LIBRARY 
 
 UNIVERSITY OF 
 CALIFORNIA 
 
 SAN DIEGO
 
 The 
 Ideophonic Texts for Acquiring Languages 
 
 Edited by 
 
 Robert Pierce 
 
 Series i 
 German Texts for English Readers 
 
 Volume i
 
 WILHELM TELL 
 
 JOHANN CHRISTOPH FRIEDRICH VON SCHILLER 
 
 In Four Parts 
 
 PART 1 (ACT 1) 
 
 Editorial Critic 
 
 GEORGE HEMPL 
 
 PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH PHILOLOGY AND GENERAL LINGUISTICS IN THE 
 
 UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN 
 AUTHOR OF GERMAN ORTHOGRAPHY AND PHONOLOGY 
 
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 BY 
 ROBERT MORRIS PIERCE 
 
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 INTRODUCTION
 
 INTRODUCTION 
 
 The Ideophonic Texts 
 
 THE IDEOPHONIC TEXTS are designed to fur- 
 nish abundant material for forming those myr- 
 iad associations of mental and organic processes 
 which constitute the acquisition of languages. 
 
 Books prepared for the learning and teaching 
 of languages tacitly assume that the essential 
 associations of ideas, sounds, actions and events 
 can arise and become fixed in the student's per- 
 sonality without these elements even existing, 
 much less co-existing or appropriately succeed- 
 ing each other, in his mind or organism. The 
 ideas, when directly represented at all, are 
 represented not in those interesting associated 
 series constituting entire stories, essays, letters, 
 plays, or poems, but in fragments, or singly. 
 
 The sounds, when accurately represented at 
 
 (6)
 
 The Ideophonic Texts (7) 
 
 all, are represented not in organicly associated 
 series, such as those uttered between successive 
 inspirations, but singly, or in those series 
 constituting the merely logical units called 
 words. Besides the given ideas being thus not 
 associated with each other at all, and the given 
 sounds being thus not associated with each 
 other in organic series, the ideas are not 
 represented in juxtaposition with the corre- 
 sponding sounds, but are hidden away in 
 notes, glossaries, dictionaries, and grammars. 
 
 The toiling through a few hundred pages of 
 such books is supposed to result in the acqui- 
 sition of a language. In reality, however, the 
 student, having little encouragement to acquire 
 a correct pronunciation, or to read correctly, 
 continuously, rapidly and voluminously in the 
 foreign language itself while having the corre- 
 sponding ideas in mind, commonly acquires, 
 when he acquires anything, not the power to 
 understand the spoken language, nor the power 
 to speak the language, nor the power correctly 
 to read the language aloud, but the power to 
 read the language mutteringly with a shameful 
 pronunciation, or to read the language silently,
 
 (8) Introduction 
 
 or to write the language, or to puzzle out the 
 ideas of the language and express them in 
 bad language of his own, or to tell something 
 about the language. 
 
 One learns a language well and quickly in 
 a country where it is used, because one has 
 multitudes of interesting objects, events, and 
 ideas plainly and repeatedly presented to him, 
 coupled with corresponding series of accurately 
 uttered or written phrases, in appropriate se- 
 quence or in coexistence. There are, however, 
 many languages which are no longer spoken; 
 and the opportunity to learn to speak a living 
 language in a country where it is spoken, or 
 from those who elsewhere speak it, is com- 
 paratively rare. Moreover, freedom and variety 
 of expression are derived largely from liter- 
 ature. Indeed, the immediate or ultimate 
 purpose is often to learn to read rather than 
 to learn to speak. Furthermore, perhaps every 
 student finds it convenient or necessary to do 
 much of his studying by himself. 
 
 Considerations such as these demonstrate the 
 desirability of a system of books like the 
 present, in which the necessary multitudes of
 
 The Ideophonic Texts (9) 
 
 thoughts or ideas may be found presented in 
 continuous correlation with those peculiar com- 
 binations of sounds which represent them in 
 the foreign language. 
 
 This system of books was planned during the 
 years 1898 and 1899. It has been named Idea- 
 phonic, from ideo-, the combining form of idea, 
 Greek iSea (i'dea), and phonic, a modern adjective 
 based on Greek <f><ovij (phor'na:), meaning sound. 
 
 The ideas of the foreign texts are presented 
 through the written form of the native language 
 of the student; the sounds of the foreign 
 languages by means of the universal alphabet 
 of the International Phonetic Association, in the 
 modified form shown on the following pages. 
 
 It is proposed to issue numerous SERIES of 
 volumes, each series for the use of readers of 
 one particular language in acquiring some 
 other language, some dialect, or some form of 
 writing. In each SERIES there will be numerous 
 VOLUMES, containing various kinds and combi- 
 nations of texts : suited to various ages, inter- 
 ests, needs, and degrees of proficiency; selected 
 and arranged for learning to speak, read, or 
 write; and printed in various forms.
 
 UNIVERSA1 
 
 In this table, the letters representing the voicele& 
 
 of the vocal cords, ar 
 
 ORGANS 
 
 Lips 
 
 Gums 
 
 Wholly closed, then opened 
 
 MP) 
 
 d(t) 
 
 Nose passage open 
 
 m(ip) 
 
 "(O) 
 
 Open at sides (of tongue) only 
 
 
 HI) 
 
 Trilled 
 
 
 r(r) 
 
 
 D(F) v(f) 
 
 <8) 3 (S) &(6) a(.) 
 
 So close as to produce friction 
 
 Rounded 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Rounded 
 
 
 
 
 
 fl, 
 
 Rounded 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Rounded 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Rounded 
 
 
 
 
 
 Open 
 
 
 
 Very open 
 
 1 
 
 
 ' denotes that the preceding sound is relatively long. 
 
 denotes that the sounds just after it are relatively loud. 
 ~ denotes that the sound under it is nasal, or produced 
 with the passage from throat to nose open.
 
 ALPHABET 
 
 )unds, that is, the soiinds produced without vibration 
 iclosed in curves ( ). 
 
 Palate 
 
 Veil 
 
 Uvula 
 
 Throat 
 
 J(e) 
 
 g(k) G(q) 
 
 
 (>) 
 
 AP) 
 
 m 
 
 
 
 SI) 
 
 HI) 
 
 
 
 
 
 "(?) 
 
 Q 
 
 
 H(g) 
 
 
 B(H) (h) 
 
 q(A) 
 
 W(AV) 
 
 
 
 m 
 
 g( x ) 
 
 
 
 y [ 
 
 i u 
 
 
 
 i '*] 
 
 ! ui 
 
 
 
 Y 
 
 u 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 UJ 
 
 
 
 < 
 
 ) O 
 
 
 
 e ( 
 
 ) y 
 
 
 
 o i 
 
 ) 
 
 
 
 1 e c 
 
 I A 
 
 
 
 a 
 
 e 
 
 
 
 a 
 
 a 
 
 
 
 r 1 denote that the pitch of the enclosed sounds is high. 
 
 \_ J denote that the pitch of the enclosed sounds is low. 
 
 / denotes that the pitch of the preceding sounds rises. 
 
 \ denotes that the pitch of the preceding sounds falls.
 
 (12) Introduction 
 
 Series i : German Texts for English Readers 
 
 In the GERMAN TEXTS FOR ENGLISH READERS, 
 the phonic German texts represent the German 
 sounds as explained in the table below. 
 
 In the first column are the letters represent- 
 ing all the sounds of both German and English. 
 
 In the second column are German words 
 exemplifying the sounds which occur in Ger- 
 man. The italic letters indicate the sounds 
 exemplified. Each word is followed by a phonic 
 re-spelling in parentheses. 
 
 In the third column are English words 
 exemplifying the sounds which occur in English. 
 
 In the fourth column are words from other 
 languages, exemplifying such German sounds 
 as do not occur in ordinary English : 
 
 The length mark (:) denotes that the pre- 
 ceding sound is long. The stress mark (') 
 denotes that the sound or sounds just after it 
 are stressed, that is, relatively loud. 
 
 For names of the letters and sounds, ba, pa, 
 da, ta, . . . . y:, i:, u:, Y:, . . . . may be used. 
 Script forms for most of the letters may be 
 found in Paul Passy's L'Ecriture Phonetique.
 
 German Texts for English Readers 
 
 (13) 
 
 UNIVERSAL ALPHABET APPLIED TO GERMAN 
 AND ENGLISH 
 
 German 
 
 English 
 
 b Butter 
 p Perle 
 
 Gutter 
 pearl (pa:jl) 
 
 d dunkel ('dunkal) dark (da:jk) 
 
 t Ton (torn) 
 
 (gu:t) 
 
 k Kohle ('ko:b) 
 
 m Jfann (man) 
 
 m Hm (mm) 
 
 n nun (nu:n) 
 
 i] sang (zan) 
 
 1 Zaut (laut) 
 
 R Reis (ROIS) 
 
 z Linse ('Imza) 
 
 s Liste ('liste) 
 
 v wett (vet) 
 
 f Fett (fet) 
 
 ^one (toon) 
 
 good (gud) 
 coal (kool) 
 
 man (man) 
 Humph (mm) 
 
 wow (nao) 
 sang (san) 
 loud (laod) 
 
 French 
 
 rouge (RU:3) 
 
 lens (lenz) 
 list (list) 
 
 vat (vat) 
 fat (fat) 
 
 3 Journal (3UR'^ia:l) azure (^301) 
 5 Schiii ($if) ship ($ip)
 
 German 
 
 h Hnier ('harfaii) 
 
 j j il (ja: 
 9 ich (19 
 
 Introduction 
 
 English 
 
 thy (5ae) 
 th\g\i (Bae) 
 
 great (gaeet) 
 house (haos) 
 
 cue 
 
 w 
 
 A\ 
 
 g Wagren ('vcugan) 
 
 x nach (natx) 
 
 y kiihn. (ky:n) 
 
 i ihm (i:m) 
 
 u ihun (tu:n) 
 
 Y Simde ( 7 ZYnda) 
 
 i bitter ('bitan) 
 
 u Null (nul) 
 
 schon (0:n) 
 
 e eben ('e:ban) 
 
 a Goethe ('g0:ta) 
 
 o so (zo:) 
 
 e Bett (bet) 
 
 TTatt (wet) 
 (Avet) 
 
 Spanish 
 
 react (ai'akt) 
 fruition fju' 
 
 bitter (' 
 pwll (pul) 
 
 hija ('ixa) 
 
 French 
 pUY 
 
 Danish 
 
 l?/st (Irst) 
 
 aerial (e'lr 
 bitter ( X bit8j) 
 poetic (po'etik) 
 
 French 
 
 pen (p0) 
 
 bed (bed) 
 
 French 
 
 pewr (pe:ii)
 
 German Texts for English Readers 
 
 German English 
 
 a err (au) 
 
 o Gott (got) naught (no:t) 
 
 A wtter ('Ataa) 
 
 a at (at) 
 
 e odd (ed) 
 
 a Vater ('fa:taR) father ('fa:5aj) 
 
 Among phonetic texts, elementary text-books 
 on phonetics, and books on method which may 
 be of interest to students who use the volumes 
 of this SERIES, may be mentioned the follow- 
 ing, most of which employ a phonic notation 
 similar to that here used: 
 
 A Manual of Elementary Phonetics. By A. W. BURT, 
 1898. The Copp, Clark Company, Toronto, Canada. 
 
 A Primer of Phonetics. By HENRY SWEET, 1890. Oxford 
 University Press, Oxford, England, and 93 Fifth 
 Avenue, New York. 
 
 A Primer of Spoken English. By HENRY SWEET, 1890. 
 Oxford University Press, Oxford, England, and 93 
 Fifth Avenue, New York. 
 
 Deutsches Lesebuch in Lautschrift. Erster Teil: Fibel 
 und Erstes Lesebuch. By WILHELM VIETOR, 1899. 
 B. G. Teubne,r, Leipzig, Germany. David Nutt, 
 London.
 
 (16) Introduction 
 
 Die Praktische Spracherlernung. By FELIX FRANKE. 
 3d edition, 1896. O. R. Reisland, Leipzig, Germany. 
 
 German Orthography and Phonology. By GEOKGE 
 HEMPL, 1897. Ginn and Company, Boston, Massa- 
 chusetts. 
 
 German Pronunciation: Practice and Theory. By WIL- 
 IIKI.M VIETOK, 1890. O. R. Reisland, Leipzig, Ger- 
 many. 
 
 Kleine Phonetik des Deutschen, Englischen und Franzosi- 
 schen. By WILHELM VIETOK, 1897. O. R. Reisland, 
 Leipzig, Germany. 
 
 L'Ecriture Phone"tique. Expose" populaire avec applica- 
 tion au Franyais et a 137 langues ou dialectes. By 
 PAUL PASSY, 1898. Librairie Populaire, 119, Boule- 
 vard Sevastopol, Paris, France. 
 
 Le Mattre Phone"tique. The monthly organ of THE 
 INTERNATIONAL PHONETIC ASSOCIATION. Edited by 
 PAUL PASSY, 16, Rue de la Madeleine, Bourg-la- 
 Reine, Seine, France. 
 
 Les Sons du Francois. By PAUL PASSY, 1899. Firmin- 
 Didot, 56, Rue Jacob, Paris, France. 
 
 Northern English: Phonetics, Grammar, Texts. (In the 
 series entitled: Skizzen lebender Sprachen, edited 
 by WILHELM VIETOR.) By R. J. LLOYD, 1899. B. G. 
 Teubner, Leipzig, Germany. David Nutt, London. 
 
 The Practical Study of Languages: a guide for teachers 
 and learners. By HENKY SWEET, 1899. J. M. 
 Dent and Company, '29 Bedford Street, London. 
 Henry Holt and Company, 29 West 23d Street, 
 New York.
 
 Wilhelm Tell (17) 
 
 Volume i: Wilhelm Tell, Act i 
 
 This volume contains the first act of 
 WILHELM TELL, a play written by Schiller, 
 in 1804. 
 
 The present edition consists of four parallel 
 texts, arranged in corresponding sections on 
 opposite pages, thus: 
 
 Left Page Right Page 
 
 Phonic German Verbal English 
 
 Ordinary German Free English 
 
 The ordinary German text of the present 
 edition is substantially a reprint, in roman 
 letters, of the edition contained in the sixth 
 volume of Schiller's collected works, entitled 
 Schillers samtliche Werke, in fiinfzehn Ban- 
 den. Mit Einleitungen von Karl Goedeke. and 
 published by the J. G. Cotta'sche Buchhand- 
 lung, Stuttgart, Germany. 
 
 The four corresponding sections of text, 
 though always at hand, are quite separate 
 from each other, being placed in the four dis- 
 tinct halves of the opposite pages in order 
 that the student may at will fix his atten- 
 tion exclusively and continuously upon any one
 
 (18) Introduction 
 
 of the texts he may choose. This arrange- 
 ment does away with the confusion noticeable 
 in the use of interlinear texts, which are apt 
 to crowd the immediate field of vision with 
 obtrusive information. Perfect ease of reference 
 from one text to an other is attained by the 
 arrangement of the phonic German, ordinary 
 German and verbal English texts so as to cor- 
 respond with each other, line for line and 
 word for word. 
 
 The phonic German text is placed in the 
 top half of the right-hand page on the sup- 
 position that it is the text to which most 
 students should chiefly confine their attention 
 and efforts. It represents a single pronuncia- 
 tion average North German thus allow- 
 ing the student to proceed without interrup- 
 tions in the shape of references to such 
 alternative pronunciations as may be set forth 
 in works on phonetics or observed in the 
 speech of native Germans. Only the quality 
 and relative duration of the sounds are fully 
 indicated. Their relative loudness is roughly 
 indicated by the stress mark (') just before the 
 stressed syllable. This mark is used to in-
 
 Wilhelm Tell (19) 
 
 dicate the chief stress. In certain exceptional 
 cases it is used also to indicate a secondary 
 stress especially where the conflict between 
 the meter and prose usage results in level or 
 'hovering' stress, as in 'fo:R'$tElt im 'landa, 
 page 80. The careful indication of quality and 
 duration may also in some cases (such as de:R, 
 deR, daR; i:m, im) serve as an indirect indica- 
 tion of the concomitant differences of stress. 
 Pitches and pauses are not indicated at all, 
 except in so far as the ordinary punctuation 
 indicates them. The instructor may wish to 
 mark additional stresses, pitches, and pauses 
 into the text, as an aid to pupils in uttering 
 the language continuously and rapidly with 
 correct expression. He may also wish to indi- 
 cate glottal stops (o), which, on account of 
 variance in their use and their relative unim- 
 portance, have not been indicated. 
 
 The verbal English text consists of a word- 
 for-word rendering of the German texts. When 
 single English or German words are insuf- 
 ficient for making clear the correspondence of 
 the ideas, word-groups are constructed by the 
 use of the plus sign (+).
 
 (20) Introduction 
 
 The free English text consists of a somewhat 
 revised version of a poetic rendering of TELL 
 which has been in common use for some years. 
 It will serve to awaken in the student's mind 
 the general ideas and spirit of the play. In 
 many cases it furnishes a good literal trans- 
 lation of the German lines. Perhaps a literal 
 prose translation would have been better than 
 the poetic, especially for beginners in German 
 who may use this volume. It may be found 
 worth while even to have all three kinds of 
 translations in a subsequent edition. 
 
 The mode of using the texts may vary ac- 
 cording to the acquirements, habits, needs, 
 taste, and inclinations of students, and their 
 opportunity to reside where the language is 
 spoken or to obtain personal instruction. For 
 those who reside where the language is spoken, 
 or who have sufficient personal instruction, and 
 wish to learn to understand, speak, and read 
 the language, it may be well to do somewhat 
 as children unconsciously do in learning their 
 native tongue, that is, listen for a long time to 
 the language as spoken and read to them, before 
 trying to speak it or read it themselves. Such
 
 Wilhelm Tell (21) 
 
 students may familiarize themselves with the 
 play by reading it in the free English. The 
 instructor may then read it aloud to them in 
 German, giving copious explanations, spoken in 
 German, the pupils meanwhile listening atten- 
 tively and sometimes following the reader, now 
 in the verbal English text, now in the phonic 
 German text, now in the ordinary German 
 text; and perhaps occasionally reading in cho- 
 rus either with or without the instructor. The 
 instructor, if he is not perfectly familiar with 
 English, may find the verbal English text 
 helpful in explaining the German to his stu- 
 dents. The students, when later they read the 
 play for themselves in German, may find the 
 verbal English and the phonic German useful, 
 for reference if nothing more. 
 
 Students in general, however, who do not 
 reside where the language is spoken, or who 
 have no personal instruction, or only the 
 limited personal instruction common in class- 
 rooms, may find it advantageous to proceed 
 somewhat as follows: - 
 
 (1) Read the .free English portion of the 
 entire volume as many times as may be neces-
 
 (22) Introduction 
 
 sary to render all the persons, objects and 
 scenes, and all the actions and events, and 
 their causal or logical connections, thoroughly 
 familiar : trying vividly to picture them in 
 the mind, and permanently to fix them in 
 the memory ; 
 
 (2) Re-read the first paragraph in the free 
 English, fixing the attention, as before, on the 
 facts and relations between the facts, rather 
 than on the English mode of expression, as such; 
 
 (3) Re-read the first few pages, and then the 
 first phrase or sentence, in the free English, 
 thinking still of the facts, primarily, and of 
 the English phraseology only in so far as it 
 may help to fix the facts in the mind; 
 
 (4) Read and re-read many times, enough of 
 the verbal English to get from it the general 
 swing of the German order of words, mean- 
 while forcing the ideas, or logical elements, 
 corresponding to the respective words to course 
 through the mind in the same peculiar order ; 
 
 (5) Read the first few words, or the first 
 equivalent of a phrase or sentence, in the 
 verbal English, dwelling still on the ideas, and 
 not thoughtlessly on the English words;
 
 Wilhelra Tell (23) 
 
 (6) Keeping the sense of this in mind, read 
 aloud, repeatedly, in imitation of a person 
 familiar with German, the corresponding part 
 of the phonic German text, referring repeat- 
 edly to the above tables, and to the instructor, 
 for the sounds, and to the English texts for 
 the sense, till this portion of the phonic Ger- 
 man text can be read fluently and understood 
 at the same time; 
 
 (7) Leaving for subsequent study any pas- 
 sages not well pronounced, or clearly under- 
 stood, after due effort has been expended on 
 them, proceed in the way just described, or in 
 some other way that is thought or found by 
 experiment to be better, adhering more and 
 more to the phonic German text, and at 
 length using the verbal English for reference 
 only. 
 
 Before trying to read aloud phonic German, 
 the student may learn to read aloud phonic 
 English, printed in the same system of nota- 
 tion. The response of his vocal organs will 
 thus be made automatic, as far as the familiar 
 letters and combinations of letters are con- 
 cerned, and he may then, from the start, defi-
 
 (24) Introduction 
 
 nitely direct his energy to the production of 
 such of the German sounds and combinations of 
 sounds as do not occur in English. In due time, 
 as his vocal organs produce all the sounds more 
 and more nearly automaticly, he may remove 
 his attention more and more from the produc- 
 tion of the stream of sounds, and concentrate 
 it more and more on listening to the stream 
 of sounds itself, as he utters it, and on the 
 corresponding stream of ideas. These two 
 streams, coursing through his attention simul- 
 taneously, will become ever more strongly as- 
 sociated. 
 
 The ordinary German text is designed not 
 specially for the attention of the beginner, but, 
 (1) for gradually and unconsciously familiariz- 
 ing the student with German as currently 
 printed, (2) for the student to read, if he likes, 
 and also copy in handwriting, after he has be- 
 come a fluent reader of the phonic German, 
 (3) for advanced students to read, referring 
 occasionally to the phonic text for the pro- 
 nunciation, (4) for the use of teachers who, 
 though not very familiar with the phonic text, 
 wish to use it in teaching.
 
 Wilhelm Tell (25) 
 
 After having learned to read any German 
 text fluently aloud and this can hardly be 
 done without reading thousands of pages, in- 
 cluding a great variety of subject matter the 
 student may give special attention to silent 
 reading, that is, reading by sight alone, or by 
 sight plus various low sounds, thoughts of 
 sounds, or innervations of the vocal organs. 
 
 There appear to be a considerable number 
 of persons whose nature, habits or reasonings 
 incline them to do most of their studying and 
 reading in this silent manner, rather than aloud, 
 as here suggested. Such persons, even if they 
 have no intention ultimately either to under- 
 stand the spoken language or to speak or 
 read it aloud fluently, may still find this book 
 helpful to them in various ways, as the acqui- 
 sition of language in any form implies the 
 association of ideas with symbols: if not audible 
 symbols, or sounds, then graphic symbols, or 
 letters. 
 
 The manuscript for the phonic German and 
 verbal English texts of the present volume 
 were prepared for me, in the rough, during
 
 (26) Introduction 
 
 the summer of 1899, by Mr. Otto von Klock, 
 of Melrose, Massachusetts. Dr. Hempl, besides 
 revising the entire book in the manuscript and 
 in various sets of proofs, and looking over the 
 Introduction several times, has furnished me 
 with valuable suggestions of a general character. 
 My friend Adolph Linsenbarth has helped me 
 by reading the final proofs. 
 
 ROBERT PIERCE 
 
 NEW YORK, June 5th, 1900
 
 WILHELM TELL
 
 peR'zo:nan 
 
 'heRman 'geslaR, 'Rai98fo:xt in 'Jvi:ts unt 'u:ni:. 
 
 , 'fRdiheR fon 'atirjhauzan, 'banaRheR. 
 fon 'RUtdents, zam 'nefa. 
 
 'lantloita aas 'Jvi:ts. 
 
 x konRa:t 'hun, 
 
 'bans auf daR " 
 'J8R9 im 'hoifa, 
 
 'jost fon ' 
 'valtaR 'f 
 'vilhelm 'tel, 
 
 'kuoni:, daR 'hiRta, 
 'veRni:, daR 'je:jaR, 
 'Ruodi:, daR 'f 
 x QRnolt fom ' 
 'konRart 'baumgaRtan, 
 "mai8R fon 'zcmnan, 
 '5tRu:t fon x winkalRi:t, 
 'klaus fon daR 'fly:8, 
 'buRkhaRt am 'by:al, 
 'aRnolt fon 'ze:va:, 
 
 aus 
 
 aus 'antaRvaldan.
 
 Dramatis Personae 
 
 country people of Schwyz. 
 
 Hermann Gessler, Governor of Schwyz and Uri. 
 
 Werner, Baron von Attinghausen, Banneret. 
 
 Ulrich von Rudenz, his Nephew. 
 
 Werner Stauffacher, 
 
 Konrad Hunn, 
 
 Itel Reding, 
 
 Hans auf der Mauer, 
 
 Jorg im Hofe, 
 
 Ulrich der Schmid, 
 
 Jost von Weiler, 
 
 Walther Fiirst, 
 
 Wilhelm Tell, 
 
 Rosselmann, the Parson, 
 
 Petermann, Sacristan, 
 
 Kuoni, Herdsman, 
 
 Werni, Hunter, 
 
 Ruodi, Fisherman, 
 
 Arnold vom Melchthal, 
 
 Konrad Baumgarten, 
 
 Meier von Sarnen, 
 
 Struth von Winkelried, 
 
 Klaus von der Flue, 
 
 Burkhardt am Biihel, 
 
 Arnold von Sewa, 
 
 of Uri. 
 
 of Unterwalden.
 
 4 'vilhelm 'tel 
 
 'pfaifaR fon lu'tsenn. 
 
 'kunts fon 'geRzau. 
 
 'jeni:, 'fiJaRkna:ba. 
 
 'zepi:, 'hiRtanknatba. 
 
 'g8RtRU:t, 'JtaufaxaRs 'gatin. 
 
 'hetviQ, 'tels 'gatin, 'fvRsts 'toxtaR. 
 
 'benta: fon 'bKiimek, ama ' 
 
 'megtilt, 
 
 'elsbet, 
 
 'hildagoRt, 
 
 'valtaR, ) 
 
 , TI ! > 'tels 'knarban. 
 
 vilhelm, ) 
 
 'loitholt^' | ' 28ldnaR - 
 x RU:dolf daR 'haRQS, 'geslaRS 'JtalmaistaR. 
 jo'hanas paRi'tsitda:, 'heRtso.-x fon 'Jvarban. 
 '^trsi:, daR 'fluiRjvts. 
 
 am 'RaiQsbotta. 
 
 'fRomfotxt. 
 
 'maistaR 'Jtammets, go'zelan unt 'hantlanaR. 
 
 iJa unt 'landanbeRJiJa ' 
 'fi:la 'lantloita, 'menaR unt 'vaiboR aus dan 
 'vultjtetan.
 
 Wilhelm Tell 
 
 Pfeifer von Luzern. 
 
 Kunz von Gersau. 
 
 Jenni, Fisherboy. 
 
 Seppi, Shepherdboy. 
 
 Gertrud, Stauffacher's wife. 
 
 Hedwig, wife of Tell, daughter of Ftirst. 
 
 Bertha von Bruneck, a rich heiress. 
 
 Armgard, 
 
 Mechthild, 
 
 . . > peasant women 
 
 Elsbeth, 
 
 Hildegard, 
 
 Walther, ) 
 
 TTT-n i t Tel1 
 
 Wilhelm, | 
 
 Friesshardt. ) 
 
 T , , , , > soldiers. 
 
 Leuthold, j 
 
 Rudolf der Harras, Gessler's master of the horse. 
 Johannes Parricida, Duke of Suabia. 
 Stiissi, Ranger. 
 The Hornblower of Uri. 
 An Imperial Courier. 
 Taskmaster. 
 
 Master Mason, Journeymen, and Laborers. 
 Public Criers. 
 Brothers of Charity. 
 Horsemen of Gessler and Landenberg. 
 Many Peasants, Men and Women from the 
 Forest Cantons.
 
 'auftsu-.x 
 
 Tio:a8 'felzanu:faR das 'fi:RvaltJtetaR 'ze:s, 'Jvi:ts 
 ge:ja'ny:baR. 
 
 daR 'ze: 'maxt aina 'buxt ins 'lant, aina TiYta ist 
 'unvait dam 'u:faR, 'fiJaRkna:ba 'fe:Rt SIQ in ainam 
 Tcain. 'y:baR dan 'ze: hm'veg 'zi:t man di 'gRyman 
 'matan, 'doRfaR unt 'h0:fa fon 'Jvitts im 
 Tielan 'zonanjam 'li:jan. tsuR liqkan das 'tsu:auaR8 
 'tsaijan zig di 'Jpitsan das 'hakan, mit Volkan 
 um'gerban; tsuR 'Regtan im 'feRnan 'hintaRgRunt 'zi:t 
 man di 'aisgabiRJa. nox 'era daR 'fotRhaij 'aufgert, 
 
 Erster Aufzug 
 
 1. Szene 
 
 Holies Felsenufer des Vierwaldstatter Sees, Schwyz 
 gegentlber. 
 
 Der See macht eine Bucht ins Land, eine Hiltte ist 
 unweit dem Ufer, Fischerknabe fahrt sich in einem 
 Kahn. Uber den See hinweg sieht man die grtinen 
 Matten, Dorfer und Hofe von Schwyz im 
 hellen Sonnenschein liegen. Zur Linken des Zuschauers 
 zeigen sich die Spitzen des Hacken, mit Wolken 
 umgeben ; zur Rechten im fernen Hintergrund sieht 
 man die Eisgebirge. Noch ehe der Vorhang aufgeht, 
 
 6
 
 first act 
 
 first scene 
 
 high rock+shore of+the four+forest+cantons lake, Schwyz 
 opposite. 
 
 the lake makes a bay in+the land, a hut is 
 not+far from+the shore, fisherboy rows himself in a 
 boat. over the lake thither+away sees one the green 
 meadows, villages and farmyards of Schwyz in+the 
 bright sunshine lie. to+the left of+the onlooker 
 show themselves the peaks of+the Hacken, with clouds 
 surrounded; to+the right in+the far background sees 
 one the ice+mountains. still ere the curtain rises, 
 
 Act i 
 
 Scene 1 
 
 A high rocky shore of the lake of Lucerne, opposite 
 Schwyz. 
 
 The lake makes a bend into the land ; a hut stands 
 at a short distance from the shore ; a fisherboy 
 is rowing about in his boat. Beyond the lake 
 are seen the green meadows, hamlets and farmyards 
 of Schwyz, lying in the clear sunshine. On the left 
 appear the peaks of the Hacken, surrounded with 
 clouds ; to the right, in the remote distance, the 
 glaciers are visible. Even before the curtain rises, 
 
 7
 
 8 'vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 'he:Rt man dan 'kutRaian unt das haR'mo:niJa galoit 
 daR 'hetRdanglokan, 'velgas 819 aux bai 
 
 'stse:na nox aina 'tsaitlaq 'foRtsetst. 
 
 d ('zint im 'ka:n) 
 (melo'di: das 'kiuRaians) 
 
 es 'leQelt daR 'ze:, QR 'Icucbt tsum 'ba:d9, 
 dan x kna:ba \li:i 'am am "gRyman ga'^tcude, 
 
 da x h0:Rt 8R am 'kliipn, 
 
 vi 'flottan zo 'zy:s, 
 
 vi ^timen daR 'eqal 
 
 im paRa'dirs. 
 
 unt vi: 8R eR'vaxat in 'ze^ijaR 'lust, 
 da 'Jpydan di 'vasaR i:m um di 'bRust, 
 
 hort man den Kuhreihen und das harmonische Gelaut 
 
 der Herdenglocken, welches sich auch bei eroffneter 
 
 Szene noch eine Zeitlang fortsetzt. 
 
 Fischerknabe (singt im Kahn) 
 
 (Melodie des Kuhreihens) 
 Es lachelt der See, er ladet zum Bade, 
 Der Knabe schlief ein am griinen Gestade, 
 
 Da hort er ein Klingen, 
 
 Wie Floten so suss, 
 
 Wie Stimmen der Engel 
 
 Im Paradies. 
 
 Und wie er erwachet in seliger Lust, 
 Da spiilen die Wasser ihm um die Brust,
 
 1:1 Wilhelm Tell 9 
 
 hears one the cow+melody and the harmonious tinkling 
 
 of+the herd+bells, which itself also by opened 
 
 scene still a while+long prolongs. 
 
 fisherboy (sings in+the boat) 
 
 (melody of+the cow+melody) 
 it smiles the lake, it invites to+the bath, 
 the boy slept in on+the green bank, 
 
 there hears he a tinkling, 
 
 like flutes so sweet, 
 
 like voices of+the angels 
 
 in+the Paradise. 
 
 and as he awakes in blissful delight, 
 there wash the waters for+him round the breast, 
 
 the Ranz des Vaches and the tinkling of 
 
 cow-bells are heard, and these sounds continue for 
 
 some time after. 
 
 Fisherboy (sings in his boat) 
 
 (Melody of the Ranz des Vaches) 
 
 The clear smiling lake woo'd to bathe in its deep, 
 
 A boy on its green shore had laid him to sleep; 
 
 Then heard he a melody, 
 
 Flowing and soft, 
 And sweet, as when angels 
 
 Are singing aloft. 
 
 And as thrilling with pleasure he wakes from his rest, 
 The waters are murmuring over his breast;
 
 10 'vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 unt as x Ru:ft aus dan 'ti:fan : 
 li:p 'kna:ba, bist 'main ! 
 19 'loka dan 'le:faR, 
 19 'tsi: in he'Ram. 
 
 (auf dam 
 ( vaRiats'jom das 'ku:Raians) 
 
 i:R 'matan, le:pt x vo:l ! 
 I:R 'zonijan 'vaidan ! 
 daR 'zena mus '$aidan, 
 daR 'zomaR ist x hin. 
 x fa:Ran tsu 'beR9, V!R x koman x vi:daR, 
 ven daR 'kukuk 'Riirft, ven 8R x vaxan di 'li:daR, 
 
 Und es ruft aus den Tiefen: 
 Lieb Knabe, bist mein! 
 Ich locke den Schlafer, 
 Ich zieh' ihn herein. 
 
