Opera - Nikola Subic Zrinski - translated

Nikola Subic Zrinski – Opera

Glazbena Tragedija

Musical Tragedy

U 3 ČINA (8 SLIKA)
In 3 Acts (8 scenes)

Spjevao / Libretto : PJEVAO JU HUGO BADALIĆ

Glazbotvorno / Music :  IVAN PL. ZAJC

TREĆE IZDANJE

Source

https://hr.wikisource.org/wiki/Nikola_%C5%A0ubi%C4%87_Zrinjski

Predgovor trećem izdanju

Pošto se je rasprodalo drugo izdanje ovoga djela od g. 1885., to me je knjižara L. Hartmana (Kugli i Deutsch) pozvala, da iza smrti pokojnoga oca uredim treće, ukusno izdanje.

U ovom predgovoru opetujem riječi pokojnoga svog oca iz drugog izdanja: Ovoj je operi, kako i u prvom izdanju spomenuh, podlogom tragedija Th. Körnera, a u poznatom zboru: "U boj, u boj" riječi su Fr. Markovića.

U Zagrebu mjeseca listopada 1901.

Viktor Badalić. 

LICA. Nikola Šubić-Zrinjski, ban hrvatski, zapovjednik Sigeta Eva, njegova žena. Jelena, njihova kći. Gašpar Alapić, Lovro Juranić, Vuk Paprutović, [časnici u Sigetu.] Sulejman Veliki, turski car. Mehmed Sokolović, veliki vezir. Mustafa, bosanski paša. Ali Portuk, zapovjednik topništva lbrahim Begler-beg. Levi, liječnik Sulejmanov. Hrvatski časnici i vojnici. Turski vojnici. Bule, odaliske, eunusi, čuvari saraja. Zbor vilâ.

Characters Nikola Šubić-Zrinjsk, viceroy of Croatia, commander of Siget Eva, his wife Helena, their daughter Gašpar Alapić, officer Lovro Juranić, officer Vuk Paprutović, officer Croatian officers and soldiers Suleiman the Great, Ottoman sultan Mehmed Sokolović, grand vizier Mustafa, Pasha of Bosna Ali Portuk, artillery commander Ibrahim, beyler-bey (governor) Levi, Suleiman’s doctor Ottoman women, chambermaids, eunuchs, harem guards Choir of fairies

1. SLIKA. (Palača sultanova u Biogradu, Sultanova soba, spojena s trijemom). Prizor prvi. Sulejman (sjedi zamišljen). Levi (dolazi sredinom). Levi. Poručio si po me, O silni padišah; Po glasu eto tvome Tvoj smjerni rob ti dođe mah.   (za se): Još vazda šuti.   (glasno): Care, gospodaru! Na slugu se ne ljuti, Koj pozna bol ti staru: Ti sjediš žalostan, O, jesi li bolestan? Sulejman. Šuti, šuti! Starost ova    Nikad mene ne okova! Levi. Oprosti, silni care! -    Još oko krepko sjaji,    A dušu silnu žare    Prošastih dana događaji,    Budućnost krasnu kažuć. Sulejman. Kaži Levi, iskren budi:    Koliko još ljeta sudi    Znanost meni tvoja? Levi. To samo Alah zna! Sulejman. Ha, ha, ha! Ti ne znaš ništa!    Ili ne znaš, il' se bojiš,    Šta si stao, kô da brojiš    Čase, dane moje smrti?    Reci sad, koliko ljeta    Još ću uživat toga svijeta,    Reci, mogu l' svijet još strti? Levi. Koliko sudim ja, Još deset – Sulejman. Deset veliš? Deset? Levi. Da, možni care moj,    Još deset! Ali dalje čuj!    Mirovat valja tebi,    Uživat mirno slave,    Inače mogô ne bi    Sačuvat vedre glave! Već četrdeset ljeta slavnih Po svijetu tvoj se ori glas: O care, sad je došô čas Počitku, miru tvome. Sulejman. Pokoj, mir i ljeta deset Nuđaš meni, slugo vjerna! Mir mi veliš, pokoj? Je li tako, Levi?       Šta će meni ljeta duga,       Da proživem kano crv;       Da mi srcem vlada tuga,       Žilam da se stine krv!       Jedno mi je dosta samo,       Al ću radit dan i noć,       Pa kad i ja dođem tamo, (pokazuje rukom na dženet).       Slava moja neće proć! Levi. Polako, care moj, polako!  Sulejman. Starče, šuti! Niti riječi, Jošte živi stari lav!    Idi brzo, neka dođe k meni    Vezir moj, - nek brzo dođe! Prizor drugi. Sulejman (sam). Čudno li krvca mi vrije, Rata mi srce žudi; Silnije, jače mi bije, Nadimlje jake grudi. Sad u boj, neka svijet Pred mojim drhće jarom; Sad u boj, sve će mrijet Pred sviju carâ carom!    Strepi, o Beču, ti prvi,    Prvi je udarac tvoj:    Tebe kad padišah smrvi,    Lagan je s drugimi boj.    Diž'te se, junaci, diž'te,    Vaš vam nek pomogne bog! Prizor treći. Sulejman i Mehmed Sokolović, veliki vezir. Mehmed. Smjerno čekam tvoje zapovijedi,    Možni care! Sulejman. Na vojnu, na vojnu! Nemam časa da potratim, Kratak mi je vijek: Slavom hoću da pozlatim Zadnji žića tijek. Na vojnu! Je l' vojska spremna? Mehmed. Sve u redu! Sulejman. Namah teci, Hitro reci: "Zapovijeda car, Neka vojska sva Bude gotova Danas jošte poć na vraga!" Mehmed. Tako brzo zar? Sulejman. Tako hoću! Preko praga Ungarije ravne    Na Beč gredem, Da od želje davne    I taj bedem Srušim, satrem, spalim Mehmed. Mis’o tvoju hvalim!    Silan ti jesi care velji,    Stavna volja tvoja:    Zapreke nema tvojoj želji,    Vojska žudi boja.    Dvjesta je tisuć' vojske čile    Spravno poći s tobom.    Tko da ne strepi s takve sile,    Sav svijet bit će ti robom! Sulejman. Gdje su vođe ini? Mehmed. Vani stoje. Sulejman. Tko sve? Mehmed. Mustafa od Bosne paša, Ali Portuk Ibrahim, S njimi silni Begler-beg. Sulejman. To je nada naša! Idi namah, reci im: Pobjede se vije stijeg, Na vojnu je poć. Idi, zovni sve! Mehmed (odlazi.) Sulejman (sam.) Vraća mi se stara moć,    Mlada krvca vre: Samo sada ili nikada,    Sad il nikad Beč je moj. Prizor četvrti. Sulejman. Mehmed. Mustafa. Ali Portuk. Begler-beg. Levi. Vojnici. (Ulaze, pošto se je otklonio zaslon). Vođe. Nek Alah prati vijek tvoj svaki hod, Nek slavom cvati svak tvog djela plod; Ti nas povedi sad slavni u boj, Nikog ne štedi nas, rob svak je tvoj! Zbor (opetuje). Nek Alah prati vijek tvoj svaki hod, Nek slavom cvati svak tvog djela plod; Ti nas povedi sad slavni u boj, Nikog ne štedi nas, rob svak je tvoj! Vođe. Slava ti care, oj Alah nek te brani, Vodi nas, kamo znaš, vođa si nam znani! Zbor (opetuje). Slava ti care, oj Alah nek te brani, Vodi nas, kamo znaš, vođa si nam znani! Sulejman. Zdravo da ste, vjerne sluge, Druzi moje slave! Da ste zdravo! Svi. Osloni vijek se na nas, I vodi nas u boj, u smrt. Sulejman. Ne! ne u smrt - na pobjedu!    Pamtite li uvredu       Njemačkoga cara? Platit će mi danak već    Ona guja stara, Kad mu otmem Beč! Svi. Na Beč, na Beč nas vodi, To srcu našem godi. Sulejman. Neka bude! Ali prije Nego na Beč skorim, U Ugarskoj tvrđe dvije Hoću da pokorim:    Siget prvi - Mehmed. U Sigetu je Zrinjski! Sulejman. Šta Zrinjski? Tko to veli? Mehmed. Junačina je on! Svi. Junačina je on! Sulejman. Šta Zrinjski? Ja sam Sulejman - Levi. Care naš! Sulejman. I jesam car vaš. Mehmed. Dok silni Hrvat taj Životom Siget brani, Uzet ga nećeš, znaj, Ti Sigeta se kani. Svi. Ti Sigeta se kani, Na Beč nas ravno vodi! Sulejman. Ha! Vi ste velikani, Kijem svaki vjetar škodi! Ja hoću Siget! Zrinjskog hoću! U boj vas vodim! Sad u boj! Svi. Nek Alah prati itd. Sulejman. Svi složno hajdmo, na Siget valja poći; Past će on, past će Beč ispred naše moći. Svi (opetuju.)

