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Serse
1.
2.
Act I
3.
4.
Tender leaves of
my beloved tree…
5.
… may fate
be kind to you.
6.
Thunder, lightning, tempests
… may they never disturb your peace ...
7.
… nor rough
wind profane you.
8.
9.
Never was the
shade …
10.
… of any
plant …
11.
… so sweet
or so beloved.
12.
Never was the
shade of any plant so sweet or so beloved.
13.
14.
We have arrived,
Elviro… at the house of my beloved
15.
Oh, if only
I could be so fortunate…
16.
Yes, yes, sure…
17.
Where are you
going?
18.
To lie down
before I fall down.
19.
Come here now!
20.
21.
I hear sweet
music.
22.
Let’s get closer
then.
23.
24.
So this is
where Romilda lives?
25.
Yes. Let me
listen!
26.
27.
- I think
I’ll go find a bed. - Quiet!
28.
- But I
am sleepy. - You’ll stay right here!
29.
30.
“Oh, you who
suffer…”
31.
That’s her, Romilda.
32.
“Oh, you who
suffer…”
33.
Romilda? Really?
34.
Yes. Be quiet!
35.
I wasn’t talking.
36.
“Oh, you who
suffer…”
37.
… from beauty’s
cruelty…”
38.
- Take Xerxes… -
She sings my name?
39.
Look at Xerxes,
aflame with passion …
40.
… for a
tree trunk!
41.
42.
Only the murmuring
leaves answer his love song.
43.
44.
- Arsamene, did
you hear? - Yes, Sire.
45.
Do you know
who that is?
46.
Me? No, sire.
47.
- Well, I
think I do. - (How jealousy stings!)
48.
- What? - How
joyously she sings!
49.
“… Charming and
beautiful, the brook delights in its freedom.”
50.
51.
“… It rushes
merrily through the grasses to the sea.”
52.
53.
Her song fills
my soul with love.
54.
I must have
her for my mistress.
55.
(Oh Gods, what
do I hear?) But Romilda is a princess.
56.
It doesn’t seem
right …
57.
You said you
didn’t know her… or do you?
58.
I know her
only by name.
59.
And by voice,
it seems.
60.
If she cannot
be my mistress, then she will be my wife.
61.
Do you approve?
62.
Sir, a king
cannot raise to the throne a woman of non-royal blood.
63.
She can’t be
my mistress, she can’t be my wife…
64.
You turn down
every suggestion.
65.
I’ll make her
my royal companion. Tell her that I love her. That is my wish.
66.
Me? I wouldn’t
know how to speak to her.
67.
Then find a
way.
68.
- But if
I can’t… - Why not?
69.
Well, modesty… and…
70.
Very well. I’ll
tell her myself, since I am clearly better at it.
71.
72.
I’ll tell her
that I love her. I’m not afraid.
73.
74.
I want her, and
I know how to get her.
75.
76.
You may tell
her that you love her, but she won’t listen.
77.
78.
The beauty that
you desire shall be mine alone.
79.
80.
Arsamene…
81.
Oh, Romilda! I’m
afraid that you’ll forget the love you’ve sworn me.
82.
Why are you
talking like this?
83.
- The king… -
Xerxes?
84.
What does he
want from me?
85.
To test your
fidelity.
86.
(If only he
could conquer her heart! It would make me very happy.)
87.
Your beauty set
everyone on fire!
88.
- I’m not
afraid. - I am terrified.
89.
(And I’m aflame!)
90.
Tell me, Arsamene,
do you think my sister could betray you?
91.
Even mighty oaks fall
in an earthquake.
92.
But I will
remain strong!
93.
(If only she’d
fall!)
94.
My soul will
never part with yours.
95.
- What delight! -
(What pain!) Listen…
96.
97.
Yes, yes, my
love, I live and die for you alone.
98.
99.
I love the
man who wounds me, and there is no comfort for my sorrow
100.
…That’s what Romilda
says, night and day: “For you I die.”
101.
102.
- Quick, my
lord. Xerxes is coming. - I’m going to hide.
103.
104.
So, Princess, what
are you doing here?
105.
Perhaps Arsamene asked
you to meet him?
106.
No, he didn’t.
107.
- But he
spoke to you? - Sire…
108.
Enough! Listen …
109.
