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Once again, below the stage of Paris Opera House, Phantom dragged Christine on the underground lake . Raoul was led by Giry to the edge of the lake where he swam on the lake to the house at the centre of it. As soon as Phantom and Christine arrived at the house, Phantom dragged the angry girl out of the boat and placed a bridal veil on her head. |
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Phantom
Down once more to the dungeon of my black despair!
Down we plunge to the prison of my mind!
Down that path into darkness deep as hell!
Why, you ask, was I bound and chained in this cold and dismal place?
Not for any mortal sin, but the wickedness of my abhorrent face!
MOB(offstage)
Track down this murderer!
He must be found!
Phantom
Hounded out by everyone!
Met with hatred everywhere!
No kind word from anyone!
No compassion anywhere!
Christine, Christine . . .
Why, why . . .?
(Raoul and Giry appear above. They meet some rats and ratcatchers.)
Giry
Your hand at the level of your eyes!
Raoul
At the level of your eyes
MOB(offstage)
Your hand at the level of your eyes!
Giry
He lives across the lake, monsieur. This is as far as I dare go.
Raoul
Madame Giry, thank you.
(Mme. Giry goes back while Raoul comes into the lake. The MOB is seen with their torches)
MOB
Track down this murderer - He must be found!
Hunt out this animal, who runs to ground!
Too long he's preyed on us - but now we know:
the Phantom of the Opera is there deep down below
He's here: the Phantom of the Opera
(They turn back to find another way in)
(A large doll of Christine sits on a throne. Phantom drags Christine fiercely so that she becomes angry).
Christine
Have you gorged yourself at last, in your lust for blood?
Am I now to be prey to your lust for flesh?
Phantom
That fate, which condemns me to wallow in blood
has also denied me the joys of the flesh
this face - the infection which poisons our love
(He puts down a bridal veil on the doll and approaches her)
This face, which earned a mother's fear and loathing
A mask, my first unfeeling scrap of clothing
(He places the veil on Christine's head)
Pity comes too late - turn around and face your fate
an eternity of this before your eyes
Christine
This haunted face holds no horror for me now
It's in your soul that the true distortion lies |
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(Raoul appears from the water)
Phantom
Wait! I think, my dear, we have a guest!
Sir, this is indeed an unparalleled delight!
I had rather hoped that you would come
And now my wish comes true -
you have truly made my night!
Raoul
Free her! Do what you like only free her!
Have you no pity?
Phantom
Your lover makes a passionate plea!
Christine
Please, Raoul, it's useless . . .
Raoul
I love her!
Does that mean nothing?
I love her!
Show some compassion
Phantom
The world showed no compassion to me!
Raoul
Christine . . . Christine . . .
Let me see her
Phantom
Be my guest, sir
(Raoul enters the gate)
Monsieur, I bid you welcome!
Did you think that I would harm her?
Why should I make her pay for the sins which are yours?
(With the Punjab Lasso, Phantom ties Raoul's neck)
Order your fine horses now!
Raise up your hand to the level of your eyes!
Nothing can save you now - except perhaps Christine
Start a new life with me
Buy his freedom with your love!
Refuse me, and you send your lover to his death!
This is the choice!
This is the point of no return!
Christine
The tears I might have shed for your dark fate
grow cold, and turn to tears of hate
Raoul
Christine, forgive me please forgive me
I did it all for you, and all for nothing
Christine
Farewell my fallen idol and false friend
One by one I've watched illusions shattered
Phantom
Past all hope of cries for help, no point in fighting
Raoul
Either way you choose, he has to win
Phantom
For either way you choose, you cannot win!
So, do you end your days with me, or do you send him to his grave?
Raou;
Why make her lie to you, to save me?
Christine
Angel of Music . . .
Phantom,
Past the point of no return
Raoul
For pity's sake, Christine, say no!
Christine
. . . why this torment?
Phantom
. . . the final threshold . . .
Raoul
Don't throw your life away for my sake
Christine
When will you see reason?
Phantom
His life is now the prize which you must earn!
Raoul
I fought so hard to free you
Christine
Angel of Music . . .
Phantom
You've passed the point of no return
Christine
. . . you deceived me, I gave my mind blindly
Phantom
You try my patience, make your choice!
Christine
Pitiful creature of darkness
What kind of life have you known?
God give me courage to show you
you are not alone
(Christine and Phantom kiss and embrace while Raoul watches in anger) |
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MOB
Some
Track down this murderer, he must be found!
Hunt out this animal, who runs to ground!
Too long he's preyed on us, but now we know
the Phantom of the Opera is there deep down below
Others
Who is this monster, this murdering beast?
Revenge for Piangi! Revenge for Buquet!
This creature must never go free |
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