Scene 14 - THE ILLNESS

How Do You Feel?

BURGERMEISTER:
Gentlemen, it's serious
we found him by the city gate
Delay could be injurious
dear God, I hope we're not too late

DOCTOR 2:
Could it be his heart?

DOCTOR 3:
No

ASTROLOGER:
Should I cast his chart?

DOCTOR 3:
No

DOCTOR 1:
Here's my chance to start my great experiment
dissection of the human veins
DOCTOR 2:
Could it be his chest?

DOCTOR 3:
No

DOCTOR 1:
Cardiac arrest?

DOCTOR 3:
No

FUGGER:
Might I please suggest examination in what precious little time remains?

DOCTORS & ASTROLOGER:
How do you feel?

DOCTOR 3:
A violent ague to his head

DOCTOR 2:
How do you feel?

DOCTOR 1:
That term has long since been discredited

ASTROLOGER:
And with Venus nearing the cusp...

DOCTOR 3:
I recommend he's bled

DOCTOR 2:
What did you say?

ASTROLOGER:
And Mars in the seventh house...

DOCTOR 1:
Bled!

ARCH DEACON:
Let's hope and pray

THE OTHERS:
How do you feel?

DOCTOR 1:
You are incompetent, outdated and a drunkard too, Sir!

DOCTOR 3:
Far better than just a bumptious quack like you, Sir!

DOCTOR 1:
But my degrees from Paris...

DOCTOR 2:
How long since he was fed?

THE OTHERS:
What did you say?

DOCTOR 1:
You sot, Sir!

DOCTOR 3:
I'm not, Sir.

DOCTOR 2:
Of course he could be dead

DOCTOR 3:
Might he have been poisoned?

BURGERMEISTER & DOCTORS & ASTROLOGER:
Poisoned by the Lutherans!

FUGGER:
He only eats what Anna gives him

ANNA REGINA:
Could it be his soul?

THE OTHERS:
Soul?

ANNA REGINA:
Some malign control?

THE OTHERS:
No!

ANNA REGINA:
I mean, on the whole his health is good
there could be something else at work
Could it be a spell?

DOCTOR 3:
Well...a spell?

ANNA REGINA:
We have all heard tell
how evil spirits can reduce their victims to a trance

ARCHDEACON:
Could the fiends of hell have seized his soul by any chance?
How do you feel?

ANNA REGINA:
I mean, these symptoms do seem odd

ASTROLOGER:
How do you feel?

THE OTHERS:
There could be demons in his blood

ANNA REGINA:
Let us pray to God

DOCTORS:
No treatment after all? How do you feel?

DOCTOR 3:
We'll be on call

MARIA:
Oh my God, what's happened? I heard them saying he is ill!
Oh Daniel, what have they done? Daniel!

Oh God, I am sorrier than I can say
Please forgive me, I never should have run away!
I shouldn't have cursed you
It's all my stupid pride, I didn't really wish you ill
I swear I'll never leave you again, I'll stay here by your side

MARIA: Please Mother Mary make my Daniel well again... THE OTHERS: Might she have the power of good and evil? Fear the devil! MARIA: I can't believe how you dare! I'm not, I swear! That is a lie! You're so deceitful, you're so sly That is a lie! Why should I want the man I love to die? It's malice on your part That is a lie! Your jealous heart! That is a lie! And if you love him as you say you do you'd tell them it's just not true I can't believe this, look at him, he's ill There must be something that you can do! DOCTOR: Well, it's getting on... DOCTOR 2: There's not much we can do. I think we'd best be gone DOCTORS & ASTROLOGER: It may seem odd but there are some things we can not treat and magic, black magic, is not really up our street FUGGER: Gentlemen, there is no doubt, I have seen her tricks before Burgermeister, take her out What are you waiting for?

