Forming in front of the awakening east,

All permeated with the rose of dawn,

And pale with delicate green light and shade,

Marvellous! So, you say, she is a witch

Seeking to rob or trick you of your power?

Venus.

I say so? No! I dare not! Oh forbear!

Tannhäuser (starts up).

There, there She comes in waking! Hail to Thee!

I am afraid, I also, I myself!