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Through the forests Through the fields

You must excuse, nobody is to be admitted

Am I too early?

How interesting. Announce my arrival!

As you wish, your Serene Highness

My Lord

His Serene Highness, Prince Esterhazy

Hello Geza, please, one moment

What is going on?

Don't be so curious

Now, please enter

How is it that I'm too early?

Well now it is too late, your Serene Highness

- Pour - Yes, your Serene Highness

That is no Venetian lady

This is someone totally different

A famous singer

The best Silvana that ever was

What is that, Silvana?

An opera by Weber

A weaver wrote an opera?

The composer's name is Carl Maria von Weber

Ah that is his name!

You should have seen the opening night in Frankfurt

The opera's success is owed entirely to this woman

Could you imagine?

You're asking me? I'm utterly tone-deaf

I cannot distinguish an opera from marching music

What a divine voice

A voice. Bravo.

And following her performance?

Was there a special one for you?

Regrettably, I had to depart that same evening

But I sent roses to her dressing room

And when did she give you this portrait?

Oh that, Valerian here brought it to Venice

Taking a little detour via the wardrobe assistant

You were satisfied with that?

Quite unlike your usual self

Let us toast to the bloody stupid last will of your uncle

Forcing you to leave Venice so suddenly

To Venice

And its beautiful women

My uncle never understood

He only ever thought me careless

Not quite so stupid then, your uncle

He nevertheless made you his sole heir?

Yes, that is his revenge

Thus he banishes me every year for three months into the Bohemian forests

I have an idea

Why not simply stay here?

In that case, my dear Geza, Count Schwarzenbrunn will be bankrupt

Oh dear

7 pennies for oats

2 florins

A miracle is needed

A patron is needed

Otherwise Sir von Weber's outlook is bleak indeed

Isn't it beautiful here?

Beautiful and melancholy

Do you know what they call this region?

The old will-'o-wisp county

Caroline, are you even listening?

Oh yes, I heard everything

Everything?

Do you hear? The trees speak in strange and dark voices

And you're only thinking of Prague and the opera

And sometimes of you, Carl Maria

Excuse me, I am a dreaming fool

Whom I may occasionally return to reality

What will happen in Prague? Will we be a success?

You will be a success. Always and everywhere.

The entire world will cheer for you

And all will bow before you

Princes, kings

I will write only for you

And I will sing your songs only

We must continue, we have to reach Krumau before dark

You're right, Treml must be ready, too

Not so quickly, in these shoes I can't

Here, come

A romantic disposition alone does not support a life

But if Sir von Weber will only agree to 7 kreutzers instead of 14

I am forced to place you on half rations

A simple calculation

Even a horse must understand it

Ah Treml, are you spoiling those two again?

Spoil them? With what?

What use is my affection for them without oats?

But we just bought some in Eger

Not even a rocking-horse could live on those few handfuls

Caroline Brandt Opera singer

- Konrad! - Marie!

Look what I got for you in Egger, I hope you'll like it

What a beautiful scarf

I rode like the devil to return to you

I believe you rushed because the Count is waiting for you

If only you were the one waiting for me

But what else have I done for an entire year?

I know, Marie. But it is not up to me. We'll have to wait for spring

If your father demands first I become the forest ranger of Schwarzenbrunn

That time will pass, too

- How do you like it? - Very much

So she is travelling alone?

Yes, when I arrived in Egger I enquired

Where the famous singer was staying

And what did you find out?

Nothing. She hadn't arrived

And then he rode to meet her

Yes, I met her near the Bavarian border

She looks exactly like this portrait

The coachman asked me for the shortest route to Prague

I told him to go via Krumau

Very good

A detour of at least 10 miles

Good, Konrad, you may leave us

When is Madame Brandt's performance in Prague to take place?

The Prague Correspondent writes that she

Is expected the day after tomorrow

The Prague Correspondent might

Be mistaken

How so?

Tell my wife I am wanted at the castle

Yes, master

Let's hurry, the count is waiting

Do not idle about while I'm with the count

Are you coming along?

He has never requested us in the middle of the day before

Perhaps he found a new Italian tune he wants us to play

Without instruments?

Not a bad idea

But you know I abhor violence

The only way to coerce Mademoiselle

Coercion is so distasteful

In this case I dare say "force justifies the means"

Only now your brandy blossom comes into bloom

I thought we were to serenade his grace

You are to perform for a pretty young lady. But not music.

No instruments?