Act I Sultan’s palace in Belgrade, Sultan’s quarters, connected to porch/portico. Scene 1 Suleiman (sitting in thought). Levi (enters to center). Levi You summoned me, O mighty padishah; By your voice Your humble slave comes at your beckon.    (to self): Still he sits silent.    (loud): Sultan, Master! Do not be angry at your servant, Who understands your old illness: You sit sorrowful, Oh, are you sick? Suleiman Quiet, quiet! Old age does not shackle me. Levi Forgive me, mighty Sultan! Your eye still shines brightly, And your soul still strongly burns. Events of the past  days Speak of a wonderful future Suleiman Tell me Levi, be honest. How many summers does your science judge I have? Levi Only Allah knows that! Suleiman Ha, ha, ha! You know nothing! Either you don’t know, or are afraid, Why stopped, as if counting time, days to my death? Say now, how many summers Will I enjoy this world Speak, can I still crush this world? Levi As I judge Still ten Sulejman. Ten you say? Ten? Levi Yes, my mighty Sultan, Ten more! But take heed! Rest is important for you Enjoy tranquil pleasures Otherwise yourwon’t be able To save your precious head! Already for forty glorious years Around the world your voice resounds: O Sultan, now has come the time For rest, your peace. Suleiman Rest, peace and ten more summers You offer me, faithful servant! Peace you tell me, rest? It that it, Levi? What do I need long years for To live like a worm That sorrow rules my heart, That blood clots in my veins! One is all I need, But I will work night and day, And when I come there (his hand pointing to paradise) My glory will not leave! Levi. Slowly my Sultan, slowly!  Suleiman. Old man, quiet! Not another word, The old lion still lives! Go quicly, may come to me My Vizier, may he come quickly! Scene 2 Suleiman (solo) Strange how my blood boils, War my heart craves for; Forcefully, more strongly it beats, Fills my strong chest. Now into battle, may the world Quake before my charge; Now in battle, all will perish (fall) Before the emperor of emperors! Tremble, o Vienna, you are first, Yours is the first strike: When the padisha crushes you Easy will be further battles. Rise up, heroes, rise, May your God help you! Scene 3 Suleiman and Mehmed Sokolovic, the Grand Vizer[1] Mehmed Humbly I await your orders, Mighty Sultan! Suleiman To war! To war! I have no time to waste, My life is short: With glory I will gilt it The last steps (course) of life. To war! Is the army prepared? Mehmed. Everything is ready! Suleiman. Go now (At once, immediately Quickly tell them: "The sultan orders, That all the army  Be ready Today we march on the devil! " Mehmed. Why so quickly? Suleiman. That is how I want it! Across the threshold, Hungary’s plains To Vienna I go, To fulfill an old desire And those ramparts Known down, pulverize, burn . Mehmed. Your thoughts I applaud Mighty you are great sultan Your will is my command.  Obstacles are none to your wishes Your army craves battle. Two hundred thousand strong is your army Ready to march with you. Who does not fear such power, All the world will be your slave! Suleiman. Where are my captains now? Mehmed. Outside. Suleiman. Who all? Mehmed. Mustafa pasha from Bosna, Ali Portuk Ibrahim, With him the strong Beyler-bey. Suleiman. That's our hope! Go on, tell them: The victory flag waves, Into battle we take it. Go, fetch them all! Mehmed (exits) Sulejman (solo) My old strength returns to me,  Young blood flows: Either now or never, Now or never will Vienna be mine. Scene 4 Suleiman. Mehmed. Mustafa. Ali Portuk. Beyler-bey. Levi. Soldiers. (Entersafter the curtain raises). Leaders. May Allah always follow your every step, May glory bloom in everything you do. Lead us now into glorious battle, Spare no one, we are all your slavss! Choir (repeats) May Allah always follow your every step, May glory bloom in everything you do. Lead us now into glorious battle, Spare no one, we are all your slaves! Leaders. Glory to you sultan, may Allah protect you, Lead us where you will, our respected leader! Choir (repeats). Glory to you sultan, may Allah protect you, Lead us where you will, our respected leader! Suleiman. Greetings, my faithful servants, Compatriots of my glory! Be welcomed! All. Place your trust in us, And lead us into battle, to death. Suleiman. Not! Not to death - to victory! Do you remember the insult Of the German Emperor? My tribute will pay That old snake, When I take Vienna from him! All. To Vienna, lead us to Vienna, That's where our hearts yearn for. Suleiman. So it will be! But first Before onto Vienna I go, In Hungary, there are two forts I wish to humble (take, conquer)    Siget is the first - Mehmed. In Siget is Zrinski! Suleiman. What is Zrinjski? Who says that? Mehmed. He is a hero (lion-hearted warrior)! All. He is a hero! Suleiman. What is Zrinjski? I am Sulejman ! Levi. Our sultan! Suleiman. Yes I am your sultan. Mehmed. While that powerful Croat Defends Siget with his life, You will not take it, know, You should avoid Siget. All. You know avoid Siget, To Vienna direct lead us! Suleiman. Ha! You are greats, Whom every wind harms! I want Siget! Zrinjski I want! Into battle I lead you! Now into battle! All. May Allah always follow your every step, May glory bloom in everything you do. Lead us now into glorious battle, Spare no one, we are all your slaves! Suleiman. All together let’s go, to Siget we must go[2]; Siget will fall, Vienna will fall before our might. All   (repeat).

II. SLIKA. (Dvorana u gradu Sigetu.) Prizor prvi. (Jelena i Juranić. Kako se digne zastor, vidi se, da Juranić hoće da otiđe; Jelena ga zadržaje). Jelena. Ah kamo, dragi? Ti ode zar; Gdje 'e pogled blagi, Gdje ljubve žar? Juranić. Oprost', oprosti mila, Na posô goni sila! Jelena. Još nikad takve riječi    Iz tvojih ne čuh ustâ; Ah kako tužno ječi    I boji grud se pusta. Juranić. Umiri se, ja odoh, Na skoro pak ću doć. Jelena. Ti prije dan si dao A sad mi daješ noć,    Oj kako brzo mine    Života krasni dan,    A za njim guste tmine    Povlače grozni san. Juranić. U dvoru mene zovu! Zbogom - Jelena. O ne idi, ne idi! Zar više    Ne ljubiš mene ti? Juranić. Za tebe mi duša diše,    Srce šapće: ti, ah ti; Dvije s' u jednu dušu sliše,    Ta smo jedna duša mi. Ti jedina, izabrana    Danica si žiću mom: Ti si radost mojih dana,    U tuđinstvu ti moj dom.       (zagrlio ju). Jelena. Kako li krasne    Kako li jasne, Riječi su meni te Juranić (trgne se), Jur čujem svoje čete glas -    Zbogom, dušo! (poljubi ju i ode brzo). Jelena (sama). On ode! Bože, čemu Požurit mu se valja?      (ide k prozoru). Na konja sjeda; poput munje Sa četicom se krenu! Ah šta će opet biti, Zar vijek će krv se liti, I zavijek trajat boj?   (Romanca).    Gdje na tvrdu Stancu-brdu Stari stoji Zrinjski grad,    Tamo mlada Duša rada U Hrvatsku leti sad.    Moje sreće    Prvo cvijeće Krasno mi je cvalo tu:    Ljubav sveta    Mladih ljeta Obuze mi dušu svu.    Ali tada    Iznenada Bojne trublje jeknu jek!    Sreća minu,    Ljubav zginu, A ja tužna tužim vijek. Prizor drugi. (Dok Jelena, stojeći pri prozoru, pjeva, ukaže se s lijeva ulaza mati joj Eva.) Jelena i Eva. Eva. Šta je, drago dijete? Jelena. Ništa, majko, ništa. Eva. Suzu vidim u tvom oku: Kaži majki sve! Jelena. Ništa dobra! Slutim, Da će težak snać nas jad.    Baš je sada ovdje bio -    Hladan kano led. Eva. Tko je bio? Jelena (pada joj o grud.) Ah, Juranić! Eva. Ne boj mi se, kćeri mila,    Njega valjda služba zove. Jelena. Služba da! Al teška služba:    Na nas ide Turčin klet! Eva (vidi gdje Zrinjski ide). Ne cvijeli više! Eto oca:    Ne bih rada, da ti suzu vidi. Prizor treći. Jelena. Eva. Zrinjski (dolazi s desna). Zrinjski. O majko draga, mila sestro, Po cijelom gradu tražim vas: Nek riječ vas moja sad ne smete, Jer neizvjestan još je glas. Eva. Koji glas? Sve reci! Zrinjski. Još ne znam kaj je, Al čekam vijesti svaki čas; Jer vele, sultan da je baš Na vojnu pošô sam. Jelena. Majko mila. Pogibelj prijeti nam! Eva. Misliš, Zrinski, da će na nas    Sultan krenut? Zrinjski. A nene To sultan činit neće. Eva. S tobom dijelim radost svaku, Ti da brigu nosiš sam? Sve mi reci: u tom mraku Istine mi godi plam. Zrinjski. Znam te, majko! Kad sultan na boj kreće, Na Siget kreće on. Jelena. Šta? Na Siget? Bože! Zrinjski. Ti budi majke vrijedna,    I ocu mila kći! Prizor četvrti. Pređašnji. Alapić (sredinom). Alapić. Bane, novu nosim vijest! Zrinjski. Govori! Nek i one čuju!!! Alapić. Iz Pečuha glasnik javlja, Da se na boj sultan spravlja S dvije sta tisuć ljudi; Stoga, bane, spreman budi;    Sultan na nas grede. Zrinjski. Junaci moji vrijede,    Hrvati vijek su prvi: Za dom, za rod ne štede    Prol'jevat svoje krvi!    (obrne se ženi i kćeri). Umiri kćerku, ženo; Još Juranića čekam, Da čujem njegov glas. Alapić (pogleda kroz prozor). Evo ga, kako se žuri! Jelena. Sini mi, sunašce, sini, Tamnu rasprši mi noć, Sa srca nevolju skini, Dođi o dragi, o dođ! Eva. Rasti, cvati, materina diko, Bog će dati, da mi sretna budeš. Prizor peti. Pređašnji. Juranić (dolazi s Paprutovićem nekoliko časnika.) Zrinjski. Govori, šta je? Juranić. U boj, u boj, mač iz toka, bane! Paprutović. Jur pređe Dravu Mehmed-beg. Ostali časnici. Sela nam pali, Gradove ruši u prah; Srce si kali, Zadaje trepet i strah. Juranić. Daj mi četu hrabrih konjanika, Da ukrotim toga obijesnika. Jelena. Oh, tužnoj meni!        (pada majci na grudi). Juranić. Raduj se sa mnom, o dušo, Pasti će kleti naš vrag; Mnogoj u bitci sam kušo Pogani smesti mu trag.      (Okrene se Zrinjskomu): Bane, dugo mučah ja, U srcu tajnu nosim: Danas neka otac zna, Milu da kćerku prosim. Nisam ja bogata roda, Ne prati tašta me čast: Čast mi je - bojna sloboda, Imanje - mača mi vlast.    Desnicu domu i vjeri    Zavjerih za vijek taj:    Srce pak miloj ti kćeri:    Daj mi ju, oče, ah daj! Zrinjski. Sinko moj, - znade bog,    Šta srce moje ćuti:    Za vas sve - ljubezne,    Da sreći vašoj sluti. Svoj blagoslov ću tebi dat I kćerku svoju s njime, Kad sretno ovaj mine rat, Kad slavno stečeš ime. Ti domu se oduži, I mačem nju zasluži! Juranić (potegne sablju). Sabljo moja, gujo ljuta, Vodi me u sveti boj! Jelena. Pođi, dragi, sretno - Nek te čuva mili bog! Zbor. Pođi, sretno dođi, Nek te čuva mili bog! (Juranić odlazi sa časnici. Jelena majci na grudih. Grupa.)

