sealing of thy troth? + + HOLLAENDER. + + Verloren! Ach! verloren! Ewig verlor'nes Heil! + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + Lost to me, forever lost! + Salvation will not come to me! + + ERIK. + + Was seh' ich? Gott! + + ERIK. + + What must I see? + + HOLLAENDER. + + Senta, leb' wohl! + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + Senta, fare thee well! + + SENTA. + + Halt ein, Unsel'ger! + + SENTA. + + Stay, oh, stay! Desist 'ere it is too late. + + ERIK. + + Was beginnst Du? + + ERIK. + + Senta, Senta, what art thou doing? + + HOLLAENDER. + + In See, in See! + In See für ew'ge Zeiten! + Um Deine Treue ist's gethan, + Um Deine Treue, um mein Heil. + Lebwohl, ich will dich nicht verderben! + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + To the sea! back to the sea! + To the sea for all eternity! + Thou hast broken faith, + Not can I be saved! + Farewell! Thy ruin I'll not be. + + ERIK. + + Entsetzlich, dieser Blick! + + ERIK. + + Horrid! This diabolical glance! + + SENTA. + + Halt ein! Von dannen sollst Du nimmer flieh'n. + + SENTA. + + Desist! desist! thou must not go! + + _Der Holländer gibt ein gellendes Zeichen auf seiner Pfeife + und ruft der Mannschaft seines Schiffes zu._ + + (_The Flying Dutchman gives a shrill signal on his whistle, + and hails his crew._) + + HOLLAENDER. + + Segel auf! Anker los! Sagt Lebwohl auf Ewigkeit dem Lande! + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + Hoist the sails once more, + Bid the shore farewell forevermore! + + SENTA. + + Ha, zweifelst Du an meiner Treue? + Unseliger, -- was verblendet Dich! + Halt ein! Halt ein! Halt ein! + Das Bündniss nicht bereue, + Was ich gelobte, halte ich. + Halt ein! Halt ein! + + SENTA. + + Doubt not my faith! + Act thou not rash! + Desist! desist! + In faith I'll keep + What I've promised. + Act thou not rash! + Hold on! hold on! + + ERIK. + + Was hör' ich, Gott, was muss ich sehn! + Muss ich dem Ohr, muss ich dem Auge traun! + Was hör' ich, Gott, Senta! + Willst Du zu Grunde gehen? + Zu mir, zu mir: Du bist in Satans Klau'n! + + ERIK. + + What must I hear! what must I see! + Oh, God above! how can this be! + Senta, Senta, + Thou wilt perish! + Come to me! oh, come to me! + Thou art in Satan's power! + + HOLLAENDER. + + Erfahre das Geschick, vor dem ich Dich bewahr'! + Verdammt bin ich zum gräszlichsten der Loose! + Zehnfacher Tod wär' mir erwünschte Lust. + Vom Fluch ein Weib allein kann mich erlösen, + Ein Weib, das Treue bis in den Tod mir hält. + Wohl hast Du Treue mir gelobt, + Doch vor dem Ewigen noch nicht, dies rettet Dich! + Denn wiss'! Unselige, welches das Geschick, + Das Jene trifft, die mir die Treue brechen, + Ewige Verdammniss ist ihr Loos! + Zahllose Opfer fielen diesem Spruch durch mich. + Du aber sollst gerettet sein. + Lebwohl, fahr hin, mein Heil in Ewigkeit. + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + Learn now the doom from which I save thee! + Mine is a cruel, horrid fate; + Tenfold death would preferable be! + Woman alone from my curse can rescue me, + Woman who true unto death will be. + I have thy vow of constancy, + But not in the Eternal's presence; + This from cruel fate will save thee; + For those who break their vow to me, + Damned in all eternity will be! + Thou shalt be saved, thou only! + Farewell, farewell! for all eternity + My curse will cleave to hapless me! + + ERIK. + + Zu Hülfe, rettet, rettet Sie! + + ERIK. + + Help! help quick! Save, oh save her! + + SENTA. + + Wohl kenn ich Dich! Wohl kenn ich Dein Geschick; + Ich kannte Dich, als ich zuerst Dich sah! + Das Ende Deiner Qual ist da! + Ich bin's, durch deren Treu Dein Heil Du finden sollst! + + SENTA. + + No mystery to me + Is thy identity! + I know thy fate, + Thy cruel fate; + It's not too late:-- + I'll be thy mate! + For all eternity + Saved thou shalt be + By woman's constancy! + + ERIK. + + Helft Ihr, Sie ist verloren! + + ERIK. + + Save, oh, save her! + + MARY. + + Was erblicke ich? + + MARY. + + What must I see! + + DALAND. + + Was erblicke ich? Gott! + + DALAND. + + Oh, God, what must I see! + + HOLLAENDER. + + Du kennst mich nicht, Du ahnst nicht, wer ich bin! + Befrage die Meere aller Zonen. + Befrage den Seemann, der den Ocean durchstrich; + Erkenn' dies Schiff, der Schrecken aller Frommen. + Den: »Fliegenden Holländer« nennt man mich. + + THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + Thou know'st not my identity, + It is to thee a mystery. + Know'st thou this ship with spectral light?-- + The Flying Dutchman I am called. + + DIE MANNSCHAFT DES FLIEGENDEN HOLLAENDERS. + + Jo ho, hoe! + + CREW OF THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. + + Heigho! ho! heigho! + + MARY, ERIK, DALAND. + + Senta, Senta, was willst Du thun? + + MARY, ERIK, DALAND. + + Senta, Senta, art thou raving? + + SENTA. + + Preis Deinen Engel und sein Gebot, + Hier steh' ich treu Dir bis zum Tod. + + SENTA. + + Be cheerful thy mind, be joyous thy heart! + Thine will I be until death shall us part! + + (_Sie stürzt sich in das Meer; -- zugleich versinkt das Schiff des + Holländers mit aller Mannschaft. Das Meer schwillt hoch auf und + sinkt in einem Wirbel wieder zurück. Im Glüroth der aufgehenden + Sonne sieht man über den Trümmern des Schiffes die verklärten + Gestalten Senta's und des Holländer's sich umschlungen haltend + dem Meere entsteigen und aufwärts schweben._) + + (_She casts herself into the sea. The Dutchman's ship, with all + her crew, sinks immediately. The sea rises high, and sinks back + in a whirlpool. In the glow of the sunset are clearly seen, + over the wreck of the ship, the forms of SENTA and the DUTCHMAN, + embracing each other, rising from the sea, and floating + upwards._) + + + ENDE. + + THE END. + + + * * * * * + * * * * + * * * * * + +ERRATA. + + I.i. + STEUERMANN. + Mit Gewitter und Sturm aus fernem Meer -- + ... + MATE. + In tempest's roar, on the wide sea, + [_Text and translation shown as printed: error for Daland?_] + + Else waits my love in vain. + Hohohe! Jolohe! Heigho! heigho! heigho + [_final punctuation missing_] + + II.i. + Ever and ever pursueth this man. [_final . missing_] + Do not evade me now, [Do no evade] + Why should I not feel sympathy? [feed] + + Ach, wo weilt sie etc. etc. [etc .etc.] + + II.iii. + Wonach mit Sehnsucht es ihn treibt -- das Heil. 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