Tutto e deserto

English Libretto or Translation:

COUNT
All is deserted;
nor has the usual hymn
resounded yet on the air.
I've come in time!

FERRANDO
O master, you are undertaking
a bold errand.

COUNT
Bold, yes, it's what furious love
and provoked pride demand of me.
My rival killed, every obstacl
to my wishes seemed to have fallen;
now she prepares a new
and more powerful one; the altar!
Ah no, Leonora shall not belong to others!
Leonora is mine!

The flashing of her smile
is brighter than a star's ray!
The splendour of her fair face
instils new courage in me.
Ah, let the love that inflames me
speak to her in my favour!
Let the sun of her glance
dispel the storm in my heart.
Ah, let the love that inflames me, etc.
A bell is heard.
That sound! Oh heaven!

FERRANDO
Its tolling announces the approaching rite.

COUNT
Ah, before she reaches the altar,
she shall be seized!

FERRANDO
Take care!

COUNT
Silence! I hear nothing!
Go,
and in the shade of those beeches,
conceal yourselves.
Ah, soon she'll become mine;
a fire rages through me!

FERRANDO and RETAINERS
Courage! let's go, and hide in the shadows,
in mystery! Courage! Let's go!
Silence! His bidding be done!