ACT II (Hall in the city of Siget.) Scene 1 (Helena and Lorenz. As the curtain rises, it is obvious that Lorenz wants to leave but Helena holds him back). Helena Where to, my dear? Are you going to; Where's the looks are soft, Where love burns? Lorenz Sorry, forgive me my dear, To my duty I must go! Helena I’ve never heard such words Come from your lips; So sorrowfully they echo And fill my heart with fear. Lorenz Settle down, I must go, But soon I will return. Helena Recently you gave me the day And now you give me the night, Oh how quickly passes away Life’s wonderful day, Is followed by thick darkness Attracting terrible dreams. Lorenz Into the court I am summoned! Goodbye - Helena Don’t go, don’t go! No longer Do you love me? Lorenz For you, my soul breathes, Heart whisper: for you, for you; Two souls merge into one, We're now one soul. You are the one, my chosen The morning star of my life: You are the joy of my days In the wilderness my home.       (hugs her). Helena How so beautiful How so clear, Those words are to me. Lorenz (pulls away) I can hear my troop’s call Goodbye, my dear! (kisses her and runs of quickly). Helena (solo) He goes! God knows into what So import he must hurry?      (goes to the window). He mounts his horse; like lightning Charges off with his troops! Oh, what will be? Will forever blood be spilled, And forever continue this war?   (Romance). Where on the had hard hilltop Stands old Zrinjski town, There a young soul eagerly Into Croatia flies now. Now flying to Croatia. My happiness First flowers Wonderfully blossomed for me there: Holy love Years of my youth My sould soothes. But then Suddenly The call from the horns of war echoes! Happiness fades, Love is lost, And I, in sadenss, blame (accuse) the age. Scene 2 (While Helena, sitting at the window, sings, from the left side appears and enters her mother.) Helena and Eva. Eva What is it my dear child? Helena Nothing, mother, nothing. Eva. I see a tear in your eye: Tell your mother everything! Helena Nothing good! I suspect, That a terrible grief will find us He was just here, Cold as ice. Eva. Who was here? Helena (falls into Eva’s arms/bosom.) Oh,Lorenz! Eva. Do not be afraid, my daughters, Undoubtedly, duty calls him. Helena Duty yes! But a heavy duty: The accursed Turks marches on us[3]! Eva (sees where Zrinski goes). Do not cry anymore! Your father arrives:  I do not want him to see your tears. Scene 3 Helena. Eva. Zrinski (enter from the right). Zrinski. Oh my dear wife, my sweet child, Across the whole town I search for you; Don’t let my words alarm you now, Because the news is still uncertain. Eva. Which news? Tell us all! Zrinski. I still do not know what it is, Eagerly I await the news; They say the sultan has Just started a new military campaign. Helena Mother dear. Danger threatens us! Eva. Do you think, Zrinski, that  The sultan will move on us? Zrinski No, no, the sultan will not do that. Eva With you I share my every joy, Why carry this worry (burden) alone? Tell me all: in this darkness Truth will be my light. Zrinski. I know you, wife! When the sultan goes to war, Onto Siget he marches. Helena What? To Siget? Oh My God! Zrinski. You be worthy to your mother, And father's dear daughter! Scene 4 The former. Wulf (middle). Kaspar Commander, I bring new news! Zrinski. Speak captain! Let them also hear !!! Kaspar From Pécs the messenger reports, The Sultan marches to war With two hundred thousand soldiers; Therefore, commander, be ready; Sultan advances on us. Zrinski. My heros are brave (worthy), Croats always the best (true): For a home, for brethren not afraid  To spill their blood!    (turns to his wife and daughter) Wife, calm down our daughter; I'm still waiting for Lorenz, To hear his news. Kaspar (looking out the window) There he is, how he hurries! Helena Oh shine, my sun, shine, Scatter the dark night, Remove all troubles from my heart, Come, my dearest, come! Eva. Grow, blossom, your mother’s pride and joy, God will provide, that you will be happy. Scene 5 The former. Lorenz (comes with Wulf and several officers.) Zrinski. Speak, what is it? Lorenz Into battle, into battle! Draw your sword from the scabbard, Count! Wulf. Mehmed-bey has crossed the Drava River. Other officers. They are burning our villages, Cities they demolish into dust; His heart he tempers, Spreading terror and dread. Lorenz Give me a squad of brave horsemen, So that I tame his arrogance. Helena Oh, woe to me!  (falls onto her mother's bosom). Lorenz Rejoice with me, my darling, Our accursed enemy will fall; In battles I tried many things, To wipe the pagans from their path. (Turns to Zrinski) Count, for long I have been silent, In my heart I carry a secret: Today, a father should know, I want to ask your daughter’s hand. I am not from a rich family, Family name doesn’t give me honor: My honor – is from the freedom fight, My estate – is the authority of my sword. My right hand to home and faith Pledged is to the end of my life: My heart is to your dear daughter: Give her to me, Father, I beg! Zrinski. My son, God knows, What my heart feels: For you both - beloved, To find your happiness. My blessing I will give to you And my daughter with it, When this war happily ends, When you win an honorable name.  To your homeland fulfill your duty, And win her with your sword! Lorenz (swinging his sword) My swordr, angry viper, Take me into this holy war! Helena Go, my dear, good luck - May God keep you safe! Choir Go, my dear, good luck - May God keep you safe! (Lorenz goes with the officer, Helena to her mother’s bosom.  Group.)

III. SLIKA. (Dvorište u gradu Sigetu.) Juranić. Alapić. Zbor vojnika (slavi Juranićevu pobjedu.) Prizor prvi. Zbor. Alapić i Juranić, Naša dika, naša čast, Naše milje, naša slast, Neka živu slavni vijek!    Hrvat umije sjeć: Straha ne sna pred dušmaninom on;    Slavu znade si steć, Slavnu boju on je navijeke sklon.    Alapić i Juranić Živili, živili na vijek! (dolazi Eva i Jelena) Sad, junaci, vam na slavu Igrat ćemo bojnu igru. Juranić. Tako, braćo, napred samo! Alapić. Bojnu vježbu cijenit znamo. Prva polovina zbora. Prvi vođa - koji prvi zgodi! Druga polovina. Drugi vođa - koji drugi zgodi! [Gađaju kopljem u nišan kroz veliki prsten.]        (Prvi hita, - ne pogodi.) Zbor. Ništa!        (Drugi hita, - ne pogodi.) Zbor. Ništa!        (Treći hita, - ne pogodi.) Zbor. Ništa!        (Četvrti hita, - ne pogodi.) Zbor. Ništa!        (Peti hita - i pogodi.) Zbor. Živio!    Evo prvog vođe nam,    Veselo sve - haj, hoj! A sad drugi hajd na red!        (Šesti hita, - ne pogodi.) Zbor. Ništa!        (Sedmi hita - ne pogodi.) Zbor. Ništa!        (Osmi hita - i pogodi.) Zbor. Živio!    Evo drugog vođe nam,    Veselo sve, haj, hoj!        (Priređuju se za igru.) Zbor.    Hrvat umije sjeć: Straha ne zna pred dušmaninom on;    Slavu znade si steć, Slavnu boju on je navijeke sklon.        (Igraju bojnu igru.) Zbor. Pobjeda! Pobjeda!        (Kad se svrši igra, pjevaju.) Zbor. Hrvat umije sjeć, itd.    Alapić i Juranić.    Živili, živili na vijek! Prizor drugi. Pređašnji. Zrinjski (dolazi svečano odjeven i oružan.) Paprutović. Zbor. Živio nam svijetli ban! Zrinjski. Vi, braćo, sa mnom! Bog daj, uvijek kano danas Veselje nek se ori s pobjede.       (obrne se Alapiću i Juraniću, te se rukuje s njimi.) A komu slava toga dana, Već hrabrim vođam mojim? Alapić. Ne meni, bane, - ne, Već Juraniću slava. Juranić (pokazuje na Alapića.) U boju on je bio sve: Bješnjaše poput lava. Zrinjski (obrne se svim vojnikom.) Vi znate, braćo, vidjeste i čuste,    Da sultan sam na Siget ide: Povijedat ništa neću;    Jer znam, da j' vjera tvrda. Zbor. Jest vjera tvrda, bane! Dok je nama na ramenu glava, Turčin grada svojim zvati neće! Zrinjski. A bit će boj na život i na smrt! Zbor. Nek bude, bane, vraga ćemo strt! Alapić. Ukloni kćer i ženu, daj ukloni Iz Sigeta! U Beču nek pri kralju Za vrijeme rata budu! Vojevat ćemo lakše bez njih. Juranić. Al ljepše ne! Eva. Nikad; nikad!    Pa bilo što mu drago, - Ja ostajem uz muža svog: Gdje njemu grob, i meni tu nek bude!    Ah Zrinjski, ne slušaj te ljude, Prem vjerne tebi. Ja ostajem!   (obrne se kćeri:)       A kćerka moja, rumen cvijet,       Uz zaručnika svoga:       Il' živjet s njime ili mrijet,       Po volji jakog boga. Juranić (Jeleni): Vjerne su ti grudi ove, Tebe štiti ovaj mač: Bog će dati sreće nove, I utišat gorki plač. Jelena. Ko o suncu koplja rose O tebi mi život sja; K tebi mene želje nose, Uz tebe mi sreća sva. Eva (Zrinjskomu): Ah vidiš, mili mužu, Junačkog' srca rod. Zrinjski. Sad istom ćutim, da sam Zrinjski!    O ženo, dijete moje,    Vi ostajete uz nas. Jelena i Juranić. Ko o suncu i t. d.   (Eva i Jelena odu u grad). Prizor treći. Pređašnji bez Eve i Jelene. Zrinjski.    Junaci, braćo! Ma gdje se Hrvat s Turci bije,    Za dom se bori svoj; I gdjegod Hrvat krvcu lije,    Slobode bije boj.   (vadi pismo). Od kralja stiže pismo:    Poručuje nam lijepo, Da Siget dotle hrabro Držimo, dok bi njemu    Moguće bilo skupit    Sve svoje čete. Zbor. Živio kralj! Zrinjski. Ko svjesni borci, smjelo i veselo    U sveti hajdmo boj - u smrt! Zbor. U sveti hajdmo boj - u smrt! Zrinjski. Pa ako padnem prije ja,    Tu Alapić je, četnik vaš, A tada vođa, - njega ćete slušat! Zbor. A tada vođa, - njega ćemo slušat. Zrinjski. Al prije nego izginemo, Zakunimo se bogu velikomu: (Stupa napred i potegne sablju. Oko njega časnici i vojnici.) Zrinjski. Tako meni boga velikoga Braniti ću Siget svojom krvlju; Ostavit vas nikad, braćo, neću, Dok u meni živo srce bije! Zbor. Dok u nama živo srce bije!    Tako nam boga velikoga    Branit ćemo Siget svojom krvlju;    Ostavit te nikad, bane, neć'mo,    Dok u nama živo srce bije!