Quite so, no violin, no bugle

This particular case is one of

A Concerto for several pistols

Puke-green ointment!

Puke-green ointment, that's good. That will be our password.

And let me be clear, gentlemen

You are to appear like genuine brigands

Understood?

That makes you our brigand captain

Indeed

I am he

Puke-green ointment, if this ends well

Now the following instructions...

Treml, drive on

I think it's better if I lead the horses

- It is getting dark - Drive

That is the way to Krumau

Easy, easy

Now we're really lost

Damn

Treml, there's a light

How far to Krumau, my good man?

You'll not reach that anymore today

Not very appealing here, is it?

The hour is late

Anyway, it is romantic here

As you like

Shouldn't we rather drive on?

No, why?

Hostess

I would like to take a bath

The well is outside in the yard

Have you two rooms for us, and one for the coachman?

The coachman sleeps in the barn

I'm not leaving my horses

In such a sinister spot

Puke-green ointment!

The later the hour, the prettier the guests

Good evening. Were you expecting guests?

Not very attentive service

How tempting it looks

You think it's genuine?

No doubt, solid silver

Purchased from a first-rate store, I'm sure

While the proprietor was out...

A real brigand's nest

Puke-green ointment

Where are the ladies and gentlemen headed?

I already said puke-green ointment

Shut up

Careful

You cannot be sure...

But I'm thirsty

This rat-poison is delicious

Drink the wine, it's excellent

Drinking for courage?

Me, why? I was never afraid...

My turn

Double stakes!

I could improve our finances over there

Do not get mixed up with those scoundrels

Certainly

I do not trust them eithe

I'm going to check on the horses

Just in case

Would the gentleman please note his name and home

The authorities demand it

The authorities? Does that exist around here?

Carl Maria von Weber?

Composer

You claim to be Carl Maria von Weber?

Do you doubt it?

Ah, it is properly tuned

[sings L�tzow's wild daredevil hunt; lyrics T. Koerner (1813)]

What glistens there in the forest sunshine? Hear it roaring nearer and nearer.

It comes down this way in dark rows, And blaring horns sound in it,

And fill the soul with terror.

And if you ask the black fellows:

That is L�tzow�s wild daredevil hunt.

That is L�tzow�s wild daredevil hunt.

What moves quickly there through the dark forest And streaks from mountains to mountains?

It settles down for a night ambush, The Hurrah rejoices and the gun bangs,

The French bloodhounds fall.

And if you ask the black hunters:

That is L�tzow�s wild daredevil hunt.

The lady is not travelling alone

Her companion is the composer von Weber

That changes our designs

Not in the least

Is she very much in love with her companion?

From what I can tell, yes

In that case we extend my "invitation"

To the composer

You take my meaning, Valerian?

The lady's chamber

- Is this your best? - Yes

What does the worst look like in that case?

We only have two

The other over here for our composer

Will we ever see each other again in this life?

Be calm, dear

I am here with you

Good night

Good night

Perhaps it would be better

If I stayed on guard here

Nobody gets past me

Stay you with your horses

I've the pistol

Good night, Treml

Good night

What is it?

Our hostess...

She's a man

What?

I saw it, he's bald

You're just spooked

It is very creepy here

- That is due to the wine - And there are mice, too

Treml should have stayed

Go to bed

I'm afraid, I cannot sleep

Perhaps they've killed him already

Treml? He's not killed that easily

A whole chest of oats

This may be a ramshackle place

But the catering here is first class

Here my dears

We are under a lucky star

Eat your fill

Because as of the first of the month

You're no longer horses

But bankruptcy assets

That's how it is in this cruel world

Our rival, the Italian court composer Spontini

Drives around in a brand new coach

And our von Weber?

He's scratching to make ends meet

And hardly necessary,

If he could do simple maths besides composing

Who's there?

Caroline!

I'm dying of fear

Let me in

Here's a door, can you open it?

Just a moment

Thank God

I'm awfully afraid

Small bullet

But makes horribly large holes

I'm surely getting my first grey hair tonight

A silver stripe would suit you marvellously

Do you hear?

The pistol

Who's there?

Respond

Or he will shoot

Do not be afraid

You are safe tonight

Who may have written that?

Surely none of the wild fellows

They truly look like murderers

When I wake tomorrow, I may not be able to sing anymore

I've been told that

Someone lost their voice due to fear

- You will sing - You think?

Like a lark

And now sleep, my dear

I will stand guard through the night

You are my guardian angel

Good night

We're waiting for our bill, clubfoot

Zero?