 Hirte (auf dem Berge) 
 (Variation des Kuhreihens) 
 
 Ihr Matten, lebt wohl! 
 
 Ihr sonnigen Weiden! 
 
 Der Senne muss scheiden, 
 
 Der Sommer ist hin. 
 
 Wir fahren zu Berg, wir kommen wieder, 
 Wenn der Kuckuck ruft, wenn erwachen die Lieder,
 
 1:1 Wilhelm Tell 11 
 
 and it calls out+of the depths : 
 dear boy, you+are mine ! 
 I allure the sleeper, 
 I draw him here+in. 
 
 herdsman (on the mountain) 
 (variation of+the cow-melody) 
 
 ye meadows, fare well ! 
 
 ye sunny pastures ! 
 
 the cowherd must depart, 
 
 the summer is gone. 
 
 we fare to mountain, we come again, 
 when the cuckoo calls, when awaken the songs, 
 
 And a voice from the deep cries, 
 "With me thou must go, 
 
 I charm the young sleeper, 
 I lure him below." 
 
 Herdsman (on the mountainside) 
 (Variation of the JKanz des Vaches) 
 
 Ye meadows, farewell ! 
 
 Ye pastures up yonder ! 
 The herdsman must wander, 
 
 The summer is gone. 
 
 We shall come again, to the mountains return, 
 When the cuckoo calls by roadside and burn,
 
 12 'vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 ven mit 'blu:man di 'e:Rda 219 'klaidat 'noi, 
 
 ven di 'bRYnlam 'fli:san im 'lij 
 'mai. 
 
 I:R 'matan, le:pt 'vo:l ! 
 
 I:R 'zonijan 'vaidan ! 
 'zena mus 'Jaidan, 
 
 'zomaR ist 'hin. 
 
 (eK'Jaint ge:ja'ny:baR auf daR Tiers das 'felzan) 
 
 ('tsvaita vQRiats'jom) 
 as 'donaRn di 'h0:an, as 'tsitaRt daR 
 
 Wenn mit Blumen die Erde sich kleidet neu, 
 Wenn die Briinnlein fliessen im lieblichen 
 Mai. 
 
 Ihr Matten, lebt wohl! 
 
 Ihr sonnigen Weiden! 
 
 Der Senne muss scheiden, 
 
 Der Sommer ist hin. 
 
 Alpenj tiger 
 (erscheint gegenttber auf der Ilohc des Felsen) 
 
 (Zweite Variation) 
 
 Es donnern die Hohen, es zittert der 
 Steg,
 
 1:1 Wilhelm Tell 13 
 
 when with flowers the earth itself clothes anew, 
 when the springlets flow in+the lovely 
 May. 
 
 ye meadows, fare well ! 
 
 ye sunny pastures ! 
 
 the cowherd must depart, 
 
 the summer is gone. 
 
 alpine+hunter 
 (appears opposite on the height of+the rock) 
 
 (second variation) 
 
 there thunder the heights, it trembles the 
 bridge, 
 
 When the earth is abloom with flowerets gay, 
 And the springs sparkle up in the sunshine 
 of May. 
 
 Ye meadows, farewell ! 
 
 Ye pastures up yonder ! 
 The herdsman must wander, 
 The summer is gone. 
 
 Chamois Hunter 
 (appearing on the top of a cliff) 
 
 (Second Variation of the Ranz des Vaches) 
 
 The avalanche thunders, the shock shakes 
 the bridge,
 
 14 'vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 niQt 'gRauat dam 'Ytsan auf 
 
 '6:9. 
 
 R 'Raitat feR've:jan 
 auf 'feldaRn fon 'ais, 
 da: 'pRarjat kain 'fRy:lin, 
 da: 'gRymat kain 'ROIS; 
 
 unt 'untaR dan 'fy:san am 'ne:bli9tas 'me:R, 
 R'kent R di 'teta daR 
 
 dan "RIS nuR daR 'volkan 
 eR'blikt R di 'vdt, 
 'ti:f 'untaR dan 'vasaRn 
 das 'gRy:nanda x ffilt. 
 
 Nicht grauet dem Schiitzen auf schwindlichtem 
 
 Weg. 
 
 Er schreitet verwegen 
 Auf Feldern von Eis, 
 Da pranget kein Fruhling, 
 Da griinet kein Reis; 
 
 Und unter den Fussen ein neblichtes Meer, 
 Erkennt er die Stadte der Menschen nicht 
 
 mehr ; 
 
 Durch den Riss nur der Wolken 
 Erblickt er die Welt, 
 Tief unter den Wassern 
 Das griinende Feld.
 
 1:1 Willielm Tell 15 
 
 not appalls the archer on giddy 
 
 way. 
 
 he strides undaunted 
 on fields of ice, 
 there is+resplendent no spring, 
 there greens no twig; 
 and under the feet a misty sea, 
 recognizes he the cities of+the men no 
 
 more; 
 
 through the cleft only of+the clouds 
 espies he the world, 
 deep under the waters 
 the greening field. 
 
 The huntsman bounds on by the dizzying 
 ridge. 
 
 Undaunted he hies him 
 O'er ice-covered wild, 
 Where leaf never budded, 
 Nor Spring ever smiled; 
 
 And beneath him an ocean of mist, where his eye 
 No longer the dwellings of man can 
 espy; 
 
 Through the parting clouds only 
 
 The earth can be seen, 
 
 Far down 'neath the vapor 
 
 The meadows of green.
 
 16 'vilhelra 'tel 1:1 
 
 (di lantjaft veR'endaRt 819, man 'hotRt am 'dumfas 
 
 'kRaxan fon dan 'beujan, 'Jatan fon 'volkan 'laufan 
 
 ybaR di 'ge:jant. ) 
 
 'Ruodi:, daR 'fiJaR, 'komt aus daR 'hvta. 'vefini:, 
 
 daR 'je:jaR, 'Jtai9t fom 'felzan. 'kuoni:, daR 'hiRt, 
 
 'komt mit dam 'melknapf auf daR 'JultaR; 'zepi:, 
 
 zain 'hantbu:ba, 'f 
 
 'nuodi: 
 
 max 'huRtiQ, 'jeni:. 'tsi: di 'naua 'am. 
 'gRdua x ta:lfo:xt 'komt, 'dumf " 
 
 'mi:tanjtain x tsi:t 'zaina 'hauba 'an, 
 unt 'kalt he:R 'ble:st as aus dam 'vetaRlox ; 
 
 (Die Landschaft verandert sich, man liort ein dumpfes 
 
 Krachen von den Bergen, Schatten von Wolken laufen 
 
 tlber die Gegend.) 
 
 Ruodi, der Fischer, kommt aus der Htitte. Werni, 
 
 der Jager, steigt vom Felsen. Kuoni, der Hirt, 
 
 kommt mit dem Melknapf auf der Schulter ; Seppi, 
 
 sein Handbube, folgt ihm. 
 
 Ruodi 
 
 Mach' hurtig, Jenni. Zieh die Naue ein. 
 
 Der graue Thalvogt kommt, dumpf briillt 
 
 der Firn, 
 
 Der Mythenstein zieht seine Haube an, 
 Und kalt her blast es aus dem Wetterloch ;
 
 1:1 Wilhelm Tell 17 
 
 (the landscape changes itself, one hears a dull 
 
 crashing from the mountains, shadows of clouds hasten 
 
 over the region.) 
 
 Ruodi, the fisher, comes out+of the hut. Werni, 
 
 the hunter, descends from+the rock. Kuoni, the herdsman, 
 
 comes with the milking+jar on the shoulder ; Seppi, 
 
 his hand+boy, follows him. 
 
 Ruodi 
 
 make hastily, Jenni. draw the boat in. 
 the grey dale+lord comes, dull growl 
 
 the old+snow+crusts, 
 the Mythenstein draws his cap on, 
 and coldly hither blows it out+of the weather+hole ; 
 
 (A change comes over the landscape. A rumbling, 
 
 crashing noise is heard among the mountains. 
 
 Shadows of clouds sweep across the scene.) 
 
 Ruodi, the fisherman, comes out of his cottage. 
 
 Werni, the hunter, descends from the rocks. 
 
 Kuoni, the herdsman, enters with a milkpail on his 
 
 shoulders followed by Seppi, his assistant. 
 
 Ruodi 
 
 Bestir thee, Jenni, haul the boat on shore. 
 The grizzly Vale-King comes, the glaciers 
 
 moan, 
 
 The lofty Mythenstein draws on his hood, 
 And from the stormcleft chilly blows the wind;
 
 18 'vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 'tuRm, 19 'main, viRt 'da: zain, 'e: 
 vin s 'derjkan. 
 
 'kuoni: 
 
 s komt x Re:jan, 'fe:Rman. mama '$a:fa 'fnesan 
 mit ba'gi:Rda 'gRa:s, unt 'veQtaR 'ORt 
 di 'e:Rda. 
 
 'venni: 
 
 di 'fi^a '^pRiqan, unt das 'vas8Rhu:n 
 "tauxt 'untaR. am ga'vitaR ist im 'antsutx. 
 
 'kuoni: (tsum I)u:b8n) 
 
 'lu:x, 'zepi:, op das 'fi: ZIQ ni9t 
 feR'laufan. 
 
 Der Sturm, ich mein', wird da sein, eh 
 wir's denken. 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 's kommt Regen, Fahrmann. Meine Schafe fressen 
 Mit Begierde Gras, und Wachter scharrt 
 die Erde. 
 
 Werni 
 
 Die Fische springen, und das Wasserhuhn 
 Taucht unter. Ein Gewitter ist im Anzug. 
 
 Kuoni (zura Buben) 
 
 Lug, Seppi, ob das Vieh sich nicht 
 verlaufen.
 
 1:1 Wilhelm Tell 19 
 
 the storm, I think, will here be, ere 
 we it think. 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 it is+coming rain, ferryman, my sheep are-f-eating 
 with greed grass, and Watch is+scratching 
 the earth. 
 
 Werni 
 
 the fishes are+leaping, and the water-hen 
 dives under, a thunderstorm is in+the on+coming. 
 
 Kuoni (to+the lad) 
 
 look, Seppi, whether the cattle themselves not 
 strayed+(have). 
 
 The storm will come, before we are 
 prepared. 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 It's going to rain ; my sheep browse eagerly, 
 And Watcher there is scraping up 
 the earth. 
 
 Werni 
 
 The fish are leaping, and the water-hen 
 Dives up and down. A storm is coming on. 
 
 Kuoni (to his boy) 
 
 Look, Seppi, if the cattle have not 
 strayed.
 
 20 'vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 'zepti 
 
 di 'bRauna 'li:zal 'ken 19 am ga'loit. 
 
 'kuoni: 
 zo 'fe:lt uns 'kama 'me:R, 'di: 'ge:t am 'vaitstan. 
 
 'nuodi: 
 IK 'ha:pt am '$0:n ga'loita, 'maistan 'hint. 
 
 unt ^mukas 'fi: ist s OIBR 'aijnas, 
 lantsman ? 
 
 'kuoni: 
 
 bin "nit so 'ROIQ s ist mamas 'gnetdjan 'henn, 
 das 'atiqhoizaRS, 'unt 'mi:R 'tsu:gatse:lt. 
 
 Seppi 
 Die braune Lisel kenn' ich am Gelaut. 
 
 Kuoni 
 So fehlt uns keine mehr, die geht am weitsten. 
 
 Ruodi 
 Ihr habt ein schon Gelaute, Meister Hirt. 
 
 Werni 
 
 Und schmuckes Vieh Ist's Euer eignes, 
 Landsmann? 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 Bin nit so reich 's ist meines gnad'gen Herrn, 
 Des Attinghiiusers, und mir zugeziihlt.
 
 1:1 Wilhelra Tell 21 
 
 Seppi 
 the brown Lizzie know I by+the chime. 
 
 Kuoni 
 so lacks us none more, she goes at+the farthest. 
 
 Ruodi 
 you have a fine chime, master herdsman. 
 
 Werni 
 
 and fine cattle is it your own, 
 countryman ? 
 
 . Kuoni 
 
 am not so rich it is my gracious lord's, 
 the Attinghauser's, and to+me entrusted. 
 
 Seppi 
 There comes brown Liesel, I can hear her bells. 
 
 Kuoni 
 Then all are safe ; she always ranges farthest. 
 
 Ruodi 
 You've a fine set of bells there, master herdsman. 
 
 Werni 
 
 And likely cattle, too. Are they your 
 own? 
 
 Kuoni 
 \, 
 I'm not so rich. They are the noble lord's 
 
 Of Attinghaus, and trusted to my care.
 
 22 'vilhehn 'tel 1:1 
 
 'nuodi: 
 
 vi '$0:n daR 'ku: das 'bant tsu 'halza 
 '$te:t. 
 
 'kuoni: 
 
 das 'vais si 'aux, das 'si: dan 'Raian 'fy:Rt, 
 unt, 'ne:m 19 i:R s, zi 'h0:Rta 'auf 
 tsu 'fResan. 
 
 'nuodii 
 IR 'zait niQt "klurx, am "unfeRnyni^as 'fi: 
 
 'venni: 
 
 ist 'bait ga'za:xt. das 'ti:R hat 'aux feR'nunft, 
 das 'visan 'vi:R, di V!R di 'gemzan 'ja:gan. 
 
 Ruodi 
 
 Wie schon der Kuh das Band zu Halse 
 steht. 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 Das weiss sie auch, dass sie den Reihen fiihrt, 
 Und, nahm' ich ihr's, sie horte auf 
 zu fressen. 
 
 Ruodi 
 Ihr seid nicht klug, ein unvernunft'ges Vieh 
 
 Werni 
 
 Ist bald gesagt. Das Tier hat auch Vernunft, 
 Das wissen wir, die wir die Gemsen jagen.
 
 1:1 Wilhelm Tell 23 
 
 Ruodi 
 
 how finely to+the cow the ribbon to neck 
 becomes. 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 that knows she also, that she the file leads, 
 and, should+take I from+her it, she would+give up 
 to eat. 
 
 Ruodi 
 you are not wise, an unreasoning animal 
 
 Werni 
 
 is soon said. the animal has also reason, 
 that know we, who we the chamois hunt. 
 
 Ruodi 
 
 How gracefully the cow does bear her 
 ribbon ! 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 Ay, well she knows she's leader of the herd, 
 And, take it from her, she'd refuse 
 to feed. 
 
 Ruodi 
 You're joking now. A beast devoid of reason 
 
 Werni 
 
 That's easy said. "'But beasts have reason, too, 
 And that we know, we men that hunt the chamois.
 
 24 'vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 'di: '^telan 'klu:x, vo zi tsuR 'vaida 'ge:n, 
 
 na 'fo:Rhu:t 'aus, 'di: 'pitst das 'O:R unt 
 
 'vcmnat 
 
 mit 'helaR 'pfaifa, ven daR 'jetjaR 'na:t. 
 
 'nuodil (tsura "hiKton) 
 'tRaipt x i:R jetst 'haim? 
 
 'kuoni: 
 
 di x alp ist 'apgavaidat. 
 'venni: 
 glyk'se:lja 'haimketR, 'zen ! 
 
 'kuoni: 
 
 'di: 'vrnj 19 '019; 
 
 Die stellen king, wo sie zur Weide gehn, 
 'ne Vorhut aus, die spitzt das Ohr und 
 
 warnet 
 Mit heller Pfeife, wenn der Jager naht. 
 
 Ruodi (zum Hirten) 
 Treibt Ihr jetzt heim? 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 Die Alp ist abgeweidet. 
 Werni 
 Gliicksel'ge Heimkehr, Senn! 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 Die wiinsch' ich Euch;
 
 1 = 1 Wilhelm Tell 25 
 
 they set wisely, where they to+the pasture go, 
 a vanguard out, this+one pricks the ear and 
 
 warns 
 with clear whistle, when the hunter nears. 
 
 Ruodi (to+the herdsman) 
 drive you now home ? 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 the alp is off+grazed. 
 Werni 
 blissful home+return, herdsman ! 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 that wish I you; 
 
 They never turn to feed sagacious creatures! 
 Till they have placed a sentinel ahead, 
 Who pricks his ears whenever we approach, 
 And gives alarm with clear and piercing pipe. 
 
 Ruodi (to the herdsman) 
 Are you for home? 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 The Alp is grazed quite bare. 
 Werni 
 
 A safe return, my friend ! 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 The same to you !
 
 26 'vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 fon 'oiR8R 'fa:Rt 'ke:Rt 'sig s mgt 'i 
 'vi:d9R. 
 
 'nuodii 
 doRt 'komt am 'man in 'folaR 'hast ga'laufen. 
 
 ig 'ken in, s ist daR 'baumgaRt fon al'tselan. 
 ('konRart ^baumgaEtan, 'a:tomlo:s he'RainJtYRtsgnt) 
 
 'baumgantdn 
 um 'gotas 'vilan, 'ferRman, oiRan 'ka:n ! 
 
 'nuodii 
 nun, 'nu:n, vas 'gipt s so ' 
 
 Von Eurer Fahrt kehrt sich's nicht immer 
 wieder. 
 
 Ruodi 
 Dort kommt ein Mann in voller Hast gelaufen. 
 
 Werni 
 
 Ich kenn' ihn, 's ist der Baumgart von Alzellen. 
 
 (Konrad Baumgarten, atemlos hereinsttirzend) 
 
 Baumgarten 
 Um Gottes willen, Fahrmann, Euren Kahn! 
 
 Ruodi 
 Nun, nun, was gibt's so eilig?
 
 1:1 Wilhelm Tell 27 
 
 from your trip returns itself it not always 
 back. 
 
 Ruodi 
 yonder comes a man in full haste run. 
 
 Werni 
 I know him, it is the Baumgart of Alzellen. 
 
 (Konrad Baumgarten, breathlessly here+in+plunging) 
 
 Baumgarten 
 for god's sake, ferryman, your boat! 
 
 Ruodi 
 now, now, what gives it so urgent? 
 
 Men come not always back from tracks like 
 yours. 
 
 Ruodi 
 But who comes here, running at topmost speed? 
 
 Werni 
 I know the man; 'tis Baumgart of Alzellen. 
 
 (Konrad Baumgarten rushes in breathless) 
 
 Baumgarten 
 For God's sake, ferryman, your boat ! 
 
 V Ruodi 
 
 How now ? 
 Why all this haste?
 
 28 'vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 i 
 'baumganton 
 
 'bmdat+'lo:s ! 
 IR 'Retat miQ fom 'to:da ! 'zetst mi^ x y:baR ! 
 
 'kuoni: 
 'lants'man, vas 'ha:pt IR? 
 
 VER feR'fol^t 019 'den ? 
 'baumgaRtvn (tsum 'fijan) 
 'ailt, 'ailt, zi zint miR 'di^t 5 on an 
 
 dan 'fe.-Rzan ! 
 
 das x lantfo:xts 'RaitaR 'koman 'hintaR 
 mi:R ! 
 
 Baumgarten 
 
 Bindet+los ! 
 Ihr rettet mich vom Tode! Setzt mich iiber! 
 
 Kuoni 
 Landsmann, was habt Ihr? 
 
 Werni 
 
 Wer verfolgt Euch denn? 
 Baumgarten (zum Fischer) 
 Eilt, eilt, sie sind mir dicht schon an 
 
 den Fersen! 
 
 Des Landvogts Reiter kommen hinter 
 mir!
 
 1:1 Wilhehn Tell 29 
 
 Baumgarten 
 
 unbind ! 
 you save me f rom+the death ! set me over ! 
 
 Kuoni 
 countryman, what have you? 
 
 Werni 
 
 who pursues you pray? 
 Baumgarten (to+the fisher) 
 hurry, hurry, they are for+me close already at 
 
 the heels ! 
 
 the land+steward's horsemen are+coming behind 
 me ! 
 
 Baumgarten 
 
 Cast off! My life's at stake! 
 Set me across ! 
 
 Kuoni 
 Why, what's the matter, friend? 
 
 Werni 
 Who is pursuing you? First tell us that. 
 
 Baumgarten (to the fisherman) 
 Quick, quick, e'en now they're close upon 
 
 my heels ! 
 
 The Viceroy's v> horsemen are in hot 
 pursuit !
 
 30 'vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 19 bin am 'man etas 'to:ts, ven 'zi: mi9 
 
 'nuodi: 
 va'Rum feR'foljan 019 di ' 
 
 'baumgaRtan 
 'e:Rst 'Retat 0119, unt 'dan '$te: '19 019 'Re:da. 
 
 venni: 
 IK zait mit 'blurt ba'flekt, vas hat s 
 
 'buR9fo:xt, deR auf 'ROsbeR9 
 'za:s 
 
 Ich bin ein Mann des Tods, wenn sie mich 
 greifen. 
 
 Ruodi 
 Warum verfolgen Euch die Reisigen? 
 
 Baumgarten 
 Erst rettet mich, und dann steh' ich Euch Rede. 
 
 Werni 
 
 Ihr seid mit Blut befleckt, was hat's 
 gegeben? 
 
 Baumgarten 
 
 Des Kaisers Burgvogt, der auf Rossberg 
 sass
 
 1 = 1 Wilhelm Tell 31 
 
 I am a man of+the death, if they me 
 catch. 
 
 Ruodi 
 why are+pursuing you the horsemen ? 
 
 Baumgarten 
 first save me, and then stand I for+you speech. 
 
 Werni 
 
 you are with blood stained, what has it 
 given? 
 
 Baumgarten 
 
 the emperor's burgh+steward, who on Rossberg 
 sat 
 
 I'm a lost man, should they lay hands 
 upon me. 
 
 Ruodi 
 Why are the troopers in pursuit of you? 
 
 Baumgarten 
 First save my life, and then I'll tell you all. 
 
 Werni 
 
 There's blood upon your garments how 
 is this ? 
 
 Baumgarten 
 
 The imperial 'Seneschal, who dwelt at 
 Rossberg
 
 32 'vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 'kuoni: 
 
 dan 'volfan$i:sen ! 'lest 019 'de:R 
 
 feR'foljan ? 
 
 'baumgantan 
 'de:R 'a:dat 'niQt 'me:R, ig ha:p i:n eR'$la:gan. 
 
 'old ('farnan tsu'Rvk) 
 'got 'zai 019 'gnetdig ! 'vas x ha:pt IR ga'tarn ? 
 
 'baumganton 
 
 vas 'je:daR 'fRaia 'man an 'mainam 'plats ! 
 main "gu:tas 'hausRegt ha:b 19 'ausgay:pt 
 am '^endaR main9R x e:R unt mamas 
 'vaibas. 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 Der Wolfenschiessen ! Lasst Euch der 
 verfolgen ? 
 
 Baumgarten 
 Der schadet nicht mehr, ich hab' ihn erschlagen. 
 
 Alle (fahren zurtick) 
 Gott sei Euch gnadig! Was habt Ihr gethan? 
 
 Baumgarten 
 
 Was jeder freie Mann an meinem Platz! 
 Mein gutes Hausrecht hab' ich ausgeiibt 
 Am Schander meiner Ehr' und meines 
 Weibes.
 
 1:1 Wilhelra Tell 33 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 the Wolfenschiessen ! is+having you that+one 
 pursue ? 
 
 Baumgarten 
 he harms not more, I have him slain. 
 
 All (start back) 
 God be to+you merciful! what have you done? 
 
 Baumgarten 
 
 what every free man in my place ! 
 my good house+right have I exercised 
 on+the defiler of+my honor and of+my 
 wife's. 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 How! What! The Wolf shot? Is it he 
 pursues you ? 
 
 Baumgarten 
 He'll ne'er hurt man again ; I've settled him. 
 
 All (starting back) 
 Now, God forgive you, what is this you've done! 
 
 Baumgarten 
 
 What every free man in my place had done. 
 I have but used mine own good household right 
 'Gainst him tha't wronged my honor and my 
 wife's.
 
 34 'vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 'kuoni: 
 hat '019 daR 'bimgfotxt an daR 'e:R 
 
 'baumgantdn 
 
 das ER zain 'b0:s ga'lrstan "niQt fol'bRaxt, 
 hat 'got unt 'mama 'gu:ta 'akst feR'hy^at. 
 
 venni: 
 IK x ha:pt im mit dan 'akst dan 'kopf 
 
 'kuoni: 
 
 'or, 'last uns 'ales x h0:R8n, IR ha:pt 'tsait, 
 bis R dan 'ka:n fom 'utfaR x lo:sgabundan. 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 Hat Euch der Burgvogt an der Ehr' 
 geschiidigt? 
 
 Baumgarten 
 
 Dass er sein bos Geliisten nicht vollbracht, 
 Hat Gott und meine gute Axt verhiitet. 
 
 Werni 
 
 Ihr habt ihm mit der Axt den Kopf 
 zerspalten? 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 0, lasst uns alles horen, Ihr habt Zeit, 
 Bis er den Kahn vom Ufer losgebunden.
 
 1:1 Wilhelm Tell 35 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 has you the burgh+steward in the honor 
 injured ? 
 
 Baumgarten 
 
 that he his base desire not full+brought+(has), 
 has God and my good ax prevented. 
 
 Werni 
 
 you have for+him with the ax the head 
 apart+split ? 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 o, let us everything hear, you have time, 
 till he the boat from+the bank unbound+(has). 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 And has he wrong'd you in your honor, 
 then? 
 
 Baumgarten 
 
 That he did not fulfil his foul desire, 
 Is due to God and to my trusty ax. 
 
 Werni 
 
 You've cleft his skull then, have you, with 
 your ax? 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 0, tell us all!-. You've time enough, before 
 The boat can be unfastened from its moorings.
 
 36 Vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 19 hate 'holts ga'felt im 'valt, da: 'komt 
 main 'vaip ga'laufan in daR 'anst das 'to:das. 
 daR 'buR9fo:xt 'li:9 in mainam 'haus, ER ha:p 
 IR 'anbaforlan, i:m am 'ba:t tsu x RYstan. 
 dRauf ha:b 8R 'ungabytRliQas fan IR 
 feR'lant, zi r zai ent'JpRuijan, 'mig tsu X zu:x8n. 
 da: x li:f 19 x fRi$ hin'tsu:, zo 'vi: 19 'va:R, 
 unt mit daR 'akst ha:p 19 im s 'ba:t 
 
 IR "ta:tat 'vo:!, 'kam 'men^ kan 019 dRum 
 'jeltan. 
 
 Baumgarten 
 
 Ich hatte Holz gefallt im Wald, da kommt 
 Mein Weib gelaufen in der Angst des Todes. 
 ,,Der Burgvogt lieg' in meinem Haus, er hab' 
 Ihr anbefohlen, ihm ein Bad zu riisten. 
 Drauf hab' er Ungebiihrliches von ihr 
 Verlangt, sie sei entsprungen, mich zu suchen." 
 Da lief ich frisch hinzu, so wie ich war, 
 Und mit der Axt hab' ich ihm 's Bad 
 gesegnet. 
 
 Werni 
 
 Ihr thatet wohl, kein Mensch kann Euch drum 
 schelten.
 
 1:1 Wilhelra Tell 37 
 
 Baumgarten 
 
 I had wood felled in+the forest, there comes 
 my wife run in the anxiety of+the death. 
 the burgh+steward lies in my house, he has 
 to+her ordered, for+him a bath to prepare, 
 thereupon has he something+improper of her 
 demanded, she is away+sprung, me to seek. 
 there ran I briskly thither+to, so as I was, 
 and with the ax have I for+him the bath 
 
 blessed. 
 
 Werni 
 
 you did well, no man can you there+for 
 blame. 
 
 Baumgarten 
 
 When I was in the forest felling timber, 
 My wife came running out in mortal fear. 
 "The Seneschal," she said, "was in my house, 
 Had order'd her to get a bath prepared, 
 And thereupon had ta'en unseemly freedoms, 
 From which she rid herself, and flew to me." 
 Arm'd as I was, I sought him, and my ax 
 Has given his bath a bloody benedic- 
 tion. 
 
 Werni 
 
 ^L 
 
 And you did well ; no man can blame the 
 deed.
 
 38 'vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 'kuoni: 
 
 deR 'vyrtaRi^ ! 'deR "hat nun zainan 'lo:n ! 
 hat s 'lag feR'dimt urns 'folk fon 
 
 'baumgantdn 
 
 di 'ta:t vcmt 'Ruxba:R ; 'mi:R viRt 'na:xgazetst 
 m'de:m VIR '5pRe9an 'got feR'Rint di 
 'tsait 
 
 (as 'feqt+'an tsu 'donaiin) 
 
 'kuoni: 
 
 'fRi$, 'feiRman '$af den 'bi:daRman 
 hi'ny:b8R ! 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 Der Wuterich! Der hat nun seinen Lohn! 
 Hat's lang verdient urns Volk von 
 Unterwalden. 
 
 Baumgarten 
 
 Die That ward ruchbar; mir wird nachgesetzt 
 Indem wir sprechen Gott verrinnt die 
 Zeit- 
 
 (Es fangt+an zu donnern) 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 Frisch, Fahrmann schaff den Biedermann 
 hiniiber!
 
 1:1 Wilhelm Tell 39 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 the wretch ! he has now his reward ! 
 has it long earned at+the+hands+of+the people of 
 Unterwalden. 
 
 Baumgarten 
 
 the deed became known ; me is after-f set 
 while we speak God away+runs the 
 time 
 
 (it begins to thunder) 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 brisk, ferryman carry the good+man 
 thither+over ! 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 The tyrant ! Now he has his just reward ! 
 We men of Unterwald have owed it 
 long. 
 
 Baumgarten 
 
 The deed got wind, and now they're in pursuit. 
 Heavens ! whilst we speak, the time is flying 
 fast. 
 
 (It begins to thunder) 
 
 ^ . Kuoni 
 
 Quick, ferryman, and set the good man 
 over.
 
 40 Vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 'nuodi: 
 
 'ge:t 'nigt. am '$ve:Ras 'ungaviteR ist 
 im 'antsu:x. IK mYst ' 
 
 'baumgaRton 
 
 'hailjaR 'got ! 
 
 19 'kan nigt 'vaRtan. 'jerdaR 'auf^iup 
 X t0:tat 
 
 'kuoni: (tsum 'fi^R) 
 gRaif 'an mit 'got! dem 'ner^stan 'mus man 
 
 'helfen, 
 8S 'kan uns 'alan 'glai^as ja bo'ge:jnan. 
 
 ('bBauzan unt ' 
 
 Ruodi 
 
 Geht nicht. Ein schweres Ungewitter ist 
 Im Anzug. Ihr niiisst warten. 
 
 Baumgarten 
 
 Heil'ger Gott! 
 
 Ich kann nicht warten. Jeder Aufschub 
 totet 
 
 Kuoni (zum Fischer) 
 Greif an mit Gott! Dem Nachsten muss man 
 
 helfen, 
 Es kann uns alien Gleiches ja begegnen. 
 
 (Brausen und Donnern)
 
 1:1 Wilhelm Tell 41 
 
 Ruodi 
 
 goes not. a heavy storm is 
 in+the on+draw. you must wait. 
 
 Baumgarten 
 
 holy God! 
 
 I can not wait. every delay 
 
 kills 
 
 Kuoni (to+the fisher) 
 grip on with God ! the next must one 
 
 help, 
 it can us all the+like you+know meet. 
 
 (roaring and thundering) 
 
 Ruodi 
 
 Impossible ! a storm is close at hand, 
 Wait till it pass! You must. 
 
 Baumgarten 
 
 Almighty heavens ! 
 
 I cannot wait; the least delay is 
 death. 
 
 Kuoni (to the fisherman) 
 Push out God with you ! We should help 
 
 our neighbors ; 
 The like misfortune may betide us all. 
 
 (Thunder and the roaring of the wind)
 
 42 'vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 'nuodi: 
 daR 'f0:n ist 'lo:s, IK 'ze:t, vi 'ho:x daR 'ze: 
 
 ge:t; 
 19 'kan nigt 'JtoiaRn 'ge:jan 'JtuRm unt 'velan. 
 
 'baumgaRtdn (om'fast sama 'knira) 
 zo 'helf 019 'got, vi 'i:R 019 'main 
 
 venni: 
 as 'ge:t urns 'le:ban. zai baRm / heRtsi9, 'fe:Rman. 
 
 'kuoni: 
 
 's ist 'am 'haus'fa:t8R unt hat 'vaip unt ' 
 (vidaR'horlta ' 
 
 Ruodi 
 Der Fohn ist los, Ihr seht, wie hoch der See 
 
 geht; 
 Ich kann nicht steuern gegen Sturm undWellen. 
 
 Baumgarten (umfasst seine Kniee) 
 So helf Euch Gott, wie Ihr Euch mein 
 erbarmet 
 
 Werni 
 Es geht urns Leben. Sei barmherzig, Fahrmann. 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 's ist ein Hausvater und hat Weib und Kinder! 
 (Wiederholte Donnerschlage)
 
 1:1 Wilhelm Tell 43 
 
 Euodi 
 the Fohn is loose, you see, how high the lake 
 
 goes; 
 I can not steer against storm and waves. 
 
 Baumgarten (embraces his knees) 
 so help you God, as you yourself of+me 
 take+pity 
 
 Werni 
 it goes for+the life, be merciful, ferryman. 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 it is a house+father and has wife and children! 
 ( repeated thunder+claps ) 
 
 Ruodi 
 The South-wind's up ! See how the lake is 
 
 rising ! 
 I cannot steer against both storm and wave. 
 
 Baumgarten (clasping him by the knees) 
 God so help you, as now you 
 pity me ! 
 
