Tableau One
Rosalina, a young and beautiful miller’s daughter, has suddenly changed her mind about marrying her sweetheart Colombello. The young man is in despair, the Miller and his wife are both anxious. They seek help from the Astrologer, the Priest and the Lawyer. The Astrologer proposes to cast a secret spell to get rid of the evil eye. The Priest suggests praying more and donating more to the church. The Lawyer insists on taking Rosalina to court.
The bicker is interrupted by the young maid herself. In response to her mother’s pleas Rosalina explains herself. She heard a warbler in the woods. It was foretelling her happiness and prosperity. Shortly after she saw the hunting King and immediately fell in love. Now all she thinks about is him, not the rustic simpleton Colombello.
All of a sudden a voice of the King’s Herald is heard: the King awaits his subjects with gifts. The Miller, his wife and Colombello decide to go and beg for help.
Tableau Two
The court nobility praise the King. He is willing to welcome his guests. Rosalina’s parents and her rejected groom plead His Majesty to talk some sense into the young woman. Upon finding out that the girl is pretty, the King pledges to help under one condition: Rosalina has to spend a night with him. The guests start expressing their sincere disgusts, but the guard restrains and arrests them. The King orders to bring him the pretty girl.
Tableau Three
In the King’s bedroom Rosalina puts on jewels and a wedding dress, which resembles the one gifted by Colombello. As the King enters, the fair maid of the mill is completely enchanted and ready to give him her heart and life.
The King orders his valet to undress him. His bloated body with no makeup horrifies Rosalina. She warmly remembers her Colombello and understands that he is her only one. The King promises to arrange a rich wedding and begs her to keep his secret. The Lawyer prepares a wedding contract. The Astrologer foresees the new couple's prominent future. The Priest blesses them. Happy honeymooners accept gifts and greetings. The wedding party moves away. Exhausted, the King goes to sleep remembering a longtime love of his.
Translated by Alexander Lavrukhin
Rosalina, a young and beautiful miller’s daughter, has suddenly changed her mind about marrying her sweetheart Colombello. The young man is in despair, the Miller and his wife are both anxious. They seek help from the Astrologer, the Priest and the Lawyer. The Astrologer proposes to cast a secret spell to get rid of the evil eye. The Priest suggests praying more and donating more to the church. The Lawyer insists on taking Rosalina to court.
The bicker is interrupted by the young maid herself. In response to her mother’s pleas Rosalina explains herself. She heard a warbler in the woods. It was foretelling her happiness and prosperity. Shortly after she saw the hunting King and immediately fell in love. Now all she thinks about is him, not the rustic simpleton Colombello.
All of a sudden a voice of the King’s Herald is heard: the King awaits his subjects with gifts. The Miller, his wife and Colombello decide to go and beg for help.
Tableau Two
The court nobility praise the King. He is willing to welcome his guests. Rosalina’s parents and her rejected groom plead His Majesty to talk some sense into the young woman. Upon finding out that the girl is pretty, the King pledges to help under one condition: Rosalina has to spend a night with him. The guests start expressing their sincere disgusts, but the guard restrains and arrests them. The King orders to bring him the pretty girl.
Tableau Three
In the King’s bedroom Rosalina puts on jewels and a wedding dress, which resembles the one gifted by Colombello. As the King enters, the fair maid of the mill is completely enchanted and ready to give him her heart and life.
The King orders his valet to undress him. His bloated body with no makeup horrifies Rosalina. She warmly remembers her Colombello and understands that he is her only one. The King promises to arrange a rich wedding and begs her to keep his secret. The Lawyer prepares a wedding contract. The Astrologer foresees the new couple's prominent future. The Priest blesses them. Happy honeymooners accept gifts and greetings. The wedding party moves away. Exhausted, the King goes to sleep remembering a longtime love of his.
Translated by Alexander Lavrukhin
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