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!