ANNA REGINA: When he was in Rome, he met this woman She cast a spell, he broke his vow He brought her home he neglected his vocation And I hold you all to witness she admitted that she cursed him here just now. You know the night that she arrived was when the lightning struck the church! She is a shameless, wanton sorceress! By her own lips you all heard her confess she put a curse on him and now professes sorrow that he's sick! THE OTHERS: There could be demons in his blood Stand back, she bewitched him, she is evil! ANNA REGINA: She is a shameless wanton sorceress! By her own lips you all heard her confee she put a curse on him and now professes sorrow that he's sick! MARIA: Don't make excuses You haven't even tried! You haven't even tried! You have no right to do this! When the Bishop awakes, you will regret this!

DOCTORS & ASTROLOGER:
How do you feel?

ARCHDEACON:
The spell is too effective to resist
DOCTOR 2 & 3 & ASTROLOGER & FUGGER:
There must be demons in his blood

ARCHDEACON & DOCTOR 1:
We need to find a proper specialist

DOCTOR 2 & 3 & ASTROLOGER & FUGGER:
Who can combat Satan's evil power?

ANNA REGINA, ARCHDEACON & DOCTOR 1:
perhaps an exorcist

ALL:
Who can help us now?

DOCTOR 2 & 3:
How do you feel?

ANNA REGINA:
The Inquisition is the only hope in our distress

DOCTOR 3:
The medication's had no force

DOCTOR 2:
How do you feel?

ARCHDEAON & DOCTOR 1:
If we're to cure him, then we'll have to take a stronger course

DOCTOR 2 & ASTROLOGER:
The medication has no force at all

ANNA REGINA & FUGGER:
The Inquisition will interrogate the sorceress

DOCTOR 2 & 3:
What are we to do?

DOCTOR 2 & 3 & ASTROLOGER:
How do you feel?

FUGGER & DOCTOR 1:
We'll save him, our Bishop

ANNA REGINA & DOCTOR 2:
The Pope will heed our call

DOCTOR 1 & ASTROLOGER:
How do you feel?

ANNA REGINA:
It's urgent

DOCTOR 1 & 2 & ASTROLOGER:
most urgent

ALL:
God help us all

Scene 15 - IN THE STOCKS

Possessed

TOWNSPEOPLE:
The Bishop! The Bishop! He's dead! Bewitched they say!
That Italian woman. She put a spell on him!
She conjured spirits to strike him down!
So, she's a sorceress! Yeah, a witch, I reckon!
Cassting spells on all of us!
Hey! My goat died this morning. No reason at all!
It could be her! Someone must have caused it!
It could be her! She's the one! Yes, she's guilty!
Get her! Yeah! Take that! And that!

MARIA:
Why do you detest me, why this rage and hate?
I have not wished ill of you!
Why am I the scapegoat? Don't blame me, blame fate!
What you're saying is not true!

TOWNSPEOPLE:
We just lost our son, palsy in his head
All our crops are gone, cattle lying dead
Weevils in the grain, neighbours getting rich
Can't you see our pain? Filthy stinking witch!
You're the canker at the heart, you're ripping all our lives apart!
Now you're gonna have to start to pay!

MARIA:
Why do you want to hurt me? Why bear such a grudge? What a vicious thing to do!
Who are you to try me? Who are you to judge? Savage, brutal scam like you!

TOWNSPEOPLE:
Filthy Roman whore! Witch!
You seduced our priest! You're going to burn!
Maggot at the core! Beauty born of beast! Beauty born of beast!

MARIA: Why do you detest me? Why this rage and hate? I have not wished ill of you! Why am I the scapegoat? Don't blame me, blame fate! What you're saying is not true! Why do you want to hurt me?

TOWNSPEOPLE: (repeats mockingly) Why do you detest me? Why this rage and hate? I have not wished ill of you! Why am I the scapegoat? Don't blame me, blame fate!

ALL:
Why bear such a grudge? What a vicious thing to do!
Who are you try me? Who are you to judge?
Savage scum like you!

