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Confused by Papageno’s wild bird-catcher outfit, Monostatos flees in search of backup, and Papageno introduces himself to Pamina, telling her all about Tamino and his undying love for her.Įlsewhere, the three spirits lead Tamino to Sarastro’s Temple of Wisdom. But he’s interrupted by Papageno, who stumbles in almost completely by accident. And before their final goodbyes, the ladies introduce the men to three spirit guides who are duty-bound to help the heroes on their journey.įar away in the palace of Sarastro, the priest’s servant, Monostatos (moh-NAH-stah-tohss) taunts the captive Pamina. The three ladies give Tamino a magic flute and provide Papageno with enchanted silver bells for added protection. She urges Tamino to bring her daughter back and orders Papageno to go with him.
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Suddenly, the Queen enters (perfect timing, huh?). The three ladies admonish Papageno for taking all the credit for slaying the serpent. They show Tamino a picture of Pamina…and he falls instantly in love. The ladies then proudly proclaim they work for the immensely powerful Queen of the Night, a sorceress whose daughter, Pamina (pah-MEE-na), has been abducted by an evil priest named Sarastro (zah-RAH-stroh). Tamino awakens and assumes Papageno has rescued him, but soon the three ladies return and denounce Papageno for taking all the credit.