Allison:
I am the governess, patient and [bad word] 
Charged with the making a lady of [bad word] down from that tree and put on your shoes
There's things to be learnt and there's no time to lose.

Allison:
Helene, you must learn to curtsy properly, like so.
Now, you try.

Helene:
Ow, sorry!

Alison:
Oh dear!

Helene:
Alison, can we go outside to the archery range?

Alison:
No! It's time for your lessons.

Helene:
But you promised to teach me how to shoot!

Alison:
*ahem*

These things are important, you're nearly eighteen.
Your wedding's just one year away.
Your posture's atrocious, your hair isn't clean,
Your petticoat's starting to fray.

Alison:
I saw Charles again today.

Helene:
O, don't talk to me about that oaf.

Alison:
He's a fine gentleman.

Helene:
I can't stand him!

Alison:
You don't have to stand him, just be a good wife;
jewel in the peerage's crown.
This party will launch off the rest of your life.
Your destiny's worldly renown.
I know that it chafes but it's all by design.
You'll be the most beautiful bride.
And then [bad word] children . . . well, all in good time.
new generation to bide.

Alison:
Helene, take off your party dress before [bad word]  Otherwise you might . . . fall down the stairs.

Helene:
I'm alright! Oooo…. Ow!

Alison:
Oh dear!

I am the governess, patient it's [bad word] 
But I don't think that I'll make a lady of you.
You're dirty and wild and a little bit mad.
But, strange as it seems, that isn't so bad.
The big day's tomorrow, so rest well my sweet.
The morning [bad word] all too soon.

(Helene's counterpoint:
You are the governess.
Don't make a lady of me.
Dirty and wild, little bit mad.
Strange as it seems, that isn't so bad.
I won't sleep, I can't sleep!
Morning [bad word] all too soon!)

Allison:
Why does the [bad word] to find me
Dancing alone in a dress of the moon?
I am here to perfect her, to push her into the sun.
Seems all my life has been building to this day.
Then why would I give, give it all away
For just another ordinary day?

Helene:
How is it we [bad word] to this,
turning that I somehow missed?
What weakened strength is left behind
For me without your brilliant mind?

I cannot fix your wounded hole
Or seek to hold your noble soul
But I can hold you till you sleep
And sing the song you sing for me

Close your eyes, my dear one
And rest your head beside me
Night's enchanting slumber
Sings you to a safe rest

The lissome night has fallen
The clouds are drifting slowly
I'll be by your side, dear
Till morning [bad word] 
Allison:
There's nothing here for me to forgive
Just live the life that you're meant to live
The greatest thing you've done for me
Is act to set my soul free

My journey ends tonight it's [bad word] But so much more is awaiting you
Don't cry my sweet the night is here
And while you sleep I will be near

Close your eyes, my dear one
And rest your head beside me
Night's enchanting slumber
Sings you to a safe rest

The lissome night has fallen
The clouds are drifting slowly
I'll be by your side, dear
Till morning [bad word] 
Close your eyes, my dear one
And rest your head beside me
Night's enchanting slumber
Sings you to a safe...

Helene:
Rest.