Scene 16 - THE TORTURE CHAMBER

The Executioner

THE EXECUTIONER:
The crowd demands me, The Executioner
they need my power, they need my deadly skill
The law commands me, The Executioner
and when they ask me to, I will kill
Cardinals and potentates, emperors and magistrates
you are nothing, whoever you may be

Who do you want to burn? Tell me, who do you want to set on fire?
Who do you want to burn? You all need me don't you see?
Who do you want to burn? Tell me, when do I come to light the pyre?
Who do you want to burn? You can leave it all to me!

Here I am king, so say goodbye to life
here's hope cut short and here's where beauty ends
The rack and chains, the thumbscrew and the knife
They're my support, they are my friends
Prisoners who won't confess feel the iron maiden press
then they sing like blackbirds in a tree!

Who do you want to burn? Tell me, I am the tool of your desire!
Who do you want to burn? You all need me, don't you see?
Who do you want to burn? I'm the angel of death you all can hire!
Who do you want to burn? You can leave it all to me!

VOICES:
May your soul burn in hell. May your soul burn in hell. May your soul burn in hell.
May your soul burn in hell. May your soul burn in hell. May your soul burn in hell.

THE EXECUTIONER:
Who do you want to burn? Tell me, I am the tool of your desire!
Who do you want to burn? You all need me, don't you see?
Who do you want to burn? I'm the angel of death you all can hire!
Who do you want to burn? You can leave it all to me!

Set on fire! You all need me, don't you see?
Who do you want to burn? Tell me, when do I come to light the pyre?
Who do you want to burn? You can leave it all to me!

Daniel Do Not Die

MARIA:
I never dreamed our love could ever fail
I thought her power never could affect us
I dreamed that we could brave the fiercest gale
and you would always be there by my side to hold my hand and guide my way

I never dreamed our love could do us harm
it was a shield that always would protect us
I dreamed our love would be a secret charm
but now you are no longer by side and no one's here to guide our way

Feel my love enfold you, gather you and hold you
Daniel can you hear me cry?
Feel me as I lay my hand upon your brow
Daniel, I am here, I am beside you
Sweetest Daniel, do not die

How could our love have conjured up such hate?
How did such spite and jealousy infect us?
Oh Daniel, please, before it is too late
Reach out for me, I'm always by your side and I will always guide your way

Feel my love enfold you, gather you and hold you
Daniel can you hear me cry?
Feel me as I lay my hand upon your brow
Daniel, I am here, I am beside you
Sweetest Daniel, do not die

Daniel can you hear me cry?
Feel me cool the fever burning in your brow
Daniel, I am here, I am beside you
Sweetest Daniel, do not die

Little Witch

JAILOR 1:
Wakey, wakey!

JAILOR 2:
Time to get up!

JAILOR 1:
Oh dear oh dear, little witch
What have we here, little witch?

JAILOR 2:
Don't look a bit like the rich Signorina we knew

JAILOR 1:
All squashed and crushed, little witch

BOTH JAILORS:
Get washed and brushed little witch
Don't want you stratching and itching and your friends going "phew"!
So come on, do what a girl's got to do

JAILOR 2:
My dear old Mum had nice hair, I used to have quite a flair
but my career led elsewhere. Still, you can't get depressed

JAILOR 1:
You busy later tonight? I'll take you out for a bit
a bit of bockwurst, alright?
They say mine's one of the best!
There now you're ready to cope with your guest

MARIA:
Is it Daniel?

BOTH JAILORS:
Is it Daniel?
Your Daniel isn't very well, he's in a coma, sad to tell
a naughty lady cast a nasty spell

JAILOR 2:
I meant to ask your advice, see, there's this widow, quite nice
but it's like cuddling ice, you got a spell that might fit?

JAILOR 1:
Are you completely insane? you know you're ugly as Cain
what's more you smell like a drain
take more than magic, you git!
Now here's my arm, Madam, if you will permit

Scene 17 - CARDINAL GONZAGA

Cardinal Gonzaga

GONZAGA:
Hail you, citizens of Heidelberg
I've been sent here by the Holy Father
he's concerned about your Bishop's case
Have no fear I never fail
I'm well versed in necromantic crime
I'm familiar with such circumstances
I will rid you of this sorcery
May the will of God prevail

MARIA:
Your Eminence!

