Below is Google Translate's rendering (as in render asunder) of an online plot summary in German that I found here:
http://musirony.de.tl/Die-Freunde-von-Salamanca.htm
Since the original dialogue for the opera has been lost, this plot summary had to have been derived by abstracting from the original German libretto.
http://ecards.brilliantclassics.nl/oper ... amanka.pdf
But aside from the mess created in the translation process, I do find it puzzling to note that the plot summary mentions a telephone. In any case, it is nice to know that if you swallow your nodes, friendship will conquer power (see the last line of the translation).
--Sixtus
PS: The correct translation of the opera title (Die [not Der] Freunde von Salamanka) is "The Friends [plural] from Salamanca." If I have time later today I'll have a go at your page 2 from the score.
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Act I:
Humor, the three friends, Alonso, Diego and Fidelio in abundance. They give their concerns the fleeting winds, and what they need to be seen. Without dismayed they want funny chase through life.
Fidelio is currently vexed and spoiling the mood of the other. Grief is clouded his mind and his merry mood then, he admits. Count Tormes, which can not stand it, had invited three friends to a carriage ride. Tomorrow morning when the rooster cry rings out, the horn will sound and slams the stick, it should go.
Fidelio can not decide to come along. No, this is just too silly to spoil all the fun. Count Tormes tells him that he hates crickets and graces. If he does not want to come along, the ride will take place without him. Fidelio will not agree to be insured and that he can ridicule endured with patience. The Count is the thing too stupid and do not complain about the men with his presence longer. But this bad habit, he will remember. The evil spirit, he is driven, they excuse their crony Fidelio.
The Countess Olivia does not know what it is lacking. If the birds they buzzed and pigeons cooed to her, she felt light and happy, however, escaped this time. Lonely she sneaks through the rooms. Only the consolation of tears remains. Let them flow as more and sweeten the loneliness. Olivia's missing? Eusebia is concerned. A walk in the woods will make the Countess, all alone. Where the torrent foamed over rocks and lined with deep red berries, the flowers are sweeter star, yes, Olivia bored so terribly happy. But in the dark forest, it is dangerous. There are robbers. Eusebia and Laura want to hold back the Countess. This alleges their ladies, were childish and inhibit their grilling never their intention. She sits by itself and is making the planned walk in the woods.
The three friends got wind of the intention. (Eusebia on the phone with them.) A little fun before they have with the Countess. Ah, costly scare the woman and use her delusion, she Liberate is a dude, but really well done. Cocky they want to poke fun at the Count Tormes, although he has not really earned. Who wants to win must dare, is the view of Diego, but Alonso beats the heart, Friend, how will end the matter? Blessing will donate the sky rejoices Diego. Fidelio has contrived the matter, he will report back what about the attack.
Olivia strolling in the dark forest. Mild decreases down the evening, everything floats in a light blaze. The nightingales sing their rapturous songs and the Countess is doing well. Abruptly jumps out a robber behind the bush. Hey, desirable loot. "Murderers, to help her people" desperately poor Countess calls for help. Your life will spare the crook, but the doubloons, the chain and the beautiful ridge now belong to him. Glad she wants to give everything he gives her only life. Suddenly, Alonso and Fidelio are on hand to assist the Countess. The robbers - it is the disguised Diego - must arise. How pale and aghast looks from the transfer happened. The fear has taken possession of her. Effusively thanked their rescuers they were at. Her beautiful eyes penetrate deep into Alonso's heart. Gratitude they will not be accepted. Knight's duty to practice both.
Finally, people will come forth. The alcalde is also among them. We've heard Olivia's shrill cry over long distances. Who was the villain who tried this crime against her? No one knows where he went. In the forest itself holds the fiend hid. Eusebia knows the two rescuers. Invited to the castle, the Countess both. The rescue should be celebrated. In the wide halls to play and dance and cheer mix.
Act Two:
The celebration of the grape harvest is celebrated. In large baskets to collect the swelling grapes, which they rob the quick brown vine. Now is celebrated. Diego no longer wants to be murderers and robbers. Xilo has allowed him on his ass for hard riding and walking, entertaining its passengers, even on the side. He told him about the wonderful charming girl Laura. Since grace is even. Diego before you play the guitar. The game that roars so melodious, listening to the shepherdess in the bush. Your's is his songs are blaming their own desires again beautiful. Who found love, which is recovered from any pain from all worries. Dear so-golden sun lights up their hearts to new delight.
Olivia has also caught and sings of her happiness. Where she is and where she is pursuing her image of the Saviour, and of sweet love, woe is her whole heart fulfilled. Of a thousand snake bites of remorse and guilt of Alonso's heart is torn. He has made a full confession of the robbery and Olivia has forgiven him.
Diego has stopped at the alcalde to Laura's hand. His heart goes out to her in joy, but he must nourish audacious hope? The father may still have to think and just want him to tap his professional abilities, he questioned whether a son-come. Diego is training as a lawyer. Will he beat by his questions, his doubts glorious? Laura's cheeks were red with his application. But she respects his father's bidding. Now he is right in the crowd, as if it were not him. Her tears were flowing. Diego farewell, her heart is sorrowful. Do not worry, Laura! The opera audience to trust him that he will pass the exam.
Fidelio also has a sweetheart. Finally, it is the only one of the three friends did not go empty-handed. But he wants to Count Tormes before putting one over, in the avaricious intent - is behind the Countess ago - thinks Fidelio. Eusebia to help him, posing as Countess and led around the candidate a bit on the nose. After all, the Count has something to offer. He is proud of his ancestors. A Tormes has fought in the battles of the great Cid. As far as the eyes, the whole land belongs to him. Rich Hill has his stove and valuable thoroughbred horses he calls his own. In Betene not want to be Countess of Tormes? Fidelio sneers: Madame Countess, what a fate, I read in your sight confusion. Then suddenly appears the right mistress and prepared for the nightmare to an end.
So is the opera to end. All nodes swallowed deep friendship has conquered power.
