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Duet—Woodland Night Song—Act II., Scene 2.

"Oh, my Cedar-Perfumed Maiden."

(Columbus and Dearfood)

Columbus:
Oh, my cedar-perfumed maiden,
With slim ankles jewel-laden,
Hear your lover croon,
Neath the woodland moon,
"Here I wait for you!"
Come, with dusky tresses swinging,
Tempting red lips softly singing.
Little maiden sweet,
Come on twinkling feet.
My heart waits, love, for you!

Oh, gentle West wind,
I can hear her (him) whisp'ring "Love Me"
Her (his) dark eyes are pleading "Love Me,
For I love only you!"
O, gentle West wind,
Bring my lover to me soon,
For there's magic in the moon,
And the woodland night is calling,
" I am lonely
For you only,
Come to me!"

Dearfood:
When the stars are faintly gleaming,
And my heart of love is dreaming,
My love from the sea
Whispers low to me
"Here I wait for you."
And I answer him with gladness,
For my heart has lost its sadness,
Happiness is near,
For you are my dear,
My heart waits, love, for you!