ALL:
Let the will of God prevail

GUILIA:
Mistress, Mistress Maria!

MARIA:
Guilia!

JAILOR 1:
I like Italian women
They're so emotional, you know what I mean?

MARIA:
My beloved friend! How wonderful!

GUILIA:
I heard such dreadful stories!
I couldn't stay in Rome

MARIA:
If only you knew the things that have happened here

GUILIA:
Don't be afraid
The Cardinal, I'm sure is fair. He's famous and he's wise

BURGERMEISTER:
The exorcism has commenced in the Bishop's chamber
His Eminence requires her attendance there

GUILIA:
Don't worry, I'll be here

Scene 18 - THE EXORCISM

The Exorcism

DOMINICANS:
A-a-a... amen

GONZAGA:
I conjure thee, most vile spirit, embodiment of Satan
in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth to get out
and to flee from this creature of God
I adjure thee old serpent, enemy of the faith, thief of life
destroyer of justice, seducer of men
depart from me, cursed into everlasting life

ALL:
It is God who commands thee. It is Christ who commands thee
It is the Holy Ghost who commands thee. Give place, give place!
Give place, give place, give place!

GONZAGA:
I conjure thee, embodiment of Satan. Leave this body now in the name of God

ALL:
Give place, give place!
Give place, give place, give place!

2,665,866,746,664 Little Devils

GONZAGA:
I have ultimately come to my decision
I have worked so hard to cure him for a very long time
There's no doubt you're at the root of his condition
and the finger of supsicion points to necromantic crime

You're possessed by a demon that to me is very clear
but one devil on the pyre is one devil less to fire
There are two trillion six hundred and sixty-five billion
eight hundred and sixty-six million seven hundred and forty-six thousand
six hundred and sixty-four little devils in the world

MARIA: You are my only hope you are my only chance what can I do? I'm fighting for my life so help me please help me I depend on you How could I wish him harm, I love him! How could I ever want him to die? Sir, his sister betrayed me All these accusations she hurled! You have to help me! You can not leave me all alone to fight the little devils in the world!

GONZAGA: I have worked so hard to cure him for a very long time There's no doubt you're at the root of his condition and the finger of suspicion points to necromantic crime You're possessed by a demon that to me is very clear but one devil on the pyre is one devil less to fear GONZAGA & ASSISTANTS: There are two trillion six hundred and sixty-five billion eight hundred and sixty-six million seven hundred and forty-six thousand six hundred and sixty-four little devils in the world

DANIEL:
Where is Maria? I heard her voice

ALL:
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Laudate Dominum

ANNA REGINA:
Daniel, please look at me. She is not what she might have appeared
She made you ill, you see, enchanting you with her vile sorcery

DANIEL:
Sorcery...

FUGGER: My dear Bishop, she intended to destroy you I myself was under her devilish sway If it hadn't been for Cardinal Gonzaga you wouldn't have lived to see another day GONZAGA: She's in league with the Devil she's a demon in disguise She's the cause of your disease I saw the Devil in her eyes GONZAGA & ASSISTANTS: There are two trillion six hundred and sixty-five billion eight hundred and sixty-six million seven hundred and forty-six thousand six hundred and sixty-four little devils in the world

ANNA REGINA: She had him as much in her sway You would not have lived the day DANIEL: Maria! ANNA REGINA, DANIEL & FUGGER: But we have all seen through her through all the fogs of hell that have swirled All thanks to his Eminence we are free of one more little devil in the world

GONZAGA:
She's in league with the Devil
she's a demon in disguise
She's the cause of his disease
I saw the Devil in her eyes

GONZAGA & ASSISTANTS:
There are two trillion six hundred and sixty-five billion
eight hundred and sixty-six million seven hundred and forty-six thousand
six hundred and sixty-four little devils in the world

Gertrude's Arrest

THE MOB: There is is! Take her! Stinking witch! Stop that woman! She's a witch! Burn her! Yeah! Witch! You're going to burn! Burn her! Yeah!

