Torna pure al carobene

Introduction by Hester Thrale

Hester did not like the Words to Sacchini’s Song of Torna pure al carobene—so I made Her an Italian Song in the same Measure to sing instead of it.

D’un amato & fido Cuore
Che languisce nell’ Assenza,
Voi ch’avete l’Isperienza
Scusarete il Palpitar:

Pare Affanno, & par fatica
Consigliere o Arnica;
Calma solo un tal Dolore
L’Aspettato a ritrovar

Written by Hester Lynch Thrale.
Thraliana entry dated 30 October 1781. Hester Thrale's spelling, grammar and capitalisation, some of which may not conform to today's standards, are reproduced faithfully throughout.