Romilda! Today, Fate
lifts you to the throne.
110.
Love crowns you
with jewels.
111.
I do not
aspire to such heights. I am not worthy.
112.
I know why
you’re saying that.
113.
Arsamene is the
reason, and it offends me, but …
114.
Heaven forbid that
I should offend you, my lord!
115.
He didn’t know…
116.
Silence! And you, leave
this court at once!
117.
I will go. But
I am innocent.
118.
If you promise
to give up Romilda…
119.
(Master, do what
he says!)
120.
- Then I
could show mercy. - No, never!
121.
122.
I hope that
my departure will extinguish your jealousy.
123.
124.
I go to
my death and leave you to your freedom.
125.
126.
I hope that
my departure will extinguish your jealousy.
127.
128.
Beautiful Romilda… don’t cry!
129.
Listen, Romilda: I
am in love.
130.
You remain silent? Say
yes… say no… tell me to drop dead…
131.
132.
You mock me
with your silence
133.
Oh cruel woman, who
taught you to behave this way.
134.
135.
Drop your beauty, oh,
you lovely eyes.
136.
Cease wounding me, and
I will cease my pursuit.
137.
138.
You mock me
with your silence
139.
Oh cruel woman, who
taught you to behave this way.
140.
141.
I am deaf
to your words of love.
142.
Infidelity will never
taint my heart.
143.
144.
And should my
beloved come to harm
145.
146.
Let him blame
love, not jealousy
147.
148.
149.
I may change
my clothes, but I will never change my heart.
150.
In love, I
remain the same.
151.
152.
How bravely we
have fought, and how sweet is our victory.
153.
Xerxes’ glory swells
by the hour!
154.
155.
Hear the trumpet, which
summoned the ranks to arms.
156.
Soften its tone
with mellow strains, victory resounding in our ears.
157.
158.
Ariodate, you’ve triumphed
again!
159.
The glory is
all yours.
160.
As a reward,
I promise you: your daughter Romilda shall have a royal husband
161.
a man of
Xerxes’ lineage, equal to Xerxes himself.
162.
I would never
dare to dream such a thing!
163.
You have my
word.
164.
165.
I would never
ask the stars to do my bidding!
166.
But if the
heavens offer, I will accept.
167.
168.
These victories, I
am certain, are but a foretaste of my triumph in love.
169.
(He’s talking about
me. He has already won my heart.)
170.
I can’t wait
to hold her in my arms.
171.
(I’m dying of
happiness!)
172.
But what will
Amastre, and her outraged father, say about …
173.
… my new-found
love?
174.
(What? Is he
rejecting me? The traitor!)
175.
I can’t stop
thinking about Romilda!
176.
177.
The more I
think of the flame in my heart...
178.
… the more
I burn with passion.
179.
180.
Here is the
letter, Elviro. Deliver it to Romilda.
181.
- Are you
sure? - Yes. Go!
182.
- How do
I deliver it without getting caught? - It’s up to you.
183.
What a circus!
184.
My lord, leave
it to me. I’ve got a plan.
185.
I’ll run, I’ll
fly, I’ve packed my sack, and in a flash you’ll see me back.
186.
My lord, leave
it to me. I’ve got a plan.
187.
188.
He dares to
betray me, his promised bride?
189.
And he thinks
the world will call him noble?
190.
No, for justice
and mercy are the greatest qualities of a king.
191.
192.
I will avenge
this offense my heart has endured.
193.
194.
The man who
ignited my anger will feel the weight of my fury.
195.
196.
I will avenge
this offense my heart has endured.
197.
198.
So you can
finally marry your Xerxes.
199.
He is not
“my Xerxes”
200.
Arsamene isn’t yours,
either.
201.
Yes, he is.
I love him.
202.
No, he’s not.
He’s been exiled.
203.
You’d give up
a king for a lover you’ve lost anyway?
204.
- Lost? How? -
He loves someone else.
205.
- Who? - You
ought to know.
206.
So I should
hate Arsamene and give my affection to the king, is that it?
207.
That would be
prudent.
208.
And I’d marry
Arsamene.
209.
- You love
him? - No, but I could.
210.
You can fall
in love, just like that?
211.
- I could
try! - Now I get it!
212.
213.
You want to
steal him from me.
214.