GERTRUDE: No! I'm innocent! No! I'm not a witch! No, I'm not! I'm not a witch! Leave me alone! No! Please!

Scene 19 - THE TRIAL

She Devil

DANIEL:
My Lords, do not be blinded by her beauty and her youth
for Lucifer's own brightness is a mask to hide the truth
I never saw the danger till she'd torn my life apart
My Lords, she is an angel with a devil's heart!

MARIA:
How can you have forgotten all the promises you swore?
I gave up all I had for you, and would have given more
Your sister has deceived you, she abused me from the start
Your sister is a woman with a devil's heart!

BURGERMEISTER:
You are charged with raising a storm to strick down the church spire
and laying a curse upon the Bishop that brought him near to death

DANIEL: You must condemn this whore, my Lords this witch who sought control Who used her evil sorcery on my immortal soul Don't listen to the lie, do not be tempted by her art

MARIA: Can you deny you love me Daniel? I know you love me, Daniel, I know You loved me from the start

BOTH:
Don't listen to this creature with a devil's heart

BURGERMEISTER:
Maria Vittoria, plead guilty! It will go easier with you!

DANIEL: Don't listen to her lie do not be tempted by her art

MARIA: Don't listen to him lie do not be tempted by his art

BOTH:
Don't listen to this creature with a devil's heart!

GONZAGA: Woman, will you confess your crime? Take her below and teach her how to remember!

MARIA: I am innocent! I am innocent! I swear I am!

GONZAGA:
Bishop Daniel, can you tell us what harms
this creature has practised upon you?

Testimony
DANIEL:
She seduced me with her sorceries, she has drawn my seed from me
causing me to break my holy vow of purity
Worked against God's Holy Word by undermining my faith
She set my blood on fire, invaded my mind

ANNA REGINA:
Daniel!

DANIEL:
She filled me with desire till I became blind
I've lost my heart, I've lost my soul, and now I find I've lost control
And she is all I ever see, my love for her's devouring me
It's greater than my love of God! Greater than my love of God

GONZAGA:
Tell us how she cast her spell upon you? In what form did she appear?

DANIEL:
She was my pupil, we met in Rome. She was so sweet and ... No!

FUGGER:
It I may be permitted, I have to agree
The evil she committed bewitched even me
But when her lust began to gnaw, she swooned, my Lords
and then I saw her spirit slowly start to rise

FUGGER: She fixed the Bishop with her eyes she laughed at me with mocking cries! Before the Pope himself as well! Taunts that seemed to come from hell!

DANIEL: That is not true! That's not how it was! It was not Maria's fault and you know it well!

ANNA REGINA:
You must forgive my brother, this is painful to recall
He has been gravely weaked by his illness after all
Little wonder he is so distressed
Daniel, you must rest. Daniel, you must rest

She's Guilty

TOWNSPEOPLE:
All Evil comes from the Devil within!

GONZAGA:
Jailor!

TOWNSPEOPLE:
All Evil comes from the Devil within!

GONZAGA:
The Devil's mark!
How long have you been a witch?
Why did you become a witch?
What was the name of your master amongst the demons?

GONZAGA: Beelzebub? Asmodeus? Azazel?

TOWNSWOMEN: Beelzebub! Asmodeus! Azazel!

GONZAGA:
When did you attend the Sabbat?

MARIA:
The Sabbat...yes...

GUILIA:
Maria take care! You're confused! Do not answer!

GONZAGA:
So! You attended a Sabbat!

GONZAGA: Who participated at the Sabbat? Name the demons with you at the Sabbat? Did you lie with Satan at the Sabbat?

TOWNSWOMEN: At the Sabbat! At the Sabbat! MARIA & TOWNSWOMEN: At the Sabbat!

GONZAGA & TOWNSPEOPLE:
Tell us, tell us about the Sabbat!

MARIA: Yes, with giant wings...we had to kiss his tail... and then he took me...his hair was rough... and there were witches... ...flying through the air.... and strange beasts everywhere

GUILIA: Beware, he's tricking you! It must have been a dream

GONZAGA:
Proof! This is proof!