ACT III (Courtyard in the citadel of Siget.) Lorenz, Kaspar, Choir of  Soldier's  (celebrating Lorenz's victory) Scene 1 Choir Kaspar and Lorenz, Our pride, our honor, Our dear, our delight, May they live a glorious life! A Croatian knows how to wield a sword: Fear before the enemy he has none; Glory he knows how to earn, Glorious battle always ready for. Kaspar and Lorenz Live! Long may you live! (Eva and Helena enter) Now, heroes, to your glory Let’s play a battle game[4]. Lorenz Like so, my brothers, forward only! Kaspar Combat exercise we know to value. First half of the choir. First leader -  First to be successful! Second half. Second leader – Second to be successful! [Throwing spears[5] at a target through a large ring.]        (First throw, does not hit.) Choir Nothing!        (Second throw, does not hit.) Choir Nothing!        (Third throw, does not hit.) Choir Nothing!        (Fourth throw, does not hit.) Choir Nothing!        (Fifth throw, a hit!). Choir Congratulations! Here is our first leader, Happy / lucky all - haj, hoj! And now the second on the line!        (First throw, does not hit.) Choir Nothing!   (Second throw, does not hit.) Choir Nothing!   (Third throw, it hits!) Choir Congratulations! Here is our second leader, Happy / lucky all - haj, hoj!        (They prepare for a new game.) Choir A Croatian knows how to wield a sword: Fear before the enemy he has none; Glory he knows how to earn, Glorious battle always ready for.        (They play a new combat game.) Choir Victory! Victory!        (When the game ends, they sing.) Choir A Croatian knows how to wield a sword: Fear before the enemy he has none; Glory he knows how to earn, Glorious battle always ready for. Kaspar and Lorenz Live! Long may you live! Scene 2 The former. Wulf. Zrinski (comes dressed and armed.) Choir Long live our glorious Count! Zrinski. You, brethren, with me! God give, always as today Let our joy be heard in victory! (turns to Kaspar and Lorenz and shakes their hands.) And to whom the glory of this day, Who is my brave captain?  Kaspar Not me, Count, no, Lorenz receives the glory. Lorenz (pointing to Kaspar) In battle he was all: Ferocious as a lion. Zrinski (turn around to all the soldiers.) You know, brethren, you’ve seen and heard, That the Sultan himself comes to Siget: I do not need to say anything; Because I know your loyalty is true. Choir Yes, our loyalty is true[6], Count! While on our shoulders is our head, Turks will not call this town their own! Zrinski. The battle will be for life and death! Choir Let it be, Count, the devil we will crush! Kaspar Remove your daughter and wife, send them away From Siget! To Vienna, with the king Let them be for the duration of the war! We will fight more easily without them. Lorenz But not nicer! Eva. Never; never! No whatever he wants, I stay beside my husband: Wherever is his grave, may mine be too! Oh Zrinski, do not listen to these people, To you I am faithful. I stay! (turning to her daughter Helena:) My daughter, my beutiful flower, Beside her fiancé: With him either live or die, By the will of Almighty God. Lorenz (to Helena) Faithful to you are these arms, This sword will protect you: God will give new happiness, And silence bitter weeping. Helena Like the sunshine in a drop of dew In you my life is shines; To you my desires carry me, Beside you is all my happiness (fortune). Eva (to Zrinski): Do you see, dear husband, The children of heroic hearts. Zrinski. Now I feel, that I am a Zrinski! Oh, my wife, my child, You stay beside us. Helena and Lorenz Like the sunshine in a drop of dew In you my life is shines; To you my desires carry me, Beside you is all my happiness. (Eve and Jelena go to the town). Scene 3 The former without Eva and Helena Zrinski. Heroes, brothers! Where a Croat with a Turk fights, He is fighting for his home; And wherever Croat blood spills, For freedom is the fight. (pulls out a letter). This letter came from the king: He tells us nicely, While Siget is courageously Held, until he is Able to mobilize (collect) All his forces (armies). Choir Lon live the king! Zrinski. As skilled fighters, bold and cheerful Into this holy war we go - to the death! Choir Into this holy war we go - to the death! Zrinski. If, by chance, I am the first to, This is Kaspar, your chief , He will take command, you will obey him! Choir He will take command, we will obey him! Zrinski. Alas before we lay down our lives, We vow to Almighty God: (He steps forward and fraws his sword Around him are his officers and soldiers.) Zrinski. By Almighty God I swear I will defend Siget with my life; I will never leave you, brethren, While inside me my living heart beats! Choir While inside us our living hearts beat! By Almighty God we swear We will defend Siget with our lives; We will never leave you, our Count, While inside us our living hearts beat!

IV. SLIKA. (Turski tabor pred Sigetom. Podalje od Sultanova čadora prostrano mjesto. Bule, odaliske, eunusi, čuvari saraja slave godišnjicu Sulejmanove pobjede kod Muhača.) Prizor prvi. Muški i ženski zbor.    Velik je Alah,    Prorok je velik: Njima nek bude hvala! Vojska nam gvožđe, sultan čelik    Svladat će cijeli svijet. Fatima. Pričajte, nu, o Muhaču,    Koji vas znade što? Zulejka. O tome pokolju, plaču, Kako je bilo to? Osmanka. Pripovijedat znadem ja. Sokolica. Ja još bolje znadem sve. Mejra. O tom znamo samo mi. Prva polovina ženskog zbora. Ja znam! Druga polovina. Ne znaš! Prve. Ipak! Druge. Ništa! Prve. Kako! Druge. Tako! Sve. To je ružno baš! Prve. Sad mir! Druge. Ne ne! Sve. Otplatit ćete to! Muški zbor. Hej! Eunuh Timoleon. Mir! Prve. Šta ćete, bene? Druge. Bockave žene. Sve. Tko je ikad čuo to? Pripovijedat nam ne dadu, - Ne razume same ništ! Timoleon. Mir!... O pomozi sada Alah,     Da pomirim ove zmije! Sve. Što! Mi zmije?! Timoleon.    Ah ne! To mi se je nehote zareklo, ha!    Ako znate dobre bit, Pjevat ću vam ja. Podiže se Ugrin mlad    Ma našeg sultana, Al ga težak stiže jad    S našeg buzdohana. Mrtav osta mladi kralj,    S njime mala četa; Osmanski ih ubi malj,    Ele - čudna šteta! Svi. Osmanski ih ubi malj,    Ele - čudna šteta! Timoleon. Kano ptica soko siv    Sultan širi krila: Mori, pali kano div,    Kud ga volja mila. Pusto polje pokri krv,    Zemljom prođe strava: To se zgodi, kada crv    Usta suprot lava. Svi. To se zgodi, kada crv    Usta suprot lava. Nek nam živi Sulejman,    Nek ga sreća sreta. Muški zbor. Da doživi ovaj dan, Ženski zbor. Jošte mnogo ljeta! Ženski zbor.       Veselo, lako,       Burno, jako    Danas bije naša grud!       Nožice same       Na ples mame:    Nek se slava ori svud!    Hajd, hajd! - Hajd na ples,       Da pjevamo,       Da igramo, Dok nam žića gori kres.      (orijentalski ples). Svi (među plesom): Nek se ori skladan poj, Neka mine strašni boj. Ženski zbor. Vatreno, burno, Lagano, žurno. Muški zbor. Ružice rumene, Hurije milene. Ženski i muški. Rajsko veselje nek Mlađani sladi vijek, Neka nam radosti pruža.    Svanuo krasan dan,    Cijelomu svijetu znan,    Pobjede slavne. Prizor drugi. Pređašnji. Sulejman i Mehmed. Zbor. Živio Sulejman! Sulejman (za se):    Još Siget stoji,    Ah Siget moj još nije! (Mehmedu):    Otiđi sam u Siget,       I reci Zrinjskom',    Da četa mala sili    Odoljet neće moći.    Nek preda Siget: Nek on sa četom nosi glavu Mehmed.    Zalud briga, muka sva: Njega dobro poznam ja. Sulejman. Al rec', da štedit neću Ni djece, žene - nikog' - (dolazi Timoleon.) Timoleon. Javljam, care, dobru vijest: Pade Gjula i Kerečin. Sulejman (za se): Ah, rado čujem, rado!    Još Siget stoji,    Ah, Siget moj još nije! (Mehmedu): A ti mu reci, Da nudim svijetlu krunu - Mehmed. Zalud briga, muka sva: Njega dobro poznam ja. Sulejman. Nek samo preda Siget - On kralj hrvatski budi! Mehmed. Slušat ću te, care moj, Al ću zalud k njemu poć. Sulejman. Nek samo preda Siget - On kralj hrvatski budi! (odlazi s Mehmedom.) Prizor treći. Zbor. Veselo, lako, Burno, jako itd.