What is the meaning of this?

That we do not charge beggars and musicians

Take this, I do not accept free gifts, certainly not from you rabble

Hurry

Quickly now, Treml, away from this brigand's nest

Thank the Lord, we're off

Drive, Treml, quickly

You scoundrels

Puke-green ointment

Your money or your life!

Do not worry, we shall not harm the pretty lady

We'll just make her our bride

What is happening here?

We were waylaid

Find them, and nail their ears to the trees

Count Schwarzenbrunn

I am devastated, Madame, that this should happen in my forest

I am outraged, Count...

Schwarzenbrunn

Your subjects are dangerous brigands

I do apologize

Since the Napoleonic wars this region has been teeming

With marauders and brigands

Nevertheless, you are our saviour

Madame, my castle and I are at your service

And at your's, too, of course

You know who I am?

You said your name just before

I am an admirer of your work

Unfortunately, we have to be in Prague by tomorrow

You might still do the introductions

I do apologize, dear Count, due to the excitement

I forgot to introduce my companion

Mademoiselle Caroline Brandt

A human nightingale

Travelling from Frankfurt to Prague

I am delighted, Mademoiselle

Shouldn't we perhaps accept our saviour's hospitality?

If you wish

They got away, your Grace

We're aborting the hunt

Welcome at Castle Schwarzenbrunn

How good of you to come only to give me a kiss

What a conceited fellow

The count requires my services

I do not like that one bit

Once we're married that's all finished, understand?

You're in charge then, I suppose?

Naturally, who else?

I've to go to the castle

But first my kiss...

Excuse me

Who might be responsible for coachman and coach?

I am the master of the hunt

Domestic affairs are Mr. Valerian's

He'll be in the kitchen

Thanks. As you were

Once upon a time, I was young and in love

Finally

Alright

You told me that

The attack was going to be portend

Pretend, my dear Anna, pretend

Well, the punishment you received

That was real. And well-deserved, too

Manners maketh the man

Oh yes, please do appease your simple soul with cliches

I apologise, where might I find Mr Valerian?

Oh he was here just a moment ago

What a lovely sight!

Treml is my name, if you please

Would you be the assistant of Herr von Weber?

The same

Assistant, driver, valet. United in one person

And with whom do I have the pleasure?

I'm the chef

A most likeable profession

And what is her name?

Anna. A fine name.

The same from front or back

- Tender and crisp - To my taste

It gets my juices flowing

Would you like a taste, Herr von Treml?

You twist my arm

Yet, small serves always send me into a melancholy mood

Why?

You must know, dear Anna, I'm an animal lover

And it pains me to know that for such

A small serve an entire pig was sacrificed

You have a good heart, Herr von Treml

Yes, and my gut is even better

A grand piano, Caroline

As if it had been waiting for me

And the view!

A sea of treetops

I am delighted you should love the forest so, Herr von Weber

I do love it. It is the cradle of music.

I only love it for hunting. I was never a Romantic.

Where music is concerned.

You know very well that it was a hunter who played the tune

A hunter?

As he drew his bow

He heards its bowstrings' chords

Indeed?

You like to tease, do you?

At this moment I envy the composers

They can express their feelings with ease

Music is more eloquent than words could ever be

May I show you your room?

Carl Maria, will you come?

Are you never jealous?

Jealous? Why?

Of his art

Once he sits down to play he forgets the world

A world in which you exist

Do you think he forgets me when he is composing?

Well he doesn't seem to have noticed you leaving the room

That doesn't mean anything

You wouldn't understand, I'm sure

Is it to your liking?

The room suits you

What do you mean to say?

Oh it's capricious, playful, and perhaps a little frivolous

That is how you see me? You're a bad judge of character

I am none of those

Indeed, you are a serious, deep, lonesome character, aren't you?

Lonesome, certainly

Like anyone whose longings remain unfulfilled

But I may dream...

What is it you dream of?

The hunt, fame, honour?

Of the most beautiful, of the proudest

And the tenderest lover

Whom I had to leave

Venice, I mean

This is Marie. She is at your service.

Mademoiselle

Look at your face!

I am a victim of selfless loyalty, your Grace

An ointment for your pains

Just don't let yourself be seen like that

My guests need not know of your "selfless loyalty"

Certainly, your Grace

You're a kind soul, Marie

Would you like to come to Prague with me?

I would love to if it wasn't for my Konrad

Oh, there's a Konrad?