TOWNSPEOPLE:
Proof! She did confess!

GONZAGA:
So you flew through the air?

TOWNSPEOPLE:
Proof! A sorceress!

MARIA:
It was a dream, I didn't fly

TOWNSPEOPLE:
She's in league with the Devil!

GONZAGA:
Jailor!

TOWNSPEOPLE:
She's guilty! You must condemn her!
She's guilty of cursing the Bishop and causing the fire!
She struck the spire! She's clearly in league with the Devil!

GONZAGA: (points at Gertrude)
Do you know this woman?

MARIA:
No

GONZAGA:
Was old Gertrude at the Sabbat?

MARIA:
No!

GONZAGA:
Liar! When did she become your accomplice?

MARIA:
She isn't

GONZAGA:
Speak up!

MARIA:
I've never seen her fact before

GERTRUDE:
Oh yes, she has!

TOWNSPEOPLE:
Sorceress!

GERTRUDE:
She taught me the Devil's work!

TOWNSPEOPLE:
She's evil

GERTRUDE: She's the greatest witch of all! I'm possessed by her spirit! We flew through the air I flew with her

GONZAGA: And the two of you flew through the air to the Sabbat!

TOWNSPEOPLE:
All evil comes from the Devil within!

GONZAGA:
Three witnesses saw you at her house

TOWNSPEOPLE:
All evil comes from the Devil within!

GONZAGA:
The same night the Bishop fell ill through sorcery
Is this not true?

TOWNSPEOPLE: She's guilty, you must condemn her She's guilty of cursing the Bishop and causing the fire! She struck the spire! She's cearly in league with the Devil!

GONZAGA: Brothers in Christ we must expel this sorcery in flames of hell Confess it! Confess you're evil! You're clearly in league with the Devil!

GONZAGA:
Your lies are blatant, woman. The court is not deceived.

MARIA:
I am innocent! Please believe me!

GONZAGA:
Take them below. We have evidence enough! Both witches shall burn before the week is out!

TOWNSPEOPLE: She's guilty, you must condemn her She's guilty of cursing the Bishop and causing the fire! She struck the spire! She's cearly in league with the Devil! She's cearly in league with the Devil!

GONZAGA: Brothers in Christ we must expel this sorcery in flames of hell Confess it! Confess you're evil! You're clearly in league with the Devil! You're clearly in league with the Devil!

Scene 20 - BEFORE DAWN

The End

MARIA:
No, no, no...

I can't believe that it's true, he never tried to protest
My only love betrayed me
He accused me like the rest, he abused me like the rest
Daniel was my one support, Daniel was my last resort
Daniel was the one who brought my end. The end.

Through darkness and paint I fought along to save my life
He never helped me
How dare he deny he ever held me as his wife?
Nothing now is left me to defend. This is the end

So my last journey begins, forgive me all of my sins
To those who sinner against me, Heaven pray forgiveness send
In the fire is my releae, I shall find eternal peace
Please God, let it cease, oh let it end! This is the end

Tomorrow I shall not fear the searing of the flame
It can not hurt me
No torture on earth could be more painful than his name
He who could have set me free, he who still means all to me
He who is my love will be my end
This is the end, my end

Rescue
GUILIA:
I saw you standing back there, you know, a girl's got to stare
such a magnificent pair, I didn't know which to choose!
I love the way that you're made, I so admire your trade
you'll think me forward I'm afraid
but look, I've brought you some booze
Come on, don't tell me you're going to refuse
Some home made wine for lubrication while we have a chat
The toast, my boys, is domination!

BOTH JAILORS:
I'll drink to that!

JAILOR 2:
Bottoms up!

GUILIA:
Don't be filthy

JAILOR 2:
Who, me?

GUILIA:
Can't say I like your decor, mean, all this offal and gore
it kind of sticks in the craw, fair turns your stomach, I'd say
You both could do with a rest. I mean, I'm very impressed
I couldn't, not with my chest, we girls just aren't built that way
Women are so weak, we are built for different things...