ACT IV Turkish camp near Siget. A wide open slace away from the Sultan's tent, Turkish women, chambermaids, eunuchs, and harem guards celebrate Suleiman's victory at Mohacs. Scene 1 Male and female choir. Almighty is Allah, His prophet is blessed: To them let there be thanks! The army is iron, our sultan is steel They will conquer the whole world. Fatima. Tell me about Mohacs, Who of you knows something? Zulejka. About that slaughter, the weeping, What happened there? Osmanka I will tell you, I know. Sokolica I know it all, better. Meira. About that know only we. First half of female choir. I know! Second half. You do not know! First. However! Others. Nothing! First. How! Others. So! All. That's truly nasty! First. Now Peace! Others. No no! All. You will repay it! Male Choir. Hey! Eunuh Timoleon. Quite (peace)! First. What do you want, women? Others. Quarrelsom women. All. Who ever heard that? They do not allow us to ddiscuss - They do not understand anything! Timoleon. Quitee! ... Help me now Allah,     To calm these snakes! All. What! We’re snakes ?! Timoleon. Ah no! That was just a slip of the tongue! If you know how t behave, I will sing to you a song. A young Hungarian rose up Against our sultan, But a great grief comes to him From our swords and maces. Dead lay the young king,  With him a small troop; The Osman maul killed them, It was a great loss! All. The Osman maul killed them, It was a great loss! Timoleon. Like the majestic bird the falcon The sultan spreads his wings: He burns and kills, where he wants. Wherever his heart desires. Bleak fields covered in blood, Across the Earth passes dread: That’s what happens when a worm Stands up[7] against the lion. All. That’s what happens when a worm Stands up against the lion. Long may live Suleiman for us, Make him good fortune follow him. Male Choir. To experience this day, Women's Choir. And many more summers! Women's Choir. Happy, easy, Rapid, strong Today our hearts beat! Our feet by themselves Start to dance: Let our glory be heard everywhere! Come, come! – Come to the dance!       To sing,       To play, While our life burns like a bonfire.      (oriental dance). All (in a dance) Let joyous[8] song resound, Let’s remember the terrible battle. Women's Choir. Passionately, violently Slowly, quickly. Male Choir. Lovely red roses, Dear (favorite) pastures Women and men. Heavenly happiness will Sweeten the lives of the young May it provide wu with joy. A wonderful day has dawned, May the whole world know how We celebrate our great victories. Arabian dances of all sorts are danced Scene 2 The former. Sulejman and Mehmed. Choir Long live Sulejman! Sulejman (to himself) Siget still stands, Oh Siget is not yet mine! (to Mehmed) Go to Siget alone, And tell Zrinski, Thu troop low in strength Will not be able to resist. If he surrenders Siget: He, with his troops, can keep his head. Mehmed. In vain the effort, anguish all; I know him well. Suleiman. Tell him, I will spare no one Not children, not women - no one! (enters Timoleon.) Timoleon. I report, sultan, good news: Gjula and Kerečin have fallen. Suleiman (to himself) Gladly I hear this, gladly! But, Siget still stands, Oh, Siget is not yet mine! (to Mehmed) And you tell him, I offer him a bright crown. Mehmed. In vain the effort, anguish all; I know him well. Suleiman. If he just surrenders Siget, He will be the King of Croatia! Mehmed. I listen to you, my sultan But in vain I will go to him. Suleiman. If he just surrenders Siget, He will be the King of Croatia! (exits with Mehmed) Scene 3 Choir Happy, easy, Rapid, strong Today our hearts beat! Our feet by themselves Start to dance: Let our glory be heard everywhere! Come, come! – Come to the dance!       To sing,       To play, While our life burns like a bonfire.

V. SLIKA. (Dvorana u gradu Sigetu.) Prizor prvi. Zrinjski. Alapić. Juranić. Paprutović. Nekoliko časnika. Zrinjski. Jur puče zid na novom gradu Od ognja turskog. Ne mogu dulje Uzdržat druge navale! Zapalit ćemo novi grad, Povući se u stari; Nek vatra naša satre sad, Što branit mač ne mari. Juranić. Mirni građan blago sve    Našoj preda ruci;    Zara da naša sila tre,    Što ne mogu vuci? Zrinjski. Šta misli Alapić? Alapić. Zapalit ga i strt u prah; Jer slaba nam je snaga! Ostali. Nek oganj plane u taj mah, Da gradu nema traga. Juranić. A zašto kralj ne teče Junakom u pomoć? Zrinjski. Ne zbori tako, sinko! Ustrajat na tom mjestu valja, Pa nek se ruši cijeli svijet; Za dom, za vjeru i za kralja Bez straha znade Hrvat mrijet! Prizor drugi. Pređašnji. Dolazi časnik i preda pismo. Zrinjski (čita):    "Turski vođa prosi    Na samu zborit sa Zrinjskim." -       Dovedi ga! Vi drugi budite na blizu,    Očekujuć moj mig.    Proglasite građanstvu,       Nek blago svoje nosi       U stari grad!  A tad - Kad mignem ja, Nek oganj sja, I proždre sve. Žurno! Nek dođe on!   (Svi odu). Prizor treći. Zrinjski (sam). (gleda kroz prozor na novi grad.) Gle, kako divno sjaji grad    U božjeg sunca traku: A ne zna, da će skoro jad    U crnu nać ga mraku. Ovako sjaji ljudski vijek    Na slave si vrhuncu: A tada dođe usud prijek,    I kraj je rajskom' suncu!    Oj zbogom, grade bijeli, I Zrinjski s tobom seli! Zbogom Prizor četvrti. Zrinjski. Paprutovic. Zatim Mehmed. Paprutovic Turski vođa! Zrinjski. Nek uđe!   (Časnik ode; Mehmed dođe.) Zrinjski. Sokoloviću, zar si ti?    Zdravo! Šta je dobra? Mehmed. Pozdravljajuć te svijetli car Poručuje, da predaš grad. On štuje hrabrost tvoju: Milostiv bit će tebi. Zrinjski. Milostiv bit će meni!?    Al ja sam Šubić-Zrinjski! Pa ako car tvoj želi grad,    Nek sam po ključe dođe. Mehmed. Al ti si otac, muž! Pa dobro! Ako ne daš grada, Na muke, ruglo i sramotu Razapet ćemo ženu, kćer. Zrinjski. O, boljelo te grlo, Ti gadni čovječe! Mehmed. Meni te je žao! Zrinjski. Bijedno Ture! Ti ne znaš moje žene, kćeri. Mehmed. Ne traži sultan grada zahman,    On svijetlu krunu nudi: Da budeš kralj, gdje sad si ban, Ti kralj hrvatski budi! Zrinjski. Nek Zapolja mu bude kralj,    Al Zrinjski nikad, nikada!       Hrvatu ban je kralj:       On mjesto kralja vlada. Mehmed. Još jednu riječ - al strepi!       (vadi srebrni rog). Znaš li rog taj? Zrinjski. Ah, grb je moj – a rog mi sina Đure! Mehmed. Ulovismo ga, čuješ!    Ako li ne daš grada,       Sin će tvoj da strada:  Mučit ćemo njega,  Ko što nikog' još! Zrinjski. Moj sin! O bože, sin mi Đuro! Mehmed. Govori sad, govori brzo! Zrinjski. Mučite ga, divlje zvijeri, Reži, sijeci, pali, deri: On je sin moj, junak, lav!       (otvori vrata i viče): Paprutoviću, pali grad!    Nek Turčin zna,    Kad oganj sja, Da tako grud nam plamti. Mehmed. Junaštvu tvom' se divim! Zrinjski. Ko ja - svi misle tako.    Jeleno! Evo! Alapić! Juranić!    Ovamo svi, ovamo! Prizor peti. Pređašnji. Jelena. Eva. Alapić. Juranić. Paprutović. Časnici. Eva. Šta želiš, mili mužu? Alapić. Što oko tako sjaji? Zrinjski. Recite Turčinu tomu Zakletve svetu riječ! Svi časnici. Do zadnje kapi krvi! Zrinjski (ženi i kćeri): I vi mu rec'te! Eva i Jelena. Za dom je slatko mrijeti! Zrinjski Na moju dođ'te grud! (grupa). (ogrli ih). (kroz prozor prodire svjetlo ognja; rakete lete). Paprutović. Sa sedam strana gori novi grad! Zrinjski (Mehmedu): Otiđi, kaži caru, U gradu što si vidio. - 3

Act V (Hall in the city of Siget.) Scene 1 Zrinski, Kaspar, Lorenz, Wulf. Several officers. Zrinski. The wall of New Town is crumbling From the Turkish fire. I can’t any longer Hold off more attacks (assaults)! We will fire a New Town, Retreat into Old Town; Let our fire now burn down, What our swords can no longer defend. Lorenz Good citizens have everything  Put into our hands to defend;  Now by our hands we must burn,  What we don’t want the wolves to have? Zrinski. What do you think Kaspar? Kaspar Set it on fire and crumble it into dust; Because we are weak in strength! Others. Set the fires at once, Of the city there will be no trace. Lorenz Why does the king come come? To help his heroes? Zrinski. Do not like that, my son! To persist in this place is worthy, Even if the whole world crumbles; For the Homeland, for faith and for king Fearlessly, Croats know how to give their life! Scene 2 The former. Wulf enters and presents a letter. Zrinski (reading)    "The Turkish leader requests      To meet himself with Zrinski. "- (to Wulf) Bring him in! You others stay close, Await my signal. Announce to the residents, To carry their goods Into the citadel! And then - When I signal, Let the fire burn, And devour everything. Hurry! Let him come!   (All exit) Scene 3 Zrinski (alone) (looking out the window to New Town.) See, how beautiful the town shines In the sun's last rays: Not knowing that soon misery Will soon turn the shine into darkness. Likewise shines human life In glory we are at the peak,  And then comes harsh judgement (fate), And the end of paradise in the sun! O goodbye, dear white town, And Zrinski shares your fate! Farewell! Scene 4 Zrinski. Wulf. Then Mehmed. Wulf The Turkish leader! Zrinski. Let him enter!   (Wulf exits, Mehmed enters.) Zrinski. Sokolovic, is that you you? Hello! How are you? Mehmed. The Mighty Sultan sends his greetings He calls on you to surrender the city. He respects your courage: Merciful will he be to you. Zrinski. Merciful he will be to me !? But I am Šubić-Zrinjski! If your sultan wants the fortress, Let him come himself for the keys. Mehmed. You're a father, husband! Well good! If you don’t give up the fortress, To suffering, embarrassment and shame We’ll torture you wife and daughter. Zrinski. Oh, does your throat hurt[9], You despicable man! Mehmed. I feel sorry for you! Zrinski. Miserable (pitiable) Turk! You do not know my wife or daughter. Mehmed. The sultan doesn’t ask for the fortress without reward[10], He offers you a bright crown: You will be king, where you are now viceroy[11], You will be king of Croatia! Zrinski. Let Zapolya be his king, But Zrinski never, never! To a Croat, the viceroy is king: In the emperor’s place he rules. Mehmed. Just one more word – beware! (pulls out silver horn[12]). Do you know this horn? Zrinski. Oh, the crest[13] is mine, The horn belongs to my son George! Mehmed. We caught him, you hear! If you do not surrender the city, Your son will perish[14]: We'll beat him, As no one else before! Zrinski. My son! O my God, my son, George! Mehmed. Speak now, speak fast! Zrinski. Torture him, you wild beasts, Cut him, hack him, burn him, tear him apart: He is my son, a hero, a lion! (opens the door and yells): Wulf, burn the city! Let this Turk know, When fire burns bright, That's how our hearts burn. Mehmed. I admire your heroism! Zrinski As I do - everyone thinks the same. Helena! Behold! Kaspar! Lorenz! Here, everyone, here! Scene 5 The former. Helena. Eva. Kaspar Lorenz, Wulf and officers. Eva. What do you want, my dear husband? Kaspar Why is your eye so bright? Zrinski. Tell this Turk The sacred words of our oath! All the officers. To the last drop of blood! Zrinjski (to his wide and daughter) You also tell him! Eva and Helena For the Homeland , it is a pleasure to give our life! Zrinjski (to Eva and Helena) Come to my arms! (he hugs them) (through the window, light of fires, rockets fly). Wulf On seven sides New Town is burning! Zrinski (to Mehmed) Go away, tell your sultan, What you have seen here.