 Werni 
 His life's at stake. Have pity on him, man ! 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 He is a father:'' has a wife and children. 
 (Repeated peals of thunder)
 
 44 'vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 'Ruodi: 
 
 'vas? '19 ha:p 'aux am 'le:ban tsu fER'li:Ran, 
 ha:p 'vaip unt 'kmt da'haim, vi 'C:R 
 
 ze:t 'bin, 
 
 vi s 'bRandat, vi as 'vo:xt unt 'vmbal 'tsi:t 
 unt 'ala "vasaR 'aufRj:Rt in daR x ti:fa. 
 19 'volta x geRn dan 'bitdaRman eR'Retan ; 
 dox as ist x Rain un'mo^l^, I:R ze:t 'zelpst. 
 
 'baumgantdn ('nox auf dan 'knitsn) 
 zo 'mus 19 'falan in das 'famdas x hant, 
 das x na:a 'RetunsutfaR im ga'zi9ta ! 
 
 doRt x li:9t s! 19 'kan s eR'Rai9an mit dan 
 
 'augan, 
 
 Ruodi 
 
 Was? Ich hab' auch ein Leben zu verlieren, 
 Hab' Weib und Kind daheim, wie er 
 
 Seht bin, 
 
 Wie's brandet, wie es wogt und Wirbel zieht 
 Und alle Wasser aufriihrt in der Tiefe. 
 
 Ich wollte gern den Biedermann erretten; 
 Doch es ist rein unmoglich, ihr seht selbst. 
 
 Baumgarten (noch auf den Knieen) 
 So muss ich fallen in des Feindes Hand, 
 Das nahe Rettungsufer im Gesicbte! 
 
 Dort liegt's! Ich kann's erreichen mit den 
 
 Augen,
 
 1 = 1 Wilhelm Tell 45 
 
 Ruodi 
 
 what? I have also a life to lose, 
 have wife and child at+home, as he 
 
 look thither, 
 
 how it breaks, how it surges and eddies forms 
 and all waters up+stirs in the depth. 
 I would gladly the good+man rescue ; 
 yet it is purely impossible, you see yourselves. 
 
 Baumgarten (still on the knees) 
 then must I fall in the enemy's hand, 
 the near saving+shore in+the sight ! 
 there lies it! I can it reach with the 
 eyes, 
 
 Ruodi 
 
 What ! and have I not, then, a life to lose, 
 A wife and child at home as well 
 
 as he? 
 
 See, how the breakers foam, and toss, and whirl, 
 And the lake eddies up from all its depths ! 
 Right gladly would I save the worthy man ; 
 But 'tis impossible, as you must see. 
 
 Baumgarten (still kneeling) 
 Then must I fall into the tyrant's hands, 
 And with the port of safety close in sight! 
 Yonder it lies ! My eyes can meas- 
 ure it,
 
 46 'vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 hi'ny:b8RdRinan 'kan dan 'Jtima '$al, 
 'da: 'ist daR 'kam, deR miQ hi'ny:baR- 
 
 'tRy:ja, 
 unt 'mus 'hi:R 'li.'jan, 'hilflo:s, unt feR x tsa:g9n ! 
 
 'kuoni: 
 'ze:t, 've:R da: 'komt ! 
 
 as ist daR "tel aus ' 
 ('tel mit das 'aRrabRUst) 
 
 'tel 
 
 "ve:R 'ist deR 'man, deR 'hi:R um ' 
 'fle:t? 
 
 Hiniiberdringen kann der Stimme Schall, 
 
 Da ist der Kahn, der mich hiniiber- 
 
 truge, 
 
 Und muss hier liegen, hilflos, und verzagen! 
 
 Kuoni 
 Seht, wer da kommt! 
 
 Werni 
 
 Es ist der Tell aus Biirglen. 
 (Tell mit der Armbrust) 
 
 Tell 
 
 Wer ist der Mann, der hier um Hilfe 
 fleht?
 
 1:1 Wilhelm Tell 47 
 
 thither+over+penetrate can the voice's sound, 
 
 there is the boat, that me thither+over+ 
 
 would+carry, 
 
 and must here lie, helpless, and despair ! 
 
 Kuoni 
 see, who there comes ! 
 
 Werni 
 
 it is the Tell from Biirglen. 
 (Tell with the crossbow) 
 
 Tell 
 
 who is the man, who here for help 
 pleads ? 
 
 My very voice can echo to its shores. 
 There is the boat to carry me 
 
 across, 
 Yet must I lie here helpless and forlorn. 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 Look ! who comes here ? 
 
 Werni 
 
 'Tis Tell, brave Tell, of Burglen. 
 (Enter Tell with a crossbow) 
 
 Tell 
 
 Who is the man that here beseeches 
 aid?
 
 48 'vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 'kuoni: 
 
 's ist 'am al'tselaR 'man ; ER "hat sain 'e:R 
 feR'taidigt unt dan 'volfani:s eR'la:gan, 
 das 'k0:ni9s 'buRgfo:xt, deR auf 'ROsbeRQ 
 
 'za:s 
 das 'lantfo:xts 'RaitaR zint im 'auf 
 
 dan 'fe:Rzan. 
 
 ER x fle:t dan 'ifaR um di "y:baRfa:Rt ; 
 deR 'frR^t SIQ foR dam ^tuRm unt 'vil niQt 
 
 'fa: Ran. 
 
 'Ruodi: 
 
 'da: 'ist daR 'tel, 'G:R 'fy:Rt das 'Ru:daR 'aux, 
 'deR 'zol miR s 'tsoijan, op di 'fa:Rt tsu 'va:gan. 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 's ist ein Alzeller Mann; er hat sein' Ehr 
 Verteidigt und den Wolfenschiess erschlagen, 
 Des Konigs Burgvogt, der auf Rossberg 
 
 sass ^^~ 
 Des Landvogts Reiter sind ihm auf 
 
 den Fersen. 
 
 Er fleht den Schiffer um die Uberfahrt; 
 Der fiircht sich vor dem Sturm und will nicht 
 
 fahren. 
 
 Ruodi 
 
 Da ist der Tell, er fiihrt das Ruder auch, 
 Der soil mir's zeugen, ob die Fahrt zu wagen.
 
 1:1 Wilhelm Tell 49 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 it is an Alzellen man ; he has his honor 
 defended and the Wolfenschiess slain, 
 the king's burgh+steward, who on Rossberg 
 
 sat 
 the land+ste ward's horsemen are for+him on 
 
 the heels. 
 
 he beseeches the boatman for the over+passage ; 
 he fears himself before the storm and will not 
 
 row. 
 
 Ruodi 
 
 there is the Tell, he manages the oar too, 
 he shall for+me it witness, if the trip to dare+(is). 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 He's from Alzellen, and to guard his honor 
 From touch of foulest shame, has slain theWolfshot, 
 The Imperial Seneschal, who dwelt at 
 
 Rossberg. 
 The Viceroy's troopers are upon his 
 
 heels ; 
 
 He begs the boatman here to take him over, 
 But he, in terror of the storm, 
 
 refuses. 
 
 Ruodi 
 
 Well, there is Tell can row as well as I, 
 He'll be my judge, if it be possible.
 
 50 'vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 'tel 
 
 vo s 'no:t tu:t, 'fe:Rman, 'lest SIQ 
 'alas 'va:gan. 
 
 ("heftija 'donaRjlerja, dan 'ze: 'Raujt 
 'auf) 
 
 'Ruodi: 
 
 19 'zol 11119 in dan 'helanRaxan 'tYRtsan? 
 das 'te:ta 'kainan, den bai 'zinon ist. 
 
 'tel 
 dan 'bnarfa 'man 'denkt 'an ZIQ 'zelpst 
 
 tsu'letst, 
 feR'tRau auf 'got unt 'Reta den ba'dRentan. 
 
 Tell 
 
 Wo's not thut, Fahrmann, lasst sich 
 alles wagen. 
 
 (Heftige Donnerschlage, der See rauscht 
 auf) 
 
 Ruodi 
 
 Ich soil mich in den Hollenrachen stiirzen? 
 Das thate keiner, der bei Sinnen ist. 
 
 Tell 
 Der brave Mann denkt an sich selbst 
 
 zuletzt, 
 Vertrau' auf Gott und rette den Bedrangten.
 
 1:1 Wilhelm Tell 51 
 
 Tell 
 
 where it need does, ferryman, lets itself 
 everything dare. 
 
 (vehement thunder+claps, the lake dashes 
 up) 
 
 Ruodi 
 
 I shall me in the hell+jaws plunge ? 
 that would+do no+one, who by senses is. 
 
 Tell 
 the good man thinks on him self 
 
 last, 
 trust in God and save the hard+pressed. 
 
 Tell 
 
 In time of need a man must 
 venture all. 
 
 (Violent peals of thunder the lake becomes more 
 tempestuous) 
 
 Ruodi 
 
 Am I to plunge into the jaws of hell? 
 I should be mad to dare the desperate act. 
 
 Tell 
 The good man thinks upon himself the 
 
 last, 
 Put trust in God, and help him in his need !
 
 52 'vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 'nuodi: 
 
 fom 'zigaRn 'poRt 'lest '819 s ga'meQliQ 'Rattan. 
 'da: 'ist daR 'ka:n unt 'doRt daR 'ze:! feR'zu:xt s! 
 
 'ze: 'kan 'ZIQ, daR 'lantforxt 'nigt 
 eR'baRman. 
 feR'zurx as, 'ferRman ! 
 
 unt je:jdR 
 
 'Ruodi: 
 
 unt x ve:R s main x bRii:daR unt main 'laipliQ 
 x kmt, 
 
 Ruodi 
 
 Vom sichern Port liisst sich's gemachlich raten. 
 Da 1st der Kahn und dort der See! Versucht's! 
 
 Tell 
 Der See kann sich, der Landvogt nicht 
 
 erbarmen. 
 Versuch' es, Fahrmann ! 
 
 Hirten und Jager 
 Rett' ihn! Rett' ihn! Rett' ihn! 
 
 Ruodi 
 
 Und war's mein Bruder und mein leiblich 
 Kind,
 
 1:1 Wilhelm Tell 53 
 
 Ruodi 
 
 f rom+the safe port lets itself it comfortably advise, 
 there is the boat and there the lake! try it! 
 
 Tell 
 the lake can itself, the land+steward not 
 
 commiserate, 
 try it, ferryman ! 
 
 herdsmen and hunter 
 
 save him ! save him ! save him ! 
 
 Ruodi 
 
 and were it my brother and my bodily 
 child, 
 
 Ruodi 
 
 Safe in the port, 'tis easy to advise. 
 There is the boat, and there the lake ! Try you ! 
 
 Tell 
 The lake may pity, but the Viceroy will 
 
 not. 
 Come, venture, man ! 
 
 Herdsmen and Hunter 
 save him ! save him ! save him ! 
 
 Ruodi 
 
 Though 'twere 'my brother, or my darling 
 child,
 
 54 'vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 as 'kan 'niQt 'zain; s ist 'hoit -'zit'mons unt 
 
 'ju:de:, 
 da: x Ra:st daR 'ze: unt 'vil zain 'opfaR 'ha:ban. 
 
 'tel 
 
 mit 'aitlaR 'Re:da 'viRt hi:R 'ni9ts ga'Jaft; 
 di 'Jtunda x dRint, dam 'man mus 
 
 'hilfa 've:Rdan. 
 7 JpRi9, "fe:Rman, 'vilst du x fa:Ran? 
 
 'nuodi: 
 
 'nain, ni9t '19 ! 
 'tel 
 in 'gotas x na:man x den ! gip 'he:R dan 'ka:n ! 
 
 Es kann nicht sein; 's ist heut' Simons und 
 
 Juda, 
 Da rast der See und will sein Opfer haben. 
 
 Tell 
 
 Mit eitler Rede wird hier nichts geschafft; 
 Die Stunde dringt, dem Mann muss 
 
 Hilfe werden. 
 Sprich, Fahrmann, willst du fahren? 
 
 Ruodi 
 
 Nein, nicht ich! 
 Tell 
 In Gottes Namen denn! Gib her den Kahn!
 
 1:1 Wilhelm Tell 55 
 
 it can not be ; it is to-day Simon's and 
 
 Jude's, 
 then rages the lake and will its victim have. 
 
 Tell 
 
 with idle speech is here nothing done ; 
 the hour presses, for+the man must 
 
 help arise, 
 speak, ferryman, will you row? 
 
 Euodi 
 
 no, not I ! 
 Tell 
 in God's name then ! give hither the boat ! 
 
 I would not go. It is St. Simon's 
 
 day, 
 The lake is up, and calling for its victim. 
 
 Tell 
 
 Naught's to be done with idle talking here. 
 Time presses on the man must be 
 
 assisted. 
 Say, boatman, will you venture? 
 
 Ruodi 
 
 No; not /.' 
 Tell 
 In God's name, then, give me the boat ! I will,
 
 56 'vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 19 'vil s mit 'mainaR 'vaxan 'kRaft feR'zu:xan. 
 
 'kuoni: 
 'ha:, 'vakR8R 'tel ! 
 
 Vjnmi; 
 
 das 'glaigt dam 'vaitgazelan ! 
 
 main 'RetaR 'zait IR unt main 'enal, 'tel ! 
 
 'tel 
 
 vo:l aus das x fo:xts ga'valt eR'Ret 19 '019 ! 
 aus '^tuRmas "n0:tan 'mus am 'andRaR 
 
 'helfan. 
 dox 'besaR ist s, IR x falt in 'gotas x hant, 
 
 Ich will's mit meiner schwachen Kraft versuchen. 
 
 Kuoni 
 Ha, wackrer Tell! 
 
 Werni 
 Das gleicht dem Weidgesellen! 
 
 Baumgarten 
 Mein Retter seid Ihr und mein Engel, Tell! 
 
 Tell 
 
 Wohl aus des Vogts Gewalt errett' ich Euch! 
 Aus Sturmes Noten muss ein andrer 
 
 helfen. 
 Doch besser ist's, Ihr fallt in Gottes Hand,
 
 1:1 Wilhelm Tell 57 
 
 I will it with my weak power try. 
 
 Kuoni 
 ha, brave Tell! 
 
 Werni 
 that is+like the huntsman ! 
 
 Baumgarten 
 my savior are you and my angel, Tell ! 
 
 Tell 
 
 indeed out+of the steward's power save I you! 
 out+of storm's distresses must an other 
 
 help, 
 yet better is it, you fall in God's hand, 
 
 With my poor strength, see what is to be done ! 
 
 Kuoni 
 Ha, noble Tell! 
 
 Werni 
 That's like a gallant huntsman ! 
 
 Baumgarten 
 You are my angel, my preserver, Tell. 
 
 Tell 
 
 I may preserve you from the Viceroy's power, 
 But from the tempest's rage an other 
 
 must 
 Yet better fall into the hands of God,
 
 58 'vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 als in deR 'menan ! (tsu dam 'hiRtan) 
 
 'lantsman, 'tR0:stat I:R 
 main 'vaip, ven mi:R vas 'menjh^as 
 
 ba'getjnat, 
 19 'ha:p ga'ta:n, vas 19 ni9t 'lasan 'konta. 
 
 (ER 'JpRint in dan 'katn) 
 
 'kuoni: (tsum 'fiJaR) 
 
 IR zait am 'maistaR ^toiaRman. vas 819 
 x tel ga'tRaut, das 'kontat '!:R 
 
 'nuodi: 
 vo:l 'besRa 'menaR 'tu:n s dam 'tel nit x na:x, 
 
 Als in der Menschen ! (Zu dem Hirten) 
 
 Landsmann, trostet Ihr 
 Mein Weib, wenn mir was Menschliches 
 
 begegnet, 
 Ich hab' gethan, was ich nicht lassen konnte. 
 
 (Er springt in den Kahn) 
 
 Kuoni (zum Fischer) 
 
 Ihr seid ein Meister Steuermann. Was sich 
 Der Tell getraut, das konntet Ihr nicht 
 wagen? 
 
 Ruodi 
 Wohl bessre Manner thun's dem Tell nicht nach,
 
 1:1 Wilhelm Tell 59 
 
 than in the men's ! (to the herdsman) 
 
 countryman, console you 
 my wife, if to+me something mortal 
 
 occurs, 
 I have done, what I not leave could. 
 
 (he jumps in the boat) 
 
 Kuoni (to+the fisher) 
 
 you are a master steers+man. what himself 
 the Tell trusted, that could you not 
 dare? 
 
 Ruodi 
 indeed better men do it the Tell not after, 
 
 Than into those of men. (To the herdsman) 
 
 Herdsman, do thou 
 Console my wife, should aught of ill 
 
 befall me, 
 I do but what I may not leave undone. 
 
 (He leaps into the boat) 
 
 Kuoni (to the fisherman) 
 A pretty man to be a boatman, truly ! 
 What Tell could risk, you dared not ven- 
 ture on. 
 
 Ruodi 
 Far better men won't do what Tell has done.
 
 60 'vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 as 'gipt niQ 'tsvai, vi 'de:R ist, im 
 ga'biRJa. 
 
 'veRni: (ist auf dan 'fels ga'Jtirjan) 
 
 8R '$t0:st Jon 'ap. got x helf din, 'bRarfaR 
 
 'JvimaR ! 
 
 'zi^ 'vi: das 'Jiflain 'auf dan 'velan 'Jvankt! 
 
 'kuoni: (am 'u:faR) 
 
 di x flu:t ge:t x dRy:baR '89 19 'ze: s 
 
 dox, 'halt, 'da: 'ist as 'vi:daR ! 
 'aR'baitat zig daR 'vakRa 'duRQ di 
 'bRandun. 
 
 Es gibt nicht zwei, wie der ist, im 
 Gebirge. 
 
 Werni (ist auf den Fels gestiegen) 
 Er stosst schon ab. Gott helf dir, braver 
 
 Schwimmer! 
 Sieh, wie das Schifflein auf den Wellen schwankt! 
 
 Kuoni (am Ufer) 
 Die Flut geht driiber weg Ich seh's 
 
 nicht mehr. 
 
 Doch, halt, da ist es wieder ! Kraftiglich 
 Arbeitet sich der Wackre durch die 
 
 Brandling.
 
 1:1 Wilhelm Tell 61 
 
 it gives not two, as he is, in+the 
 mountain-range. 
 
 Werni (has on the rock climbed) 
 he shoves already off. God help thee, lusty 
 
 swimmer ! 
 see, how the little+ship on the waves rocks! 
 
 Kuoni (on+the shore) 
 the flood goes there+over away I see it 
 
 no more. 
 
 though, wait, there is it again ! powerfully 
 works himself the gallant+one through the 
 
 breakers. 
 
 There does not live his fellow 'mong the 
 mountains. 
 
 Werni (who has ascended a rock) 
 He pushes off. God help thee, lusty 
 
 sailor ! 
 Look how his bark is reeling on the waves ! 
 
 Kuoni (on the shore) 
 The surge has swept clean over it. And 
 
 now 
 
 'Tis out of sight. Yet stay, there 'tis again ! 
 Stoutly he stems the breakers, noble 
 
 fellow !
 
 62 'vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 'zepit 
 
 das 'lantfo:xts 'RaitaR 'koman 'angaJpRent. 
 
 'kuoni: 
 
 'vais 'got, zi 'zmt s ! das .'VCUR 'hilf 'in 
 'no:t. 
 
 (am 'tRup 'landanbeEJiJoB ' 
 
 dan 'meRdaR "ge:pt LE'ROUS, den IR 
 
 'tsvaitvn 
 'des 've:Qs 'ka:m 'ER, um'zonst feR'he:lt IR 
 
 Seppi 
 Des Landvogts Reiter kommen angesprengt. 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 Weiss Gott, sie sind's ! Das war Hilf in 
 der Not. 
 
 (Ein Trupp Landenbergischer Reiter) 
 
 Erster Reiter 
 
 Den Morder gebt heraus, den ihr 
 verborgen ! 
 
 Zweiter 
 
 Des Wegs kam er, umsonst verhehlt ihr 
 ihn.
 
 1 = 1 Wilhelm Tell 63 
 
 Seppi 
 the land+steward's troopers come on+galloped. 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 knows God, they are it ! that was help in 
 the need. 
 
 (a troop Landenberg troopers) 
 
 first trooper 
 
 the murderer give here+out, whom you 
 hidden+(have) ! 
 
 second 
 
 this way came he, in+vain conceal you 
 him. 
 
 Seppi 
 Here come the troopers hard as they can ride! 
 
 Kuoni 
 
 Heavens ! so they do ! Why, that was help, 
 indeed. 
 
 (Enter a troop of horsemen) 
 
 First Horseman 
 
 Give up the murderer ! You have him 
 here ! 
 
 Second Horseman 
 
 This way he came ! 'Tis useless to conceal 
 him!
 
 64 'vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 'Tcuoni: unt 'nuodi: 
 ve:n 'mamt IK, 'RditaR? 
 
 'e'.Rst'dR 'RaitdR (ent'dekt dan 'naxan) 
 
 'ha, vas 'se: 19 ! 'toifal ! 
 
 'venni: ('o:ban) 
 
 ist s 'de:R im 'naxen, 'dern IK 'zu:xt? 
 
 Rait x tsu:, 
 'ven '!R 'fRi^ 'baile^t, 'hoclt IR i:n 
 
 nox x ain. 
 
 ! 8R ist ent'vi^t. 
 
 Kuoni und Ruodi 
 Wen meint ihr, Reiter? 
 
 Erster Reiter (entdeckt den Nachen) 
 
 Ha, was seh' ich ! Teufel ! 
 
 Werni (oben) 
 
 Ist's der im Nachen, den ihr sucht? 
 
 Reit zu, 
 Wenn ihr frisch beilegt, holt ihr ihn 
 
 noch ein. 
 
 Zweiter 
 Verwiinscht! Er ist entwischt.
 
 1:1 Wilhelm Tell 65 
 
 Kuoni and Ruodi 
 whom mean you, troopers? 
 
 first trooper (discovers the boat) 
 
 ha, what see I ! devil ! 
 
 Werni (above) 
 
 is it he in+the boat, whom you seek ? 
 
 ride to, 
 if you briskly on+lay, fetch you him 
 
 yet in. 
 
 second 
 accursed ! he has escaped ! 
 
 Ruodi and Kuoni 
 Whom do you mean? 
 
 First Horseman (discovering the boat) 
 
 The deuce! What's this I see? 
 
 Werni (from above) 
 
 Is't he in yonder boat ye seek? 
 
 Ride on, 
 
 If you lay to, you may o'ertake him 
 
 yet. 
 
 Second Horseman 
 Curse on you, he's escaped !
 
 66 'vilhelm 'tel 1:1 
 
 'e:nst&n (tsum 'hiRtan unt 'fiJaR) 
 
 'I:R 'hcupt im 'foRtgaholfan. 
 'i:R 'zolt uns 'by:san 'fait in i:R8 
 
 'herRde ! 
 
 di 'hrta 'Raisat 'am, 'bRent 'unt ^larxt 
 'ni:d9R ! ('ailan 'foRt) 
 
 'zspi: ('JtYRtst 'na:x) 
 
 'kuoni: ('f 
 
 've: 'mtR mama 
 
 'vennit 
 di 'vt 
 
 Erster (zum Hirten und Fischer) 
 
 Ihr habt ihm fortgeholfen. 
 Ihr sollt uns biissen Fallt in ihre 
 
 Herde ! 
 
 Die Hutte reisset ein, brennt und schlagt 
 nieder! (Eilen fort) 
 
 Seppi (stttrzt nach) 
 
 meine Lammer ! 
 
 Kuoni (folgt) 
 
 Weh mir ! Meine Herde ! 
 
 Werni 
 Die Wuteriche !
 
 1:1 Wilhelm Tell 67 
 
 first (to+the herdsman and fisher) 
 
 you have him away+helped. 
 you shall to+us atone fall in their 
 
 herd! 
 
 the hut tear in, burn and strike 
 down! (hurry off) 
 
 Seppi (plunges after) 
 o my lambs ! 
 
 Kuoni (follows) 
 
 woe me ! my herd ! 
 
 Werni 
 the miscreants ! 
 
 First Horseman (to the herdsman and fisherman) 
 
 You helped him off, 
 And you shall pay for it. Fall on their 
 
 herd! 
 Down with the cottage ! burn it ! beat it 
 
 down ! (They rush off) 
 
 Seppi (hurrying after them) 
 Oh my poor lambs ! 
 
 Kuoni (following him) 
 
 Woe's me, alas, my herd ! 
 
 Werni 
 The miscreants !
 
 68 'vilhelm 'tel 1:2 
 
 'Ruodi: ('Eint di lienda) 
 
 das 'himals ! 
 van 'viRt daR 'RetaR 'koman 'di:zam 'landa? 
 
 i:nan) 
 
 'tsvaita 'stse:na 
 
 tsu 'Jtaman in 'Jviits, aina 'linda OE das 'JtaufaxaBS 
 'hauza an das 'lant$tRci:sa, 'ne:98t daE TjEYka. 
 
 'JtaufaxaR, 'pfaifaE fon lu'tsesn 'koman 
 im 
 
 'pfaifoji 
 
 ja, 'ja:, heR 'JtaafaxaR, 'vi: '19 019 'zarxte, 
 
 Ruodi (ringt die Hande) 
 
 Gerechtigkeit des Himmels! 
 Wann wird der Better kommen diesem Lande? 
 (Folgt ihnen) 
 
 2. Szene 
 
 Zu Steinen in Schwyz, eine Linde vor des Stauffachers 
 Hause an der Landstrasse, nachst der Brtlcke. 
 
 Werner Stauffacher, Pfeifer von Luzern kommen 
 im Gesprach. 
 
 Pfeifer 
 Ja, ja, Herr Stauffacher, wie ich Euch sagte,
 
 1=2 Wilhelm Tell 69 
 
 Ruodi (wrings the hands) 
 
 justice of+the Heaven ! 
 
 when will the deliverer come for+this land? 
 (follows them) 
 
 second scene 
 
 at Steinen in Schwyz, a linden before the Stauffacher's 
 house by the country+road, next the bridge. 
 
 Werner Stauffacher, Pfeifer von Luzern come 
 in+the conversation. 
 
 Pfeifer 
 yes, yes, Master Stauffacher, as I to+you said, 
 
 Ruodi (wringing his hands) 
 
 Oh righteous Heaven ! When 
 Will come deliverance to this wretched land? 
 (Exeunt severally) 
 
 Scene 2 
 
 A linden tree in front of Stauffacher's house at Steinen, 
 in Schwyz, on the public road, near a bridge. 
 
 Werner Stauffacher and Pfeifer, of Lucerne, enter 
 
 talking. 
 
 Pfeifer 
 Ay, ay, friend Stauffacher, as I have said,
 
 70 'vilhelm 'tel 1:2 
 
 '$v0:Rt 'ni9t tsu '0:stRai9, 'ven IE s 'kent 
 
 feR'maidan. 
 
 haltat 'fest am 'Rai9 unt 'vakoR, vi bis'hetR. 
 got 'JiRma 019 bai oiR8R 'altan 'fRaihait! 
 
 ('dRvkt im TiERtsl^ di hant unt vil 'ge:n) 
 
 'ftaufax9R 
 'blaipt 'dox, bis mama 'viRtm 'komt 
 
 'i:R 'zait 
 'main 'gast tsu 'Jvitts, '19 'in lu'tseRn deR 
 
 'OIR9. 
 
 'pfaifdR 
 fi:l 'dank ! mus 'hoita 'geRzau nox 8 
 
 Schwort nicht zu Ostreich, wenn Ihr's konnt 
 
 vermeiden. 
 
 Haltet fest am Reich und wacker, wie bisher. 
 Gott schirme Euch bei Eurer alten Freiheit! 
 
 (Drtickt ihm herzlich die Hand und will gehen) 
 
 Stauffacher 
 Bleibt doch, bis meine Wirtin kommt 
 
 Ihr seid 
 
 Mein Gast zu Schwyz, ich in Luzern der 
 Eure. 
 
 Pfeifer 
 Viel' Dank! Muss heute Gersau noch erreichen.
 
 1=2 Wilhelm Tell 71 
 
 swear not to Austria, if you it can 
 
 avoid. 
 
 hold fast to+the empire and valiantly, as hitherto. 
 God protect you in your old freedom! 
 
 (presses him cordially the hand and will go) 
 
 Stauffacher 
 stay pray, till my hostess comes 
 
 you are 
 
 my guest at Schwyz, I in Lucerne the 
 yours. 
 
 Pfeifer 
 many thanks ! must to-day Gersau still reach. 
 
 Swear not to Austria, if you can 
 
 help it. 
 
 Hold by the Empire stoutly as of yore, 
 And God preserve you in your ancient freedom ! 
 
 (Presses his hand warmly and is about to go) 
 
 Stauffacher 
 Wait till my mistress comes. Now do ! 
 
 You are 
 
 My guest in Schwyz as in Lucerne I'm 
 yours 
 
 Pfeifer 
 Thanks! I must get to Gersau yet to-day.
 
 72 'vilhelm 'tel 1:2 
 
 vas IK aux '$ve:Ras m8c,t tsu 'laidan 
 
 "ha:ban 
 
 fon oiR8R 'f0:9ta 'gaits unt 'y:baRmu:t, 
 'tRa:xt s 'in ga'dult ! as 'kan ZIQ 'endaRn, 
 
 am 'andRaR 'kaizaR 'kan ans 
 
 ga'larjan. 
 'zait x iR 8Rst 'orstaRais 'zait X !R s auf 
 
 EE 'ge:t 'ap. 'JtaufaxaE 'zetst 819 'kumaRfol 
 
 auf aina Hbagk untaR daR 'lindo. 'zo: 'fmdat i:n 
 
 'gcRtRurt, zaina 'fRau, di: zig 'ne:ban in 'Jtelt unt 
 
 in aina 'tsaitlaq 'Jvaijant ba'tRaxtat. 
 
 "Was Ihr auch Schweres mogt zu leiden 
 
 haben 
 
 Von Eurer Vogte Geiz und tlbermut, 
 Tragt's in Geduld ! Es kann sich andern, 
 
 schnell, 
 Ein andrer Kaiser kann ans Reich 
 
 gelangen. 
 Seid Ihr erst Osterreichs, seid Ihr's auf 
 
 immer. 
 
 Er geht ab. Stauffacher setzt sich kummervoll 
 
 auf eine Bank unter der Linde. So findet ihn 
 
 Gertrud, seine Frau, die sich neben ihn stellt und 
 
 ihn eine Zeitlang schweigend betrachtet.
 
 1:2 Wilhelm Tell 73 
 
 what you also heavy may to suffer 
 
 have 
 
 of your stewards' avarice and arrogance, 
 bear it in patience ! it can itself change, 
 
 quickly, 
 an other emperor can to+the empire 
 
 attain, 
 are you once Austria's, are you it for 
 
 ever. 
 
 he goes off. Stauffacher seats himself troubled 
 
 upon a bench under the linden. so finds him 
 
 Gertrud, his wife, who herself beside him stations and 
 
 him a while+long silently regards. 
 
 Whatever grievances your rulers' 
 
 pride 
 
 And grasping avarice may yet inflict, 
 Bear them in patience soon a change may 
 
 come. 
 Another emp'ror may ascend the 
 
 throne. 
 But Austria's once, and you are hers for 
 
 ever. 
 
 Stauffacher sits down sorrowfully upon a bench under 
 
 the linden tree. Qertrud, his wife, enters, and finds 
 
 him in this posture. She places herself near him, 
 
 and looks at him for some time in silence.
 
 74 'vilhelm 'tel 1:2 
 
 'geRtnu:t 
 
 zo 'eRnst, main 'fRomt? 19 'kena di 
 
 nigt 'me:R, 
 
 Jon 'fi:la 'taiga 'ze: 19 s 'Jvaijant 'an, 
 vi 'fmstRaR 'tRy:pzin dama 'JtiRna 'fuR9t. 
 auf damem 'heRtsan 'dRYkt am 'Jtil ga'bRestan, 
 feR'tRau as 'mi:R; 19 bin dam 'tROias 'vaip, 
 unt 'mama 'helfta 'foRdR 19 dames ' 
 
 IR di 'hant unt "Jvaigt) 
 
 vas x kan dam 'heRts ba'kleman, 'za:x es 'mitR. 
 ga'zeijnat ist dam 'flais, dam 'glykjtant 
 'bly:t, 
 
 Gertrud 
 
 So ernst, mein Freund? Ich kenne dich 
 
 nicht mehr, 
 
 Schon viele Tage sen' ich's schweigend an, 
 Wie finstrer Triibsinn deine Stirne furcht. 
 Auf deinem Herzen driickt ein still Gebresten, 
 Vertrau' es mir; ich bin dein treues Weib, 
 Und meine Halfte fordr' ich deines Grams. 
 
 (Stauffacher reicht ihr die Hand und schweigt) 
 
 Was kann dein Herz beklemmen, sag' es mir. 
 Gesegnet ist dein Fleiss, dein Gliicksstand 
 bluht,
 
 1:2 Wilhelm Tell 75 
 
 Gertrud 
 
 so earnest, my friend? I know you 
 
 no more, 
 
 already many days look I it silently at, 
 how dark melancholy your forehead furrows, 
 on your heart presses a silent grief, 
 confide it to+me; I am your faithful wife, 
 and my half demand I of+your grief. 
 
 (Stauffacher extends to+her the hand and is+silent) 
 
 what can your heart oppress, tell it me. 
 blest is your industry, your prosperity 
 flourishes, 
 
 Gertrud 
 
 So sad, my love ! I scarcely know thee 
 
 now. 
 
 For many a day in silence I have mark'd 
 A moody sorrow furrowing thy brow. 
 Some silent grief is weighing on thy heart. 
 Trust it to me ; I am thy faithful wife, 
 And I demand my half of all thy cares. 
 