Think again. You don’t
stand a chance.
215.
216.
You will never
untie the bonds that tether us together.
217.
218.
You want to
steal him from me.
219.
Think again. You don’t
stand a chance.
220.
221.
If love is
not enough to seize the treasure that fills you with joy and me with longing
222.
… then I’ll
resort to deceit!
223.
224.
A graceful little
gesture, a coquettish little smile, a twinkle in the eye
225.
…that’s how you
make a man fall in love!
226.
227.
Flattery, tears and
guile work as well. I will try them all!
228.
229.
A graceful little
gesture, a coquettish little smile, a twinkle in the eye
230.
…that’s how you
make a man fall in love!
231.
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249.
Act II
250.
251.
Stay a little
longer, my hopes. Do not leave me yet!
252.
253.
Who will buy
flowers from my beautiful garden?
254.
Hyacinths! Tulips! Jasmine!
255.
256.
Who would ever
guess that I’m Elviro?
257.
But what if
the king finds out about this letter?
258.
What’s that about
the king?
259.
Arsamene is casting
his sighs to the wind…
260.
In the end,
the king will get his beloved for his wife...
261.
The king? …For
his wife? What do I hear?
262.
Xerxes should marry
a lady of royal blood, not Romilda….
263.
This lady does
not do him honor.
264.
Then I have
really been rejected. The traitor!
265.
- My friend… -
Oh no, I’ve been caught!
266.
Stop. There is
no need to run away.
267.
What do you
want? Flowers? Here…
268.
No. You said
that Xerxes is getting married. To whom?
269.
Who are you? And
why do you ask?
270.
A curious traveler
who is fond of the king.
271.
You seem like
a good fellow, so I’ll tell you.
272.
- But keep
it to yourself. Not a word! - You can trust me.
273.
Ariodate, a general
of the king’s army…
274.
…has a daughter
named Romilda.
275.
The king wants
to marry her, but all she says is:
276.
“If he marries
me, I’ll die.”
277.
She doesn’t love
the king?
278.
No, she loves
his brother, a fellow named Arsamene.
279.
And this fellow
has, perhaps, written to her of his grief?
280.
Oh God! You
must be a fortune teller.
281.
Who will buy
flowers from my pretty garden?
282.
- Tell me! -
That’s all I know... Tulips! Jasmine!
283.
- This is
the final strike. I’m crushed. - Flowers? …
284.
285.
My hopes, you
have been betrayed. You may go, yes, you may leave me!
286.
287.
That fool is
gone. What a blabbermouth!
288.
At least I
wasn’t crazy enough to let him in on my secret.
289.
Here comes lady
Atalanta. Oh, good, good.
290.
291.
Love has destined
me to eternal tears.
292.
Who will buy
flowers from my beautiful garden? Hyacinths? Jasmine?
293.
294.
You! Come here! I
will adorn my grief with flowers.
295.
- Don’t you
know me? - No.
296.
- Look closer. -
You? Poor man! Be careful.
297.
What’s this?
298.
A letter from
Arsamene to his beloved Romilda.
299.
- Give it
to me! - Will you give it to her?
300.
- Yes. - Where
is she?
301.
In her room,
writing to the king.
302.
To the king? What
is she writing?
303.
That all her
hopes lie with him.
304.
And Arsamene?
305.
She barely remembers
him.
306.
Oh, unfaithful tigress, vicious
viper!
307.
Go now, the
king is coming.
308.
Who wants flowers
from my beautiful garden?
309.
310.
(I can use
this letter to get what I want.)
311.
Will you share,
Atalanta, the secrets you are reading? Are they about love?
312.
- Yes, but
they’re strange. - Now I’m even more curious.
313.
- But… - But
what?
314.
- I fear…
Will you forgive me? - Yes.
315.
Then … read
it. (Help me out, Cupid!)
316.
- Arsamene wrote
this? - Yes.
317.
To whom?
318.
To me.
319.
- To you? -
Are you angry?
320.
I’m bewildered. Doesn’t he
love Romilda?
321.
No, sire. She
loves him. He pretends to love her …
322.
… so she
doesn’t find out about us.
323.
What a strange
affair! And what a joy to my heart!
324.
Oh king, with
your consent, let me marry Arsamene.
325.