VI. SLIKA. (Čador Sulejmanov). Prizor prvi. Sultan sjedi u naslonjaču pogružen, satrven. Iza njega Levi. Mehmed uđe. Mehmed (tiho Leviju): Kako je caru? Levi (isto tako). O zlo, i još će gorje biti! Mehmed. Otkada boluje? Levi. Otkako ti se vrati    Iz Sigeta! - - - Ja dođoh k njemu iza tebe, I nađoh ga u nemoći: On drhće, - sve ga tijelo zebe, Ah, njemu nema pomoći. Mehmed. Ukloni se!      (Pristupi caru).    Veseli se, o care:    Pol Ugarske je tvoje,    Otkako Gjula pade. Sulejman. Ti reci, da je Siget moj, I egipatski bit ćeš kralj!     (zamisli se i najednom se trgne). A gdje je Ivan Kralj, Što svjetova me na taj rat; Sto tisuć konjanika Za boj mi stalno reče dat? Mehmed. Izvini ga: on veli, Da dravski most bi kasno gotov. Sulejman. A tko je imô gradit most? Mehmed. Hamza-beg. Sulejman. Odrubit daj mu glavu! Idi! Nek padne on! Nek padne namah!    (Mehmed ode). Prizor drugi. Sulejman. Levi. Sulejman. Utruđen bojem sjedim, Još svijet mi drhće sav! Ja čeznem, venem, blijedim, Izdiše stari lav. Levi. On umire! Sulejman. Prokletstvo na te! Što to veliš? Levi. Prol'jevat mi je suze, Doskora smrt te uze. Sulejman. Ha, zato suze liješ?! Levi, Levi, zar ti mniješ, Da junak teško umire?    Al samo sad mi pruži lijek, Da prije vidim glavu Pod mojom nogom. O Zrinjski, Zrinjski,    I ti ćeš sa mnom poći! Prizor treći. Pređašnji. Mehmed. Begler-beg. Mustafa. Ali Portuk. Mehmed. Po želji tvojoj pade Hamza-beg! Ostala trojica. Pred čadorom mu leži glava! Sulejman. Juriš, juriš! I Siget mora past, I Zrinjski s njim! Juriš, juriš!    (Tri vođe odu).    (Čuju se trublje na juriš). Sulejman. Pomozi, Levi!    O drži me, pomozi! Alah, Alah, čuj svog slugu,    Razveseli moju tugu: Prije moje smrti    Daj mi Siget strti! Mehmed. Izruči meni daljnu brigu.    (Opet trube). Sulejman. Zar ne čuješ, gdje kliču! Oh kako godi uhu mom' Ta buka, te me sjeća Prošastih dana mojih!    Juriš, juriš! Prizor četvrti. Pređašnji. Ali Portuk. Ali Portuk. Suzbijen si, o care, A čete tvoje bježe! Sulejman. Siget mora past! Napred! Napred! Ali Portuk. Ne mogu, možni care! Sulejman. (bijesan, ispravi se i baci bodež na Ali Portuka).  U pako hajd! (sruši se na naslonjač).        Juriš, juriš! (izdahne). Levi. Alah! Care gospodaru! (Klekne do njega). Mehmed (pristupi). Ha! On izdahnu! Sad je vlast u mojih ruku, Sat će za me Zrinjski čut: Spravit ću mu grdnu muku, I za carem kazat put! Prizor peti. Pređašnji. Mustafa. Mehmed. Polako; car je umro! Mustafa. Pobunila se vojska! Mehmed. Večeras će ga vojska vidjet -  (slugam): Odnes'te, braćo, cara!  (sluge ga odnesu i Levi s njima ode). Mehmed (vođam). To nitko ne zna osim nas:    Potkupio sam sluge; A Levi? Njega bodež taj    Rješava službe druge. A sad na Siget!    U Stambul tada ravno! Ali Portuk i Mustafa. Zar ne na Beč? Mehmed. Ne, ne; jer njemački nas čeka car    Sa silnom vojskom! - - Ali Portuk i Mustafa. O kleti Zrinjski! Al evo desnice: Ti radi, kako znaš. Mehmed. Potecite u vojsku: Razglasite da car se želi kazat.  (stisne im ruke a oni odlaze). Dok se vidimo! - Sad je vlast u mojih ruku, Sad će za me Zrinjski čut: Spravit ću mu grdnu muku I za carem kazat put!

Act VI Suleiman’s tent Scene 1 The sultan is sitting in a chair depressed, worn out. Behind him stands Levi. Mehmed enters. Mehmed (quietly to Levi) How's the sultan? Levi (also quietly) Oh not good, and it will get worse.  Mehmed. Since when has he been ill? Levi. Since your return from Siget! I came to him after you, And I found him in helplessness: He trembles, - all his body is cold, Oh, there is no help for him.  Mehmed. (to Levi) Remove yourself! (Approach to the Sultan). Be happy, o sultan: Half of Hungary is yours, After the fall of Gyula? Suleiman. Tell me, that Siget is mine, And you will be the king of Egypt!     (goes into thought and then a sudden jolt) Where is King John, Who counseled me into this war?  One hundred thousand horsemen For the battle he still does not give? Mehmed. Forgive him: he says, The Drava Bridge was finished late. Suleiman. Who was supposed to build the bridge? Mehmed. Hamza-bey. Suleiman. Have his head cut off! Go! I want him dead! Dead immediately! (Mehmed exits) Scene 2 Suleiman. Levi. Suleiman Tired of this battle I sit, The world still trembles before me! I yearn, I wither (fade), becoming faint, The old lion draws his last breath. Levi. He’s dying! Suleiman. Damn you! What did you say? Levi. My tears will flow, Some death will take you. Suleiman. Ha, for that you spill tears (weep)?! Levi, Levi, is that your opinion, That a hero dies with difficulty (slowly)? Right now give me medicine, So that I will see the head Under my feet. Of Zrinski, Zrinski! And you will come with me! Scene 3 The former. Mehmed. Beyler-bey. Mustafa. Ali Portuk. Mehmed. By your will, Hamza-bey is dead! Other three. His head lies in front of the tent! Suleiman. Attack, Attack! Siget must fall, Zrinski falls with it! Attack, Attack! (Three leaders exit). (Trumpets are heard in the assault). Suleiman. Help me, Levi! Oh, hold me, help me! Allah, Allah, hear your servant, Cheer me from this sadness: Before my death Give me Siget in ruins! Mehmed. Give me further concerns.[15] (Again trumpets). Suleiman. Do not you hear, where do they shout[16]!? Oh how it pleases my ear That noise, it reminds me Of days from my past! Atack! Attack Scene 4 The former. Ali Portuk. Ali Portuk. You are defeated, o sultan Your soldiers flee! Suleiman. Siget must fall! Forward! Forward! Ali Portuk. I can not, mighty sultan! Suleiman. (angry, stands and throws a dagger at Ali Portuk).  Go to hell! (falls into his chair) Attack! Attack ! (dies) Levi. Allah! Oh my sultan lord! (Kneels beside him) Mehmed (approaches) Ha! He has died! Now all power is in my hands, Now Zrinski will know of me: I will send him great suffering, And show him the sultan’s path! Scene 5 The former. Mustafa. Mehmed. Slowly; the sultan has died! Mustafa. The army will mutiny! Mehmed. The army will see him tonight  (to the slaves) Take him, brothers, the sultan! (servants take him away and Levi goes with them). Mehmed (to the leaders) Nobody can know about this except us: I bribed the servants; A Levi? With this dagger The problem will be solved by others.  Now, onto Siget! Then to Istambul straight away! Ali Portuk and Mustafa. Not on Vienna? Mehmed. No no; the German emperor awaits us With a great army! - - Ali Portuk and Mustafa. O accursed Zrinjski! But here is my right hand: You work, as you know. Mehmed. Go to the army: Announce that the sultan wishes to show himself. (shakes their hands and they exit). Until we meet again! - Now all power is in my hands, Now Zrinski will know of me: I will send him great suffering, And show him the sultan’s path!

