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6. There's rumor the Ethiopians may dare to challenge us again and threaten the valley of the Nile and Thebes.

7. - Soon a messenger will bring us the truth. - Did you consult the most sacred Isis?

8. - She has named the supreme leader of the Egyptian phalanx. - Oh, happy one!

9. He is young and brave. I am now taking the decree of Isis to the King.

11. If only I were that warrior! If only my dream came true!

12. An army of brave men led by me… and victory, and all the acclaim of Memphis!

13. And to return to you, my sweet Aida, crowned with laurels, and tell you: I have fought and won for you!

14. Heavenly Aida, form divine, mystic wreath of light and flowers.

15. You are queen of my thoughts, the splendor of my life.

16. I would return you to your lovely sky, and the sweet breezes of your native land.

17. I would raise a throne for you near the sun!

18. Heavenly Aida, form divine, mystic wreath of light and flowers.

19. You are queen of my thoughts, the splendor of my life.

20. I would return you to your lovely sky, and the sweet breezes of your native land.

21. I would raise a throne for you near the sun!

23. What new joy in your gaze! How your face beams with noble pride!

24. How worthy of envy would be the woman whose appearance could awaken such a joyful light in you!

25. My heart was rejoicing in a dream of adventure.

26. Today the Goddess uttered the name of the warrior who will lead the Egyptian troops into battle.

27. If only I were chosen for such an honor!

28. Had no other sweet, gentle dream ever spoken to your heart? Have you no hopes or desires in Memphis?

29. I? (What questions!)

30. (Perhaps she has discovered the secret love burning in my heart…)

31. (Woe if he is burning with love for another woman!)

32. - (She has read my thoughts and guessed I love her slave girl Aida!) - (Woe if my gaze should penetrate this mystery!)

34. - It is she! - (He's upset, and how he looked at her!)

35. (Aida! Could she perhaps be my rival?)

36. Come, beloved girl, approach. You are neither slave nor handmaiden here where in sweetness I called you sister…

37. You weep? Your tears reveal the secret to me.

38. Alas! I hear the atrocious cry of war. I fear for my unhappy country, for me, and for you.

39. Do you speak the truth? Is there not something more concerning you?

40. - (Tremble, guilty slave girl, let me descend into your heart!) - (Amneris is angry and suspicious. Woe if she discovers our love!)

41. (My heart weeps not only for my country, but for an unfortunate love!)

43. Faithful Egyptians, on this high occasion you are gathered around your king.

44. A messenger arrived not long ago from the border of Ethiopia. He brings grave news. May it please you to hear him.

45. Let the messenger approach!