 (Stauffacher gives her his hand and is silent) 
 
 Tell me what can oppress thy spirits thus? 
 Thy toil is blest the world goes well 
 with thee
 
 76 'vilhelra 'tel 1:2 
 
 'fol 'zmt di 'oman, unt dan ' 
 
 daR 'glatan 'pfe:Rda 'vo:lgane:Rta 'tsuxt 
 ist fon dan 'beRJan 'glrkliQ 'haimgabRaxt 
 tsuR 'vintaRurj in den ba'kve:man 'telan. 
 'da: 'te:t dam 'haus, 'ROIQ, 'vi: am 
 
 x e:dalzits ; 
 
 fon ^tnam ^tamholts ist es 'noi ga'tsimaRt 
 unt na:x dam 'RiQtmazs 'oRdantli^ ga'fytgt ; 
 fon X fi:l8n 'fenstaRn 'glentst as 'votnliQ, 'hel ; 
 mit 'buntan 'vapanJilclaRn ist s ba'matlt 
 unt 'vaizan ^pRY^an, di: daR 'vandaRsman 
 li:st unt i:Ran x zin ba'vundaRt. 
 
 Voll sind die Scheunen, und der Kinder 
 
 Scharen, 
 
 Der glatten Pferde wohlgenahrte Zucht 
 Ist von den Bergen gliicklich heimgebracht 
 Zur Winterung in den bequemen Stallen. 
 Da steht dein Haus, reich, wie ein 
 
 Edelsitz ; 
 
 Von schonem Stammholz ist es neu gezimmert 
 Und nach dem Richtmass ordentlich gefiigt ; 
 Von vielen Fenstern glanzt es wohnlich, hell; 
 Mit bunten Wappenschildern ist's bemalt 
 Und weisen Sprtichen, die der Wandersmann 
 Verweilend liest und ihren Sinn bewundert.
 
 1:2 Wilhelra Tell 77 
 
 full are the barns, and of+the cattle 
 
 herds, 
 
 of+the sleek horses well+nourished breed 
 is from the mountains happily home+brought 
 for+the wintering in the commodious stables. 
 there stands your house, rich, like a 
 
 mansion ; 
 
 of fine timber is it newly built 
 and by the gauging+measure properly joined ; 
 from many windows shines it habitably, brightly; 
 with many+colored escutcheons is it painted 
 and wise sayings, which the wanderer 
 lingering reads and their sense admires. 
 
 Our barns are full our cattle, many a 
 
 score, 
 
 Our handsome stock of sleek and well-fed steeds 
 Brought from the mountain pastures safely home, 
 To winter in their comfortable stalls. 
 There stands thy house no nobleman's 
 
 more fair ! 
 
 'Tis newly built with timber of the best, 
 All grooved and fitted with the nicest skill; 
 Its many glistening windows tell of comfort! 
 'Tis quarter'd o'er with scutcheons of all hues, 
 And proverbs sage, which passing travelers 
 Delay to read, and ponder o'er their meaning.
 
 78 'vilhelm 'tel 1:2 
 
 'ftaufaxdR 
 
 'vo:l 'te:t das 'haus ga'tsimaRt unt ga'fytQt, 
 dox, 'ax as 'vankt dan 'gRtmt, auf 'de:m 
 V!R 'bautan. 
 
 main 'veRnaR, 'zatge, vi: feR^tejst du 'das? 
 
 'ftaufaxdR 
 foR 7 di:z8R 'linda 'za:s 19 "JYrjst, vi x hoit, 
 
 das '^n fol'bRaxta 
 
 yrbaR'derjkant, 
 da: 'ka:m da'he:R fon 'krsnaxt, 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Wohl steht das Haus gezimmert und gefiigt, 
 Doch, ach es wankt der Grund, auf dem 
 wir bauten. 
 
 Gertrud 
 Mein Werner, sage, wie verstehst du das? 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Vor dieser Linde sass ich jiingst, wie heut, 
 Das schon Vollbrachte freudig 
 
 iiberdenkend, 
 Da kam daher von Kiissnacht, seiner 
 
 Burg,
 
 1:2 Wilhelm Tell 79 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 indeed stands the house built and joined, 
 but, alas it rocks the ground, on which 
 we built. 
 
 Gertrud 
 my Werner, tell, how understand you that? 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 before this linden sat I lately, as to-day, 
 the beautifully accomplished+thing joyfully 
 
 considering, 
 then came along from Kussnacht, his 
 
 castle, 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 The house is strongly built, and handsomely, 
 But, ah ! the ground on which we built it 
 totters. 
 
 Gertrud 
 Tell me, dear Werner, what you mean by that? 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 A day or two ago I sat right here 
 Beneath this linden, thinking with 
 
 delight, 
 How fairly all was finished, when from 
 
 Kussnacht,
 
 80 'villielm 'tel 1:2 
 
 daR 'fo:xt mit zainan 'Raizijan ga'Ritan. 
 
 foR 'di:zam 'hauza 'hi:lt aR 'vundaRnt 'an ; 
 
 'dox '19 R'hu:p 11119 '$nel, unt 
 
 vi zig s ga'by:Rt, x tRa:t '19 dam ' 
 
 ent'gerjan, 
 
 deR uns das 'kaizaRs x Ri9taRli9a 'maxt 
 'forR^telt im landa. / vesan ist di:s 
 
 x haus? 
 
 x fRa:xt 'eR 'bots'mainant, den aR 'vust as 'vo:!. 
 dox ^nel ba'zonan 19 ent x ge:jn im 'zo: : 
 di:s 'haus, heR 'fo:xt, ist mamas "heRn das 
 
 'kaizaRS 
 
 Der Vogt mit seinen Reisigen geritten. 
 Vor diesem Hause hielt er wundernd an ; 
 Doch ich erhub mich schnell, und 
 
 unterwiirfig, 
 Wie sich's gebiihrt, trat ich dem Herrn 
 
 entgegen, 
 
 Der uns des Kaisers richterliche Macht 
 Vorstellt im Lande. ,,Wessen ist dies 
 
 Haus ?" 
 
 Fragt' er bosmeinend, denn er wusst' es wohl. 
 Doch schnell besonnen ich entgegn' ihm so: 
 ,,Dies Haus, Herr Vogt, ist meines Herrn des 
 
 Kaisers
 
 1:2 Wilhelm Tell 81 
 
 the viceroy with his horsemen ridden, 
 before this house held he wondering on ; 
 yet I up+lifted me quickly, and 
 
 submissively, 
 as itself it becomes, stepped I the lord 
 
 toward, 
 
 who to+us the emperor's judicial power 
 represents in+the land. whose is this 
 
 house ? 
 
 asked he ill+meaning, for he knew it well, 
 yet quickly collected I replied to+him so : 
 this house, sir viceroy, is my lord the 
 
 emperor's 
 
 The Viceroy and his men came riding by. 
 
 Before this house he halted in surprise : 
 
 At once I rose, and, as beseemed his 
 
 rank, 
 Advanced respectfully to greet the 
 
 lord, 
 
 To whom the Emp'ror delegates his power, 
 As judge supreme within our Canton here. 
 "Whose is this house?" he innocently asked, 
 With mischief in his thoughts, for well he knew. 
 With prompt decision, thus I answered him : 
 "My lord the Emperor's, your grace, and 
 
 yours,
 
 82 'vilhelm 'tel 1:2 
 
 unt 'OIROS unt main 'le:an. 'da: 
 
 fen'zetst R : 
 
 19 bin Re'gent im 'lant an 'kaizeRs 'tat 
 unt 'vil niQt, das daR 'bauoR 'hoizaR 
 
 'baua 
 
 auf 'zama 'aijna 'hant unt "alzo 'fRai 
 'hin'le.-p, als 'op 'e:R 'heR ve:R in dom 'lande: 
 19 've:Rt miQ untaR^tem, 019 'das tsu 
 
 've:Ran. 
 
 'di:s 'satgant, 'Rit 8R 'tRutsi9li9 fon 'danan, 
 '19 'a:baR 'bli:p mit "kumaRfolaR 'zetla, 
 das 'voRt ba'denkant, das daR 7 b0:zo 
 
 '$pRa:x. 
 
 Und Eures und mein Lehen." Da 
 
 versetzt er : 
 
 ,,Ich bin Regent im Land an Kaisers Statt 
 Und will nicht, dass der Bauer Hauser 
 
 baue 
 
 Auf seine eigne Hand und also frei 
 Hinleb', als ob er Herr war* in dem Lande : 
 Ich werd' mich unterstehn, Euch das zu 
 
 wehren." 
 
 Dies sagend, ritt er trutziglich von dannen, 
 Ich aber blieb mit kummervoller Seele, 
 Das Wort bedenkend, das der Bose 
 
 sprach.
 
 1:2 Wilhelm Tell 83 
 
 and yours and my fief. then 
 
 replies he : 
 
 I am regent in+the land in emperor's stead 
 and will not, that the peasant houses 
 
 build 
 
 on his own hand and so free 
 on+live, as if he master were in the land : 
 I shall me presume, to+you that to 
 
 forbid. 
 
 this saying, rode he angrily from there, 
 I however remained with anxious spirit, 
 the word bethinking, which the evil+one 
 
 spoke. 
 
 And held by me in fief." On this he 
 
 answered, 
 
 "I am the Emperor's viceregent here, 
 And will not that each peasant churl 
 
 should build 
 
 At his own pleasure, bearing him as freely 
 As though he were the master in the land: 
 I shall make bold to put a stop 
 
 to this!" 
 
 So saying, he, with menaces, rode off, 
 And left me musing with a heavy heart, 
 Upon the purpose that his words 
 
 betray'd.
 
 84 'vilhelm 'tel 1:2 
 
 'gentnu'.t 
 
 main 'li:baR 'heR unt 'e:aviRt! 'ma:xst 'du: 
 am 'Re:tli9 'voRt fon 'damam 'vaip 
 
 feR'ne:man ? 
 
 das 'etdaln 'i:beR9s 'toxtaR x Ry:m 19 
 das 'firleRfa^nan 'mans. V!R 
 
 'za:san, 
 
 di 'vola 'Jpinant, in dan 'lanan 'negtan, 
 'ven x bai dam 'fa:taR zig das 'folkas 
 
 'hoiptaR 
 
 feR'zamaltan, di peRga'menta 'larzan 
 dan 'altan 'kaizaR, unt das 'landas 7 vo:l 
 ba'daxtan in feR'nynftijam g 
 
 Gertrud 
 
 Mein lieber Herr und Ehewirt ! Magst du 
 Ein redlich Wort von deinem Weib 
 
 vernehmen ? '. 
 
 Des edeln Ibergs Tochter riihm' ich mich, 
 Des vielerfahrnen Manns. Wir Schwestern 
 
 sassen, 
 
 Die Wolle spinnend, in den langen Nachten, 
 Wenn bei dem Vater sich des Volkes 
 
 Haupter 
 
 Versammelten, die Pergamente lasen 
 Der alten Kaiser, und des Landes Wohl 
 Bedachten in verniinftigem Gesprach.
 
 1:2 Wilhelm Tell 85 
 
 Gertrud 
 
 my dear lord and husband ! would you 
 an honest word from your wife 
 
 hear? 
 
 the noble Iberg's daughter boast I me, 
 the much+experienced man. we sisters 
 
 sat, 
 
 the wool spinning, in the long nights, 
 when with the father themselves the nation's 
 
 chiefs 
 
 assembled, the parchments read 
 of+the old emperors, and the land's weal 
 considered in judicious discussion. 
 
 Gertrud 
 
 Mine own dear lord and husband ! Wilt thou take 
 A word of honest counsel from thy 
 
 wife? 
 
 I boast myself the noble Iberg's child, 
 A man of wide experience. Many a 
 
 time, 
 
 As we sat spinning in the winter nights, 
 My sisters and myself, the people's 
 
 chiefs 
 
 Were wont to gather round our father's hearth, 
 To read the old imperial charters, and 
 To hold sage converse on the country's weal.
 
 86 'vilhelm 'tel 1:2 
 
 'auf'meRkant 'h0:Rt 19 'da: manQ 'klu:gas 
 
 'vas 'deR feR'tendja 'denkt, daR 'gu:ta 
 
 'v Y n$t, 
 unt '$til im 'heRtsan 'ha:b 19 miR s 
 
 ba'va:Rt. 
 
 zo x h0:R8 'den unt 'axt auf mama 'Re:da! 
 'den, 'vas di9 'pResto, 'zi:, das 'vust 19 
 
 'lenst. 
 
 'gRolt daR 'lantfotxt, 'm89ta 
 diR '$a:dan, 
 
 den 'du: bist 'i:m am 'hindaRnis, das 819 
 daR 'Jvi:tsaR 'ni9t dam 'noian 'fyRstanhaus 
 
 Aufmerkend hort' ich da manch kluges 
 
 Wort, 
 Was der Verstand'ge denkt, der Gute 
 
 wiinscht, 
 Und still im Herzen hab' ich mir's 
 
 bewahrt. 
 
 So hore denn und acht' auf meine Rede ! 
 Denn, was dich presste, sieh, das wusst' ich 
 
 langst. 
 Dir grollt der Landvogt, mochte 
 
 gern dir schaden, 
 
 Denn du bist ihm ein Hindernis, dass sich 
 Der Schwyzer nicht dem neuen Fiirstenhaus
 
 1:2 Wilhelm Tell 87 
 
 listening heard I then many+a wise 
 
 word, 
 what the intelligent+one thinks, the good+one 
 
 wishes, 
 and still in+the heart have I for+me it 
 
 treasured+up. 
 
 so hear then and give+heed to my speech! 
 for, what you oppressed, behold, that knew I 
 
 long+ago. 
 at+you is+angry the land+steward, would 
 
 gladly you harm, 
 
 for you are to+him a hindrance, that himself 
 the Schwyzer not to+the new princely+house 
 
 Then needfully I listened, marking 
 
 well 
 Whate'er the wise man thought or good 
 
 man wished, 
 And garnered up their wisdom in my 
 
 heart. 
 
 Hear then, and mark me well ; for thou wilt see, 
 I long have known the grief that weighs 
 
 thee down. 
 The Viceroy hates thee, fain would 
 
 injure thee, 
 
 For thou hast cross'd his wish to bend the Swiss 
 In homage to this upstart house of princes,
 
 88 'vilhelm 'tel 1:2 
 
 vil untaR'veRfan, 'zondaRn 'tROi unt 'fest 
 bairn 'ROIC, ba'haRan, 'vi: di 'vYRdijan 
 'alt'foRdaRn es ga'haltan unt ga'tarn. 
 ist s 'ni9t so, 'vERnaR? 'za:x as, 'ven 19 
 
 'zo: 'ist s, das ist das 'geslaRs 'gRol auf 'mi^. 
 
 eR ist diR 'naidij, 'vail du 'glrklig 'votnst, 
 am "fRai8R 'man auf damam 'aijnan 'eRp, 
 den 'e:R hat x kains. fom 'kaizaR 'zelpst 
 unt ' 
 
 Will unterwerfen, sondern treu und fest 
 Beim Reich beharren, wie die wiirdigen 
 Altvordern es gehalten und gethan. 
 Ist's nicht so, Werner? Sag' es, wenn ich 
 luge! 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 So ist's, das ist des Gesslers Groll auf mich. 
 
 Gertrud 
 
 Er ist dir neidisch, weil du gliicklich wohnst, 
 Ein freier Mann auf deinem eignen Erb, 
 Denn er hat keins. Vom Kaiser selbst 
 und Reich
 
 1:2 Wilhelm Tell 89 
 
 will subject, but true and fast 
 by+the empire stand, as the worthy 
 forefathers it held and done+(have). 
 is it not so, Werner? say it, if I 
 lie! 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 so is it, that is the Gessler's grudge against me. 
 
 Gertrud 
 
 he is of+you envious, because you happy live, 
 a free man on your own inheritance, 
 for he has none. From+the emperor himself 
 and empire 
 
 And kept them staunch, like their good sires 
 
 of old, 
 
 In true allegiance to the Empire. Say, 
 Is't not so, Werner? Tell me, if I'm 
 
 wrong. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 'Tis even so. For this doth Gessler hate me. 
 
 Gertrud 
 
 He burns with envy, too, to see thee living 
 
 A free man on thine own inheritance, 
 
 For he has hone. Directly from the 
 Emperor
 
 90 'vilhelm 'tel 1:2 
 
 st 'du: di:s 'haus tsu 'le:n ; du 'daRfst 
 
 as 'tsaijan, 
 zo 'gu:t d9R 'Rai^sfyRst zama 'lendaR 
 
 'tsaigt ; 
 
 den 'y:baR 'di:R eR'kenst du 'kainan 'heRn, 
 als x nu:R dan X h0:9stan in daR "kRistanhait 
 'e:R 'ist am 'JYijRaR 'zo:n nuR 'zainas 'hauzas, 
 'niQts x nent aR 'zain, als zainan ' 
 
 mantal ; 
 
 dRum 'zi:t aR x je:das 'bi:daRmanas ' 
 mit '^etlan 'augan 'giftjaR 'misgunst 'an. 
 'di:R x hat aR 'lenst dan "untaRgaq 
 
 Tragst du dies Haus zu Lehn ; du darfst 
 
 es zeigen, 
 So gut der Reichsfiirst seine Lander 
 
 zeigt; 
 
 Denn iiber dir erkennst du keinen Herrn, 
 Als nur den Hochsten in der Christenheit 
 Er ist ein jlingrer Sohn nur seines Hauses, 
 Nichts nennt er sein, als seinen Ritter- 
 
 mantel ; 
 
 Drum sieht er jedes Biedermannes Gliick 
 Mit scheelen Augen gift'ger Missgunst an. 
 Dir hat er langst den Untergang 
 
 geschworen
 
 1:2 Wilhelm Tell 91 
 
 hold you this house as+a fief; you may 
 
 it show, 
 as well the prince+of+the+empire his lands 
 
 shows ; 
 
 for over you recognize you no lord, 
 but only the highest in the Christendom 
 he is a younger son only of+his house, 
 nothing calls he his, but his knightly+ 
 
 cloak; 
 
 therefore looks he each good+man's good+fortune 
 with envious eyes of+poisonous disfavor on. 
 for+you has he long+ago the ruin 
 
 sworn 
 
 Thou hold'st in fief the lands thy fathers 
 
 left thee ; 
 No prince within the Empire can 
 
 display 
 
 A better title to his heritage ; 
 For thou hast over thee no lord but one, 
 And he the mightiest of all Christian kings. 
 This Gessler, as we know, 's a younger son, 
 His only wealth the knightly cloak he wears: 
 He therefore views an honest man's good fortune 
 With a jealous eye and bitter enmity. 
 Long has he sworn to compass thy 
 
 destruction
 
 92 'vilhelm 'tel 1:2 
 
 nox 'te:st du 'unfeRze:Rt vilst du: 
 
 'bis 'ER di 'b0:za 'lust an diR ga'by:st? 
 dan 'klutga 'man baut 'O:R. 
 
 'ftaufaxdR 
 
 'vas 'ist tsu 'turn ! 
 
 'gentKint (tRit 'ne:oR) 
 
 zo 'h0:Ra 'mainan x Ra:t ! du 'vaist, vi 'hi:R 
 tsu ^vitts 819 'ala 'RettliQen ba'kla:gan 
 op 'dirzas x lantfo:xts "gaits unt 
 
 zo 'tsvaifla 'nigt, das si: doRt x dRy:ban 'aux 
 
 Noch stehst du unversehrt Willst du 
 
 erwarten, 
 
 Bis er die bose Lust an dir gebiisst? 
 Der kluge Mann baut vor. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Was ist zu thun ! 
 
 Qertrud (tritt naher) 
 
 So hore meinen Rat! Du weisst, wie hier 
 Zu Schwyz sich alle Redlichen beklagen 
 Ob dieses Landvogts Geiz und 
 
 Wiiterei. 
 So zweifle nicht, dass sie dort drtiben auch
 
 1:2 Wilhelm Tell 93 
 
 still stand you unhurt will you 
 
 await, 
 
 till he the bad desire on you satisfied+(has) ? 
 the prudent man builds ahead. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 what is to do! 
 
 Oertrud (steps nearer) 
 
 then hear my advice ! you know, as here 
 in Schwyz themselves all honest+ones complain 
 concerning this land+steward's avarice and 
 
 ferocity, 
 so doubt not, that they there yonder also 
 
 As yet thou art uninjured. Wilt thou 
 
 wait, 
 
 Till he may safely give his malice scope ? 
 A wise man would anticipate the blow. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 What's to be done? 
 
 Gertrud (stepping nearer) 
 
 Now hear what I advise: 
 
 Thou knowest well, how here with us in Schwyz 
 All worthy men are groaning underneath 
 This Gessler's grasping, grinding tyranny. 
 Doubt not the men of Unterwald as well,
 
 94 'vilhelm 'tel 1:2 
 
 in 'untaRvaldan unt im 'uRnaR 'lant 
 
 das 'dRarjas 'my:t zint unt das 'haRtan 
 
 'joxs 
 
 'den, 'vi: daR 'geslaR 'hitR, zo 'aft as 
 
 daR 'landanbeRJaR 'dRyrban y:baRm 'ze: 
 as 'komt kam 'fi$aRka:n tsu 'uns he'Ry:baR, 
 deR niQt am 'noias 'unhail unt ga'valt- 
 ba'gman fon dan X f0:gtan uns feR'krndat. 
 dRum 'te:t as 'gu:t, das 'oiRaR 'etliga, 
 di s 'Re:tli9 'mainan, '$til tsu x Ra:ta 
 
 'ginan, 
 'vi: 'man das 'dRuks SIQ megt 8R'le:dijan ; 
 
 In Unterwalden und im Urner Land 
 
 Des Dranges mild' sind und des harten 
 
 Jochs 
 Denn, wie der Gessler hier, so schafft es 
 
 frech 
 
 Der Landenberger driiben iiberm See 
 Es kommt kein Fischerkahn zu uns heriiber, 
 Der nicht ein neues Unheil und Gewalt- 
 Beginnen von den Vogten uns verkiindet. 
 Drum that' es gut, dass eurer etliche, 
 Die's redlich meinen, still zu Rate 
 
 gingen, 
 Wie man des Drucks sich mocht' erledigen;
 
 1:2 Wilhelm Tell 95 
 
 in Unterwalden and in+the Urner land 
 of+the pressure tired are and of+the hard 
 
 yoke 
 for, as the Gessler here, so carries+on it 
 
 shamelessly 
 
 the Landenberg yonder over+the lake 
 it comes no fisherboat to us here+over, 
 that not a new calamity and of+violence+ 
 deed of the stewards to+us announces, 
 therefore would+do it well, that of+you some, 
 who it honestly mean, quietly to council 
 
 would+go, 
 how one of+the oppression himself might rid; 
 
 And Uri, too, are chafing like 
 
 ourselves, 
 At this oppressive and disheart'ning 
 
 yoke. 
 For there, across the lake, the 
 
 Governor 
 
 Wields the same iron rule as Gessler here 
 No fishing-boat comes over to our side, 
 But brings the tidings of some new encroachment, 
 Some outrage fresh, more grievous than the last. 
 
 Then it were well, that some of you true 
 
 % 
 men 
 
 Men sound at heart, should secretly devise,
 
 96 'vilhelm 'tcl 1:2 
 
 zo 'axt 19 'vo:l, 'got 'vy:Rd 019 "nj^t 
 
 unt deK ga / R89tan 'zaxa 'gne:di9 sain 
 'hast 'du in 'u:m: kainan 'gastfROint, '$pRi9, 
 'dem 'du dam 'heRts marxst x Re:tli9 
 
 'ftaufaxdR 
 
 'vakoRn 'menaR "ken 19 x fi:la ' 
 unt 'angazeran 'gRO.-se 'heRanbita, 
 x di: 'miR ga'haim zint unt ga:R 'vo:! feR'tRaut. 
 
 (CE 'Jtett 'auf) 
 
 ga / fe:Rli9aR ga'darjkan 
 
 So acht' ich wohl, Gott wiird' euch nicht 
 
 verlassen 
 
 Und der gerechten Sache gnadig sein 
 Hast du in Uri keinen Gastfreund, sprich, 
 Dem du dein Herz magst redlich 
 
 offenbaren ? 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Der wackern Manner kenn' ich viele dort 
 
 Und angesehen grosse Herrenleute, 
 
 Die mir geheim sind und gar wohl vertraut. 
 
 (Er steht auf) 
 Frau, welchen Sturm gefahrlicher Gedanken
 
 1:2 Wilhelm Tell 97 
 
 thus deem I well, God would you not 
 
 abandon 
 
 and to+the rightful cause gracious be 
 have you in Uri no guest+friend, tell, 
 to+whom you your heart would honestly 
 
 reveal? 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 of+the valiant men know I many there 
 
 and respected great noblemen, 
 
 who with+me confident are and quite well intimate. 
 
 (he stands up) 
 woman, what+a storm of+dangerous thoughts 
 
 How best to shake this hateful thraldom off. 
 Well do I know, that God would not desert you, 
 But lend his favor to the righteous cause. 
 Hast thou no friend in Uri, say, to whom 
 Thou frankly may'st unbosom all thy 
 thoughts ? 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 I know full many a gallant fellow there, 
 And nobles, too, great men, of high repute, 
 In whom I can repose unbounded trust. 
 
 (Rising) 
 Wife! What a storm of wild and perilous thoughts
 
 98 'vilhelm 'tel 1:2 
 
 'vekst 'du 'miR 'in daR 'tilan 'bRust ! main 
 
 'maRstas 
 'ke:Rst x du ans 'hgt das 'ta:gas mi:R 
 
 ant'ge:jan, 
 unt vas 19 miR tsu 'derjkan 'til 
 
 feR'bo:t, 
 'du: 'JpRicst s mit 'laigtaR 'tsuna 'kekliQ x aus. 
 
 'hast 'du aux 'vo:l ba'daxt, 'vas 'du miR 
 
 'Re:tst? 
 di 'vilds 'tsvi:tRaxt unt dan 'klaq daR 
 
 'vafan 
 
 'RUtfst 'du in 'dirzas 'fRi:tgavo:nta 'ta:l 
 'vi:R 'va:xtan as, am 'vaxas 'folk daR 'hmtan, 
 
 Weckst du mir in der stillen Brust! Mein 
 
 Innerstes 
 Kehrst du ans Licht des Tages mir 
 
 entgegen, 
 Und was ich mir zu denken still 
 
 verbot, 
 Du sprichst's mit leichter Zunge kecklich aus. 
 
 Hast du auch wohl bedacht, was du mir 
 
 ratst? 
 Die wilde Zwietracht und den Klang der 
 
 Waffen 
 
 Rufst du in dieses friedgewohnte Thai 
 Wir wagten es, ein schwaches Volk der Hirten,
 
 1:2 Wilhelm Tell 99 
 
 waken you for+me in the still breast ! my 
 
 innerraost+heart 
 turn you to+the light of+the day to+me 
 
 opposite, 
 and what I myself to think in+secret 
 
 forbade, 
 
 you speak it with light tongue boldly out. 
 *have you also well considered, what you me 
 
 advise ? 
 the wild discord and the clangor of+the 
 
 arms 
 
 call you into this peace+accustomed dale 
 we should+dare it, a weak people of+the herdsmen, 
 
 Hast thou stirr'd up within my tranquil breast ! 
 The darkest musings of my bosom thou 
 Hast dragged to light, and placed them full 
 
 before me 
 And what I scarce dared harbor e'en in 
 
 thought, 
 
 Thou speakest plainly out, with fearless tongue. 
 But hast thou weighed well what thou 
 
 urgest thus ? 
 Discord will come, and dreaded clang of 
 
 arms 
 
 Destroy this valley's long unbroken peace, 
 If we, a feeble race of herdsmen, dare
 
 100 'vilhelra 'tel 1:2 
 
 in 'kamf tsu 'ge:an mit dam 'heRn daR 
 
 'velt? 
 daR 'gu:ta 'ain nun ist s, vc/Rauf si 
 
 'vaRtan, 
 
 um 'lo:stsulasan auf dis 'cmma 'lant 
 di 'vildan 'hoRdan iRaR 'kRitjasmaxt, 
 da'Rin tsu x $altan mit das 'zigaRS 'R 
 unt 'untaRm '^ain ga'RegtaR 'tsYgtiju 
 di 'altan 'fRaihaitsbRirfa tsu feR'tiljan. 
 
 7 i:R 'zait 'aux x menaR, 'visat x oiRa 'akst 
 tsu x fy:Ran, unt dam x mu:tijan hilft 'got! 
 
 In Kampf zu gehen mit dem Herrn der 
 
 Welt? 
 Der gute Schein nur ist's, worauf sie 
 
 warten, 
 
 Um loszulassen auf dies arme Land 
 Die wilden Horden ihrer Kriegesmacht, 
 Darin zu schalten mit des Siegers Rechten 
 Und unterm Schein gerechter Ziichtigung 
 Die alten Freiheitsbriefe zu vertilgen. 
 
 Oertrud 
 
 Ihr seid auch Manner, wisset eure Axt 
 Zu fiihren, und dem Mutigen hilft Gott!
 
 1:2 Wilhelm Tell 101 
 
 into battle to go with the lord of+the 
 
 world ? 
 the good excuse only is it, for+which they 
 
 wait, 
 
 in+order loose fto+let on this poor land 
 the wild hords of+their military+power, 
 there+in to act with the victor's rights 
 and under+the guise of + just castigation 
 the old charters to destroy. 
 
 Gertrud 
 
 you are also men, know your ax 
 
 to handle, and the courageous helps God ! 
 
 Him to the fight, that lords it o'er the 
 
 world. 
 Ev'n now they only wait for some 
 
 excuse 
 
 For setting loose their savage warrior hordes, 
 To scourge and ravage this devoted land, 
 To lord it o'er us with the victor's rights, 
 And, 'neath the show of lawful chastisement, 
 Despoil us of our chartered liberties. 
 
 Gertrud 
 \ 
 You, too, are men; can wield a battle ax 
 
 As well as they. God ne'er deserts the brave.
 
 102 'vilhelm 'tel 1:2 
 
 'ftaufaxdR 
 
 'o 'vaip ! am 'fuR9tbaR 'vy:tant '$Rekms ist 
 'kRi:9; di 'hetRda 'le:9t aR unt dan 
 'hiRtan. 
 
 ER'tRargan 'mus man, 'vas daR ' 
 
 'zendat; 
 "un'bilijas eR'tRe^t 'kam 'e:dlas " 
 
 'ftaufaxdR 
 x di:s 'haus eR'fROit di9, das V!R 'noi 
 
 eR'bautan. 
 daR x kRi:9, daR unga'hoiRa, 'bRent as 'ni:daR. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Weib! Ein furchtbar wiitend Schrecknis ist 
 Der Krieg; die Herde schlagt er und den 
 Hirten. 
 
 Gertrud 
 Ertragen muss man, was der Himmel 
 
 sendet; 
 Unbilliges ertragt kein edles Herz. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 Dies Haus erfreut dich, das wir neu 
 
 erbauten. 
 Der Krieg, der ungeheure, brennt es nieder.
 
 1:2 Wilhelm Tell 103 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 o woman ! a fearful raging terror is 
 the war; the herd slays it and the 
 herdsman. 
 
 Gertrud 
 suffer must one, what the heaven 
 
 sends ; 
 unworthiness suffers no noble heart. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 this house pleases you, that we newly 
 
 built+(have). 
 the war, the monstrous, burns it down. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Oh wife ! a horrid, ruthless fiend is war, 
 That strikes at once the shepherd and his 
 flock. 
 
 Gertrud 
 Whate'er great Heaven inflicts, we must 
 
 endure ; 
 No heart of noble temper brooks injustice. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 This house thy pride war, unrelenting 
 
 war, 
 Will burn it down.
 
 104 'vilhelm 'tel 1:2 
 
 '19 main 'hents an 'tsaitliQ 'gu:t 
 ge'fesalt, 
 dan 'bRant 'VYR '19 hi'nam mit 'aijneR 'hant. 
 
 du 'glaupst an 'menjli^kait ! es 'Jornt 
 
 aux 'niQt das 'tsanta 'kintlain in deR 'vi:ja. 
 
 'gentnud 
 
 di 'unjult hat im 'himal amen "fROint! 
 
 , unt mt x hint9R 
 
 Gertrud 
 Wiisst' ich mein Herz an zeitlich Gut 
 
 gefesselt, 
 Den Brand wiirf ich hinein mit eigner Hand. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 Du glaubst an Menschlichkeit ! Es schont 
 
 der Krieg 
 Auch nicht das zarte Kindlein in der Wiege. 
 
 Gertrud 
 
 Die Unschuld hat im Himmel einen Freund! 
 Sieh vorwarts, Werner, und nicht hinter 
 dich!
 
 1:2 Wilhehn Tell 105 
 
 Gertrud 
 knew I my heart to earthly goods 
 
 fettered, 
 the brand should+throw I into+it with own hand. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 you believe in humanity ! it spares 
 
 the war 
 even not the tender babe in the cradle. 
 
 Gertrud 
 
 the innocence has in+the heaven a friend! 
 look forward, Werner, and not behind 
 you! 
 
 Gertrud 
 
 And did I think this heart 
 Enslaved and fettered to the things of earth, 
 With my own hand I'd hurl the kindling torch. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Hast faith in human kindness, wife ; but- 
 war 
 Spares not the tender infant in its cradle. 
 
 Gertrud 
 
 The innocent will find in Heaven a friend ! 
 Look forward, Werner not behind you, 
 now !
 
 106 'vilhelm 'tel 1:2 
 
 'ftaufaxdR 
 
 iR 'menaR 'kenan 'tapfaR 'fe9tent ' 
 '$iksa:l 'a:baR viRt das 'oma zain? 
 
 di 'letsta 'va:l '^tert 'aux dem '^ 
 
 "ofan, 
 am 'Spnurj fon 7 di:z8R 'bRYka 'maxt mig 
 
 'fROI. 
 
