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What can happen to you? You are not bond! A trial An only to-day.

Do you have me ask you in vain? Ah, my beloved, you would if If I were yourse!

Dance!

Show you how; we'll dance together!

Everything is in shipshape, So as not to torture you, A pretty little animal Have I chosen for you.

Prince in fairy tales, Brown little bear Shall you be! That you understand, Obedient must you be, Neat and fine!

Friendly must you bow, For you're in love with me! Charming and tender must you look 'Twill be the greatest fun! Everything is in shipshape, So that you're not tortured, A pretty little animal Have I chosen for you!

Alas, what will happen to me? All the pretty girls, bu-burn For love of me.

What are you doing? Are you crazy? Come with us, so that we might lead you To the prettiest bride in the town!

Let me go!

Be sensible! Father and I Have it all arranged. It is high time To give you a sensible wife!

Will sign here, and then The affair is settled.

Wh-What is this paper for?

That you marry Marie Kruschina!

No no! I Don't want her at all!

Ah, that strikes me like a thunder-clap! I know not whether to trust my ears? Where did you lose your senses?