05. SHARA’S CARNIVAL

MARRON
This is the serpent
charmer, name is Hakim.
As poisonous as death is
what you see.

TARA
Wow, this just keeps me gazing.

MARRON
The art’s trail you’d be blazing!

TARA
But snakes don't look that
fashionable on me.

MARRON
Then look, this woman’s great,
her name is Berta.
No manly beard could
ever match with her.

TARA
Yes, this affair is hairy.

MARRON
They say that she was scary!

TARA
But actually, soft skin’s what
I prefer.

MARRON
I only hear complains.
What about this one?
A tightrope. If you want,
a net as well.

TARA
I think I like what I hear.

MARRON
There is a rope just right here!

TARA
But I don’t like the heights, that
I can tell.

MARRON
You’re a very picky one,
but listen!
I bet that juggling is
perfect for you?

TARA
See the balls a-flying …

MARRON
… while down there she is lying!

TARA
But I’m afraid I couldn’t
see it through.

TARA
Do you have demons
or ghosts or trolls or giants?

MARRON (spoken)
Uh, no.

TARA
Well, a Dark Draak or
seven-headed wolfs, then?

MARRON
What?!
Come, let’s continue now.
There’s still a lot to show!

TARA
It would rather seem you
run out of attractions, though.

MARRON
One last chance!
With you I will go crazy.
The future’s in the cards,
that is the deal.

TARA
Sure, knowing what awaits me
would spare me some enquiry.
But ask the cards,
they say I’m not ideal.

MARRON
Refusal drives me wild.
Just what is wrong with you?
Don’t you have the slightest ta-
lent that would do?

TARA
No, my talent’s not
what needs to be improved.
I will show you
what the crowd needs to be moved.

- DANCE SCENE -

MARRON
That was so wonderful,
I can’t believe it.

TARA
That’s too much credit.
Still, it’s nice to hear.

MARRON
The audience is cheering.
I will be profiteering!

TARA
One moment, what’s your plan?
Let me be clear …

MARRON
With kings and queens
I’ll share the dining table.
My name’s the one that
everyone will know!

TARA
I have to interrupt you.

MARRON
I don’t care what you’re up to!

TARA
You can read it
from my lips, it means: NO!

MARRON
So you will be
the bearded wife?

TARA
That might be what
you’re dreaming of!

MARRON
The tightrope
has appealed to you.

TARA
With tightropes I won’t
fall in love!

MARRON
So many things and still
no clue!

TARA
There’s something else I
must pursue!

MARRON (spoken)
I am …

TARA (spoken)
You are …?

MARRON
I’m done with you!
With a clown nose they'll
love you.
My star!!!