Yes, he is the count's Master of the Hunt

Are you very much in love?

Very much, Mademoiselle

Are you always at the castle?

Whenever the count has guests

Does that happen often? Who comes to visit?

Noble people...ladies...and gentlemen, too

Gentlemen, too....

Mostly ladies, I suppose

Yes, the count is a Don Juan, as the expression goes

I shouldn't have said that, I suppose

You can speak freely, I'm a woman

I am discreet

It's the men who gossip

It's a sorry business

And unnecessary

What am I to do without my horses?!

Loveable, loyal beasts

Hurry up, Treml. And this topic bores me.

Fine, I shall speak of something else

But this I've to say

Close your mouth

Now listen up

If you can be so cold

To sell Fritz and Frieda

I cannot be held accountable

You'll never again find two such as these

And a fellow like Treml

Well, you won't find another like him

The final decision hasn't been made

- Perhaps an expedient can be found - I know of one

I turn brigand

And become a second Rinaldo

What is the meaning of these masks?

It is one of my whims

I cannot bear to see the same faces day in day out

You seem to have a particular fondness for Italy

Venetian masks and Italian music

You are quite right

I do beg your pardon, Herr von Weber

I prefer Italian music above all other

I find it too formal, including Rossini

Lacking....depth

Your demands are higher, of course, Maestro

What is your view, Mademoiselle?

Naturally, my view is entirely that of Herr von Weber

My only demand of music is

That it be tender and conducive of love

Love is not its only purpose

Be careful, Count

Dark clouds on the horizon

Art has a higher purpose

German opera...

I beg you to consider, since Mozart

There has been no creative spark

Your own work notwithstanding, of course

What is the title of the song?

Secret Love

Your remark was interesting

You are right

Nevertheless

I believe in a great liberator after Mozart

A regenerator

But nobody would understand this "new music"

On the contrary

It would be the birth of new German opera

You will be the great liberator

Perhaps

But until such time

Forgive me

I continue to love Italian music

- Good night - Good night

When do we depart, Carl Maria?

As soon as you are fully rested

You can take off your masks, he cannot see us now

It's a disgrace we have to conceal ourselves from him

We should be allowed to play his work

Get changed and let's meet at the pub

I have a special surprise for you

Treml, I need music sheets

My brain isn't a cupboard

Didn't we have any left?

The last sheet was used

What did I...?

Herr von Weber insisted to pay with a composition....

Yes, of course

I believe the notary is over there

But that is your composition, the one you sung around the brigands

How did he get hold of it?

Open up, at once!

Open up, or we'll break the window

How disturb's the night's peace?

Guard, my master is a composer

But he cannot compose without music paper

Hah, what feeble excuses murderers and brigands give these days

- He will follow me! - Easy now

Look at that

I've seen our brandy blossom before

That's the one-eyed fellow from the tavern

I've got you now, scoundrel! - Get him, Treml

If you wish to accuse the guard

You should do it tomorrow in the municipal offices

That one I've seen before, too

He's another of those highwaymen

You are mistaken. I'm a respectable citizen, I've wife and children

And none of this is my concern

Good evening

What concerto will it be today?

The count pays and we fools do his bidding

I brought something special

I worked on the score all night

Carl Maria von Weber

Can you make sense of this?

Nobody could know it...

Only these rogues. It's clear now, they stole your work

These fine and noble brigands

Open up

At your service

Where are the musicians?

Musicians?

Yes

Music was being played here

The beer glasses are full

Begging your pardon, it was past closing time

And my guests thought it was the authorities

I've my suspicions about you

I've seen that walrus-beard face before

Perhaps at the tavern, hmm?

There isn't a tavern anywhere in this area

That is my composition

Look at this, Treml

Whoever scored this arrangement knows their craft

Certainly more than I

That must be a castle ghost

They do exist

Oh Treml

That is Valerian

- Take off with the bird face - Hurry now, I command it

That goes against the count's direct order

Shut up

Treml is in command now

Ah, that's the captain of the brigands

- What is going on here? - Count Schwarzenbrunn

This is the captain of the brigands

And if I may be so bold

Your grace, there are murderers everywhere

I thank you for bringing this to my attention

I wish you a good night

Stay where you are, Valerian

And do not dare to resist

In Venice you proved yourself, but here, you fail

I got off with a slap on the wrist

We should have stayed in Venice

But what would have become of your castle and estate

What use is all that without....amore

Hide, Herr von Weber need not know that my captain of brigands wasn't beheaded

Good morning

Good morning, Count I hope you slept well

Regrettably, no

I kept thinking

How sad it is that my guests plan to leave so soon

Our stay at your castle was a delightful intermission

How may I thank you?

