Z 628 King Arthur II, 17: Duet "Shepherd, shepherd, leave decoying". [Italian translation]

TWO SHEPHERDESSES

Shepherd, shepherd, leave decoying:

Pipes are sweet on summer's day,

But a little after toying,

Women have the shot to pay.

Here are marriage-vows for signing:

Set their marks that cannot write.

After that, without repining,

Play, and welcome, day and night.

• Artist:Henry Purcell
• Album:Live, Festival d'Opéra Baroque de Beaune, 5 luglio 2009.