The invitation

Gioacchino Antonio Rossini

Come Ruggiero,

your Eloisa

Cannot stay

separated from you:

You've already

responded to my tears,

Come and grant

my request.

Come, beautiful angel,

come, my delight,

Here on my bosom

come to rest!

Feel my throbbing heart,

when love invites you,

Come my life, come,

make me die!