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Flosshilde Dives down to Alberich.	How senseless are ye, Silly sisters, Not to see he is fair!
Alberich Haſtening towards her.	I well may deem them Dull and ill-favoured, Seeing how lovely thou art!
Flosshilde	Sing on! Thy song, So soft and sweet, Entrancing sounds in my ear!
Alberich Careſsing her with confidence.	My heart burns And flutters and fails, Flattered by praises so sweet!
Flosshilde Gently resiſting him.	Thy grace and beauty Make glad my eye; And thy smile refreshes My soul like balm ! [She draws him tenderly towards her. Dearest of men!
Alberich	Sweetest of maids!
Flosshilde	Wert thou but mine!
Alberich	Wert mine for ever!
Flosshilde Ardently.	To be pierced by thy glance, To be pricked by thy beard, To see and to feel them for aye! Might thy hair hard as bristles Flow ever more Enraptured Flosshilde wreathing! And thy form like a frog’s, And the croak of thy voice— O could I, dumb with amaze, Marvel forever on these!

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