Storm Is Coming, Come the Blessed Madness... (Scene IV) Lyrics

SCENE FOUR

DOROTHEA
Storm is coming, come the blessed madness
The remedy to trivial life's sadness
My soul cares not for the life eternal
Nurtured by the wonders of the infernal

(Dorothea's fiancé comes in and hears her monologue)

JONATHAN
What madness is this that comes through your lips?
What possessed you to make you talk like this?
You've changed since you made Gypsies your friends
Worse! People say you've met with this warlock
Old George, shady character, guile dog!
'Tis no company for proper maidens

DOROTHEA
Who are ye to say what for me is right?
Don't come near, you're no better than a slave
Preaching holy for show, pitiful sight
I never deemed thy virtues pure and brave

JONATHAN
How so? How dare you speak to me like this?
I am concerned with your reputation
I shan't tolerate your foul godless friends
Such scandal on the eve of our wedding

DOROTHEA
It's thine reputation thou care about
I'm affliction to thy perfect order
Thou low-lived coward wrapped in holy shroud
Thou won't find me unless at hell's border

JONATHAN
You are mad! You can't leave me, all's arranged
You can't shatter all our families' hopes!

DOROTHEA
I've no love for thee, neither thou for me
Appearances is what's important for thee

JONATHAN
You shameless whore, it's that old devil's trick
You'll regret this and so shall your damned friend

DOROTHEA
Fool, beware, pray thou never cross his path
His power can harm in the aftermath

(Jonathan exeunt)

'Twas the last obstacle, at last alone
Nothing stops me to meet the fate unknown
What sweet music seems to be nature's voice
The sun is setting, it's time to rejoice...