THE DYNASTS
ACT I
RUMOUR I
"From havens of fierce France and her allies, With poor or precious freight of merchandize Whoso adventures, England pounds as prize /"
RUMOUR II
Thereat Napoleon names her, furiously\ Curst Oligarch, Arch-pirate of the sea, Who shall lack room to live while liveth he !
CHORUS OF THE PITIES (aerial music) And peoples are enmeshed in new calamity ! Curtain of Evening Shades.
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