ttle lover back.

Andre: Oh, my beloved, in this moment I endure such shame!

No different from death''s cold grasp, they tarnish my name!

Before the eyes of my sweetheart, I stand almost bare,

Controlled by my hateful rival, a heart filled with despair!

Edith (kissing him): At least I can kiss you once again.

Raphael: Your words once again shred my heart! Yet, I remain magnanimous; what is there that I cannot tolerate from you? Embrace him, revel in the joy of reunion, but do not forget the man standing here, whose heart also holds unrequited love!

Andre: Love renders me feeble, dearest Edith! Shall we then rejoice, for fate did not forever our souls tear? Kiss me once more, for I am alive! I am still alive, I swear!

Raphael: It is enough. I believe the joy of reunion has settled. Now it is time for the savior, to receive the reward he deserves. (Enters the prison cell)

Andre (alert): What are you planning, Saint-Clemont?

Raphael: Your future destiny, within my hands it lies,

Endured I have for far too long, love''s fire in me cries.

Come, Edith, let me possess you, or let me be possessed—according to your heart''s desire.

Edith (stares at Raphael): You can''t even dream of it! I would rather die alongside Andre for liberty!

Raphael (pins her down on the ground): Oh, goddess, why should I desire your life? I don''t even hope to possess your heart—only a moment of solace, only your flesh!

Andre (furious): Let go of her! Saint-Clemont! You shameless villain!