On the contrary, I am in your debt

To play host to such a famous man

Perhaps it will immortalise you

What else? Isn't that enough?

My master and I, we're outraged

Come now, dear fellow, I won't hurt you

How could you stand for it

A valet's loyalty is one thing, but a brigand...

It was my master's command, and he is very strict

Take my predecessor

On his death-bed he asked permission to die

- And so? - It was declined

Still alive, turning 107 tomorrow

Departure is the only choice

What a scandal

He got bored and takes prisoner the first woman passing through his district

Yet he couldn't have known that she

Is first among all women

He must have been disappointed when he saw the passenger

When he saw you?

No, when he saw you

I'm sure he didn't want to capture you

Yes, Marie

I have the chocolate

- Will there be anything else? - No, I shall call for you later

An attentive maid

An attentive host. The rose was sent by him

You're jealous!

Why shouldn't it be from Marie?

Because earlier in the garden the count was waving it about

As long as my two cavaliers brandish roses

And not swords, I find it charming

I've an idea

Yes?

We won't depart

What?

The count wanted some amusement, did he not?

He must atone for that

I will toy with him until he loses his senses

And once he prostrates himself before me

This important and confident count

I will say to him

Farewell

I am in love with the composer von Weber

And we're leaving!

You must grant me my revenge

I was under the impression the era of robber barons had passed

Oh indeed and unfortunately

Or I should not permit you to leave tomorrow

I would keep you and your companion captive here at my castle

The companion, too?

The companion I might possibly release

For a decent ransom

Don't you mean you would pay a ransom

If only he removed himself?

Yes

But I need him

A singer needs accompaniment

I, too, can play the piano

But I suppose, it has to be Mister von Weber

Yes

Is it a lifetime post?

Are other applicants without hope?

A serious application is never futile

But a man who arranges brigandism is not a serious applicant

And you do not suppose it possible that

The ambush was no more than a jovial disguise

Masking a serious feeling?

Do you find that incredulous?

I suppose it might be possible

But I could hardly believe it

Perhaps I could prove it to you...

I should be surprised

Mister von Weber

I do not mean to disturb you

What is it, Treml?

I need to know when we are departing

We are staying

Wha..?

You have your instructions, Valerian

You will wait until we entere the court yard

Use the Venetian vase, in my bedroom

It's you

Carl Maria, we're riding out

Will you come?

But as you can see, I'm at work

Please

Or am I less to you than your music?

But understand

Here

Here

Sounds are trapped

They want liberating

So let me!

Alone?

Yes

Mister von Weber entrusts me with your care?

As you can see

But now I do not know:

Is it a compliment or an insult?

He has faith in me

Caroline

Treml!

Where are you, Treml?

Puke-green ointment

All this brought up by Valerian

That is what delights me most

What are you going to do with all that money?

I'm going to avert a catastrophe

And save my best friends' life

I am to believe that?

I'm not as stupid as all that

My dear Anna

I never had the intention of fooling you

And whatever remains of this

Will be given to a noble cause

And what do you mean

By "noble cause"?

Oats

Premium quality

And plenty

- Treml? - Yes?

Your composer is all hoarse, calling for you

Oh?

But after you'll give me a rematch?

It shall be my pleasure

It's easy money for me

Feeling relieved are we?

What?

No longer playing Cupid

What am I getting all bothered for?

You don't deserve better

It's just punishment for your dissolute life

I should be ashamed

To gamble with any old coachman

Anna

You are talking about the composer's honourable secretary

And now you're protecting him?

This hustler

And now I'm lucky!

I admire him

I hardly know what to do next

Stay - depart - stay - depart

Depart

But why so suddenly?

No questions

Get things ready

Then I shall notify Marie

That won't be necessary

But won't Mademoiselle be joining us?

You cannot evade your happiness, Caroline

It comes chasing after you

And before you know it, you're caught

Why would you escape, are you afraid of happiness?

Happiness?

Why don't you call it by its real name?

Adventure

When I say happiness it is you I mean

And I've been chasing it for a long time

Since Frankfurt

I could prove to you how much I adore you

Even back then

There is only one proof of real love

Real love demands no proof

You are afraid

You will not admit it in your heart

You are right, I will not.