VII. SLIKA. (Podzemlje u gradu Sigetu). Prizor prvi. Eva i Jelena (ulaze). Eva. Ovamo, kćeri moja, Zaklonimo se ovdje! Jelena. Ah čini mi se, majko, To mjesto kano tamnica!    Tijesna mi je grud,    Strah me hvata lud:    Sve se tijelo trese, Sva mi duša strepi. Eva. O dijete moje, Doskora bit će bolje! Tu mjesta nije za nas, Provalit ćemo danas Iz tamnice nam ove, Kud bog nas, kćerko, zove. Jelena. Nek bude volja božja! Eva. Sa ocem još mi zborit valja. Ti čekaj tu, i spremna budi, Kad pošaljemo po te. Ja idem! Dok se vidimo! Jelena. Zbogom, zbogom, majko!    (Eva ju poljubi i ode). Prizor drugi. Jelena (sama).    O bože, gdje sam?    Zar tu, ah tu? Nikoga nema, nikoga, Tamnice da me riješi; Nema mi moga dragoga, Bolno da srce tješi! O gdje si dragi? Ah čujem te!    Al ne, to vjetar huji! Šta čujem? Kano pjesme zvuk,    Ko majčine pjesme jeka.       Još jednom - bolna srca -       Majčinu pjevat ću pjesmu: POPJEVKA. Cvate ruža rumena Posred vrta bajna: Kakva mi je ljuvena, Kano zora sjajna. Oj ti ružo, ružice Tko će ubrat tebe? Čije li će ručice Tobom kitit sebe? Doć će junak mlađani, Ubrat će te jednom: Moj će vrt se krašani Tugom odjet lednom! (Jelena sve tiše pjeva; pri koncu savlada ju čuvstvo i ona usne. U snu joj se prikazuje sanak o njezinoj sreći). Prizor treći. (Sanak Jelene: Mjesto oko Zrinja-grada. Vile se sastanu i pjevaju). Zbor vilâ. Ljubio je goluban    Golubicu bijelu; Pjevao joj po vas dan,    Gukô noću cijelu. Golubica - Jelena,    Golub - njezin dragi:    U nje usta medena,    U njeg pogled blagi.    (Dolazi Jelena i Juranić). Vile (pozdravljajuć ih). Mladenaca evo naših:    Živili mladenci! Jelena. Posestrime, mile vile, Na pozdravu hvala! Juranić. Prispje eto svečan sat Našega vjenčanja: Kćerku će mi otac dat Posred svog imanja. Vile. Sretan bio ovaj pir, Pratio vas sveti mir!  (Jelena i Juranić idu redom kraj vila). Prva vila (Jeleni): U toj ruci krasnoj Trag je zori jasnoj! Jelena. Hvala, sestro! Druga vila (Juraniću). U tom oku žarkom Istok suncu jarkom'! Treća vila (Obima). Vjenčava se zorica Sunce će uzeti! Jelena i Juranić (vilam): Svaka naša sestrica Kano zvijezda svijeti!    (dok vile pjevaju sljedeće, ode Jelena i Juranić). Vile.    Vaše sreće    Prvo cvijeće Krasno vama cvate tu:    Ljubav sveta    Mladih ljeta Obuze vam dušu svu!    Ljubio je goluban itd. (Kad ispjevaju, isčeznu vile. Jelena se vidi na mjestu, gdje je usnula). Prizor četvrti. Jelena se prene. Jelena (kao iza sna).    U nje usta medena,    U njeg' pogled blagi! Ah! - Šta je to? Kako milo ječi zvuk! Je l' istina il' samo san?    O san je, san! Sve je kô i prije, Utjehe mi nije, Sve je samo san. – Prizor peti. Jelena. Juranić (dolazi). Jelena (poleti mu na grudi). O nije san, Kad tebe grlim - Juranić. O pođi sa mnom, draga! Jelena.    Čuj me, čuj! Sanjala sam divan san,    Jasno ko na javi: Da je došo vjenčan dan,    Vršak našoj slavi. Juranić. Vjenčat će nas vječni bog U nebeskih dvorih. -    Po te dođoh, otac zove,    Sve je spremno, hajd, o hajd! Jelena. Zar ja? A kamo?    Ne mogu nikamo. Zar da me Turčin ubije, Il gorje još: da muči mene?    O ne, o ne! (bliže k njemu) Evo ti noža: Probodi svoju Jelenu, Nek s tvoje ruke umre. Juranić. O jaoh, dušo, šta to reče? Da tebe ja probodem? O bože! Jelena. Na koljenih te molim: Probodi me! Il hoćeš, da me Turčin muči, Sramoti naše ime! Juranić. Oprosti, bože, - Jeleno oprosti!       (očajan hoće da ju probode) Jelena. (ustavi mu ruku). Ne tako bijesno! Polako nož u srce rini, Polako, polagano: Sa usta mojih dušu skini, Da umrem potihano. Jelena i Juranić. Zbogom srećo moja, Kratka mi bijaše: Posred ljuta boja Kraj je ljubve naše! (Juranić ju probode: ona mu padne u naručaj). Jelena. Hvala, dragi; Ti smrću život daruješ! (slabije). Još jedan cjelov! Tako! A sada - zbogom, zbogom! Pozdravi oca, majku, junake sve! (Jelena izdahne). Juranić. Ne, ne - probudi se! O bože zar je nema? Blago tebi, dušo čista, Tvoj je svijetli raj. -        (čuje izvana glasove). Ha već zovu: već je čas! Sad rado umirem. –

Act VII (Underground in the citadel of Siget). Scene 1 Eva and Helena enter. Eva. Here, my daughter, We will find shelter here! Helena It seems to me, mother, This place is like a dungeon!  I'm tense in my chest, Mad fear catches me: My whole body shakes. My soul is full of dread. Eva. Oh, my child, Soon it will be better! This place is not for us, We'll escape today From this dungeon of ours, Where God calls us, my daughter. Helena Let it be by the will of God! Eva With your father I still must talk. You wait here, and be ready, For when we send for you. I'm going! Until we see each other again[17]! Helena Goodbye, goodbye, Mother! (Eva kisses her and leaves). Scene 2 Helena (solo) Oh, my God, where am I? Either here, or there? No one is here, no one, To take me out of this dungeon; I do not have my darling, To comfort my aching heart! Where are you my dear? I hear you!  But no, that is the wind blowing! What do I hear? Like the sound of a song, Like mother’s songs of old. Once again - aching heart - I will sing my mother’s song: She sings. Red roses bloom In a magic garden: Like my beloved, Beautiful as the dawn. Oh you rose, of roses Who will pick[18] you? Whose hands will Decorate themselves with you? A young hero will come, He will take you at once: My lovely garden will From sadness turn to ice! (Jelena sings quietly, and near the end overtaken by emotions she falls asleep. In her sleep she  has a dream about her happiness[19].) Scene 3 (Helena’s dream: A place near Zrinski-town. Fairies gather and sing). Choir of fairies. The (male) dove loved A white (female) dove[20]; He sang to her all day, Cooed and wooed all night. Golubica - Helena, Golub - her darling: She has lips like honey, His visage is gentle. (Helena and Lorenz arrive). Fairies (welcoming them). Here are our young ones: Long live the newlyweds! Jelena. Be my sister[21], dear fairy, Thank you for your greetings! Lorenz Now comes a cermenonial hour Of our wedding: His daughter a father will give to me In the middle of your estate. Fairies. May this couple be happy, May holy peace follow you! (Jelena and Juranic go by the end of the Fairy). First Fairy [22] (to Helena) In your beautiful hand, The path for dawn is clear! Helena. Thank you sister! Seconf Fairy (to Lorenz) In your glowing eye Eastern Sun shines bright! Third Fairy (to both). The morning star rises The sun will take! Helena and Juranić (to the fairies) All of our sisters As the star shines!  (while the fairies sing the following, Helena and Lorenzo exit). Fairies. Your happiness First flowers Blooms beautiful here: Love of the world Young years Encircles your entire soul! The (male) dove loved A white (female) dove; He sang to her all day, Cooed and wooed all night. (When they finish the song, the fairies exit. Helena is seen where she fell asleep). Scene 4 Helena awakes. Helena (drowsy after sleep). She has lips honey, His visage gentle! Ah! - What is that? How sweet a sound calls! Am I awake or is this a dream? O a dream it is, a dream! All is as it was before, I have no comfort, All is just a dream. Scene 5 Helena. Lorenzo (enters). Helena (throws herself into his arms) O is not a dream, When I cry to you - Lorenz Come with me, darling! Helena Listen to me, listen! I dreamed a wonderful dream, Clear as it can be, That our wedding day has come, The pinnacle of our glory[23]. Lorenz Eternal God will marry us In the heavenly gardens. I came for you, your father calls, Everything is ready, come, o come! Helena Do I? And where? I can’t go anywhere. Perhaps the Turks kill me, Or worse: they torture me? Oh no, no! (comes closer to him) Here's a dagger: Pierce your Helena, By your hands may I die. Lorenz But ala, darling, what did you say? That I stab you? Oh God! Helena On my knees I beg you: Stab me! Or do you want the Turks to be torture me, And put shame on our name! Lorenz Sorry, God, - Jeleno, sorry!       (desperate wills to kick her) Helena (raises his hand) Not so violently! Slowly push the knife into my heart, Slowly, gently: Through my mouth take my soul, So I die quietly. Helena and Lorenz Go with God my happiness, Short was our time: In the middle of fierce battle The end of our love! (Lorenz stabs her: she falls into his arms). Helena Thank you dear; With death you gift me life! (Weaker). One more kiss! Like so! And now - goodbye, go with God! Give greetings to your father, mother, heroes all! (Helena breathes her last). Lorenz No, no - wake up! God is she really gone? Blessed be you, pure soul, Yours is a bright paradise. (hears voices outside) They already call: Now is the time! Now I'll gladly die.

VIII. SLIKA. (Dvorište u gradu Sigetu). Prizor prvi. Zrinjski. Eva. Zrinjski. Pod vedrim nebom zadnju riječ ti zborim, Nek nebo čuje zadnji pozdrav moj; Nadođe čas, da kano Hrvat tvorim, Održim rodu sveti zavjet svoj!    I Zrinjski će uminut,    I četa mala s njim,    Al rodu sunce sinut,    Raspršit ropstva dim!       Al zašto moram jaoh,       Žrtvovat dijete, ženu? Eva. Ne krati slave nama! Ta šta je život bez tebe? Od usta će do usta letit Junaštva tvoga dike! Uz tebe će se mene sjetit, I kćeri Zrinjskog Nike.    Kad plane grad, Na bedemu ću stajat: U prah ću baklju bacit, Poletit u visine! Zrinjski (zagrli ju). Na krilih slave letimo Pred vječne pravde sud; Božanskim žarom njetimo Hrvatsku vjernu grud! Prizor drugi. Pređašnji. Juranić (dolazi uzrujan). Zrinjski. Gle milog sina, ženo!    A gdje je naša kći? Juranić. Anđelak vam je Jelena:    Ispred nas ode gore U vječne božje dvore. Zrinjski i Eva. O bože, tebi hvala, Koj blago uze nju! Prizor treći. Pređašnji. Alapić, Paprutović, časnici i vojnici. (Dolaze sa zastavom). Časnici i vojnici. Stijeg hrvatski visoko se vije! Hrvat rado svoju krvcu lije    Za kralja, rod i dom!     (čuju se trublje turske na juriš). Zrinjski. Sad napred braćo: Već zove bijesno Ture! Ti Juraniću nosi zastavu;    Ja za tobom,    A za mnom ti, (Paprutoviću).       A tada Alapić! - Ali prije nego izginemo, Hajdmo braćo, da se zagrlimo (Časnici ga okupe; on se grli i rukuje s njima). Juranić (digne zastavu).       U boj, u boj!       Mač iz toka braćo:       Nek Turčin zna.       Kako mremo mi! Zrinjski, Alapić, Paprutović, Eva, časnici i vojnici.       Grad naš već gori,       Stiže do nas već žar:       Rik turski ori,       Bijesan je njihov jar! Ko požar taj Grudi naše plamte; Utiša rik Mača naših zvek.       Ko bratac brata       Zrinjskog poljub'te svi,       Za mnom na vrata,       Vjerni junaci vi!       Sad braćo! Pun'mo puške, samokrese: Naše grome, naše trijese, Neka ore, ruše, more! Brusmo ljute naše mače, Neka sijeku jače, jače!       Sad zbogom bud, dome naš,       Zauvijek, oj zbogom;       Od svud, od svud Na te dušman ide prijek. I već u grob sveti trup       Sklada tvoj, al neće! Za te sin svak u boj se kreće:       Dome naš, ti vijekom stoj!       Hajd u boj, u boj!       Za dom u boj!    Ma paklena množ    Na nj diže svoj nož;       Hajd u boj! Nas mal, al hrabar je broj       Tko, tko će ga strt?  Smrt vragu, - smrt! Za domovinu mrijeti - kolika slast, Prot dušmaninu - mora on past!   (Svi odu). Prizor četvrti. Pozorište je dio gorućega staroga grada. Odzada novi grad sa uzdignutim mostom. Buka Turaka. Juranić sa zastavom, za njim Zrinjski i ostali. Junački se bore. Eva se ukaže na barutani s bakljom. Juranić pada, Zrinjski za njim. Eva baci baklju u barutanu: silan prasak: novi grad se sruši. Zastor padne.