BOTH JAILORS:
Built for love!

GUILIA:
What can you mean?

BOTH JAILORS:
You want to see?

GUILIA:
Keep it clean!

JAILOR 1:
So what's in this? Bloody hell!

JAILOR 2:
Oh God, I ain't feeling well

GUILIA:
Just damsons, sugar and belladonna, no big surprise

JAILOR 1:
It's like a kick in the head!

JAILOR 2:
It's like your eyeballs turn red

GUILIA:
High time I had you in bed

JAILOR 2:
I'm not so sure I could rise...

JAILOR 1:
You're a very handsome woman, just about my size. Such great big...eyes

GUILIA:
Gently, slowly, smells unholy, roly-poly

JAILOR 2:
What's going on, then?

GUILIA:
Fat and greasy, turns you queasy, God, how sleazy!

Mistress, mistress Maria, are you all right?

MARIA:
Guilia!

GUILIA:
It won'ot be long my angel, you'll soon be free
Oh, my precious, are you in pain? We must hurry!
We've got to reach the West Gate before it's light

MARIA:
But where it Daniel? I must see him

GUILIA:
We must get away! He betrayed you!

MARIA:
I can't believe it. I've got to see him!

GUILIA:
Maria! We can not afford to wait!

MARIA:
I'll find you at the City Gate

Scene 21 - SANCTUARY

Almighty God

DANIEL:
Almighty God, I've broken every vow. I beg your forgiveness now
To my consuming love show mercy Lord, somehow
Forgive, oh God, my sister too
I cannot Lord, and so I leave her judgement to you
Do with her, Lord, as you must do
But first, Oh God, if there's a way
deliver sweet Maria from torment today
Take me, but spare her life, I pray. Amen

Reunion

Burn the Witches

A VOICE:
Burn the witches!

TOWNSMEN:
Burn the witches!

DANIEL: You're safe in church, my darling they can't lay a hand on you

MARIA: Oh God! Don't let them take me! Don't let them take me!

TOWNSPEOPLE: Burn the witches! Burn the witches! Burn the witches! Laudate!

TOWNSPEOPLE:
Laudate Dominum!

DANIEL:
She claims sanctuary!

TOWNSPEOPLE:
Laudate!

GONZAGA: Get away from her, bishop Daniel! Get away from her! She will cast her spells upon you! She is evil! I must save you from her!

DANIEL: You have no right! She's safe here! MARIA: No! No! DANIEL: No!

TOWNSPEOPLE: Burn the witches! Burn the witches! Burn the witches! Burn the witches! Burn the witches!

FUGGER: You've lost her, bishop Daniel You have lost your whore at last!

GONZAGA: Seize her! DANIEL: She claims sanctuary!

TOWNSPEOPLE: Laudate! Laudate Dominum!

GONZAGA:
My son, she has bewitched you, justice now is due

TOWNSPEOPLE:
Laudate! Laudate Dominum!

GONZAGA:
In the name of God, I hereby break sanctuary!
Seize her!

DANIEL:
No!

TOWNSPEOPLE:
Burn the witches! Burn the witches!

MARIA:
No! Daniel!

TOWNSPEOPLE:
Laudate Dominum!

Scene 22 - THE PYRE

Hallelujah

TOWNSPEOPLE:
Bring the witch to justice on the pyre, sorcery is ended on the pyre

TOWNSPEOPLE: Send her soul to Heaven with the fire when the flame is burning in the sky, climbing every higher

GUILIA: Maria, my poor child Good Lord, have mercy on her soul!

TOWNSPEOPLE:
Fear the Devil! Curse the Devil! Laudate Dominum
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Trust in your God
Amen. Amen

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

DANIEL:
Maria! Maria!

TOWNSPEOPLE:
Fear the Devil! Curse the Devil! Laudate Dominum

MARIA:
No! No!

TOWNSPEOPLE:
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Trust in your Hallelujah!
Laudate Dominum

DANIEL:
Maria!