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No. 6 - Quartette - "Reasons of State."
| Marie: | If I have to be the queen Of a king I've never seen, I should rather like my father To explain what it may mean! |
| Panix: | Why the wedding we must rush, Is a fact we ought to hush; Or the shyness of your Highness Might be nearly forced to blush! |
| Duchess: | Now to hustle marriage through, Never giving time to woo, Willy-nilly is so silly But it's what you always do! |
| Duke: | To explain it I decline, It's enough to say in fine, It's the fated step dictated, To preserve the Royal line! |
| All: | Those who do not know may see In our wise diplomacy Merely a tradition that's entirely out of date, But to those who folly see In our lofty policy, We reply it's the high Reason of State. |
| Duke: | Now, my daughter, don't be sad, Take example from your dad. I've been through it, had to do it, And a merry time I've had! |
| Duchess: | Though it's rather trying, still It's a dose that doesn't kill; Do not falter at the altar, Shut your eyes and say "I will!" Though you may not think it nice, Try to make the sacrifice; I'll escort you and support you With a bushel bag of rice! |
| Marie: | If my husband turns out wrong, Must I suffer and be strong? |
| Duke: | Be another like your mother, And you won't be troubled long! |
| All: | Stifle our proclivities, Order the festivities, Now the matter's settled it is wasting time to wait! All be hand in glove with him Saying I'm/you're in love with him-- That's a lie, told for high Reasons of State. |
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