Umberto Giordano Andre Chenier

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Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Against Andre Chenier, whom he denounces as a dangerous man and atraitor. Madeleine comes to plead for her lover, and is ready, to give herself to Gerard in order to save the life of Chenier. Gerard, moved by such love, promises to try to save Chenier. The Judge and Jury enter, and Chenier is brought before them. Chenier defends himself, and Gerard confesses to the court that the indictment had been written by him, and that it was all a lie. The mob, however, demands the life of Chenier, and the Jury comes.