 'ftaufax9R ('JtYEtst in ina 'QROIO) 
 VER 'zolQ am x heRts an zainan x bu:zan 
 kan JR x he:Rt unt x ho:f mit ' 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Wir Manner konnen tapfer fechtend sterben, 
 Welch Schicksal aber wird das eure sein ? 
 
 Gertrud 
 Die letzte Wahl steht auch dem Schwachsten 
 
 offen, 
 Ein Sprung von dieser Briicke macht mich 
 
 frei. 
 
 Stauffacher (sttirzt in ihre Arme) 
 Wer solch ein Herz an seinen Busen driickt, 
 Der kann fiir Herd und Hof mit Freuden 
 fechten,
 
 1:2 Wilhelm Tell 107 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 we men can bravely fighting die, 
 which fate however will the yours be? 
 
 Oertrud 
 the last choice stands also for+the weakest 
 
 open, 
 a leap from this bridge makes me 
 
 free. 
 
 Stauffacher (rushes into her arms) 
 who such a heart to his bosom presses, 
 he can for hearth and estate with pleasure 
 fight, 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 We men may perish bravely, sword in hand ; 
 But oh, what fate, my Gertrud, may be thine ? 
 
 Oertrud 
 None are so weak, but one last choice is 
 
 left- 
 A leap from yonder bridge, and I am 
 
 free! 
 
 Stauffacher (embracing her) 
 Well may he fight with zeal for hearth and 
 
 home, 
 Who can embrace a heart so rare as thine !
 
 108 'vilhelm 'tel 1:2 
 
 unt 'kctmas 'kernes 'he:Rmaxt 'fn^tat ER 
 nax 'urni: 'fa:R 19 'Jtemden 'fu:sas 'glai9, 
 doRt 'le:pt am 'gastfROint mi:R, heR 
 
 deR y:b0R di:za 'tsaiten "deqkt, vi '19. 
 aux x fmd 19 'doRt den 'etdaln "banoRhe 
 fan 'atinhaus op'glai9 fon 'ho:am 'S 
 x li:pt X 8R das 'folk unt 'e:Rt di 'altan 
 
 'zitan. 
 
 mit 'i:nan 'baidan 'pfle:j 19 'Ra:ts, vi man 
 "landasfamda 
 
 le:p 7 vo:l unt, vail 19 'feRn bin, 'fy:R8 'du: 
 
 Und keines Konigs Heermacht fiirchtet er 
 Nach Uri fahr' ich stehnden Fusses gleich, 
 Dort lebt ein Gastfreund mir, Herr 
 
 Walther Furst, 
 
 Der iiber diese Zeiten denkt, wie ich. 
 Auch find' ich dort den edeln Bannerherrn 
 Von Attinghaus obgleich von hohem Stamm, 
 Liebt er das Volk und ehrt die alten 
 
 Sitten. 
 
 Mit ihnen beiden pfleg' ich Rats, wia man 
 Der Landesfeinde rnutig sich 
 
 erwehrt 
 Leb wohl und, weil ich fern bin, fiihre du
 
 1:2 Wilhelm Tell 109 
 
 and no king's military+power fears he 
 to Uri fare I standing foot at+once, 
 there lives a guest+friend of-fmine, master 
 
 Walther Fiirst, 
 
 who concerning these times thinks, as I. 
 also find I there the noble banneret 
 Von" Attinghaus although of high lineage, 
 loves he the people and honors the old 
 
 customs. 
 
 with them both hold I council, how one 
 from+the national+enemies courageously himself 
 
 defends 
 fare well and, while I afar am, conduct you 
 
 What are the hosts of emperors to him? 
 Gertrud, farewell ! I will to Uri straight, 
 There lives my worthy comrade, Walther 
 
 Fiirst ; 
 
 His thoughts and mine upon these times are one. 
 There, too, resides the noble Banneret 
 Von Attinghaus. High though of blood he be, 
 He loves the people, honors their old 
 
 customs. 
 
 With both of these I will take counsel, how 
 To rid us v bravely of our country's 
 
 foe. 
 Farewell ! and while I am away, bear thou
 
 110 'vilhelm 'tel 1:2 
 
 mit 'klurgam 'zin das Regi'ment das 
 
 'hauzas 
 
 dam 'piljaR, den tsum 'gotashauza 'valt, 
 dam 'fRoman "1110119, ^ER fyR zain 'klo:staR 
 
 'zamalt, 
 
 "gip "RaigliQ unt Ent'las in 'vo:lgapfle:gt. 
 'tau'faxaRS x haus feR'biRgt si 'nigt. tsu 
 
 'oisaRst 
 am 'ofnan x he:Rve:9 "Jtert s, am 'viRtli^ 
 
 x dax 
 fyR 'ala 'vandRaR, di das 'vetjas "farRan. 
 
 (in'derra zi na:x dam 'hintaRgEunda 'apge:n, tuit 
 'vilhelm 'tel mit l)aumgaKtan 'faun auf di 'stserna.) 
 
 Mit klugem Sinn das Regiment des 
 
 Hauses 
 
 Dem Pilger, der zum Gotteshause wallt, 
 Dem frommen Monch, der fiir sein Kloster 
 
 sammelt, 
 
 Gib reichlich und entlass ihn wohlgepflegt. 
 Stauffachers Haus verbirgt sich nicht. Zu 
 
 ausserst 
 Am offnen Heerweg steht's, ein wirtlich 
 
 Dach 
 Fiir alle Wandrer, die des Weges fahren. 
 
 (Indem sie nach dem Ilintergrunde abgehen, tritt 
 Wilhelm Tell mit Baumgarten vorn auf die Szene.)
 
 1:2 Wilhelm Tell 111 
 
 with prudent thought the management of+the 
 
 house 
 
 to+the pilgrim, who to+the God's+house wanders, 
 to+the pious monk, who for his cloister 
 
 collects, 
 
 give richly and dismiss him well+cared+for. 
 Stauffacher's house conceals itself not. at 
 
 the+outside 
 on+the open highway stands it, a hospitable 
 
 roof 
 for all wanderers, who the way fare. 
 
 (while they toward the background off+go, steps 
 Wilhelm Tell with Baumgarten in+front on the scene.) 
 
 A watchful eye in management at 
 
 home. 
 
 The pilgrim, journeying to the house of God, 
 The pious monk, collecting for his 
 
 cloister, 
 
 To these give liberally from purse and garner. 
 Stauffacher's house would not be hid. 
 
 Right out 
 Upon the public way it stands, and 
 
 offers 
 To all that pass a hospitable roof. 
 
 (While they are retiring, Tell enters with 
 Baumgarten.)
 
 112 'vilhelm 'tel 1 = 3 
 
 'tel (tsu 'baumgaRtan) 
 
 IK 'hcupt jetst 'mainaR 'vaitaR ni^t fon'n0:t9n, 
 tsu 'jemam 'hauza 'ge:at 'am, doRt 'vornt 
 daR 'JtaufaxaR, am 'fa:taR daR ba'dReijtan. 
 'dox 'zi:, "da: 'ist 8R 'zelbeR 'folgt miR, 
 
 'komt ! 
 ('ge:n auf in 'tsu:; di 'stserne feE'vandalt 819.) 
 
 'stserna 
 
 R 'plats bai 'altOKf. 
 auf ainaE 'anhe;a im 'hintaKgEunt 'zi:t man ama 
 
 'festa 'bauan, 'velga 'Jon 'zo: 'vait ga'di:an, das 
 
 Tell (zu Baumgarten) 
 
 Ihr habt jetzt meiner welter nicht vonnoten, 
 Zu jenem Hause gehet em, dort wohnt 
 Der Stauffacher, ein Vater der Bedrangten. 
 Doch sieh, da 1st er selber Folgt mir, 
 
 kommt ! 
 ( Gehen auf ihn zu ; die Szene verwandelt sich. ) 
 
 3. Szene 
 Offentlicher Platz bei Altorf. 
 
 Auf einer Anhohe im Hintergrund sieht man eine 
 Feste bauen, welche schon so weit gediehen, dass
 
 1:3 Wilhelm Tell 113 
 
 Tell (to ]>aumgarten) 
 
 you have now of+me further not need, 
 to that house go in, there lives 
 the Stauffacher, a father of+the oppressed. 
 but see, there is he himself - - follow me, 
 
 come ! 
 (go toward him to; the scene changes itself.) 
 
 third scene 
 public place near Altorf. 
 
 on a height in+the background sees one a 
 fortress build, which already so far grown+(has), that 
 
 Tell (to Baumgarten) 
 
 Now, then, you have no further need of me. 
 Enter yon house. 'Tis Werner Stauffacher's, 
 A man that is a father to distress. 
 See, there he is, himself ! Come, follow 
 
 me. 
 (They advance toward him. Scene changes.) 
 
 Scene 3 
 A .common near Altorf. 
 
 On an eminence in the background a castle 
 in progress of erection and so far advanced
 
 114 'vilhelm 'tel 1:3 
 
 819 di 'foKm das "gantsan "daRjtelt. di 
 "zaita ist 'feEtiQ, an daR 'foRdaRan viRt 'e:ban gaTjaut, 
 das ga'RYSta 'Jte:t nox, an 've^am di 'vefikloita 
 'auf unt 'nirdaR 'Jtaijan ; auf dam 'hergstan 'dax 
 'heqt daR 'Ji:faRdekaR 'alas ist in ba've:juq 
 unt 'aRbait. 
 
 'fRo:nfo:xt. 'maistaR "Jtammets. ga'zelan unt 
 'hantlaqaR. 
 
 'fRo:nfo:xt 
 (mit dam 'Jtarba, 'tRaipt di 
 
 nigt 'lag ga'faiaRt, 'fm^ ! di 
 heR'bai, dan 'kalk, dan 'meRtal 
 ven deR heR x lantfo:xt 'komt, das ER 
 das 
 
 sich die Form des Ganzen darstellt. Die hintere 
 Seite ist fertig, an der vorderen wird eben gebaut, 
 das Gertiste steht noch, an welchem die Werkleute 
 auf und nieder steigen ; auf dem hochsten Dach 
 hiingt der Schieferdecker alles ist in Bewegung 
 und Arbeit. 
 
 Frohnvogt. Meister Steinmetz. Gesellen und 
 Handlanger. 
 
 Frohnvogt 
 (mit dem Stabe, treibt die Arbeiter) 
 
 Nicht lang gefeiert, frisch ! Die Mauersteine 
 Herbei, den Kalk, den Mortel zugefahren! 
 Wenn der Herr Landvogt kommt, dass er 
 das Werk
 
 1:3 Wilhelm Tell 115 
 
 itself the form of+the whole reveals. the farther 
 side is done, on the front+one is+being just built, 
 the staging stands yet, on which the workmen 
 up and down climb ; on the highest roof 
 hangs the slater everything is in motion 
 and activity. 
 
 taskmaster, master stone-cutter, journeymen and 
 laborers. 
 
 taskmaster 
 (with the staff, drives the workmen) 
 
 not long rested, fresh ! the wall+stones 
 hither, the lime, the mortar brought+here ! 
 when the master land+steward comes, that he 
 the work 
 
 that the outline of the whole may be distin- 
 guished. The back part is finished ; men are 
 working at the front. Scaffolding, on which 
 the workmen are going up and down. A slater 
 is seen upon the highest part of the roof. All 
 is bustle and activity. 
 
 Taskmaster, Mason, Workmen and 
 Laborers. 
 
 Taskmaster 
 (with a stick, urging on the workmen) 
 
 Up, up! You've rested long enough. To work! 
 The stones herej Now the mortar, and the lime! 
 And let his lordship see the work 
 advanced,
 
 116 'vilhelm 'tel 1:8 
 
 ga'vaksan 'zi:t das 'lendaRt vi di 
 'nekan. 
 
 (tsu tsvai TiantlarjaRn, 'vela 'tRa:gan) 
 'haist 'das ga'latdan? 'glai9 das 'dopalta! 
 vi di 'ta^'dhbe ina 'flit 
 
 gtfzel 
 das ist dox 'bant, das 'vi:R di ' 
 
 'zelpst 
 tsu 'anzaRm 'tvirj unt 'keRkaR zolan x fa:Ran ! 
 
 'fRo:nfo:xt 
 
 vas 'muRat 'I:R? das ist am 'JleQtas 
 'folk, 
 
 Gewachsen sieht Das schlendert wie die 
 Schnecken. 
 
 (Zu zwei Handlangern, welche tragen) 
 Heisst das geladen ? Gleich das Doppelte ! 
 Wie die Tagdiebe ihre Pflicht 
 
 bestehlen ! 
 
 Erster Gesell 
 
 Das ist doch hart, dass wir die Steine 
 
 selbst 
 Zu unserm Twing und Kerker sollen fahren! 
 
 Frohnvogt 
 
 Was murret ihr? Das ist ein schlechtes 
 Volk,
 
 1:3 Wilhelm Tell 117 
 
 grown sees that crawls like the 
 snails. 
 
 (to two laborers, who are+carrying) 
 is+called that loaded ? at+once the double ! 
 how the time+thieves their duty 
 
 rob ! 
 
 first journeyman 
 
 that is though hard, that we the stones 
 
 ourselves 
 for our keep and dungeon must carry ! 
 
 taskmaster 
 what grumble you ? that is a bad 
 
 people, 
 
 When next he comes. These fellows crawl 
 like snails ! 
 
 (To two laborers, with loads) 
 What! call you that a load? Go, double it. 
 That's how the laggards shirk and waste their 
 
 time. 
 
 First Workman 
 
 'Tis very hard that we must bear the 
 
 stones, 
 To make a keep and dungeon for ourselves! 
 
 Taskmaster 
 *^ 
 
 What's that you mutter? 'Tis a worthless 
 race,
 
 118 'vilhelm 'tel 1:3 
 
 tsu 'ni9ts 'an'JteliQ, als das 'fi: tsu 'melkan 
 unt 'faul he'Rum tsu 'Jlencbim auf den 
 
 'altdR 'man ('Ku:t 'aus) 
 19 'kan niQt 'me:R. 
 
 'fflCKnfOtXt ('jYtolt i:n) 
 
 'RI$, 'altaR, an di ' 
 
 'e:nstdR gz'zel 
 'ha:pt 'i:R den 'ga:R kain 'aingavait, 
 
 das I:R 
 
 den 'gRais, d8R 'kaum zi 'zelbaR 'Jlepan kan, 
 tsum 'haRtan "fRomdimst 'tRaipt? 
 
 Zu nichts anstellig, als das Vieh zu melken 
 Und faul herum zu schlendern auf den 
 Bergen. 
 
 Alter Mann (ruht aus) 
 Ich kann nicht mehr. 
 
 Frohnvogt (schuttelt ihn) 
 
 Frisch, Alter, an die Arbeit! 
 
 Erster Gesell 
 Habt Ihr denn gar kein Eingeweid, 
 
 dass Ihr 
 
 Den Greis, der kaum sich selber schleppen kann, 
 Zum harten Frohndienst treibt?
 
 1:3 Wilhelm Tell 119 
 
 for nothing fit, but the cattle to milk 
 and lazily about to saunter on the 
 mountains. 
 
 old man (is+resting out) 
 I can no more. 
 
 taskmaster (shakes him) 
 
 fresh, old+man, to the work! 
 
 first journeyman 
 have you pray at+all no bowels+of+compassion, 
 
 that you 
 
 the aged+man, who scarcely him self drag can, 
 to+the hard socage+service drive? 
 
 And fit for nothing but to milk the cows, 
 And saunter idly up and down the 
 mountains. 
 
 Old Man (sinks down exhausted) 
 I can't do more. 
 
 Taskmaster (shaking him) 
 
 Up, up, old man, to work ! 
 
 First Workman 
 
 Have you no bowels of compassion, thus 
 To press so hard upon a poor old man, 
 That scarce ban drag his feeble limbs 
 along ?
 
 120 'vilhelm 'tel 1:3 
 
 'ftainmsts unt ga' 
 s ist ' 
 
 'fRoinfoixt 
 'i:R fyR '019 ; '19 'tu:, vas 'mamas 
 
 'amts. 
 
 "fRom'fotxt, vi viRt cli 'festa den zic; 
 
 "nenan, 
 di vi:R da: 'baun ? 
 
 'fno:nfo:xt 
 'tsviq 'u:Ri: zol zi 'haisan ! 
 
 Meister Steinmetz und Gesellen 
 
 's ist himmelschreieml ! 
 
 Frohnvogt 
 
 Sorgt ihr fiir euch ; ich thu', was meines 
 Amts. 
 
 Zweiter Gesell 
 Frohnvogt, wie wird die Feste derm sich 
 
 nennen, 
 Die wir da bairn ? 
 
 Frohnvogt 
 
 ZWING URI soil sie heissen !
 
 1:3 Wilhelm Tell 121 
 
 master stone-cutter and journeymen 
 
 it is to+heaven+crying ! 
 
 taskmaster 
 
 care you for yourselves; I do, what of+my 
 office (is). 
 
 second journeyman 
 taskmaster, how will the fortress pray itself 
 
 call, 
 which we there build? 
 
 taskmaster 
 Keep Uri shall it be+called! 
 
 Master Mason and Workmen 
 Shame, shame upon you shame ! It cries to 
 heaven ! 
 
 Taskmaster 
 
 Attend your own affairs. I know what I've 
 
 to do. 
 
 Second Workman 
 Pray, master, what's the name that they 
 
 will give 
 This castle, when it's built? 
 
 N Taskmaster 
 
 THE KEEP OF URI !
 
 122 'vilhelm 'tel 1:3 
 
 den untaR 'di:zas 'jox viRt man 019 
 'boijan. 
 
 gv'zeldn 
 'tsviq 'U:R!: ! 
 
 'fno:nfo:xt 
 'nu:n, vas '(Jipt s da'bai tsu 'laxan ? 
 
 'tsvaiton gtfzel 
 mit 'di:zam 'hoislain volt IR 'u:Ri: ' 
 
 las 'se:n, vi 'fi:l man 'ZO^OR 'maulvuRfshaufan 
 mus ybaR'nandaR 'zetsan, bis am ' 
 
 Denn unter dieses Joch wird man euch 
 beugen. 
 
 Oesellen 
 Zwing Uri ! 
 
 FroJinvogt 
 Nun, was gibt's dabei zu lachen ? 
 
 Zweiter Gesell 
 Mit diesem Hauslein wollt Ihr Uri zwingen? 
 
 Erster Gesell 
 
 Lass sehn, wie viel man solcher Maulwurfshaufen 
 Muss iiber'nander setzen, bis ein Berg
 
 1:3 Wilhelm Tell 123 
 
 for under this yoke will one you 
 bend. 
 
 journeymen 
 Keep Uri ! 
 
 taskmaster 
 well, what gives it thereby to laugh ? 
 
 second journeyman 
 with this little+house will you Uri force ? 
 
 first journeyman 
 
 let see, how many one of+such mole+heaps 
 must over+one+another set, until a mountain 
 
 For by it we shall keep you in 
 subjection. 
 
 Workmen 
 The Keep of Uri? 
 
 Taskmaster 
 Well, why laugh at that? 
 
 Second Workman 
 So you'll keep Uri with this paltry pile ! 
 
 First Workman 
 
 How many m'olehills such as that must first 
 Be placed above each other, ere you make
 
 124 'vilhelm 'tel 1:3 
 
 dRQus 'viRt, vi deR ga'Rirjsta mm in 'u:Ri: ! 
 ('fEo:nfo:xt 'ge:t na:x dam 'hmtaKgRunt) 
 
 'maistdR 'ftammets 
 
 dan 'hamaR 'VR IQ in dan 'ti:fstan 'ze:, 
 deR mi:R ga'dimt bai 'di:zam 'f lu:xgaboide ! 
 
 ('tel unt 'Jtaufaxan 'koman) 
 
 'ftaufaxdR 
 'o:, 'het 19 'ni: ga'letpt, um 'das tsu '^auan ! 
 
 'tel 
 
 'hi:R 'ist 11191 'gu:t zain. 'last uns 
 gem. 
 
 Draus wird, wie der geringste nur in Uri! 
 (Frohnvogt geht nach dem Hintergrund) 
 
 Meister Steinmetz 
 
 Den Hammer werf ich in den tiefsten See, 
 Der mir gedient bei diesem Fluchgebaude ! 
 
 (Tell und Stauffacher kommen) 
 
 Stauffacher 
 0, hatt' ich nie gelebt, um das zu schauen ! 
 
 Tell 
 
 Hier ist nicht gut sein. Lasst uns 
 weiter gehn.
 
 1:3 Wilhelm Tell 125 
 
 of+it becomes, like the least+one only in Uri ! 
 (taskmaster goes toward the background) 
 
 master stone-cutter 
 
 the hammer throw I in the deepest lake, 
 which me served+(has) at this curse+building ! 
 
 (Tell and Stauffacher come) 
 
 Stauffacher 
 o, had I never lived, in+order this to behold ! 
 
 Tell 
 
 here it+is not good to+be. let us 
 farther go. 
 
 A mountain equal to the least in Uri ? 
 (Taskmaster goes to the rear) 
 
 Master Mason 
 
 I'll hurl the mallet in the deepest lake, 
 That served my hand on this accursed pile. 
 
 (Enter Tell and Stauffacher) 
 
 Stauffacher 
 0, that I had not lived to see this sight ! 
 
 Tell 
 
 Here 'tis not good to be. Let us 
 proceed.
 
 126 'vilhelra 'tel 1:3 
 
 'ftaufaxdR 
 'bin '19 tsu 'urm:, in daR 'fRdihcnt 'lant? 
 
 'maistoR 'ftammets 
 
 o 'hen, ven IK di "kelan 'eRst ga'zem 
 'un'taR dan 'triiman ! 'ja, ven x di: ba'vomt, 
 'de:R 'viRt don 'ham 
 
 'ftaufaxdR 
 x o: 'got! 
 
 'ftammets 
 
 'ze:t 'di:za 'flankan, 'dirzo 'JtR 
 'di: '$te:n, vi fyR di 'etviQkait ga'baut! 
 
 Stauffacher 
 Bin ich zu Uri, in der Freiheit Land? 
 
 Meister Steinmetz 
 
 Herr, wenn Ihr die Keller erst gesehn 
 Unter den Tlirmen ! Ja, wer die bewohnt, 
 Der wird den Halm nicht fiirder kriihen 
 hOren. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 Gott! 
 
 Steinmetz 
 
 Seht diese Flanken, diese Strebepfeiler, 
 Die stehn, wie fiir die Ewigkeit gebaut !
 
 1:3 Wilhelm Tell 127 
 
 Stauffacher 
 am I in Uri, in the freedom's land? 
 
 master stone-cutter 
 
 o sir, if you the cellars only (had+)seen 
 under the towers! yes, who those occupies, 
 he will the cock not further crow 
 hear. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 o God! 
 
 stone-cutter 
 
 see these flanks, these buttresses, 
 they stand, as for the eternity built ! 
 
 Stauffacher 
 Am I in Uri, in the land of freedom? 
 
 Master Mason 
 
 0, sir, if you could only see the vaults 
 Beneath these towers. The man that tenants 
 
 them 
 Will never hear the cock crow more. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 God! 
 
 Mason 
 
 jfc 
 
 Look at these ramparts and these buttresses, 
 That seem as they were built to last for ever.
 
 128 'vilhelm 'tel 1:3 
 
 'tel 
 
 vas 'henda 'bautan, kenan 'henda '^tYiitsan. 
 
 (nax dan 'beRJan 'tsaijaiit) 
 
 das 'haus daR 'fRaihait hat uns 'got 
 ga'gRYndat. 
 
 man 'hetRt ama 'tRomal, es 'koman 'loita, di 
 
 ainan 'hurt auf ainaR 'Jtarja 'tRargan ; am 'ausRu:faR 
 
 'fol^t itnan, VaibaR unt 'kindaR 'dRiqan 
 
 tumultu'a:RiJ 'na:x. 
 
 'e'.nstdR gd'zel 
 vas 'vil di 'tRomol ? 'ge:bat x axt ! 
 
 'maistdR 'ftammets 
 
 vas fy:R 
 
 Tell 
 Was Hande bauten, konnen Hande stiirzen. 
 
 (Nach den Bergen zeigend) 
 
 Das Haus der Freiheit hat uns Gott 
 gegriindet. 
 
 Man hort eine Trommel, es kommen Leute, die 
 
 einen Hut auf einer Stange tragen ; ein Ausrufer 
 
 folgt ihnen, Weiber und Kinder dringen 
 
 tumultuarisch nach. 
 
 Erster Gesell 
 Was will die Trommel? Gebet acht! 
 
 Meister Steinmetz 
 
 Was fur
 
 1:3 Wilhelm Tell 129 
 
 Tell 
 what hands built, can hands overthrow. 
 
 (toward the mountains pointing) 
 the house of+the freedom has for+us God 
 founded. 
 
 one hears a drum, there come people, who 
 
 a hat on a pole carry ; a crier 
 
 follows them, women and children throng 
 
 tumultuously after. 
 
 first journeyman 
 what will the drum ? give heed ! 
 
 master stone-cutter 
 
 what for 
 
 Tell 
 Hands can destroy whatever hands have rear'd. 
 
 (Pointing to the mountains) 
 
 The house of freedom God hath built 
 for us. 
 
 A drum is heard. People enter bearing 
 
 a cap upon a pole, followed by a crier. 
 
 Women and children thronging tumultuously 
 
 after them. 
 
 First Workman 
 What means the drum? Give heed! 
 
 Mason 
 
 Why, here's a mumming
 
 130 'vilhelm 'tel 1:3 
 
 am 'fastnaxtsauftsu:x, unt vas 'sol 
 'hu:t? 
 
 in das 'kaizaRS "natman ! 'hotRat! 
 
 gd'zshn 
 
 '$til dox! 'h0:Rat! 
 
 'ausRu:fon 
 
 IR x ze:at X di:z8n 'hutt, "me'naR fan 'urni: ! 
 'aufRi^tan viRt man 'i:n auf 'hotaR 'zoila, 
 'mi'tan in 'altoRf, an dam "hotgstan 'oRt, 
 unt 'di:zas ist das 'lantfotxts 'vil unt 
 'mainuq : 
 
 Ein Fastnachtsaufzug, und was soil 
 der Hut? 
 
 Ausrufer 
 In des Kaisers Namen ! Horet ! 
 
 Oesellen 
 
 Still doch! Horet! 
 
 Ausrufer 
 
 Ihr sehet diesen Hut, Manner von Uri ! 
 Aufrichten wird man ihn auf hoher Saule, 
 Mitten in Altorf, an dem hochsten Ort, 
 Und dieses ist des Landvogts Will' und 
 Meinung :
 
 1:3 Wilhelm Tell 131 
 
 a Shrove+Tuesday+procession, and what means 
 the hat? 
 
 crier 
 in the emperor's name ! listen ! 
 
 journeymen 
 
 quiet do ! hear ! 
 
 crier 
 
 you see this hat, men of Uri ! 
 erect will one it on high column, 
 in+the+middle in Altorf, at the highest place, 
 and this is the land+steward's will and 
 intention : 
 
 And look, the cap what can they mean 
 by that? 
 
 Crier 
 In the Emperor's name, give ear ! 
 
 Workmen 
 
 Hush ! silence ! hush ! 
 
 Crier 
 
 Ye men of Uri, ye do see this cap ! 
 It will be set upon a lofty column 
 In Altorf, in the market place : and this 
 Is the Lord Governor's good will and 
 pleasure:
 
 132 'vilhelm 'tel 1:3 
 
 dam 'hint zol 'glai^a 'etna, vi: im 'zelpst, 
 
 ga'$e:n, 
 
 man zol in nut ga'bo:gnam 'kni: unt nut 
 enf bl0:st8m 'haupt fcR'eman 'daman vil 
 dan 7 k0:ni9 di ga'hoRzaman eR'kenan. 
 feR'falan ist mit zainam 'laip unt 'gu:t 
 dam 'k0:mja, VER das ga'boit feR'axtat. 
 
 (das 'folk 'laxt 'laut 'auf, di 'tRomal vmt 
 ga'Ey:Kt, zi 'ge:n 
 
 'noias unaR'h0:Rtas hat daR 'fo:xt 
 'ausgazonan ! r vi:R nan 'hu:t 
 
 Dem Hut soil gleiche Ehre, wie ihm selbst, 
 
 geschehn, 
 
 Man soil ihn mit gebognem Knie und mit 
 Entblosstem Haupt verehren Daran will 
 Der Konig die Gehorsamen erkennen. 
 Verfallen ist mit seinem Leib und Gut 
 Dem Konige, wer das Gebot verachtet. 
 
 (Das Volk lacht laut auf, die Trommel wird 
 gertlhrt, sie gehen vortlber.) 
 
 Erster Gesell 
 
 Welch neues Unerhortes hat der A r ogt 
 Sich ausgesonnen ! Wir 'nen Hut verehren !
 
 1:3 Wilhelm Tell 133 
 
 to+the hat shall equal honor, as to+him self, 
 
 be+done, 
 
 one shall it with bent knee and with 
 bared head honor there+by will 
 the king the obedient recognize, 
 forfeited is with his life and possessions 
 to+the king, whoever the command despises. 
 
 (the people laughs loud up, the drum is 
 beaten, they pass by.) 
 
 first journeyman 
 
 what new un+heard+of+thing has the steward 
 for+himself thought+out ! we a hat honor ! 
 
 The cap shall have like honor as 
 
 himself, 
 
 And all shall reverence it with bended knee, 
 And head uncovered; thus the king will know 
 Who are his true and loyal subjects here ; 
 His life and goods are forfeit to the crown, 
 That shall refuse obedience to the order. 
 
 (The people burst out into laughter. The drum 
 beats, and the procession passes on.) 
 
 First Workman 
 
 A strange device to fall upon, indeed ! 
 Do reverence to a cap ! A pretty farce !
 
 134 'vilhelm 'tel 1:3 
 
 'za:xt! 'hat man 'je: fert'noinan fon 
 
 'maistdR 'ftammets 
 
 'vi:R 'unzR8 'kni:e 'boijon ainam 'hu:t! 
 'tRaipt 'ER zain 'pi:l nut 'eBnsthaft ' 
 'loitan ? 
 
 've:R s x nox di 'kaizeRliga 'kRo:n ! 'zo: 
 'ist s 
 
 'hu:t fon '0:st8Rai9; 19 'za: in 'harjan 
 dam 'tRo:n, vo man di x le:8n 
 'giptl 
 
 Sagt! Hat man je vernommen von 
 dergleichen ? 
 
 Meister Steinmetz 
 
 Wir unsre Kniee beugen cinem Hut! 
 Treibt er sein Spiel mit ernsthaft wiird'gen 
 Leuten ? 
 
 Erster Gesell 
 War's noch die kaiserliche Kron' ! So 
 
 ist's 
 
 Der Hut von Osterreich ; ich sah ihn hangen 
 Uber dem Thron, wo man die Lehen 
 
 gibt!
 
 1 = 3 Wilhelm Tell 135 
 
 say ! has one ever heard of 
 
 the+like ? 
 
 master stone-cutter 
 
 we our knees bend to+a hat ! 
 carries+on he his sport with serious worthy 
 people ? 
 
 first journeyman 
 were it at+least the imperial crown ! as+it+is 
 
 is it 
 
 the hat of Austria ; I saw it hang 
 above the throne, where one the fiefs 
 
 gives ! 
 
 Heard ever mortal anything like 
 this? 
 
 Master Mason 
 
 Down to a cap on bended knee, forsooth ! 
 Rare jesting this with men of sober 
 sense ! 
 
 First Workman 
 Nay, were it but the imperial crown, 
 
 indeed ! 
 
 But 'tis the cap of Austria ! I've seen it 
 Hanging above the throne in the hall at 
 
 Baden.
 
 136 'vilhelm 'tel 1:3 
 
 'ftainmets 
 
 'hu:t fon '0:st0Rai9 ! ne:pt 'axt, 
 
 as ist 
 am 'faltRik, uns an '0:stRai9 tsu 
 
 kain 'e:Ranman 
 ba'kvetman. 
 
 'maistdR 'ftainmets 
 'komt, 'last uns mit dan 'andaRii 'apRe:t 
 
 (zi 'ge:n na:x 
 
 Meister Steinmetz 
 Der Hut von Osterreich ! Gebt aclit, 
 
 es ist 
 Ein Fallstrick, uns an Ostreich zu 
 
 verraten ! 
 
 Gesellen 
 
 Kein Ehrenmann wird sich der Schmach 
 bequemen. 
 
 Meister Steinmetz 
 
 Kommt, lasst uns mit den andern Abred 
 nehmen. 
 
 (Sie gehen nach der Tiefe)
 
 1:3 Wilhelm Tell 137 
 
 master stone-cutter 
 the hat of Austria ! give heed, 
 
 it is 
 a trap, us to Austria to 
 
 betray ! 
 
 journeymen 
 e+man 
 submit. 
 
 no honorable+man will himself to+the disgrace 
 
 master stone-cutter 
 
 come, let us with the others counsel 
 take. 
 
 (they go toward the background) 
 
 Master Mason 
 The cap of Austria? Mark that! A 
 
 snare 
 To get us into Austria's power, by 
 
 Heaven ! 
 
 Workmen 
 
 No freeborn man will stoop to such 
 disgrace. 
 
 Master Mason 
 
 Come - - to our comrades, and advise with 
 them ! 
 
 (They retire)
 
 138 Vilhclm 'tel 1:3 
 
 'tel (tsum 'JtaufaxaR) 
 m 'visat nu:n ba'ait. le:pt 'vo:l, lien 
 
 'ftaufaxvR 
 
 vo: volt IK 'hm ? o, 'ailt nigt 'zo: fon 
 "danan. 
 
 'tel 
 
 main 'haus ent'betKt das 'faztaRS. 'le:bat 
 'vo:!. 
 
