Lyrics: The Riddle (The Scarlet Pimpernel)

English translation of lyrics from the Takarazuka production of the Broadway musical.

Chauvelin:
Even the moon changes its shape to deceive the eyes of men
Like this game of riddles

Marguerite:
I cannot trust anyone—is it a punishment?
It’s a game of betrayal

Both:
I stumble about, lost alone in the dark
Searching for the truth

Chauvelin:
Chasing it through

Marguerite:
The depths of hell

Both:
Even if I sell my soul

Percy:
In the fog of night I search for you
I have lost sight of even your sweet smile

Chauvelin:
Everyone has so many lying faces

Marguerite:
They will even lose themselves

All:
I am trembling as I am reflected in the mirror
Should I know the truth?

Chauvelin:
My old wounds ache

Marguerite:
I want to wipe away this pain

All:
Even if I sell my soul

Percy:
Does she still love me?

Chauvelin:
My revenge isn’t over!

Marguerite:
The suffering is burning me

All:
This is for you

Percy:
Even the betrayer Judas

Marguerite:
Loved the Christ

Chauvelin:
Such a foolish love

Chorus:
I stumble about, lost alone in the dark
Searching for the truth
Chasing it through the depths of hell

Chauvelin’s supporters:
We’ll execute the aristos! The guillotine is waiting

League:
Even if the whole world turns against me I will fulfill my duty

Chorus:
Even if I sell my soul
I will lose this love

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