He will be
either your husband or victim to my wrath.
326.
He will say
that he doesn’t love me. But don’t believe him. He’s pretending.
327.
328.
Leave me the
letter as proof.
329.
(A fine trick
… if it works!)
330.
You may go.
331.
- Just remember… -
What?
332.
He’ll say that
he doesn’t love me … But don’t believe it … he is pretending.
333.
334.
You’ve been deceived,
Romilda.
335.
Read this and
tell me if Arsamene deserves your love.
336.
337.
- Are you
not angry? - To whom is he writing?
338.
To his beloved
Atalanta. You know I’m telling the truth.
339.
(This is killing
me.)
340.
- What will
you do now? - I will weep for the rest of my days.
341.
- You will
love him? - I will love him.
342.
- Even though
he betrayed you? - Cruel fate decrees it.
343.
- And if
he rejects you? - I will still love him.
344.
- You will
love him? - I will love him.
345.
346.
If you love
a man who despises you …
347.
… then I
should despise you!
348.
But I don’t
know how.
349.
350.
Your cruelty shows
me the way, but my heart will not respond.
351.
352.
If you love
a man who despises you …
353.
… then I
should despise you!
354.
But I don’t
know how.
355.
356.
If sorrow won’t
kill me, I’ll do it with this gun.
357.
What are you
doing?
358.
Take my advice:
live, if only for the sake of tasty food and good wine.
359.
I have made
up my mind. Before I die, I want to find this cruel man and tell him…
360.
Before you stands
a betrayed woman. Kill me! I forgive you.
361.
Kill me! I
forgive you.
362.
363.
- He’s out
of his mind! - Elviro?
364.
- My lord!
Let’s go! - What did Romilda say?
365.
I gave the
letter to Atalanta.
366.
And she told
me that Romilda … loves the king.
367.
The monstrous betrayal!
368.
But you must
have misunderstood…
369.
She loves the
king, she’s writing to him now.
370.
- Perhaps she
was joking? - Oh no, she was telling the truth.
371.
Oh, her cruel,
savage heart!
372.
373.
The woman who
loved me, who pined for me …
374.
… is no
longer mine, I’ve lost her heart.
375.
376.
Arsamene, where are
you going?
377.
To drink the
waters of Lethe and forget that you are my brother.
378.
- Enough of
this … - And enough of your tyranny.
379.
- I want
you to marry the woman you love. - Do you mock me still?
380.
I know whom
you love. I have read your letter. Don’t deny it.
381.
(Oh God, has
Romilda shown him my letter?)
382.
Why should I
confess it when you know it already?
383.
You will marry
her.
384.
Let me embrace
you!
385.
- Do you
love her? - More than life.
386.
Why didn’t you
say so before? We shall both find happiness on the same day:
387.
- I as
Romilda’s husband… - And I…?
388.
As Atalanta’s.
389.
What are you
saying?
390.
- I know
you love Atalanta. - I love Romilda!
391.
- Oh, enough
pretending! - So you won’t give me Romilda?
392.
I know you
don’t want her.
393.
I want her,
and I will have her!
394.
395.
And if heavens
don’t smile on me, I will invoke the vile monsters of hell!
396.
397.
I want her,
and I will have her!
398.
399.
I bow to
you, great king.
400.
Arsamene denies that
he is in love with you. He wants only Romilda.
401.
He clearly does
not love you. You’ll feel much better if you stop loving him.
402.
403.
You tell me
not to love him, but you can’t tell me how.
404.
405.
His eyes are
far too lovely. The ties that bind me are far too strong.
406.
407.
You tell me
not to love him, but you can’t tell me how.
408.
409.
How much less
painful would life be, if one could fall in and out of love at will.
410.
411.
Poor me! I’ve
lost my master!
412.
413.
And it’s my
own fault, what an idiot I am.
414.
Well, actually….he’s lost
me.
415.
416.
Is he across
the bridge? No, not there.
417.
418.
But how dark
the sky is!
419.
Look at these
ominous clouds. The waves are crashing and the wind howling.
420.
I’d better get
out of here before the bridge collapses.
421.
422.
You see, I’m
just not the water type.
423.
424.
I’d rather live
in Bacchus’ potable kingdom.
425.
426.
Water makes a
person queasy, but wine sends you soaring to the stars.