 'ftaufaxdn 
 
 mi:R ist das 'heRts so 'fol, mit 019 tsu 
 x Re:dan. 
 
 Tell (zum Stauffacher) 
 
 Ihr wisset nun Bescheid. Lebt wohl, Herr 
 Werner ! 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Wo wollt Ihr bin? 0, eilt nicht so von 
 dannen. 
 
 Tell 
 
 Mein Haus entbehrt des Vaters. Lebet 
 wohl. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Mir ist das Herz so voll, mit Euch zu 
 reden.
 
 1:3 Wilhelm Tell 139 
 
 Tell (to+the Stauffacher) 
 
 you know now how+I+feel. fare well, master 
 Werner ! 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 where will you to? o, hurry not so from 
 here. 
 
 Tell 
 
 my house lacks the father. fare 
 
 well. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 for+me is the heart so full, with you to 
 speak. 
 
 Tell (to Stauffacher) 
 
 You see how matters stand. Farewell, my 
 friend ! 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Whither away? Oh, do not leave 
 us so. 
 
 Tell 
 
 They look for me at home. So fare ye 
 well. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 My heart's so full, and has so much to tell 
 you.
 
 140 'vilhelra 'tel 1:3 
 
 'tel 
 das '$ve:R8 'heRts viRt ni^t 
 
 'ftaufaxdR 
 dox 'kentan 'vtmta uns tsu 7 ta:tan 
 
 di 'aintsja 'ta:t ist 'jetst ga'dult unt 
 
 'ftaufaxdR 
 zol man R x tRa:gan, vas 'un'laithg ist? 
 
 Tell 
 
 Das schwere Herz wird nicht durch Worte 
 leicht. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Doch konnten Worte uns zu Thaten 
 fiihren. 
 
 Tell 
 
 Die einz'ge That ist jetzt Geduld und 
 Schweigen. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 Soil man ertragen, was unleidlich ist?
 
 1:3 Wilhelm Tell 141 
 
 Tell 
 
 the heavy heart becomes not through words 
 light. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 still could words us to deeds 
 lead. 
 
 Tell 
 
 the only deed is now patience and 
 silence. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 shall one endure, what insufferable is? 
 
 Tell 
 
 Words will not make a heart that's heavy 
 light. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Yet words may possibly lead on to 
 deeds. 
 
 Tell 
 
 All we can do is to endure in 
 silence. 
 
 *^ Stauffacher 
 But shall we bear what is not to be borne?
 
 142 Vilhelm 'tel 1:3 
 
 'tel 
 di 'nelan 'heRaR zint s, di 'kuRts 
 
 Re'gi:Ran. 
 ven ZIQ daR 'f0:n ER'herpt aus sainan 
 
 'le$t 'man di 'foiaR 'aus, di 'Jifa 'zutxan 
 "ai'lsnts dan 'harfan, unt daR 'me^tja 
 
 'gaist 
 'ge:t "o:na x $a:dan '$pu:Rlo:s y:baR di 
 
 "e:Rda. 
 
 am 'je:daR 'leiba '^til bai 'ZIQ da'haim; 
 dam 'fnittliQan ga've:Rt man 'geRn dan 
 
 Tell 
 Die schnellen Herrscher sind's, die kurz 
 
 regieren. 
 Wenn sich der Fohn erhebt aus seinen 
 
 Schliinden, 
 
 Loscht man die Feuer aus, die Schiffe suchen 
 Eilends den Hafen, und der macht'ge 
 
 Geist 
 Geht ohne Schaden spurlos iiber die 
 
 Erde. 
 
 Ein jeder lebe still bei sich daheim ; 
 Dem Friedlichen gewahrt man gern den 
 
 Frieden.
 
 1:8 Wilhelm Tell 143 
 
 Tell 
 the quick rulers are they, who briefly 
 
 rule. 
 when itself the South+wind raises from its 
 
 gorges, 
 
 puts one the fires out, the ships seek 
 hastily the port, and the powerful 
 
 spirit 
 goes without harm traceless over the 
 
 earth. 
 
 one each let+live quietly by himself at+home ; 
 to+the peaceful grants one willingly the 
 
 peace. 
 
 Tell 
 Impetuous rulers have the shortest 
 
 reigns. 
 When the fierce Southwind rises from his 
 
 chasms, 
 
 Men cover up their fires, the ships in haste 
 Make for the harbor, and the mighty 
 
 spirit 
 Sweeps o'er the earth, and leaves no trace 
 
 behind. 
 
 Let every man live quietly at home ; 
 Peace to the peaceful rarely is 
 
 denied.
 
 144 'vilhelm 'tel 1:3 
 
 'ftaufax9R 
 'maint 'i:R? 
 
 'tel 
 
 di '$lana 'JtiQt m^t 'ungaRaitst. 
 zi 've:Rdan 'entl^ 'dox fan 'zelpst eR'mytdan, 
 ven zi di "landa 'Ru:i9 'blaiban 'ze:n. 
 
 'ftaufaxdR 
 vifi 'kentan 'fi:l, ven viR tsu'zaman- 
 
 'tel 
 bairn ^ifbRux 'hilft daR 'aintsalna 
 
 Stauffacher 
 Meint Ihr? 
 
 Tell 
 
 Die Schlange sticht nicht ungereizt. 
 Sie werden endlich doch von selbst ermiiden, 
 Wenn sie die Lande ruhig bleiben selm. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Wir konnten viel, wenn wir zusammen- 
 stiinden. 
 
 Tell 
 
 Beim Schiffbruch hilft der einzelne sich 
 leichter.
 
 1:8 Wilhelm Tell 145 
 
 Stauffacher 
 think you? 
 
 Tell 
 
 the serpent bites not unprovoked, 
 they will finally surely of themselves get+tired, 
 when they the lands quiet remain see. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 we could+do much, if we together+would+ 
 stand. 
 
 Tell 
 
 at-fthe shipwreck helps the single+one himself 
 easier. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 And is it thus you view our grievances? 
 
 Tell 
 
 The serpent stings not, till it is provoked. 
 Let them alone ; they'll surely weary of it 
 As soon's they see we are not to be roused.- 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Much might be done did we stand fast 
 together. 
 
 Tell 
 
 When the ship founders, he will best escape, 
 Who seeks no other's safety but his own.
 
 146 'vilhelm 'tel 1:3 
 
 'ftaufaxdR 
 'zo: 'kalt feR'last IK di ga'mama 'zaxa? 
 
 'tel 
 am 'jerdaR 'tse:lt RUR 'zigaR auf zi 'zelpst. 
 
 'ftaufaxdR 
 feR'bundan 've:Rdan aux di 'Jvaxon 'meQtiQ. 
 
 'tel 
 daR 'Jtcmka ist am 'meQtigstan a'lain. 
 
 'ftaufaxvn 
 zo kan das 'fartaRlant auf '019 'ni^t 
 
 Stauffacher 
 So kalt verlasst Ihr die gemeine Sache ? 
 
 Tell 
 Ein jeder zahlt nur sicher auf sich selbst. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 Verbunden werden auch die Schwachen machtig. 
 
 Tell 
 Der Starke ist am machtigsten allein. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 So kann das Vaterland auf Euch nicht 
 zahlen,
 
 1 = 3 Wilhelra Tell 147 
 
 Stauffacher 
 so coldly abandon you the common cause? 
 
 Tell 
 one every counts only surely on him self. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 united become also the weak powerful. 
 
 Tell 
 the strong+one is at+the most+powerful alone. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 then can the fatherland on you not 
 count, 
 
 Stauffacher 
 And you desert the common cause so coldly? 
 
 Tell 
 A man can safely count but on himself! 
 
 Stauffacher 
 Yes, but united e'en the weak grow strong. 
 
 Tell 
 And yet the strong is strongest when alone. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Your country, then, cannot depend on 
 you,
 
 148 'vilhelm 'tel 1:3 
 
 ven es feR'tsvaiflunsfol tsuR 'no:tve:R 
 
 'fJROlft? 
 
 'tzl ('gipt im di 'hant) 
 dan 'tel 'ho:lt 'am feR x lo:Rnas 'lam fom 
 
 'apgRunt, 
 
 unt 'zolta zaman 'fRomdan zic, en'tsican? 
 dox, 'vas IR 'tu:t, last '11119 aus oiRam 
 
 15 x kan ni9t 'laqa 'pRy:fan or 
 ba'drRft IR 'mainaR tsu ba'^timtaR x ta:t, 
 'dan 7 Ru:ft dan 'tel, as sol an 'mi:R ni^t 'fe:lan. 
 
 ('ge:n 'ap tsu feR'Ji:dnan 'zaitan. am 'pl8tsli9aE 
 'auflauf ent'Jtett um das 
 
 Wenn es verzweiflungsvoll zur Notwehr 
 
 greift? 
 
 Tell (gibt ihm die Hand) 
 Der Tell holt ein verlornes Lamm vom 
 
 Abgrund, 
 
 Und sollte seinen Freunden sich entziehen? 
 Doch, was ihr thut, lasst mich aus eurem 
 
 Rat, 
 
 Ich kann nicht lange priifen oder wahlen ; 
 Bediirft ihr meiner zu bestimmter That, 
 Dann ruft den Tell, es soil an mir nicht fehlen. 
 
 (Gehen ab zu verschiedenen Seiten. Ein plotzlicher 
 Auflauf entsteht um das Gertlste.)
 
 1:3 Wilhelm Tell 149 
 
 if it in+despair to+the self-defence 
 
 grasps ? 
 
 Tell (gives him the hand) 
 the Tell fetches a lost lamb from+the 
 
 abyss, 
 
 and should from+his friends himself with+draw? 
 yet, whatever you do, leave me out+of your 
 
 council, 
 
 I can not long test or choose ; 
 need you me for definite deed, 
 then call the Tell, it shall in me not be+wanting. 
 
 (go off at different sides. a sudden 
 
 tumult arises about the staging.) 
 
 If in despair she rise against her 
 
 foes? 
 
 Tell (giving him his hand) 
 The sheep that's lost, Tell rescues from the 
 
 cleft ; 
 
 Is he the man, then, to desert his friends? 
 Yet, whatsoe'er you do, spare me from 
 
 council ! 
 
 I was not born to ponder and select; 
 But when your course of action is resolved, 
 Then call on TelJ ; you shall not find him wanting. 
 
 (Exeunt severally. A sudden tumult is heard 
 about the scaffolding.)
 
 150 Vilhelm 'tel 1:3 
 
 'maist9R 'ftammets ('ailt Tim) 
 vas 'gipt s? 
 
 'e:nst9R gv'zel ('komt 'fors, 'uurfant) 
 dan '$i:faRdekaR ist fom 'dax ga'JtYRtst. 
 ('besta: 'JtYEtst he'Kain. ge'folja.) 
 
 'benta: 
 
 ist ER tseR'$mEt8Rt ? 'Renat ; 'Retot, 'helf t 
 
 ven 'hilfa '1110:9119, 'Retat, 'hi:R ist 'golt 
 
 (ViEft IE ga'Jmaida untou das 'folk) 
 
 'maist9K 
 
 mit 'oiRem 'golda 'alas ist 019 
 'fail 
 
 Meister Steinmetz (eilt bin) 
 Was gibt's? 
 
 Erster Gesell (koramt vor, rufend) 
 Der Schieferdecker ist vom Dach gestiirzt. 
 (Bertha sttlrzt herein. Gefolge.) 
 
 Bertha 
 
 Ist er zerschmettert ? Rennet; rettet, helft 
 
 Wenn Hilfe moglich, rettet, hier ist Gold 
 
 (Wirft ihr Geschraeide unter das Volk) 
 
 Meister 
 
 Mit eurem Golde Alles ist euch 
 feil
 
 1:3 Wilhelm Tell 151 
 
 master stone+cutter (hurries thither) 
 what gives it ? 
 
 first journeyman (comes forward, calling) 
 the slater is from+the roof fallen. 
 (Bertha rushes in. followers.) 
 
 Bertha 
 
 is he dashed+to+pieces? run; rescue, help 
 
 if help possible, rescue, here is gold 
 
 (throws her jewelry among the people) 
 
 master 
 
 with your gold everything is for+you 
 to+be+had 
 
 Mason (running in) 
 What's wrong ? 
 
 First Workman (running forward) 
 
 The slater's fallen from the roof. 
 (Bertha rushes in. Followers.) 
 
 Bertha 
 
 Oh, is he crushed? Oh, run and save him, help him! 
 
 If not too late, do save him ! Here is gold. 
 
 (Throws her jewelry among the people) 
 
 Mason 
 
 Hence with your gold, your universal 
 charm,
 
 152 'vilhelm 'tel 1:3 
 
 um 'golt ; ven IK dan 'fa:taR fon dan 'kmdaRn 
 ga'Risan unt dan "man fon zainam 'vaiba 
 unt 'jainaR ha:pt ga'bRaxt 'y:'baR di 'velt, 
 'denkt 'i:R s mit 'golda tsu feR'gy:tan 'ge:t ! 
 V!R 'va:Ran 'fROta 'menan, 'e: 'i:R 7 ka:mt ; 
 mit '019 ist di feR'tsvaiflurj 'aingatsotgan. 
 
 (tsu dam 'fEo:nfo:xt, deR tsu'Kvkkomt) 
 'le:pt X ER? 
 
 ('fEo:nfo:xt 'gipt am 'tsai^an das 'ge:jantails) 
 
 x o 'unglrkzetljas '^los, mit "fly:gan 
 eR'baut, unt 'fly^a x ve:Rdan dig ba'vo:nan ! 
 
 ('ge:t 'ap) 
 
 Um Gold ; wenn ihr den Vater von den Kindern 
 Gerissen imd den Mann von seinem Weibe 
 Und Jammer habt gebracht iiber die Welt, 
 Denkt ihr's mit Golde zu vergiiten Geht! 
 Wir waren frohe Menschen, eh ihr kamt; 
 Mit euch ist die Verzweiflung eingezogen. 
 
 Bertha (zu dem Frohnvogt, der zurtlckkommt) 
 Lebt er? 
 
 (Frohnvogt gibt ein Zeichen des Gegenteils) 
 
 unglucksel'ges Schloss, mit Fliichen 
 Erbaut, imd Fliiche werden dich bewohnen ! 
 
 (Geht ab)
 
 1=3 Wilhelm Tell 153 
 
 for gold ; if you the father from the children 
 torn+(have) and the husband from his wife 
 and sorrow have brought over the world, 
 think you it with gold to compensate go! 
 we were happy people, before you came; 
 with you is the despair entered. 
 
 Bertha (to the taskmaster, who returns) 
 lives he ? 
 
 (taskmaster gives a sign of+the contrary) 
 
 o unhappy castle, with curses 
 built, and curses will you inhabit ! 
 
 (goes off) 
 
 And remedy for ill ! When you have torn 
 Fathers from children, husbands from their wives, 
 And scattered woe and wail throughout the land, 
 You think with gold to compensate for all. 
 Hence ! Till we saw you, we were happy men ; 
 With you came misery and dark despair. 
 
 Bertha (to the taskmaster, who has returned) 
 Alive ? 
 
 (Taskmaster shakes his head) 
 
 Ill-fated towers, with curses built, 
 And doomed with curses to be tenanted ! 
 
 (Exit)
 
 154 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 'fi:Rta 'stserna 
 'valtaR 'fvRsts 'vo:nurj 
 
 'valtaR 'fvRSt unt 'annolt fom 'mel^tatl 'tKe:t9n 
 tsu'glaig 'am fon feR'Jirdnan 'zaitan. 
 
 heR " 
 
 ven man uns ybaRRa^ta 
 "blaipt, 'vo IR 'zait. V!R zint um'Riqt fon 
 
 'melqtad 
 'bRint 'i:R miR 'nigts fon 'untaRvaldan? 
 
 4. Szene 
 
 Walther Fttrsts Wohnung 
 
 Walther Fllrst und Arnold vom Melchthal treten 
 zugleich ein von verschiedenen Seiten. 
 
 Melchthal 
 Herr Walther Fiirst 
 
 Walther Fiirst 
 
 Wenn man uns uberraschte ! 
 Bleibt, wo Ihr seid. Wir sind umringt von 
 
 Spahern. 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 Bringt Ihr mir nichts von Unterwalden? 
 nichts
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 155 
 
 fourth scene 
 Walther Ftlrst's dwelling 
 
 Walther Ftlrst and Arnold vom Melchthal step 
 at+the+same+time in from different sides. 
 
 Melchthal 
 master Walther Fiirst 
 
 Walther Furst 
 
 if one us surprised ! 
 stay, where you are. we are surrounded by 
 
 spies. 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 bring you me nothing from Unterwalden? 
 nothing 
 
 Scene 4 
 The House of Walther Ftlrst 
 
 Walther Ftlrst and Arnold vom Melchthal enter 
 simultaneously at different sides. 
 
 Melchthal 
 Good Walther Fiirst 
 
 Walther Fiirst 
 
 If we should be surprised! 
 Stay where you are. We are beset with 
 
 spies. 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 ^L 
 
 Have you no news for me from 
 Unterwald ?
 
 156 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 fon mainam 'fa:taR? niQt 8R'tRa:x 19 s 
 
 'lerjaR, 
 
 als am ga'farjnaR 'mytsig 'hi:R tsu 'li:jan. 
 vas 'ha:b 19 den zo 'tRe:fli9as ga'tam, 
 um 11119 glai9 ainam 'meRdaR tsu 
 
 feR'beRJan ? 
 
 dam 'fR89an 'bu:ban, deR di 'oksan mi:R, 
 das / tRefli9sta ga'Jpan, OR 'maman 'augan 
 7 ve9 x volta 'tRaiban auf das 'fo:xts ga'hais, 
 ha:b 19 dan 'finaR mit dam x ta:p 
 
 ga'bROxan. 
 
 'valtdR 'fvnst 
 iR zait tsu 'Ra^. daR x bu:ba VOR das 'fo:xts; 
 
 Von meinem Vater? Nicht ertrag' ich's 
 
 langer, 
 
 Als ein Gefangner miissig hier zu liegen. 
 Was hab' ich denn so Strafliches gethan, 
 Um mich gleich einem Morder zu 
 
 verbergen ? 
 
 Dem frechen Buben, der die Ochsen mir, 
 Das trefflichste Gespann, vor meinen Augen 
 Weg wollte treiben auf des Vogts Geheiss, 
 Hab' ich den Finger mit dem Stab 
 
 gebrochen. 
 
 Walther Furst 
 Ihr seid zu rasch. Der Bube war des Vogts;
 
 1:4 Wilhelra Tell 157 
 
 from my father ? not endure I it 
 
 longer, 
 
 as a prisoner inactive here to lie. 
 what have I pray so punishable+a+thing done, 
 that+I+should+have me like a murderer to 
 
 conceal ? 
 
 for+the bold fellow, who the oxen from+me, 
 the best span, before my eyes 
 away would drive on the steward's order, 
 have I the finger with the staff 
 
 broken. 
 
 Walther Filrst 
 you are too rash, the boy was the steward's; 
 
 What of my father? 'Tis not to be 
 
 borne, 
 
 Thus to be pent up like a felon here ! 
 What have I done of such a heinous stamp, 
 To skulk and hide me like a 
 
 murderer ? 
 
 I only laid my staff across his fingers 
 When that pert varlet, right before my eyes, 
 Presumed, on order of the governor, 
 To drive away my handsome team of 
 
 oxen. 
 
 ^ 
 
 Walther Filrst 
 You are too rash by far. He did no more
 
 158 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 fon oiRaR 'o:bRi9kait VQR ER ga'zEndat. 
 
 IR vcmt in '$tRa:f ga'falan, 'mustat 
 
 019, 
 vi '$ve:R zi 'VQ:R, daR 'bu:sa 'Jvaijant 
 
 'fy:jan. 
 
 R'tRa:g8n 'zolt 19 di 'laiQt'feRtja 'Retda 
 
 das "unfeK^ermton : ven daR 'bauaR 'bRO:t 
 
 volt 'esan, m0:g ER 'zelpst am 'pflvuga 
 
 tsim ! 
 
 in di 'ze:la 'Jnit miR s, als daR x bu:p di 
 
 'oksan, 
 
 di '50:nan x ti:Ra, fon dam 'pflutga " 
 
 Von Eurer Obrigkeit war er gesendet. 
 
 Ihr wart in Straf gefallen, musstet 
 
 Euch, 
 Wie schwer sie war, der Busse schweigend 
 
 fiigen. 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 Ertragen sollt' ich die leichtfert'ge Rede 
 Des Unverschamten : ,,Wenn der Bauer Brot 
 Wollt' essen, mog' er selbst am Pfluge 
 
 ziehn !" 
 In die Seele schnitt mir's, als der Bub die 
 
 Ochsen, 
 Die schiinen Tiere, von dem Pfluge spannte;
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 159 
 
 by your magistrate was he sent. 
 
 you were into penalty fallen, had+to 
 
 yourself, 
 however heavy it was, to+the fine silently 
 
 submit. 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 endure should I the airy talk 
 of + the impudent+one : if the peasant bread 
 would eat, might he himself at+the plow 
 
 draw ! 
 into the soul cut me it, as the boy the 
 
 oxen, 
 the fine beasts, from the plow unhitched ; 
 
 Than what the governor had ordered him. 
 You had transgress'd, and therefore should 
 
 have paid 
 The penalty, however hard, in 
 
 silence. 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 Was I to brook the fellow's airy talk? 
 He said : "if peasants must have bread to eat, 
 Why, let them go and draw the plow 
 
 themselves!" 
 It cut me to the very soul 
 
 to see 
 My oxen, handsome creatures, when the knave
 
 160 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 'dumf 'bRvltan zi, als 'hetan zi 
 g#fy : l 
 
 daR 'ungaby:R, unt 'ti:san mit dari 
 
 da: yben'ncum miQ dan ga'Regta 'tsoRn, 
 unt mainaR 'zelpst nigt 'heR, '$lu:x '19 
 den 'bortan. 
 
 x o:, 'kaum ba'tsvinan 'vi:R das 'aijna 'heRts; 
 vi 'zol di 'Raja 'ju:gant zig 
 
 ba'tsetman ! 
 
 'jamaRt 'nu:R daR 'fa:taR ER ba'daRf 
 
 Dumpf briillten sie, als hiitten sie 
 
 Gefiihl 
 Der Ungebiihr, und stiessen mit den 
 
 Hornern ; 
 
 Da iibernahm mich der gerechte Zorn, 
 Und meiner selbst nicht Herr, schlug ich 
 
 den Bo ten. 
 
 Walther Furst 
 
 0, kaum bezwingen wir das eigne Herz; 
 Wie soil die rasche Jugend sich 
 
 bezahmen ! 
 
 Melchthal 
 Mich jammert nur der Vater Er bedarf
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 
 
 low bellowed they, as had they 
 
 sense 
 of+the wrong, and thrust with the 
 
 horns ; 
 
 then over+came me the righteous indignation, 
 and of+me self not master, struck I 
 
 the messenger. 
 
 Walther Filrst 
 
 o, scarcely control we the own heart; 
 how shall the rash youth itself 
 
 tame ! 
 
 Melchthal 
 me pities only the father he needs 
 
 Unyoked them from the plow. As though 
 
 they felt 
 The wrong, they lowed and butted with their 
 
 horns. 
 
 On this I could contain myself no longer, 
 And, overcome by passion, struck him 
 
 down. 
 
 Walther Filrst 
 
 0, we old men can scarce command ourselves! 
 And can we wonder youth should break its 
 
 bounds ! 
 
 ^ Melchthal 
 I'm only sorry for my father's sake.
 
 162 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 zo 'ZC:R daR 'pfle:ja, unt zain 'zo:n ist 
 
 daR 'fo:xt ist i:m ga'hesig, vail 8R 
 
 '$te:ts 
 
 fyR 'REQt unt 'fRaihait 'Re:tlig hat ga'^tRitan. 
 
 dRum 've:Rdan zi dan 'altan 'man 
 
 unt 'ni:mant ist, deR i:n OR "unglimf 
 
 '^Ytsa. 
 'vetR'da mit mi:R, vas 'vil, 19 'mus 
 
 niiR unt 'fast 019 in ga'dult, 
 
 So sehr der Pflege, und sein Sohn ist 
 
 fern. 
 Der Vogt ist ihm gehiissig, weil er 
 
 stets 
 
 Fiir Kecht und Freiheit redlich hat gestritten. 
 Drum werden sie den alten Mann 
 
 bedrangen, 
 Und niemand ist, der ihn vor Unglimpf 
 
 schiitze. 
 Werde mit mir, was will, ich muss 
 
 hiniiber. 
 
 Walther Furst 
 Erwartet nur und fasst Euch in Geduld,
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 168 
 
 so much the care, and his son is 
 
 afar, 
 the steward is to+him hostile, because he 
 
 always 
 
 for right and freedom honestly has fought, 
 therefore will they the old man 
 
 oppress, 
 and none is, who him from outrage 
 
 could+protect. 
 become with me, what will, I must 
 
 over+there. 
 
 Waltker Furst 
 wait only and control yourself in patience, 
 
 To be away from him, who needs so 
 
 much 
 
 My fostering care ! The governor dislikes him, 
 Because he has, whene'er occasion served, 
 Stood stoutly up for right and liberty. 
 They will be hard upon the poor old 
 
 man, 
 And there is none to shield him from 
 
 abuse. 
 Come what come may, I must go home 
 
 again. 
 
 ' Walther Furst 
 Compose yourself, and wait in patience till
 
 164 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 bis 'narxRi^t uns he'RyrbaR 'komt fom 
 
 'valda. 
 19 'h0:R8 'klopfan, 'cje:t fi'lai^t am 
 
 'bo:te 
 fom 'lantfo:xt '<je:t hi'nam IR zait 
 
 in 'u:Ri: 
 
 niqt 'zi98R foR das "landanbeRJaRs 'cmm, 
 den di ti'Ranan 'RaiQan zi9 di 'henda. 
 
 zi 'letRan uns, vas x vi:R 'turn 'zoltan. 
 
 Bis Nachricht uns heriiber kommt vom 
 
 Walde. 
 Ich hore klopfen, geht Vielleicht ein 
 
 Bote 
 Vom Landvogt Geht hinein Ihr seid 
 
 in Uri 
 
 Nicht sicher vor des Landenbergers Arm, 
 Denn die Tyrannen reichen sich die Hande. 
 
 Melchthal 
 Sie lehren uns, was wir thun sollten. 
 
 Walther Furst 
 
 Geht!
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 165 
 
 till news to+us over+here comes from+the 
 
 forest. 
 I hear knock, go perhaps a 
 
 messenger 
 from+the land+steward go in you are 
 
 in Uri 
 
 not safe from the Landenberger's arm, 
 for the tyrants extend one+another the hands. 
 
 Melchthal 
 they teach us, what we do should. 
 
 Walther Fiirst 
 
 Go! 
 
 We get some tidings o'er from 
 
 Unterwald. 
 Away ! away ! I hear a knock ! 
 
 Perhaps 
 A message from the Viceroy ! Go 
 
 in there 
 
 You are not safe from Landenberger's arm 
 In Uri, for these tyrants help each other. 
 
 Melchthal 
 They teach us what we ought to do. 
 
 'Walther Fiirst 
 
 Away !
 
 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 19 'Ru:f 019 'vi:daR, ven s hi:R 'ZIQBR ist. 
 
 ('mel9ta:l 'ge:t lii'nain) 
 daR 'unglykzelija, 19 'daRf im 1119! 
 ga'$te:an, vas miR 'b0:zas '$va:nt VER 
 
 'klopft? 
 zo 'oft di 'ty:Ra 'Rau$t, ER'vaRt 19 
 
 'unglyk. 
 
 att unt 'aR9vo:n 'laujt in 'alan 
 
 bis in das 'maRsta daR 'hoizaR 
 
 di "bottan daR ga'valt; bait x te:t 
 as "no:t, 
 
 Ich ruf Euch wieder, wenn's hier sicher ist. 
 
 (Melchthal geht hinein) 
 Der Ungliickselige, ich darf ihm nicht 
 Gestehen, was mir Boses schwaht Wer 
 
 klopft? 
 So oft die Thiire rauscht, erwart' ich 
 
 Ungliick. 
 Verrat und Argwohn lauscht in alien 
 
 Ecken ; 
 Bis in das Innerste der Hiiuser 
 
 dringen 
 Die Boten der Gewalt; bald that' 
 
 es not,
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 167 
 
 I call you again, when it here safe is. 
 
 (Melchthal goes in) 
 
 the hapless, I dare to+him not 
 confess, what me bad forebodes who 
 
 knocks ? 
 so often the door rustles, expect I 
 
 mishap, 
 betrayal and suspicion lies+listening in all 
 
 corners ; 
 even into the innermost of+the houses 
 
 press 
 the messengers of+the force ; soon would+do 
 
 it need, 
 
 I'll call you when the coast is clear again. 
 
 (Melchthal retires) 
 
 Unhappy youth ! I dare not tell him all 
 The evil that my boding heart predicts ! 
 Who's there ? The door ne'er opens, but I 
 
 look 
 
 For tidings of mishap. Suspicion lurks 
 With darkling treachery in every 
 
 nook. 
 Even to our inmost rooms they force their 
 
 way, 
 These myrmidons of power ; and soon we'll 
 
 need
 
 168 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 vin 'hetan 'Jlos unt 'Ri:jal an dan 
 'ty:Ran. 
 
 (OK 'efnat unt 'tRit eR'Jtaunt tsu'Rvk, da VeRnaR 
 'JtaufaxaR he'RamtRit. ) 
 
 vas 'se: 19 ? 'i:R, heR 'veRnaR ! 'nu:n, bai 
 
 'got! 
 
 am 'veRtaR, 'toiRaR 'gast kain "besRaR man 
 ist y:baR dirza 'Jvela nox ga'ganan. 
 zait 'ho:x viFkoman untaR "mainam 'dax ! 
 vas "fytRt 019 x he:R? vas 'zu:xt IR 'hi:R 
 
 in 'U:R!:? 
 
 'ftaufaxdR (i:m di 'hant 'Raigant) 
 di 'altan 'tsaitan unt di 'alta 'Jvaits. 
 
 Wir hiitten Schloss und Riegel an den 
 Thiiren. 
 
 (Er offnet und tritt erstaunt zuriick, da Werner 
 Stauf f acher hereintritt. ) 
 
 Was seh' ich ? Ihr, Herr Werner ! Nun, bei 
 
 Gott! 
 
 Ein werter, teurer Gast kein bessrer Mann 
 Ist iiber diese Schwelle noch gegangen. 
 Seid hoch willkommen unter meinem Dach ! 
 Was fiihrt Euch her? Was sucht Ihr hier 
 
 in Uri? 
 
 Stauffacher (ihm die Hand reichend) 
 Die alten Zeiten und die alte Schweiz.
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 169 
 
 we should+have lock and bolt on the 
 doors. 
 
 (he opens and steps astonished back, as Werner 
 Stauffacher enters.) 
 
 what see I ? you, master Werner ! now, by 
 
 God! 
 
 a worthy, dear guest no better man 
 is over this threshold yet gone, 
 be highly welcome under my roof ! 
 what brings you here? what seek you here 
 
 in Uri? 
 
 Stauffacher (to+him the hand extending) 
 the old times and the old Switzerland. 
 
 To fasten bolts and bars upon our 
 doors. 
 
 (He opens the door, and steps back in surprise 
 as Werner Stauffacher enters.) 
 
 What do I see? You, Werner? Now, by 
 
 Heaven ! 
 
 A valued guest, indeed. No man e'er set 
 His foot across this threshold, more esteem'd. 
 Welcome! thrice welcome! Werner, to my roof! 
 What brings you here? What seek you here 
 
 in Uri? 
 
 Stauffacher ('extending his hand to Fttrst) 
 The olden times, the Switzerland of old.
 
 170 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 'valtdR 'fvnst 
 'di: 'bRirjt 'i:R 'mit 019 'zi:, 
 
 'viRt so 'vo:l, 
 'vcmm. 'ge:t das 'heRts miR 'auf bai ' 
 
 'anbhk. 
 'zetst '019, heR 'V8RH9R vi: 
 
 RQU x geRtRu:t, OIKO "angenerma "viRtin, 
 das 'vaizan 'iibeRQS 'hotxfeR^tendja ' 
 ion 'alan 'vandRORn aus dam 
 
 x lant, 
 di ybaR x mainRa:ts 'tsel nax 'veljlant 
 
 x fa:R9n, 
 
 Walther Furst 
 Die bringt Ihr mit Euch Sieh, mir 
 
 wird so wohl, 
 Warm geht das Herz mir auf bei Eurem 
 
 Anblick. 
 
 Setzt Euch, Herr Werner Wie 
 
 verliesset Ihr 
 
 Frau Gertrud, Eure angenehme Wirtin, 
 Des weisen Ibergs hochverstand'ge Tochter? 
 Von alien Wandrern aus dem deutschen 
 
 Land, 
 Die iiber Meinrads Zell nach Welschland 
 
 fahren,
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 171 
 
 Walther Furst 
 these bring you with you behold, for+me 
 
 becomes so well, 
 warm goes the heart for+me up at your 
 
 sight. 
 seat yourself, master Werner how 
 
 left you 
 
 mistress Gertnid, your agreeable hostess, 
 the wise Iberg's sagacious daughter? 
 of all wanderers from the German 
 
 land, 
 who by+way+of Meinrad's Cell toward Italy 
 
 fare, 
 
 Walther Furst 
 You bring them with you. See how I'm 
 
 rejoiced, 
 My heart leaps at the very sight 
 
 of you. 
 Sit down sit down, and tell me how 
 
 you left 
 
 Your charming wife, fair Gertrud? Iberg's child, 
 And clever as her father. Npt a man, 
 That wends from Germany, by Meinrad's 
 
 Cell, 
 To Italy, 'but praises far and 
 
 wide
 
 172 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 'Ry:mt 'jerdaR 'oiaR 'gasthc, 'haus dox, 'za:xt, 
 'komt 'i:R zo'etban 'fRi$ fon 'flyialn 'hem, 
 unt 'ha:pt 019 'niRJant 'zonst nox 
 
 'umgazem, 
 e: I:R dan x fu:s ga'zetst auf x di:za 
 
 'ftaufaxdR ('zetst SIQ) 
 vo:l am eR^taunli^ 'noias 
 
 ha:b 19 
 ba'Raitan x ze:an, das miQ niQt e 
 
 'valton 'fvRst 
 
 o 'fROint, da: 'ha:pt IR s 'glaig mit 'ainam 
 x bhka! 
 