Besides what do you know of my heart

Caroline, you must listen to me

Caroline

Carl Maria

I've to speak with you

Was your charade a success?

Why are you so...?

So...strange

Am I, indeed

Please listen to me

I know what you have to say

The count has long held a torch for you

To your astonishment he told you that

Since Frankfurt he has been your most ardent admirer

Yes, but I did not know

Nor that you gave him your miniature portrait?

My potrait?

Indeed, a gift from me for your Silvana premiere

And which so mysteriously disappeared from your dressing table

So what of it?

It's in your room

Along with a letter from the count, and roses

Apparently he no longer needs the potrait

Now that he is in possession of the original

How can you speak to me in this way?

Do you really believe I was an accomplice to the count's ambush?

I came here to tell you everything

And I am to believe that?

Why have you locked the door?

Are you mad at me?

Of course I am

I apologise, as you know I can be unfair when I'm working

Your music is an excuse for everything

Tell me you will forgive me, or I cannot continue to work

Go back to your work

I am no longer mad at you

Will I see you later?

No

I am tired

Until tomorrow then

Good night

Good night

Mademoiselle sends her apologies

And Sir von Weber is composing

And my letter?

Did she find it?

Presumably, your Highness

He who falls in love with your eyes

Knows there is nothing more beautiful

And senses that miracles come true

He who dreams soon to see you again

He who has kissed your mouth

Knows he shall never forget your mouth

Since that day

My heart has loved your eyes

Treml, I finished it

I can see that

Enough is enough

You worked all night

And need to sleep

You've not eaten either

Treml I did it

I finished my romantic fantasy

Congratulations

But now we're not living in fantasy

Instead there's food and drink

I won't have it

You starving yourself

And then he said:

"I appoing you chief forester now"

"So that Marie doesn't choose someone else"

Indeed

Well then get everyone together

You have my blessing

I am so happy

The wedding is in three weeks

Are you content now with your old father?

Very much, thank you

- Goodbye father - Goodbye children

Greetings Sir von Weber

Greetings, Master Z�ngenhorn

You finished it?

Yes

This morning I wrote down the final note of my romantic fantasy

And tomorrow I'm bound for Prague

Will you be able to complete the copy by this evening, Master Z�ngenhorn?

Everything shall by copied by 9pm

Alright, I will come back for it then

Goodbye, Master

Goodbye

I'm sorry, it's time to get up

What is it?

Dinner is at nine, and you wanted to get the copy

Of course

I slept like a stone

No surprise there

It's only natural

Awake during the day, composing at night

That wasn't our good Lord's plan

What time is it now?

Nine o'clock

What?

You must listen to me

What is happening, Caroline?

I vainly waited for you all day

You locked yourself in your room

You did not reply to my letters

Please leave me alone

Only the certainty that this day will not be our last

Allowed me to endure the wait

It is the last

Perhaps for Ms Caroline Brand

But not for Countess of Schwarzenbrunn

I do not understand

These are the jewels of the countesses of Schwarzenbrunn

My mother wore it last

And if you consent today

Another countess Schwarzenbrunn shall wear them

No

No, I beg you

Why not?

You can no longer doubt my love

No

But I can give you no answer

Did you forget something

Yes I did

I forgot that one must fear for one's happiness

And how easily it can slip away at the slightest misstep

I understand

Pack my luggage

And Mme Brand?

We are alone

See if Sir von Weber is on his way

What is the meaning of this?

I cannot

What?

You do understand me

No

Or did you toy with me?

Yes

Yes I played a part

I wanted revenge

I wanted you prostrate before me

And then I wanted to say to you

"Farewell, I love the composer von Weber"

"We are leaving"

Then, suddenly

Suddenly...

Suddenly I noticed that you were serious

Only I?

I, too

But then...

What is keeping us apart?

Weber

Caroline, I would offer you the world

Yes, but a strange world

My world is the theatre

The hour when the lights go on on stage

And the violins are being tuned

Is when I would always be unhappy here

And don't you believe that hours may come

In which you long back for those lonely hours at Schwarzenbrunn

Perhaps

But my love for Carl Maria will be stronger than that longing

I will never cease loving you

Some day I will once again

Find roses in my dressing room

But those will be sent

By a dear friend, won't they?

My lord

Sir von Weber has packed his luggage and left the castle

This should delight the composer

Von Weber is on the way

What?

He is coming

Puke-black eye

Subtitles for KG (2014) by stefflbw