From The Phantom of Venice.
1st Voice:
Tell me: where’s the fancy bread?
Did you eat it in my bed?
The sheets are full of crumbs and spread!
Reply. Reply!*
2nd Voice:
You mistrust me, and, in your eyes
I see where your suspicion lies.
The secret’s mine and, with me, dies!
1st Voice:
You ate my bread but will not tell!
I’ll evict you–!
2nd Voice:
Go to hell.
Go to hell.
*The first folio stanza reads as follows, although most reputable scholars believe this edition of the song to be spurious:
Tell me, where’s the fancy bread?
In the pantry or the shed?
Where’d it go? And where’s my spread?
Reply, reply!
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