 Riihmt jeder Euer gastlich Haus Doch, sagt, 
 Kommt Ihr soeben frisch von Fliielen her, 
 Und habt Euch nirgend sonst noch 
 
 umgesehn, 
 Eh Ihr den Fuss gesetzt auf diese Schwelle? 
 
 Stauffacher (setzt sich) 
 Wohl ein erstaunlich neues "Werk 
 
 hab' ich 
 Bereiten sehen, das mich nicht erfreute. 
 
 Walther Fiirst 
 
 Freund, da habt Ihr's gleich mit einem 
 Blicke !
 
 1 = 4 Wilhelm Tell 173 
 
 praises each your hospitable house yet, say, 
 come you just freshly from Fliielen here, 
 and have yourself nowhere else yet 
 
 looked+about, 
 ere you the foot set+have on this threshold? 
 
 Stauffacher (seats himself) 
 surely an astonishing new work 
 
 have I 
 prepare seen, which me not pleased. 
 
 Walther Furst 
 
 friend, there have you it at+once with one 
 
 glance ! 
 
 Your house's hospitality. But say, 
 Have you come here direct from Fliielen, 
 Or have you stepped in somewhere on your 
 
 way, 
 Before you halted at my door? 
 
 Stauffacher (sits down) 
 
 I saw 
 A work in progress, as I came along, 
 
 1 little thought to see or cared to see. 
 
 Walther Furst 
 
 friend ! you've seen it all in that one 
 sight.
 
 174 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 'ftaufaxvR 
 
 am 'zolcjas ist in 'u:m: 'ni: ga'vetzan 
 zait 'menjandenkan VQ:R kain 'tvinho:f 
 
 'him, 
 unt 'fest VQR 'kama 'vo:nun, als das 'gRa:p. 
 
 'valtvR 'fvnst 
 
 am 'gRa:p daR 'fRaihait ist s. in 'nent s 
 mit 'natman. 
 
 'ftaufax9R 
 heR 'valtaR 'fYRst, 19 vil 019 nigt 
 
 feR'haltan, 
 nigt ama 'my:sja r noigi:R x fy:Rt mi9 'he:R; 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Ein solches ist in Uri nie gewesen 
 Seit Menschendenken war kein Twinghof 
 
 hier, 
 Und fest war keine Wohnung, als das Grab. 
 
 Walther Filrst 
 
 Ein Grab der Freiheit ist's. Ihr nennt's 
 mit Namen. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 Herr Walther Fiirst, ich will Euch nicht 
 
 verhalten, 
 Nicht eine miiss'ge Neugier fiihrt mich her;
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 175 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 a such is in Uri never been 
 since the+memory+of+men was no keep 
 
 here, 
 and locked was no dwelling, but the grave. 
 
 Walther Fiirst 
 
 a grave of+the freedom is it. you call it 
 by name. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 master Walther Fiirst, I will from+you not 
 
 withhold, 
 not a leisurely curiosity leads me hither ; 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Such things in Uri ne'er were known before. 
 Never was prison here in man's 
 
 remembrance, 
 No habitation locked, except the grave. 
 
 Walther Fiirst 
 
 You name it well. It is the grave of 
 freedom. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 Friend, Walther Fiirst, I will be plain with 
 
 you. 
 No idle curiosity it is,
 
 176 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 11119 'dRykan 've:Ra 'zoRJan 'dRarjza:! 
 
 ha:b 19 
 tsu 'haus feR'lasan, 'dRarjza:! 'find 19 
 
 'hi:R. 
 den 'gants 'un'laitlig ist s, vas V!R 
 
 eR'duldan, 
 
 unt 'di:zas 'dRaqas ist kain x tsi:l tsu "ze:n. 
 'fRdi 'va:R daR ^vaitsaR fon 'utR'altaRs he:R, 
 V!R zint s ga'vornt, das man uns 'gu:t 
 
 ba'gerjnat. 
 am 'zolas va:R im 'landa 7 ni: 
 
 zo'larj am 'hiRta 'tRi:p auf dirzan ' 
 
 Mich driicken schwere Sorgen Drangsal 
 
 hab' ich 
 Zu Haus verlassen, Drangsal find' ich 
 
 hier. 
 Denn ganz unleidlich ist's, was wir 
 
 erdulden, 
 
 Und dieses Dranges ist kein Ziel zu sehn. 
 Frei war der Schweizer von uralters her, 
 Wir sind's gewohnt, dass man uns gut 
 
 begegnet. 
 Ein solches war im Lande nie 
 
 erlebt, 
 Solang ein Hirte trieb auf diesen Bergen.
 
 1:4 Wilhelra Tell 177 
 
 me oppress heavy cares distress 
 
 have I 
 at home left, distress find I 
 
 here, 
 for quite insufferable is it, what we 
 
 suffer, 
 
 and of+this oppression is no end to see. 
 free was the Swiss from primitive+times on, 
 we are it accustomed, that one us well 
 
 approaches. 
 a such+thing was in+the land never 
 
 experienced, 
 so+long a herdsman drove on these mountains. 
 
 That brings me here, but heavy cares. 
 
 I left 
 Thraldom at home, and thraldom meets me 
 
 here. 
 Our wrongs, e'en now, are more than we 
 
 can bear, 
 
 And who shall tell us where they are to end? 
 From eldest time the Switzer has been free, 
 Accustom'd only to the mildest 
 
 rule. 
 Such things as now we suffer, ne'er were 
 
 known, 
 Since herdsman first drove cattle to the hills.
 
 178 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 'ja:, 'es ist 'o:na 'bai$pi:l, vi zi s 'tRaiban ! 
 aux unzaR 'e:dlaR 'heR fon 'atinhauzan, 
 deR nox di 'altan 'tsaitan hat ga'zern, 
 'maint 'zelbaR, 8s sai 'niQt me:R tsu ER'tRa.-gan. 
 
 'ftaufaxdR 
 
 aux x dRy:ban untaRm 'valt 'ge:t 
 
 '^verRas 'fo:R, 
 unt 'blu:ti9 viRt s ge'bytst daR 'volfan- 
 
 das 'kaizaRs x fo:xt, deR auf dam " 
 'hausta, 
 
 Waltlier Filrst 
 
 Ja, es ist ohne Beispiel, wie sie's treiben ! 
 Auch unser edler Herr von Attinghausen, 
 Der noch die alten Zeiten hat gesehn, 
 Meint selber, es sei nicht mehr zu ertragen. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Auch driiben unterm Wald geht 
 
 Schweres vor, 
 Und blutig wird's gebusst Der Wolfen- 
 
 schiessen, 
 Des Kaisers Vogt, der auf dem Rossberg 
 
 hauste,
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 179 
 
 Walther Furst 
 
 yes, it is without parallel, how they it drive ! 
 also our noble lord of Attinghausen, 
 who still the old times has seen, 
 thinks himself, it is no more to endure. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 also yonder below+the forest goes 
 
 grievous+thing on, 
 and bloody is it atoned+for the Wolfen- 
 
 schiessen, 
 the emperor's steward, who on the Rossberg 
 
 housed, 
 
 Walther Furst 
 
 Yes, our oppressions are unparallel'd ! 
 Why, even our own good lord of Attinghaus, 
 Who knew the good old times, himself declares, 
 They are no longer to be tamely borne. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 In Unterwalden yonder 'tis the 
 
 same ; 
 And bloody has the retribution 
 
 been. 
 The imperial'' Seneschal, the Wolf shot, 
 
 who
 
 180 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 go'lystan 'tim:x ER na:x feR'bottnaR 'fRuxt! 
 'baum'gaRtans 'vaip, daR 'haushelt tsu al'tselan, 
 volt ER tsu 'fREQOR 'ungabyrR mis'bRauxan, 
 unt mit daR 'akst hat i:n daR 'man 
 
 o:, di ga'Rigta r gotas suit g 
 
 'baum'gaRtan, 'za:xt IR ? am 
 
 'man! 
 R ist ga'Retet dox unt 'vo:l g 
 
 "aidam hat in y:baRn x ze: 
 
 Geliisten trug er nach verbotner Frucht! 
 Baumgartens Weib, der haushalt zu Alzellen, 
 Wollt' er zu frecher Ungebiihr missbrauchen, 
 Und mit der Axt hat ihn der Mann 
 erschlagen. 
 
 Walther Furst 
 
 0, die Gerichte Gottes sind gerecht ! 
 Baumgarten, sagt Ihr ? ein bescheidner 
 
 Mann ! 
 Er ist gerettet doch und wohl geborgen? 
 
 Stauffacher 
 Euer Eidam hat ihn iibern See gefliichtet;
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 181 
 
 lust entertained he for forbidden fruit ! 
 Baumgarten's wife, who dwells at Alzellen, 
 would he in bold unlawfulness abuse, 
 and with the ax has him the husband 
 
 slain. 
 
 Walther Furst 
 
 o, the judgments of+God are just ! 
 Baumgarten, say you? a discreet 
 
 man ! 
 he is rescued surely and well hidden? 
 
 Stauffacher 
 your son-in-law has him over+the lake saved ; 
 
 At Rossberg dwelt, long'd for forbidden fruit 
 Baumgarten's wife, who's living at Alzellen, 
 He wished to overcome in shameful sort, 
 On which the husband slew him with 
 his ax. 
 
 Walther Furst 
 
 0, Heaven is just in all its judgments still! 
 Baumgarten, say you? A most worthy 
 
 man. 
 Has he escaped, and is he safely hid? 
 
 Stauffacher 
 Your son-in-law conveyed him o'er the lake,
 
 182 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 bai mi:R tsu '^tamen 'halt 19 i:n 
 
 'nox 'gROiliQaRs hat mi:R 
 'man 
 
 , vas tsu 'zaRnan ist ga'e:n ; 
 das 'heRts mus 'je:d9m 'bi:d8Rmana 'blu:tan. 
 
 'valtdR 'fvnst ('aufmeRksam) 
 'zarxt 'an, vas 'ist s? 
 
 'ftaufaxdR 
 
 im 'mel^ta:!, 'da:, vo man 
 'am'tRit bai 'keRns, 'vomt am ga'R89t8R 
 'man, 
 
 Bei mir zu Steinen halt' ich ihn 
 
 verborgen 
 Noch Greulichers hat mir derselbe 
 
 Mann 
 
 Berichtet, was zu Sarnen ist geschehn; 
 Das Herz muss jedem Biedermanne bluten. 
 
 Walther Filrst (aufmerksam) 
 Sagt an, was ist's? 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Im Melchthal, da, wo man 
 Eintritt bei Kerns, wohnt ein gerechter 
 Mann,
 
 1 = 4 Wilhelm Tell 183 
 
 by me at Steinen hold I him 
 
 hidden 
 still more+awful+thing has to+me the+same 
 
 man 
 
 reported, what at Sarnen has happened; 
 the heart must for+every good+man bleed. 
 
 Walther Furst (attentively) 
 speak out, what is it? 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 in+the Melchthal, there, where one 
 enters by Kerns, dwells a just 
 man, 
 
 And he lies hidden in my house at 
 
 Steinen. 
 He brought the tidings with him of a 
 
 thing 
 
 That has been done at Sarnen, worse than all, 
 A thing to make the very heart run blood! 
 
 Walther Furst (attentively) 
 Say on! What is it? 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Well, in Melchthal dwells 
 Just where you enter by the road from 
 Kerns,
 
 184 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 zi 'nenan i:n dan 'hamRiQ fan 
 
 'haldan, 
 unt 'zaina '$tim gilt vas in dan 
 
 ga'mamda. 
 
 'VdltdR 'fYRSt 
 
 've:R 'kent in 'mgt? vas 'ist s mit i:m? 
 
 fo'lendat ! 
 
 'ftaufaxdR 
 
 dan 'landanbeRJaR 'byrsta 'zainan 'zo:n 
 um 'klainan 'ferlaRS 'vilan, li:s di 
 
 'oksan, 
 das 'besta x pa:R, i:m aus dam 'pflu:ga 
 
 'Spanan ; 
 
 Sie nennen ihn den Heinrich von der 
 
 Halden, 
 Und seine Stimm' gilt was in der 
 
 Gemeinde. 
 
 Walther Filrst 
 Wer kennt ihn nicht? Was ist's mit ihm? 
 
 Vollendet ! 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Der Landenberger biisste seinen Sohn 
 Um kleinen Fehlers willen, liess die 
 
 Ochsen, 
 Das beste Paar, ihm aus dem Pfluge 
 
 spannen;
 
 1 = 4 Wilhelm Tell 185 
 
 they call him the Heinrich von der 
 
 Halden, 
 and his voice counts something in the 
 
 community. 
 
 Walther Furst 
 who knows him not ? what is it with him ? 
 
 finish ! 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 the Landenberger fined his son 
 for little failing's sake, let the 
 
 oxen, 
 the best pair, for+him out+of the plow 
 
 be+unhitched ; 
 
 An upright man, named Henry of the 
 
 Halden, 
 A man of weight and influence in the 
 
 land. 
 
 Walther Furst 
 Who knows him not? But what of him? 
 
 Proceed. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Well, Landenberg, to punish some offence, 
 Committed by the old man's son, it seems, 
 Had given command to take the youth's 
 
 best pair 
 Of oxen from his plow ; on which the lad
 
 186 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 da 'lu:x daR 'kna:p dan 'knegt unt 
 vimda ' 
 
 'fvRst (in 'h0:98taR 'Jpanurj) 
 
 'fa:taR 'a:baR 'za:xt, vi '$te:t s 
 um 'de:n ? 
 
 'ftaufax9R 
 
 don 'fcutaR 'lest daR 'landenbeRJaR 'foRdoRn. 
 tsuR '$tel8 ^afen zol 8R i:m den x zo:n, 
 unt da: daR 'alta 'man mit 'va:Rhait 
 
 R 'ha:ba fon dam 'flrQtlirj kaina 'kunda, 
 da lest daR 'fotxt di 'foltaRknegta 'koman 
 
 Da schlug der Knab den Knecht und 
 wurde fliichtig. 
 
 Walther Fiirst (in hochster Spannung) 
 
 Der Vater aber sagt, wie steht's 
 um den ? 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Den Vater lasst der Landenberger fordern. 
 Zur Stelle schaffen soil er ihm den Sohn, 
 Und da der alte Mann mit Wahrheit 
 
 schwort, 
 
 Er habe von dem Fliichtling keine Kunde, 
 Da lasst der Vogt die Folterknechte kommen
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 187 
 
 thereupon struck the boy the man+servant and 
 became fugitive. 
 
 Walther Furst (in highest strain) 
 
 the father however say, how stands it 
 about him ? 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 the father lets the Landenberger be+summoned. 
 on+the spot procure shall he for+him the son, 
 and when the old man with truth 
 
 swears, 
 
 he has of the fugitive no tidings, 
 then lets the steward the torturers come 
 
 Struck down the messenger and took to 
 flight. 
 
 Walther Furst (in highest strain) 
 
 But the old father tell me, what 
 of him? 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Then Landenberg sent for him, and required 
 He should produce his son upon the spot ; 
 And when the old man swore, and swore with 
 
 truth, 
 
 That he knew -nothing of the fugitive, 
 The tyrant had his torturers called at once
 
 188 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 'fvRst 
 
 'auf unt 'vil in aof di 'andRa ' 
 'fy:R8n) 
 
 mgts 'me:R! 
 
 'ftaufaxdR (mit 'Jtaijandam 'torn) 
 
 ist miR daR 'zo:n enfgarjan, 
 zo ha:b IQ 'dig!* lest in tsu 'bo:den 
 
 dan 'Jpitsjan '\ta:\ im in di 'augan 
 'bo:Ran 
 
 'valtdR 'fvRst 
 bdRm'heRtsjaR 'himal ! 
 
 Walther Filrst 
 
 (springt auf und will ihn auf die andere Seite 
 
 ftthren) 
 
 0, still, nichts mehr! 
 
 Stauffacher (rait steigendem Ton) 
 
 ,,Ist mir der Sohn entgangen, 
 So hab' ich dich !" lasst ihn zu Boden 
 
 werfen, 
 Den spitz'gen Stahl ihm in die Augen 
 
 bohren 
 
 Walther Filrst 
 Barmherz'ger Himmel !
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 189 
 
 Walther Furst 
 
 (springs up and will him to the other side 
 
 lead) 
 
 o, still, nothing more ! 
 
 Stauffacher (with rising tone) 
 
 is from+me the son escaped, 
 so have I you! lets him to ground 
 
 be+thrown, 
 the pointed steel for+him in the eyes 
 
 be+bored 
 
 Walther Filrst 
 merciful heaven ! 
 
 Walther Furst 
 
 (springs up and tries to lead him to the other 
 
 side) 
 
 Oh, hold, no more ! 
 
 Stauffacher (his voice rising) 
 
 "Although your son 's escaped me, 
 I still have you!" Then had them seize 
 
 the man 
 And thrust the pointed steel into his 
 
 eyes. 
 
 Walther Furst 
 Merciful Heaven !
 
 190 Vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 'melqtad ('JtYRtst he'Kaus) 
 
 in di 'augen, 'zarxt IR? 
 
 'ftaufax9R 
 (ER'J taunt, tsu 'valtaR ' 
 
 V8R 'ist dan ' 
 
 ('fast in mit 'kiiamfhaftaR Tiefti9kait) 
 
 in di 'augan? r Re:dat! 
 
 'volton 'fvnst 
 'o: 
 
 Melchthal (sttirzt heraus) 
 
 In die Augen, sagt Ihr? 
 
 Stauffacher 
 (erstaunt, zu Walther Ftirst) 
 
 Wer ist der Jiingling? 
 
 Melchthal 
 (fasst ihn mit krampfhafter Heftigkeit) 
 
 In die Augen? Redet! 
 
 Walther Furst 
 der Bejammernswiirdige !
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 191 
 
 Melchthal (rushes out) 
 
 in the eyes, say you? 
 
 Stauffacher 
 (astonished, to Walther Ftirst) 
 
 who is the youth? 
 
 Melchthal 
 (grasps him with convulsive vehemence) 
 
 in the eyes ? speak ! 
 
 Walther Furst 
 o the pitiable+one ! 
 
 Melchthal ( rushing out) 
 
 Into his eyes, his eyes? 
 
 Stauffacher 
 (addresses himself in astonishment to Walther Ftirst) 
 
 Who is the youth? 
 
 Melchthal 
 (grasping him convulsively) 
 
 Into his eyes? Speak, speak! 
 
 * -Walther Filrst 
 The poor, poor fellow !
 
 192 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 'ftaufaxdR 
 
 V8R 'ist S? 
 
 (da 'valtaR 'fvRst im am 'tsaigan 'gipt) 
 daR 'zo:n ist s ? 'alga'ReQtaR 'got ! 
 
 'melqtatl 
 
 unt "19 
 
 mus 'feRna zain ! in zaina 'baidan 'augan ? 
 
 'valtdR 'fvRst 
 019 ! eR'tRCirxt as, vi am 'man ! 
 
 um 'mainaR 'Suit, um 'mamas 'fRerfals 
 'vilan ! 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Wer ist's? 
 
 (Da Walther Ftirst ihm ein Zeichen gibt) 
 Der Sohn ist's? Allgerechter Gott! 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 Und ich 
 
 Muss feme sein ! In seine beiden Augen ? 
 
 Walther Furst 
 Bezwinget Euch ! Ertragt es, wie ein Mann ! 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 Um meiner Schuld, um meines Frevels 
 willen !
 
 1=4 Wilhelm Tell 193 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 who is it ? 
 
 (as Walther Ftirst to+him a sign gives) 
 the son is it ? all+just God ! 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 and I 
 
 must distant be ! in his both eyes ? 
 
 Walther Filrst 
 control yourself ! endure it, like a man ! 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 for my fault's, for my offence' 
 sake ! 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Pray, who is this man? 
 (Stauffacher makes a sign to him) 
 It is his son ! 0, righteous heaven ! 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 And I 
 
 Must be away ! What ! into both his eyes ? 
 
 Walther Furst 
 Be calm, be calm ; and bear it like a man ! 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 And all for me for my mad wilful 
 folly !
 
 194 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 'blmt 'alzo ! 'vraklig 'blmt unt 'gants 
 
 ga'bkndat? 
 
 'ftaufaxdR 
 
 ig 'za:xt s. daR 'kvel das 'se:ns ist 'ausgaflosan, 
 das "li^t daR 'zona 'aut BR 'ni:ma:ls 'vi:daR. 
 
 'valtvR 'fvnst 
 'Jomt 'zaines 'JmeRtsans! 
 
 'melqtad 
 
 x ni:ma:ls ! ^1:0(10:18 x vi:d8R ! 
 
 (aB 'dRYkt di Tiant OR di 'augan unt 'Jvai9t 
 
 ttinijo mo'menta ; dan 'vendat GR zig fon dam 
 
 'ainan tsu dam 'andaRn unt 'JpRi9t mit 'zanftaR, fon 
 
 'tReman CR'JtiktaR 'Jtiraa:) 
 
 Blind also ! Wirklich blind und ganz 
 
 geblendet ? 
 
 Stauffaeher 
 
 Ich sagt's. Der Quell des Sehns ist ausgeflossen, 
 Das Licht der Sonne schaut er niemals wieder. 
 
 Walther Filrst 
 Schont seines Schmerzens ! 
 
 Melchthal 
 Niemals ! niemals wieder ! 
 
 (Er drtickt die Hand vor die Augen und schweigt 
 
 einige Momente ; dann wendet er sich von dem 
 
 einen zu dem andern und spricht mit sanfter, von 
 
 Thranen orsticktor Stimme:)
 
 1:4 Wilbelm Tell 195 
 
 blind then ! really blind and entirely 
 
 blinded? 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 I said it. the source of+the sight is flown+out, 
 the light of+the sun beholds he never again. 
 
 Walther Filrst 
 have+a+care+for his pain ! 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 never ! never again ! 
 
 (he presses the hand before the eyes and is+silent 
 
 some moments ; then turns he himself from the 
 
 one to the other and says with soft, by 
 
 tears choked voice:) 
 
 Blind, did you say ? Quite blind and both 
 
 his eyes ? 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Ev'n so. The fountain of his sight is dry, 
 He ne'er will see the blessed sunshine more. 
 
 Walther Filrst 
 Oh, spare his anguish ! 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 Never, never more ! 
 
 (Presses his hands upon his eyes and is silent 
 for some moments ; then turning from one to 
 the other, speaks in a subdued tone, broken by 
 
 sobs:)
 
 196 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 'o:, 'aina 'e:dla 'himalsgcuba ist 
 
 das 'ligt das 'augas 'aid 've:zan 
 
 'le:ban 
 
 fom 'ligta, 'je:das 'glykliQa ga'Jepf 
 di 'pflantsa 'zelpst ke:Rt 'fROidi9 ZIQ tsum 
 
 Tigto, 
 unt 'etR mus 'sitsan, 'fyrlant, in daR 
 
 x naxt, 
 
 im 'e:vi9 'finstaRn 'i:n eR'kvikt ni^t 'me:R 
 daR 'matan 'vaRmas 7 gRy:n, daR 'blutman 
 
 'Jmelts, 
 di x Ro:tan 'fiRnan kan aR 
 
 me:R 
 
 0, eine edle Himmelsgabe ist 
 
 Das Licht des Auges Alle Wesen 
 
 leben 
 
 Vom Lichte, jedes gliickliche Geschopf 
 Die Pflanze selbst kehrt freudig sich zum 
 
 Lichte. 
 Und er muss sitzen, fiihlend, in der 
 
 Nacht, 
 
 Im ewig Finstern ihn erquickt nicht mehr 
 Der Matten warmes Griin, der Blumen 
 
 Schmelz, 
 Die roten Firnen kann er nicht 
 
 mehr schauen
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 197 
 
 o, a noble heaven's+gift is 
 
 the light of+the eye all beings 
 
 live 
 
 by+the light, every happy creature 
 the plant itself turns joyously itself to+the 
 
 light, 
 and he must sit, feeling, in the 
 
 night, 
 
 in+the eternal dark him refreshes no more 
 the meadows' warm green, the flowers' 
 
 bloom, 
 the red old+snow+on+the+mountains can he no 
 
 more behold 
 
 the eye's light, of all the gifts of Heaven, 
 The dearest, best ! From light all beings 
 
 live 
 
 Each fair created thing the very plants 
 Turn with a joyful transport to the 
 
 light, 
 And he he must drag on through all his 
 
 days 
 
 In endless darkness ! Never more for him 
 The sunny meads shall glow, the flow'rets 
 
 bloom ; 
 
 Nor shall he more behold the roseate tints 
 Of the iced mountain top ! To die is nothing,
 
 198 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 'teR'ban ist 'mgts dox 'le:ban unt nigt 
 
 'ze:an, 
 
 'das 'ist am 'unglrk 'va:Rum 'ze:t in "img 
 
 zo 'jamaRnt 'an? '19 'ha:p 'tsvai ' 
 
 'augan 
 
 unt kan dam 'blmdan x fa:taR 'kamas 'get 
 
 nigt ainan '^irnaR fan dam 'me:R das 
 
 das 'glantsfol, 'blendant 'mi:R ins 'auga 
 'dRint. 
 
 'ftaufaxdR 
 ax, '19 mus oiRan 'jamaR 'nox 
 
 Sterben ist nichts doch leben und nicht 
 
 sehen, 
 
 Das ist ein Ungliick Warum seht ihr mich 
 So jammernd an ? Ich hab' zwei frische 
 
 Augen 
 
 Und kann dem blinden Vater keines geben, 
 Nicht einen Schimmer von dem Meer des 
 
 Lichts, 
 Das glanzvoll, blendend mir ins Auge 
 
 dringt. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 Ach, ich muss Euren Jammer noch 
 
 vergrossern,
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 199 
 
 to+die is nothing but to+live and not 
 
 see, 
 
 that is a misfortune why look you me 
 so pityingly at? I have two fresh 
 
 eyes 
 
 and can to+the blind father none give, 
 not one glimmer of the ocean of+the 
 
 light, 
 that splendid, blinding for+ine into+the eye 
 
 penetrates. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 alas, I must your grief still 
 
 increase, 
 
 But to have life, and not have sight, 
 
 oh, that 
 
 Is misery indeed ! Why do you look 
 So piteously at me ? I have two 
 
 eyes, 
 
 Yet to my poor blind father can give neither ! 
 No, not one gleam of that great sea of 
 
 light, 
 That with its dazzling splendor floods 
 
 my gaze. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 Ah, I must swell the measure of your 
 
 grief,
 
 200 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 $tat i:n tsu 'hailan ER ba'daRf nox 'me:R ! 
 den "ales hat daR 'lantfo:xt i:m 
 
 ga'Raupt ; 
 'niQts 'hat GR i:m ga'lasan, als dan 
 
 ;$ta:p, 
 um 'nakt unt 'blmt fan 'ty:R tsu 'ty:R tsu 
 
 'v.andaRn. 
 
 'als dan x $ta:p dam x auganlo:zan 
 
 ! 
 Vlas ga'Raupt unt x aux das 'liQt daR 
 
 'zona, 
 das 'eRmstan alga'mainas 'gu:t jetst 'Re:da 
 
 Statt ihn zu heilen Er bedarf noch mehr ! 
 Denn alles hat der Landvogt ihm 
 
 geraubt ; 
 Nichts hat er ihm gelassen, als den 
 
 Stab, 
 Um nackt und blind von Thiir zu Thiir zu 
 
 wandern. 
 
 Melchthal 
 Nichts als den Stab dem augenlosen 
 
 Greis ! 
 Alles geraubt und auch das Licht der 
 
 Sonne, 
 Des Armsten allgemeines Gut Jetz,t rede
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 201 
 
 instead+of it to heal he needs still more ! 
 for everything has the land+steward from+him 
 
 robbed ; 
 nothing has he to+him left, but the 
 
 staff, 
 in+order naked and blind from door to door to 
 
 wander. 
 
 Melchthal 
 nothing but the staff to+the eyeless 
 
 old+man ! 
 everything robbed and also the light of+the 
 
 sun, 
 the poorest's common possession now speak 
 
 Instead of soothing it. The worst, alas ! 
 Remains to tell. They've stripp'd him of 
 
 his all ; 
 Naught have they left him, save his staff, 
 
 on which, 
 Blind and in rags, he moves from door 
 
 to door. 
 
 Melchthal 
 Naught but his staff to the old eyeless 
 
 man ! 
 Stripp'd of his all - - e'en of the light 
 
 of day, 
 The common blessing of the meanest wretch.
 
 202 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 'kamaR 'me:R fon 'blaiban, fan 
 feR'beRJan ! 
 
 vas fyR am 'faijaR 'e:landaR bin '19, 
 das 19 auf 'mama 'zi^aRhait ga'daxt 
 unt 'niQt auf 'daina ! 'dam ga'lirptas 'haupt 
 als 'pfant ga'lasan in das 'vy:tRi9s 'hendan ; 
 
 'fa:Ra r hm auf 
 
 als 'blurtija feR'geltuq vil 19 'denkan. 
 hi'nyzbaR vil 19 'kainaR zol mi9 
 
 'halten 
 das 'fa:taRS 'auga fon dam 'lantfo:xt 
 
 Mir keiner mehr von Bleiben, von 
 
 Verbergen ! 
 
 Was fur ein feiger Blender bin ich, 
 Dass ich auf meine Sicherheit gedacht 
 Und nicht auf deine ! dein geliebtes Haupt 
 Als Pfand gelassen in des Wiitrichs Handen ; 
 Feigherz'ge Vorsicht, fahre bin Auf 
 
 nichts 
 
 Als blutige Vergeltung will ich denken. 
 Hiniiber will ich keiner soil mich 
 
 halten 
 Des Vaters Auge von dem Landvogt 
 
 fordern
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 203 
 
 to+me no+one more of remaining, of 
 
 hiding ! 
 
 what for a cowardly wretch am I, 
 that I of my safety thought+(have) 
 and not of yours ! your beloved head 
 as security left in the monster's hands; 
 coward+hearted caution, fare hence on 
 
 nothing 
 
 but bloody revenge will I think, 
 over+there will I no+one shall me 
 
 hold 
 the father's eye from the land+steward 
 
 demand 
 
 Now talk no more of patience, of 
 
 concealment ! 
 
 Oh, what a base and coward thing am I, 
 That on mine own security I thought, 
 And took no care of thine ! Thy precious head 
 Left as a pledge within the tyrant's grasp ! 
 Hence, craven-hearted prudence, hence ! 
 
 And all 
 
 My thoughts be vengeance, and the despot's blood! 
 I'll seek him straight no power shall stay 
 
 me now 
 And at his hands demand my father's 
 
 eyes.
 
 204 Vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 aus 'alan zaman 'Raisijan he'Raus 
 
 vil '19 in 'fmdan 'niQts 'li:<jt 'mi:R am 
 
 'letban, 
 
 ven 19 dan 'haisan, unga'hoiRan '$meRts 
 in 'zainam 'le:bansblu:ta 'ky:la. (CR vil 'ge:n) 
 
 'valten 'fvRst 
 
 'blaipt! 
 'vas 'kent x i:R 'gerjan 'i:n? eR 'zitst tsu 
 
 'zaRnan 
 
 auf zainaR 'ho:an x heRanbuR9 unt ^ 
 / o:n / me9tjan 'tsoRns in zainaR 
 
 'festa. 
 
 Aus alien seinen Reisigen heraus 
 
 Will ich ihn finden Nichts liegt mir am 
 
 Leben, 
 
 Wenn ich den heissen, imgeheuren Schmerz 
 In seinem Lebensblute kiihle. (Er will gehen) 
 
 Walther Furst 
 
 Bleibt ! 
 Was konnt Ihr gegen ihn ? Er sitzt zu 
 
 Sarnen 
 
 Auf seiner hohen Herrenburg und spottet 
 Ohnmacht'gen Zorns in seiner sichern 
 
 Feste.
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 205 
 
 out+of all his horsemen out 
 
 will I him find nothing lies for+me in+the 
 
 life, 
 
 if I the hot, excessive pain 
 in his life's+blood cool. (he will go) 
 
 Walther Furst 
 
 stay! 
 what can you against him? he sits at 
 
 Sarnen 
 
 in his high noble+castle and derides 
 powerless wrath in his safe 
 
 fortress. 
 
