my dearest, in this woeful plight,

How wretched, the darkness that engulfs our light!

Raphael (acting incessantly, pointing at Andre): But your Andre seems quite excited, dear Edith. Look at what lies beneath!

Edith (crying out): Andre! Andre!

Raphael: Shouting his name while beneath me, my dear, only fuels my frenzy!

Shiver beneath me, Lady Liberty!

Clamp your thighs tightly around my waist,

As I thrust with passion, making you moan and writhe!

Andre: Forgive me, my Edith!

I seem unable to rein my mortal frame!

Why must this dying vessel succumb to lust, despite its feeble breath?

Why does the direst of scenes rouse this ignoble rise?

Raphael: My love, do not push me away!

My rival, cease your escape today!

No virtue stands incorruptible, you see,

We all are weak and small, decree!

Come, seeking but a fleeting ecstasy!

(lifting Edith and moving toward Andre)

Andre (struggling desperately, shaking his head): No, I will never! You madman...

Raphael: Your body betrays your heart. Unite with her before me, and fulfill the yearnings deep within your soul!

Edith: Andre, do not submit to this debauched fiend! Saint-Clemont, you can rely on nothing but allure!

(Raphael tightens the hemp rope binding Andre''s arms, placing Edith on his lap.)

Edith: Ah! This was my countless yearning in a dream!

Let Andre bury his nose in my bosom, sweet and deep,

Once again straddle his sturdy fleshly lance,