Act VII (Courtyard in the citadel of Siget). Scene 1 Zrinski. Eva. Zrinski. Under the clear sky, I speak my last word, Let heaven hear my last greeting; Now comes the time, that as a Croat, For my people, I carry out my sacred oath!  And Zrinski will perish, And the small garrison with him, But for the Croats the sun will shine[24], Disperse the fog of slavery[25]! But why do I have to woefully, Sacrifice my child, my wife? Eva. Do not deny us our glory! What is life without you? From mouth to mouth will fly The pride in your heroism[26]! Beside you I will be remembered, And the daughter of Nikola Zrinski. When the fortress falls, On the ramparts I will stand: Into the gunpowder I will throw a torch, Fly into the sky! Zrinski (hugs her) We fly on the wings of glory Before the eternal court of justice[27]; In the divine fire we will struggle To protect the faithful Croatian home! Scene 2 The former. Lorenzo (enters upset). Zrinski. Wife, Look at our dear son!  But where is our daughter? Lorenz An angel is your Helena: She goes up before us. Into the eternal heavenly palace. Zrinjski and Eve. Oh God, thank you, For kindly receiving her! Scene 3 The former. Kaspar, Wulf, officers and soldiers. (They enter with a flag). Officers and soldiers. The Croatian flag flies high! The Croat gladly spills his blood For the king, family and home! (Turkish trumpets for the assault are heard). Zrinski. Now forwards brothers: The raging Turk already calls! You Lorenz, carry the flag; I will follow you, Wulf will come next. And then Kaspar! But before we perish, Come brothers, may we embrace (The officers gather around him, he hugs them and shakes their hands). Lorenz (raises the flag). Into battle, into battle! Brothers, unsheath your swords: Let the Turk (enemy) know. How gallantly we die! Zrinski, Kaspar, Wulf, Eva, officers and soldiers. Our fort already burns, Flames have reached us: The Turkish shouts echo, Ferocious is their rage! Like the fire Our hearts burn; Their shouts are silenced By the steel of our swords. As brother to brother Everyone kissed[28] Zrinski, Follow me to the gate, Faithful heroes you all! Now brothers! Load the muskets, pistols: Our mortars, our cannons, Let them roar, topple, destroy! Sharpen our fierce swords, May they cut deeper, deeper! Now, be with God[29], our home, Forever, oh farewell; From anywhere and everywhere The enemy advances on you. And into the grave, your sacred corpse He plans to put, but he won’t! For you[30] every son marches into battle: Our Home, you will stand for ages! Come into battle, into battle! For home into battle! Though a hellish multitude[31] Raise your sword against them! Charge into battle! While few, we are brave! Who, who will destroy him? Death to the devil, - Death! To sacrifice for the Homeland – such an honor, Against the enemy - he must fall!   (All exit). Scene 4 The scene is part of a burning Old Town. A behind is the citadel with drawbridge raised. Tumult of the Turks.  Lorenz with flag followed by Zrinski and others.  They fight heroically. Eva becomes visible at the poder magazine. Juranic falls, Zrinski falls next. Eva throws the torch into the powder magazine: an incredible explosion: the citadel is demoloished. The curtain falls.

U boj, u boj U boj, u boj! Mač iz toka, braćo, nek dušman zna kako mremo mi! Grad naš već gori, stiže do nas već žar rik njihov ori, bijesan je njihov jar! K'o požar taj grudi naše plamte, utiša rik mača naših zvek! K'o bratac brata Zrinskog poljub'te svi! Za njim na vrata, vjerni junaci vi! Sad, braćo! Pun'mo puške, samokrese, naše grome, naše trijese, neka ore, ruše more! Brus'mo ljute naše mače, neka sijeku jače, jače! Sad zbogom bud', dome naš zauvijek, oj, zbogom, od svud i svud na te dušman ide prijek. I već u grob sveti trup sklada tvoj, al' neće! Za te sin svak u boj se kreće! Dome naš, ti vijekom stoj! Hajd' u boj, u boj! Za dom, za dom sad u boj! Ma paklena množ na nj diže svoj nož; Hajd' u boj! Nas mal, al' hrabar je broj! Tko, tko će ga strt? Smrt vragu, smrt! Za domovinu mrijeti kolika slast! Prot dušmaninu! Mora on, mora past'!

To battle, to battle Into battle, into battle! Brothers, unsheath your swords: Let the Turk (enemy) know. How gallantly we die! Our citadel already burns, Flames have reached us: The Turkish shouts echo, Ferocious is their rage! Like the fire Our hearts burn; Their shouts silenced By the steel of our swords. As brother to brother Everyone kiss (embrace) Zrinski, Follow him to the gate, Faithful heroes you all! Now brothers! Load the muskets, pistols: Our mortars, our cannons, Let them roar, topple, destroy! Sharpen our fierce swords, May they cut deeper, deeper! Now dear Home, be with God, Forever, oh farewell; From anywhere and everywhere The enemy advances on you. And into the grave, your sacred corpse He plans to put, but he won’t! For you every son marches into battle: Our Home, you will stand for ages! Come into battle, into battle! For home into battle! Though a hellish (infernal) multitude Raise your sword against them! Charge into battle! While few, we are brave! Who, who will destroy him? Death to the devil, Death! To sacrifice for the Homeland – such an honor, Against the enemy – he must, must fall!

U boj, u boj! Mač iz toka, braćo, nek dušman zna kako mremo mi! Grad naš već gori, stiže do nas već žar:5 rik njihov ori, bijesan je njihov jar! K'o požar taj grudi naše plamte, utiša rik mača naših zvek! K'o bratac brata10 Zrinskog poljub'te svi! Za njim na vrata, vjerni junaci vi! Sad, braćo! Pun'mo puške, samokrese,15 naše grome, naše trijese, neka ore, ruše more! Brus'mo ljute naše mače, neka sijeku jače, jače! Sad zbogom bud',20 dome naš zauvijek, oj, zbogom, od svud i svud na te dušman ide prijek. I već u grob25 sveti trup sklada tvoj, al' neće! Za te sin svak u boj se kreće! Dome naš, ti vijekom stoj! Hajd' u boj, u boj!30 Za dom, za dom sad u boj! Ma paklena množ na nj diže svoj nož; Hajd' u boj! Nas mal, al' hrabar je broj!35 Tko, tko će ga strt'? Smrt vragu, smrt! Za domovinu mrijeti kolika slast! Prot dušmaninu! Mora on mora past'!

U boj, u boj! Mač iz toka, bane, nek dušman zna kako mremo mi! Grad naš već gori, stiže do nas već žar: rik njihov ori, bijesan je njihov jar! K'o požar taj grudi naše plamte, utiša rik mača naših zvek! K'o bratac brata Zrinskog poljub'te svi! Za njim na vrata, vjerni junaci vi! Sad, braćo! Pun'mo puške, samokrese, naše grome, naše trijese, neka ore, ruše, more! Brus'mo ljute naše mače, neka sijeku jače, jače! Pun'mo puške, samokrese, naše grome, naše trijese, neka ore, ruše, more! Sad zbogom bud', dome naš zauvijek, oj, zbogom, od svud i svud na te dušman ide prijek. I već u grob sveti trup sklada tvoj, al' neće! Za te sin svak u boj se kreće! Dome naš, ti vijekom stoj! Hajd' u boj, u boj! Za dom, za dom sad u boj! Ma paklena mnoš na nj diže svoj nož; Hajd' u boj! Nas mal, al' hrabar je broj! Tko, tko će ga strt'? Smrt vragu, smrt! Za dom, u boj, za dom u boj! Za domovinu mrijeti kolika slast! Prot dušmaninu! Mora on mora past'! Franjo pl. Marković

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[1] Grand Vizier = Prime (First) Minister

[2] of “To Siget it is necessary to go”

[3] or “A Turkish curse marches on us”

[4] Maybe combat exercise, practice

[5] or lance, pike

[6] or “Yes, our faith is strong”

[7] or “takes up arms against”

[8] maybe harmonious

[9] or “curse your evil tongue”

[10] or “seek the fortress in vain”

[11] The Croatian term “ban” translates into viceroy with title of count. Ban or viceroy is the emperor’s representative, highest rank, in Croatia.

[12] Horn might be a trumpet or bugle

[13] Crest or Coat of arms

[14] or “your son will suffer”

[15] or “put me in charge, I will do it”

[16] might be rejoice or cheer

[17] or “See you later” or “Good-bye”

[18] gather, collect, harvest

[19] might be fate or fortune

[20] Not very eloquent since due to lack of gender differentiated names for doves in English. 
Golub is male dove and golubica is female dove.

[21] Posestrime is to be like a “sister by choice”, a really good friend

[22] Comments by the fairies are difficult to translate for me

[23] or “Our crowning glory”

[24] or “The Croats will stand tall”

[25] or “Undo the bonds / shackles of slavery”

[26] of “Your deeds will be remembered forever”

[27] or “our judgment on judgment day”

[28] Kiss on both cheeks, embraced

[29] Good-bye, farewell

[30] You indicates the Croatian Homeland

[31] or “Even with their infernal might”