427.
428.
- Jealousy is
torture. - My heart knows it well.
429.
-I am spurned
for another man. -I am betrayed for another woman.
430.
- My trust
betrayed ... - My feelings mocked ...
431.
Jealousy is torture.
432.
433.
- Bitter fate! -
Wicked stars!
434.
- Cruel Romilda! -
Vile Xerxes!
435.
- Who’s there? -
An unfortunate man.
436.
Who are you?
437.
One who served
you in war, and was wounded.
438.
- Will you
serve again? - I’ll think about it.
439.
- What? - I
won’t serve without a reward.
440.
- What? You
found me ungrateful? - I found myself deceived.
441.
(Here comes my
love.) Go away, we’ll talk later.
442.
I have important
business to deal with now. But you should come back soon.
443.
(I’ll be back,
and you’ll be sorry, you traitor!)
444.
445.
Romilda, will you
make me weep forever?
446.
Answer me!
447.
448.
The lover who
gives up when fate is cruel, doesn’t know the meaning of love.
449.
450.
Act III
451.
452.
- Your lies
are in vain! - You wrote to Atalanta!
453.
- Elviro will
tell you… - Atalanta will tell you…
454.
(What bitter torment!)
455.
Here she is!
456.
(Oh, no! I’m
caught. What shall I do?)
457.
What cruel trick
is this? I have a fever, and my voice …
458.
Come, my lady,
please tell them what you told me.
459.
I said that
Romilda loves the king.
460.
What more do
you want?
461.
So you lied?
462.
Calm down. I
only said it to get rid of the servant.
463.
Go on, we’re
listening.
464.
The king surprised
me and took the letter.
465.
So to help
you, I lied and said that the letter was addressed to me.
466.
- What do
you say to that, Romilda? - What about you, Arsamene?
467.
- That I
adore you. - That you are my love.
468.
469.
Do what you
will, Atalanta, you will never take Arsamene from me!
470.
Oh no, your
contempt won’t kill me.
471.
I will find
myself another lover.
472.
473.
Take this as
a sign of my fidelity.
474.
- Xerxes is
coming! - Oh, woe is me!
475.
I’ll be waiting
for you outside.
476.
- Hide yourself. -
Oh, cruel fate.
477.
478.
Romilda, my kingdom
and my heart are yours. You are my queen.
479.
My lord, to
aspire to such heights would be my ruin.
480.
- Deny me
no longer! - I will deny you forever.
481.
I always get
my way. Do you understand, Romilda?
482.
I won’t leave
here until … enough! What do you say?
483.
- You will
need my father’s consent. - He’ll give it. And then?
484.
I will obey
my king.
485.
I’ll ask him.
I’m filled with joy!
486.
(And I am
drowning in my tears.)
487.
“I will obey
my king?” What pure love! What constancy!
488.
I’m dying!
489.
- Romilda! - Stop!
490.
Leave me. My only
hope is that Xerxes will kill me.
491.
- You hate
me that much? - I love you that much!
492.
- Farewell. I’m
leaving you! - I’m going.
493.
- Where will
you go? - Wherever cruel fate takes me. And you?
494.
To my death.
495.
- No, to
the throne you’ve been promised. - Fine. Good bye! You will never see me again.
496.
497.
Love, you tyrant,
how pitiless you are. It is too cruel to let me suffer like this.
498.
499.
No heart can
endure this pain. Grant me some relief, give me back my freedom.
500.
501.
Love, you tyrant,
how pitiless you are. It is too cruel to let me suffer like this.
502.
503.
As we agreed,
with your consent, a man of my lineage will be Romilda’s husband.
504.
- What an
honor! - So you consent?
505.
I desire only
to obey you.
506.
Then listen: a
person of my rank and of my blood will shortly arrive here
507.
Be sure that
your daughter accepts him as her husband.
508.
A man of
your own blood? And I know him?
509.
As well as
you know me.
510.
(It has to
be Arsamene!)
511.
512.
Who could have
wished for such happy outcome? It was sent from heaven.
513.
514.
Which star up
above has shined its light upon me?
515.
516.
Who could have
wished for such happy outcome? It was sent from heaven.
517.
518.
I will refuse
his crown! I will tell Xerxes that I belong to another.
519.
