Rinaldo [English translation]

In the darkness of the woods

In a cave covered with foliage

Rests the bravest of all robbers ???

Until his rose awakes him ???

Rinaldo, she calls affably

Rinaldo, go get up !

Your companions are all awake

And the sun is rising as well

Slowly he opens his eyes

And kindly looks into her face

Gently she sinks into his arms

And seals her mouth with his kisses

We shall win or die

All shall thereby agree

And the cry resounds in the valleys

And continues on through the mountains

Behold, they walk, behold, they fight

Now their courage becomes twofold

But alas, they must retreat

And spill their blood in vain

Rinaldo, thoroughly locked in

Manages to fight, and loose himself

And he finds shelter

On a mountain castle in the woods

Behind thick dark walls

He gets a new taste of happyness

Dianora comes to comfort him

With her soft handshake

Rinaldo, you noble robber

Rob a woman's heart with ease

How fiery you are in battle

Yet how tender you are in love