 I'll beard him 'mid a thousand myrmidons! 
 What's life to me, if in his heart's best 
 
 blood 
 I cool the fever of this mighty 
 
 anguish. (He is going) 
 
 Walther Furst 
 
 Stay, this is madness, Melchthal ! What avails 
 Your single arm against his power? He sits 
 At Sarnen high within his lordly keep, 
 And, safe within its battlemented walls, 
 May .laugh '-to scorn your unavailing
 
 206 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 unt 'vo:nt 8R 'dRorban auf dam 'aispalast 
 
 das 'RekhoRns o:daR 'h0:aR, vo di 
 
 'junfRCtu 
 
 zait 'etviQkait fR'laiaRt 'zitst 19 'maxa 
 
 miR 'bam tsu i:m ; mit 'tsvansig "JYrjliijan, 
 
 ga'zint, vi '19, tseR'bReg 19 zaina 'festa. 
 
 unt ven miR x ni:mant 'folt unt ven 
 
 fyR 'oiRa 'hrtan 'baq unt 'oiRa 'he.-Rdan, 
 
 019 dem ti'Rananjaxa 'boi9t di 
 
 vil 19 tsu'zamanRiirfan im ga'biR9, 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 Und wohnt' er droben auf dem Eispalast 
 Des Schreckhorns oder hoher, wo die 
 
 Jungfrau 
 
 Seit Ewigkeit verschleiert sitzt ich mache 
 Mir Balm zu ihm ; mit zwanzig Jiinglingen, 
 Gesinnt, wie ich, zerbrech' ich seine Feste. 
 Und wenn mir niemand folgt, und wenn 
 
 ihr alle, 
 
 Fur eure Hiitten bang und eure Herden, 
 Euch dem Tyrannenjoche beugt die 
 
 Hirten 
 Will ich zusammenrufen im Gebirg,
 
 1=4 Wilhelm Tell 207 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 and dwelt he there+above on the ice+palace 
 of+the Schreckhorn or higher, where the 
 
 Jungfrau 
 
 since eternity veiled sits I make 
 for+myself way to him; with twenty youths, 
 minded, as I, apart+break I his fortress, 
 and if me no+one follows, and if 
 
 you all, 
 
 for your huts afraid and your herds, 
 yourselves to+the tyrant' s+yoke bow the 
 
 herdsmen 
 will I together+call in+the mountains, 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 And though he sat within the icy domes 
 Of yon far Schreckhorn ay, or higher, where 
 Veil'd since eternity, the Jungfrau soars, 
 Still to the tyrant would I make my way ; 
 With twenty comrades minded like myself, 
 I'd lay his fastness level with the earth ! 
 And if none follow me, and if 
 
 you all, 
 
 In terror for your homesteads and your herds, 
 Bow in submission to the tyrant's yoke, 
 I'll call the herdsmen on the hills 
 
 around me,
 
 208 'vilkelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 'doRt, 'untaRm 'fRaian 'himalsdaxa, 
 
 vo: 
 daR 'zm nox 'fRi$ ist unt das 'bents 
 
 ga'zunt, 
 das unga'hoiaR 'gResliga eR'tse:lan. 
 
 'ftaufaxdR (tsu 'valtaR 'fvRst) 
 
 as ist auf zainam 'gipfal 'volan vi:R 
 R x vaRtan, bis das 'oisaRsta 
 
 'melqtad 
 
 ist nox tsu 'fyRQtan, ven daR 'JteRn das 
 'augas 
 
 Dort, unterm freien Himmelsdache, 
 
 wo 
 Der Sinn noch frisch ist und das Herz 
 
 gesund, 
 Das imgeheuer Grassliche erzahlen. 
 
 Stauffacher (zu Walther Fttrst) 
 
 Es ist auf seinem Gipfel Wollen wir 
 Erwarten, bis das Ausserste 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 Welch Ausserstes 
 
 Ist noch zu fiirchten, wenn der Stern des 
 Auges
 
 1=4 Wilhelm Tell 209 
 
 there, under+the free heaven's+roof, 
 
 where 
 the mind still fresh is and the heart 
 
 sound, 
 the monstrous awful+thing relate. 
 
 Stauffacher (to Walther Fttrst) 
 
 it is on its summit shall we 
 await, until the extremity 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 which extremity 
 
 is still to fear, when the star of+the 
 eye 
 
 And there beneath heaven's free and 
 
 boundless roof, 
 Where men still feel as men, and hearts 
 
 are true, 
 Proclaim aloud this foul enormity ! 
 
 Stauffacher (to Walther Ftirst) 
 
 Tis at its height and are we then to wait 
 Till some extremity 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 Extremity ? 
 
 And is it iiot enough when human 
 eyes
 
 210 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 in zamaR 'h0:la niqt me:K 'zigaR ist? 
 
 zint vi:R den 've:Rlo:s? 'vo:tsu 
 
 v:R 
 
 di 'cmmbRust 'spanan unt di 've:Ra 'vuxt 
 daR 'tRaitakst 'vinan? 'je:dam 've:zan vaRt 
 am 'no:tgave:R in deR feR'tsvaiflunsarjst. 
 as '^telt SIQ deR eR^epfta 'hiR^ un tsai9t 
 daR 'moite zain ga'fyR^tatas ga'vai, 
 di 'gemza 'Raist dan 'je:J9K in dan 
 
 'apgRunt 
 daR 'pflurx^titR 'zelpst, daR "zanfta 
 
 'hausganos 
 das 'men$an, deR di unga'hoiRa 'kRaft 
 
 In seiner Hohle nicht mehr sicher ist? 
 
 Sind wir denn wehrlos? Wozu 
 
 lernten wir 
 
 Die Armbrust spannen und die schwere Wucht 
 Der Streitaxt schwingen? Jedem Wesen ward 
 Ein Notgewehr in der Verzweiflungsangst. 
 Es stellt sich der erschopfte Hirsch und zeigt 
 Der Meute sein gefiirchtetes Geweih, 
 Die Gemse reisst den Jager in den 
 
 Abgrund 
 Der Pflugstier selbst, der sanfte 
 
 Hausgenoss 
 Des Menschen, der die ungeheure Kraft
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 211 
 
 in its socket no more safe is? 
 
 are we pray defenceless? wherefore 
 
 learned we 
 
 the cross+bow span and the heavy weight 
 of+the battle+ax swing? to+each being grew 
 a weapon+of+defence in the anguish+of+despair. 
 it stations itself the exhausted stag and shows 
 to+the pack its feared antlers, 
 the chamois drags the hunter into the 
 
 abyss 
 the plow+steer itself, the gentle 
 
 house+companion 
 of+the man, which the immense force 
 
 Have ceased to be secure within their sockets? 
 Are we defenceless? Wherefore did we 
 
 learn 
 
 To bend the cross-bow, wield the battle-ax ? 
 What living creature, but in its despair, 
 Finds for itself a weapon of defence? 
 The baited stag will turn, and with the show 
 Of his dread antlers hold the hounds at bay; 
 The chamois drags the huntsman down th' 
 
 abyss ; 
 The very ox, the partner of man's 
 
 toil, 
 The sharer of his roof, that meekly bends
 
 212 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 das "halzas 'dultsam untaRS 'jox 
 ga'borgan, 
 
 'auf, ga'Rditst, 'vetst 'zain ga'valtig 
 
 unt 'k>idaRt zainan 'faint dan 'volkan tsu:. 
 
 ven di dRQi 'landa / de9tan, x vi: 'vi:R 
 
 zo 'megtan V!R fi'laigt et'vas 
 
 'ftaufaxzR 
 
 ven 'u:Ri: x Ru:ft, ven 'untaRvaldan 'hilft, 
 daR 'JvirtsaR viRt di 'altan 'brnda 'e:Ran. 
 
 Des Halses duldsam unters Joch 
 
 gebogen, 
 Springt auf, gereizt, wetzt sein gewaltig 
 
 Horn 
 Und schleudert seinen Feind den Wolken zu. 
 
 Walther Fiirst 
 
 Wenn die drei Lande dachten, wie wir drei, 
 So mochten wir vielleicht etwas 
 vermogen. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Wenn Uri ruft, wenn Unterwalden hilft, 
 Der Schwyzer wird die alten Biinde ehren.
 
 1 = 4 Wilhelm Tell 213 
 
 of+the neck patient under+the yoke 
 
 bent+(has), 
 springs up, irritated, whets its powerful 
 
 horn 
 and hurls its enemy the clouds to. 
 
 Walther Filrst 
 
 if the three lands thought, as we three, 
 so might we perhaps something 
 be+able+(to+do). 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 when Uri calls, when Unterwalden helps, 
 the Schwyzer will the old covenants honor. 
 
 The strength of his huge neck beneath the 
 
 yoke, 
 Springs up, if he's provoked, whets his strong 
 
 horn, 
 And tosses his tormentor to the clouds. 
 
 Walther Filrst 
 
 If the three Cantons thought as we three do, 
 Something might, then, be done, with good 
 effect. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 When Uri calls, '-when Unterwald replies, 
 Schwyz will be mindful of her ancient league.
 
 214 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 'melqtad 
 
 'gRo:s 'ist in 'untaRvaldan mama 'fRomtJaft, 
 unt 'je:daR 'va:xt mit 'fROidan 'laip unt 
 
 'blurt, 
 
 ven 8R am 'andaRn aman 'Rykan 'hat 
 unt '$iRm o 'fRoma 'fe:taR 'di:zas 'landas! 
 19 'Ste.-a, nuR am 'JYnlin, 'tsvijan '019, 
 dan x fi:lRfa:Rnan 'mama ^tima mus 
 ba'^aidan '^vaijan in dan 'lantsgamainda. 
 X ni9t, 'vail 19 'juq bin unt ni9t 'fi:l 
 
 eR'letpta, 
 
 feR'axtat mainan 'Ra:t unt mama 'Rerda ; 
 
 'blu:t, ' 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 Gross 1st in Unterwalden meine Freundschaft, 
 Und jeder wagt mit Freuden Leib mid 
 
 Blut, 
 
 Wenn er am andern einen Riicken hat 
 Und Schirm fromme Vater dieses Landes! 
 Ich stehe, nur ein Jiingling, zwischen euch, 
 Den Vielerfahrnen meine Stimme muss 
 Bescheiden schweigen in der Landsgemeinde. 
 Nicht, weil ich Jung bin und nicht viel 
 
 erlebte, 
 
 Verachtet meinen Rat und meine Rede ; 
 Nicht liistern jugendliches Blut, mich treibt
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 215 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 great is in Unterwalden my friendship, 
 and every+one risks with joy body and 
 
 blood, 
 
 if he in+the other a back has 
 and protection o pious fathers of+this land! 
 I stand, only a youth, among you, 
 the much+experienced my voice must 
 modestly be+silent in the country's+council. 
 not, because I young am and not much 
 
 experienced, 
 
 despise my counsel and my speech ; 
 not wanton youthful blood, me drives 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 I've many friends in Unterwald, and none 
 That would not gladly venture life and 
 
 limb, 
 
 If fairly back'd and aided by the rest. 
 Oh, sage and reverend fathers of this land, 
 Here do I stand before your riper years, 
 An unskill'd youth, whose voice must in the 
 
 Diet 
 
 Still be subdued into respectful silence. 
 Do not, because that I am young, and want 
 Experience, slight my counsel and my words. 
 Tis not the wantonness of youthful blood
 
 216 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 das 'h0:9stan 'jamaRS 'JmeRtsliQa ga'valt, 
 vas aux den 'Jtam das 'felzan mus 
 
 'i:R 'zelpst zait 'fertaR, 'hoiptaR ainas 
 
 'hauzas 
 
 unt 'vrn$t 019 aman 'turganthctftan 'zo:n, 
 deR oiRas 'hauptas 'hailja 'lokan x e:Ra 
 unt 019 dan 'JteRn das 'augas 'fRom 
 
 ba'vaxa. 
 'o:, 'vail IR 'zelpst an 'oiRam "laip unt 
 
 >:t 
 nox 'niQts eR'litan, oiRa 'augan 
 
 Des hochsten Jammers schmerzliche Gewalt, 
 Was auch den Stein des Felsen muss 
 
 erbarmen. 
 Ihr selbst seid Vater, Haupter eines 
 
 Hauses 
 
 Und wiinscht euch einen tugendhaften Sohn, 
 Der cures Hauptes heil'ge Locken ehre 
 Und euch den Stern des Auges fromm 
 
 bewache. 
 0, well ihr selbst an eurem Leib und 
 
 Gut 
 Noch nichts erlitten, eure Augen 
 
 sich
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 217 
 
 the highest grief's painful force, 
 what also the stone of+the rock must 
 
 touch, 
 you yourselves are fathers, heads of+a 
 
 house 
 
 and wish for+yourselves a virtuous son, 
 who your head's sacred locks may+honor 
 and for+you the star of+the eye piously 
 
 may+watch. 
 o, because you yourselves in your body and 
 
 goods 
 yet nothing suffered+(have), your eyes 
 
 themselves 
 
 That fires my spirit; but a pang so deep 
 That e'en the flinty rocks must 
 
 pity me. 
 You, too, are fathers, heads of 
 
 families, 
 
 And you must wish to have a virtuous son, 
 To reverence your gray hairs, and shield your 
 
 eyes 
 
 With pious and affectionate regard. 
 Do not, I pray, because in limb and 
 
 fortune 
 You still are 'unassail'd, and still your 
 
 eyes
 
 218 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 nox 'fRi unt 'hel in inan 'kRaizan 
 
 'Rerjan, 
 zo 'zai 019 'da:Rum 'tmzRa 'no:t niQt 
 
 'fRemt. 
 
 aux y:b8R '019 'hent 'das ti'Ranan$ve:Rt ? 
 IR harpt das 7 lant fon x 0:stRai9 
 
 'apgavendat ; 
 
 'kain 'andaRas VOR 'mamas x fa:taRS 'unR89t, 
 'i:R 'zait in 'glai9aR 'mitjult unt 
 
 feR'damms. 
 
 'ftaufax9R (tsu ValtaR 'f 
 ba'Jlitsat 'i:n I 19 bin ba'Rait, tsu 'foljan. 
 
 Noch frisch und hell in ihren Kreisen 
 
 regen, 
 So sei euch darum unsre Not nicht 
 
 fremd. 
 
 Auch iiber euch hangt das Tyrannenschwert, 
 Ihr habt das Land von Ostreich 
 
 abgewendet ; 
 
 Kein anderes war meines Vaters Unrecht, 
 Ihr seid in gleicher Mitschuld und 
 
 Verdammnis. 
 
 Stauffacher (zu Walther Ftirst) 
 Beschliesset Ihr ! Ich bin bereit, zu folgen.
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 219 
 
 still fresh and bright in their orbits 
 
 move, 
 so be to+you therefore our need not 
 
 indifferent. 
 
 also over you hangs the tyrant' s+sword, 
 you have the land from Austria 
 
 off+turned ; 
 
 no other was my father's fault, 
 you are in equal common+guilt and 
 
 condemnation. 
 
 Stauffacher (to Walther Ftirst) 
 decide you ! I am ready, to follow. 
 
 Revolve undimm'd and sparkling in their 
 
 spheres ; 
 Oh, do not, therefore, disregard our 
 
 wrongs ! 
 
 Above you, too, doth hang the tyrant's sword. 
 You, too, have striven to alienate the land 
 From Austria. 'Twas this my father 
 
 did: 
 You share his guilt, and may his 
 
 punishment. 
 
 Stauffacher (to Walther Ftirst) 
 Do thou resolve ! I am prepared to follow.
 
 220 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 'volen 'h0:Ran, vas di 'etdaln 
 
 fon 'zilinon, fon 'atinhauzan 'Ratten 
 'i:R 'natma, 'denk 19, viRt uns ' 
 
 'melqtad 
 vo ist am 'natma in dam 
 
 als 'OIROR unt 
 
 'OIR8 ? 
 
 an 'zolgaR x na:man 
 'glaupt 
 
 Walther Furst 
 Wir wollen horen, was die edeln 
 
 Herrn 
 
 Von Sillinen, von Attinghausen raten 
 Ihr Name, denk' ich, wird uns Freunde 
 
 werben. 
 
 Melchthal 
 Wo ist ein Name in dem 
 
 Waldgebirg' 
 Ehrwiirdiger, als Eurer und der 
 
 Eure ? 
 An solcher Namen echte Wahrung 
 
 glaubt
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 221 
 
 Walther Furst 
 we will hear, what the noble 
 
 lords 
 
 of Sillinen, of Attinghausen counsel 
 their name, think I, will us friends 
 
 enlist. 
 
 Melchthal 
 where is a name in the 
 
 forest+mountains 
 more+venerable, than yours and the 
 
 yours ? 
 in such names' genuine sterling+worth 
 
 believes 
 
 Walther Furst 
 First let us learn, what steps the noble 
 
 lords 
 
 Of Sillinen and Attinghaus advise. 
 Their names would rally many to the 
 
 cause. 
 
 Melchthal 
 Has anyone a name within the 
 
 mountains 
 That carries more respect than thine and 
 
 thine ? 
 On names like 'these the people pin their 
 
 faith,
 
 222 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 das 'folk, zi 'harban 'gurtan 'klaq im 
 
 'landa. 
 IR 'ha:pt am 'RaiQas 'eRp fan 
 
 'fe:taRtu:gant 
 unt 'harpt as 'selbaR 'ROIQ feR'me:Rt vas 
 
 'bRauxt s 
 das 'eidalmans? last s 'uns a'lain 
 
 fo'lendan ! 
 
 've/Ran V!R 'dox a'lain im 'lant ! 19 'mama, 
 V!R 'voltan uns 5 on 'zelpst tsu ^iRman 
 
 'visan. 
 
 'ftaufaxdR 
 di 'e:daln 'dReqt ni^t 'glai^a 'no:t mit 'uns; 
 
 Das Volk, sie haben guten Klang im 
 
 Lande. 
 Ihr habt ein reiches Erb von 
 
 Vatertugend 
 Und habt es selber reich vermehrt Was 
 
 branch t's 
 Des Edelmanns? Lasst's uns allein 
 
 vollenden ! 
 
 Waren wir doch allein im Land ! Ich meine, 
 Wir wollten uns schon selbst zu schirmen 
 
 wissen. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 Die Edeln drangt riicht gleiche Not mit uns;
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 223 
 
 the people, they have good sound in+the 
 
 country, 
 you have a rich inheritance of 
 
 paternal+virtue 
 and have it yourself richly increased what 
 
 need+is there 
 of+the nobleman? let it us alone 
 
 complete ! 
 
 were we though alone in+the land ! I fancy, 
 we would us nicely ourselves to protect 
 
 know. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 the nobles oppresses not equal need with us; 
 
 Indeed, they are as household words 
 
 to all. 
 Rich was your heritage of manly 
 
 virtue, 
 And richly have you added to its 
 
 stores. 
 What need of nobles? Let us do the 
 
 work 
 
 Ourselves. Although we stood alone, methinks, 
 We should be able to maintain our 
 
 rights. 
 
 * Stauffacher 
 The nobles' wrongs are not so great as ours.
 
 224 Vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 daR 'tRo:m, den in dan 'ni:daRur)an 'vyttat, 
 bis 'jetst hat R di 'h0:n nox ' 
 
 dox 'i:Ra 'hilfa viRt uns 'n^t ent'$te:n, 
 ven zi das 'lant in 'vafan eRst eR'blikan. 
 
 'valtdn ' 
 am 'opman 'tsvijan 'uns unt 
 
 zo meQta x R9t ent'Jaidan unt ga'zets. 
 "dox, x de:R uns untaR'dRrkt, ist unzaR 'kaizaR 
 unt x h0:9staR 'R^taR zo mus 'got uns 
 'helfan 
 
 Der Strom, der in den Niederungen wiitet, 
 Bis jetzt hat er die Hohn noch nicht 
 
 erreicht 
 
 Doch ihre Hilfe wird uns nicht entstehn, 
 Wenn sie das Land in Waffen erst erblicken. 
 
 Walther Furst 
 
 Ware ein Obmann zwischen uns und 
 
 Ostreich, 
 
 So mochte Recht entscheiden und Gesetz. 
 Doch, der uns unterdriickt, ist unser Kaiser 
 Und hochster Richter so muss Gott uns 
 
 helfen
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 225 
 
 the stream, that in the lowlands rages, 
 up+to now has it the heights yet not 
 
 reached 
 
 but their help will to+us not be+wanting, 
 when they the land in arms first see. 
 
 Walther Furst 
 
 were an umpire between us and 
 
 Austria, 
 
 so might right decide and law. 
 but, who us oppresses, is our emperor 
 and highest judge so must God us 
 
 help 
 
 The torrent, which lays waste the lower grounds, 
 Has not ascended to the uplands 
 
 yet. 
 
 But let them see the country once in arms, 
 They'll not refuse to lend a helping hand. 
 
 Walther Furst 
 
 Were there an umpire 'twixt ourselves and 
 
 Austria, 
 
 Justice and law might then decide our quarrel. 
 But our oppressor is our emperor too, 
 And judge supreme. 'Tis God must help us, 
 
 then,
 
 226 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 'unzaRn 'aRm R'foRat 'I:R di 
 
 'menaR 
 fon '$vi:ts, 19 vil in 'ursi: 'fROinda 
 
 'veRban. 
 've:n 'a:baR 'zendan V!R nax ' 
 
 'zendat 'bin 've:m x le:Q as 
 x ne:aR 'an 
 
 'fvEst 
 19 'fje:p s 1119 'tsu: ; IR zait main 'gast, 
 
 19 mus 
 fyR oiRa / zi9aRhait ga'vetRan ! 
 
 Durch unsern Arm Erforschet Ihr die 
 
 Manner 
 Von Schwyz, ich will in Uri Freunde 
 
 werben. 
 Wen aber senden wir nach Unterwalden? 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 Mich sendet bin Wem lag' es 
 naher an 
 
 Walther Furst 
 Ich geb's nicht zu ; Ihr seid mein Gast, 
 
 ich muss 
 Fiir Eure Sicherheit gewahren !
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 227 
 
 through our arm sound you the 
 
 men 
 of Schwyz, I will in Uri friends 
 
 enlist, 
 whom however send we to Underwalden ? 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 me send thither to+whom should+lie it 
 nearer on 
 
 Walther Filrst 
 I give it not to ; you are my guest, 
 
 I must 
 for your safety guarantee ! 
 
 Through our own arm ! Be yours the task to 
 
 rouse 
 The men of Schwyz ; I'll rally friends in 
 
 Uri 
 But whom are we to send to Unterwald? 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 Thither send me. Whom should it more 
 concern ? 
 
 Walther Filrst 
 No, Melchthal, no ; thou art my guest, 
 
 and I 
 Must answer for thy safetv.
 
 228 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 "last 
 di 'S^Q 8 'ken 19 unt di 
 
 'felzan$taija ; 
 aux 'fROinda 'find 19 'gnu:x, di 11119 dam 
 
 'faint 
 feR'he:lan unt am 'opdax 'geRn ga've:Ran. 
 
 'ftaufaxdR 
 
 'last 'i:n mit 'got hi'ny:b9Rge:n. doRt 
 
 'dRy:ban 
 
 ist 'kain feR'RertaR 'zo: feR'ap^oit ist 
 di tiRa'nai, das si kain 'veRktsoi9 'findat. 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 Lasst mich ! 
 Die Schliche kenn' ich und die 
 
 Felsensteige ; 
 Auch Freunde find' ich gnug, die mich dem 
 
 Feind 
 Verhehlen und ein Obdach gern gewahren. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Lasst ihn mit Gott hiniibergehn. Dort 
 
 driiben 
 
 Ist kein Verrater So verabscheut ist 
 Die Tyrannei, dass sie kein Werkzeug findet.
 
 1 = 4 Wilhelm Tell 229 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 let me ! 
 the by+ways know I and the 
 
 rocky +paths ; 
 also friends find I enough, who me from+the 
 
 enemy 
 conceal and a shelter willingly grant. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 let him with God thither+over+go. there 
 
 yonder 
 
 is no traitor so despised is 
 the tyranny, that it no tool finds. 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 Let me go. 
 I know each forest track and mountain 
 
 pass; 
 Friends too, I'll find, be sure, on every 
 
 hand, 
 To give me willing shelter from the foe. 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Nay, let him go ; no traitors harbor 
 
 there ; 
 
 The tyrant's so abhorred in Unterwald, 
 No minions can be found to work his will.
 
 230 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 aux den al'tselaR zol uns 'ni:t dam 
 
 'valt 
 ga'nosan 'veRban unt das 'lant ER'Rerjan. 
 
 'melqtad 
 
 vi 'bRinan V!R uns 'zigRa 'kunda 'tsu:, 
 das V!R dan 'oRgvom daR ti'Ranan 'toian ? 
 
 'ftaufaxdR 
 
 V!R 'kentan uns tsu 'bRunan o:daR 'tRaip 
 feR'zamaln, vo di 'kaufmansifa 
 
 'landan. 
 
 'valtdR 'fvRst 
 zo 'ofan 'dvRfan viR das 'veRk nig 'tRaiban. 
 
 Auch der Alzeller soil uns nid dem 
 
 Wald 
 Genossen werben und das Land erregen. 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 Wie bringen wir uns sichre Kunde zu, 
 Dass wir den Argwohn der Tyrannen tauschen? 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Wir konnten uns zu Brunnen oder Treib 
 Versammeln, wo die Kaufmannsschiffe 
 landen. 
 
 Walther Furst 
 
 So offen diirfen wir das Werk nicht treiben.
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 231 
 
 also the Alzeller shall for+us below the 
 
 forest 
 associates enlist and the land incite. 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 how bring we one+another safe intelligence to, 
 that we the suspicion of+the tyrants delude? 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 we could us at Brunnen or Treib 
 assemble, where the merchant+ships 
 land. 
 
 Walther Filrst 
 
 so openly can we the work not carry+on. 
 
 In the low valleys, too, the 
 
 Alzeller 
 Will gain confederates, and rouse the country. 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 But how shall we communicate, and not 
 Awaken the suspicion of the tyrants? 
 
 Stauffacher 
 
 Might we not meet at Brunnen or at Treib, 
 Hard by the spot where merchant vessels 
 land? 
 
 'Walther Filrst 
 
 We must not go so openly to work.
 
 232 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 'h0:Rt 'mama 'mamun. 'links am 'ze:, 
 
 ven man 
 nax 'bRunan 'fe:Rt, dam 'mi:tan$tain gRa:t 
 
 'y:baR, 
 
 'li:9t 'ama 'mate / haimli9 im ga'helts, 
 das 'Ry:tli: 'haist si bai dam 'folk 
 
 vail x doRt di 'valduq "ausgaROitat 'vaRt. 
 'doRt '1st s, vo unzRa 'lantmaRk 
 
 unt di "oiR9 
 
 (tsu 'rael9ta:l) 
 tsu'zaman 'gRentsan, unt in 'kuRtsaR 
 
 x fa:Rt 
 
 Hort meine Meinung. Links am See, 
 
 wenn man 
 Nach Brunnen fahrt, dem Mythenstein grad' 
 
 iiber, 
 
 Liegt eine Matte heimlich im Geholz, 
 Das RUTLI heisst sie bei dem Volk der 
 
 Hirten, 
 
 Weil dort die Waldung ausgereutet ward. 
 Dort ist's, wo unsre Landmark 
 
 imd die Eure 
 
 (zu Melchthal) 
 Zusammen grenzen, und in kurzer 
 
 Fahrt
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 233 
 
 hear my opinion, to+the+left by+the lake, 
 
 when one 
 toward Brunnen rows, the Mythenstein just 
 
 opposite, 
 
 lies a meadow concealed in+the woods, 
 the Riitli called+is it among the people offthe 
 
 herdsmen, 
 
 because there the forest cleared was. 
 there is it, where our territorial+boundary 
 
 and the yours 
 
 (to Melchthal) 
 together border, and in short 
 
 ride 
 
 Hear my opinion. On the lake's left 
 
 bank, 
 As we sail hence to Brunnen, 
 
 opposite 
 The Mythenstein, deep-hidden in the 
 
 wood 
 A meadow lies, by shepherds called the 
 
 RUTLI, 
 An ancient clearing in the forest 
 
 wilds. 
 
 (to Melchthal) 
 Tis there our Canton bound'ries verge on 
 
 yours;
 
 234 Vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 (tsu 'J 
 
 t '019 daR 'laiQta 'ka:n fon '$vi:ts 
 
 he'Ry:baR. 
 
 auf '0:dan 'pfcudan 'kenan V!R da'hm 
 bai 'naxtsait 'vandaRn unt uns 'til 
 
 'da/hin ma:x 'je:d8R r tse:n 
 
 'mit'bRirjan, di 'heRts'amiQ sint 
 
 mit uns, 
 zo 'kenen viR ga'mainzam das 
 
 ga'maina 
 ba^pReQan unt mit 'got as "fRi 
 
 ba'Jlirsan. 
 
 (zu Stauffacher) 
 Tragt Euch der leichte Kahn von Schwyz 
 
 heriiber. 
 
 Auf oden Pfaden konnen wir dahin 
 Bei Nachtzeit wandern und uns still 
 
 beraten. 
 
 Dahin mag jeder zehn vertraute Manner 
 Mitbringen, die herzeinig sind 
 
 mit uns, 
 So konnen wir gemeinsam das 
 
 Gemeine 
 Besprechen und mit Gott es frisch 
 
 beschliessen.
 
 1:4 Wilhelin Tell 235 
 
 (to Stauffacher) 
 carries you the light skiff from Schwyz 
 
 here+over. 
 
 on deserted paths can we thither 
 by night+time wander and one+another silently 
 
 advise. 
 
 thither may each+one ten trusty men 
 along+bring, who heart+united are 
 
 with us, 
 so can we in+common the 
 
 common+thing 
 discuss and with God it afresh 
 
 decide. 
 
 (to Stauffacher) 
 Your boat will carry you across from 
 
 Schwyz. 
 
 Thither by lonely bypaths let us wend 
 At midnight, and delib'rate o'er our 
 
 plans. 
 
 Let each bring with him there ten trusty men, 
 All one at heart with us; and then 
 
 we may 
 Consult together for the general 
 
 weal, 
 And, with God'vs guidance, fix our onward 
 
 course.
 
 236 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 'ftaufaxdR 
 zo 'zai s. jetst 'RdiQt min 'oraa 'bi:dRa 
 
 'i:R di 'oiRa he:R, unt 'zo:, vi "vi:R 
 'menaR 'jetso untaR uns di 'henda 
 tsu'zamanfle^tan, ^6:1119, 'oma x fal$, 
 zo 'volan 'vi:R 'dRai 'lendaR 'aux tsu 'Juts 
 unt 'tRuts tsu'zaman '$te:n auf r to:t unt 
 x le:ban. 
 
 'valten 'fvRst unt 'melqtatl 
 auf 'to:t unt 'lerban ! 
 
 (zi Tialtan di 'henda nox 'ainija 'pauzen larj 
 tsu'zamangafloxtan unt 'J 
 
 Stauffacher 
 So sei's. Jetzt reicht mir Eure biedre 
 
 Rechte, 
 
 Reicht Ihr die Eure her, und so, wie wir 
 Drei Manner jetzo unter uns die Hande 
 Zusammenflechten, redlich, ohne Falsch, 
 So wollen wir drei Lander auch zu Schutz 
 Und Trutz zusammen stehn auf Tod und 
 
 Leben. 
 
 Walther Furst und Melchthal 
 Auf Tod und Leben ! 
 
 (Sie halten die Hande noch einige Pausen lang 
 zusammengef loch ten und schweigen)
 
 1:4 Wilhelm Tell 237 
 
 Stauffacher 
 so be it. now extend to+me your honest 
 
 right+hand, 
 
 extend you the yours hither, and so, as we 
 three men now among us the hands 
 together+plait, honestly, without falseness, 
 so will we three lands also for defence 
 and offence together stand for death and 
 
 life. 
 
 Walther Furst and Melchthal 
 for death and life ! 
 
 (they hold the hands still some moments long 
 together+plaited and are+silent) 
 
 Stauffacher . 
 So let it be. And now your true right 
 
 hand ! 
 Yours, too, young man ! and as we now 
 
 three men 
 
 Among ourselves thus knit our hands together 
 In all sincerity and truth, e'en so 
 Shall we three Cantons, too, together stand 
 In victory and defeat, in life and death. 
 
 Walther Furst and Melchthal 
 In life and death ! 
 
 (They hold their hands clasped together for 
 some moments in silence)
 
 238 'vilhelm 'tel 1:4 
 
 'melqtad 
 
 'blmdaR, 'altaR "fartaR, 
 du: kanst dan 'ta:x dan 'fRaihait 'mgt me:R 
 
 'auan ; 
 du zolst in 'h0:Ran. ven fon 'alp tsu 
 
 'alp 
 
 di 'foiaRtsa^an 'flamant sic, eR'herban, 
 di 'festan '$lesaR deR ti'Ranan 'falan, 
 in 'daina "hrta zol daR '5 vai ^ s8R 'valan, 
 tsu 'dainam 'O:R di 'fRDidankunda 'tRatgan, 
 unt 'hel in 'dainaR 'naxt zol as diR 
 'targan. 
 
 (zi "ge:n ausai'nandaR) 
 
 . Melchthal 
 
 Blinder, alter Vater, 
 Du kannst den Tag der Freiheit nicht mehr 
 
 schauen ; 
 Du sollst ihn lioren. Wenn von Alp zu 
 
 Alp 
 
 Die Feuerzeichen flammend sich erheben, 
 Die festen Schlosser der Tyrannen fallen, 
 In deine Hutte soil der Schweizer wallen, 
 Zu deinem Ohr die Freudenkunde tragen, 
 Und hell in deiner Nacht soil es dir 
 tagen. 
 
 (Sie gehen auseinander)
 
 1 = 4 Wilhelm Tell 239 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 blind, old father, 
 you can the day of+the freedom no more 
 
 see; 
 you shall it hear. when from Alp to 
 
 Alp 
 
 the fire+signals flaming themselves raise, 
 the fast castles of+the tyrants fall, 
 to your hut shall the Swiss wander, 
 to your ear the glad+news carry, 
 and bright in your night shall it for+you 
 dawn. 
 
 ( they go apartff rom+one+another) 
 
 Melchthal 
 
 Alas, my old blind father ! 
 Thou canst no more behold the day of 
 
 freedom ; 
 But thou shalt hear it. When from Alp to 
 
 Alp 
 
 The beacon fires throw up their flaming signs, 
 And the proud castles of the tyrants fall, 
 Unto thy cottage shall the Swiss repair, 
 To bear the tidings to thine ear, and o'er 
 Thy darken'd way shall Freedom's radiance 
 pour. 
 
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