- Stop, my
bride and my queen! - Do not call me that!
520.
- Why? - Because…
it tarnishes your royal honor.
521.
- Listen: Arsamene
loved me… - (A bad way to start!)
522.
- At first
he was modest … - Enough!
523.
- … and
shy. - You’re killing me!
524.
- But then,
growing bolder… - What?
525.
I dare not
say it, my lord! I’m blushing. Let me write you a letter.
526.
Oh no, just
go on.
527.
- How he
dared… I don’t know … - I can’t bear it!
528.
His lips drew
near…
529.
Where?
530.
To mine … And
… and … and …
531.
And he kissed
you? Say it!
532.
Exactly.
533.
You are lying
to avoid marrying me.
534.
But true or
not, this deed must be punished. I will kill Arsamene!
535.
You will first
become the widow of that kiss, and then my bride!
536.
My king -
my husband! Such bitter pain! Let my Arsamene live!
537.
538.
- So, the
faithless Romilda still thinks of me? - She adores you and thinks of you always!
539.
You’re only telling
me of Xerxes’ threat to hasten my departure, not to save me.
540.
541.
- You insult
my loyalty, ungrateful man. - You deceive my trust, ungrateful woman.
542.
543.
- Merciless soul! -
Ungrateful heart!
544.
545.
- My heart
is filled with compassion. - I don’t want your pity!
546.
547.
- You insult
my loyalty, ungrateful man. - You deceive my trust, ungrateful woman.
548.
549.
There is the
bridegroom, just as I thought!
550.
- Merciless soul! -
Ungrateful heart!
551.
552.
My lord, you
overwhelm me with honor!
553.
- Father! - Romilda,
do not go!
554.
What did you
say?
555.
That I am
giving you my daughter, to be your humble bride…
556.
… as the
king himself has commanded me.
557.
- Xerxes commanded
you? - He did, personally!
558.
(Wait, what?)
559.
Aren’t you here to
take her as your wife?
560.
- I desire
nothing else. - What bliss!
561.
- Romilda, do
you accept? - Yes, father.
562.
Join your hands.
563.
We join our
hearts.
564.
565.
Great lord, I
bow before you.
566.
- The husband
of whom I spoke… - It is such a great honor!
567.
- Is Romilda
happy? - Ecstatic.
568.
- But why
isn’t she here? - She’s with her husband.
569.
- What? - Her
husband, my lord.
570.
What husband?
571.
- The one
you gave her. - I did what?
572.
Equal to you
and of your lineage, who came to me …
573.
- And they
are married? - Indeed.
574.
- Treacherous, worthless
traitor! - My king?
575.
You have betrayed
me, get out!
576.
577.
You savage Furies
from Hell – pour forth your venom!
578.
579.
Destroy the earth…
580.
Darken the sun
….
581.
To match the
anger in my breast.
582.
583.
You savage Furies
from Hell – pour forth your venom!
584.
585.
Traitors! How dare you
show your faces?
586.
- What fury! -
We are humbly asking you…
587.
- You mock
me! - How so, my lord?
588.
- You stole
Romilda! - By your own command.
589.
- It’s true. -
I vouch for it.
590.
When? A bald-faced lie!
591.
Send a bullet
through that lying heart!
592.
Kill my own
wife? I’d sooner kill you.
593.
- Give that
to me. - Who are you, you relentless pest?
594.
Someone who seeks
rightful revenge.
595.
Do you want
me to pierce the heart that has repaid true love with treachery?
596.
-Yes! - And blow
it to pieces?
597.
- Yes! - Then
die, traitor!
598.
Behold Amastre …
betrayed, yet ever loyal. And still you show her scorn.
599.
- Then kill
me! - I would rather kill myself.
600.
Stop! ….I repent.
601.
- Will you
love me once again? - Yes, but I am unworthy of your mercy.
602.
Love me, my
dearest. I forgive you.
603.
604.
- I’m trembling. -
A happy ending!
605.
- I can
breathe again! - What a relief!
606.
I’m going to
find another lover.
607.
Friends, forgive my
anger and rejoice in your love!
608.
609.
You are dear
to my soul and sweet to my heart.
610.
611.
Let us celebrate
the triumph of true love together!
612.
613.
Let us celebrate
the triumph of true love together!
614.
615.
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