Is no succor near at hand?, Florestein's aria from The Bohemian Girl Is no succor near at hand? For my intellect so reels, I am doubtful if I stand On my head or on my heels; No gentleman, it's very clear, Such a shock should ever know; When I once become a peer, They shall not treat me so; Then let every vassal arm, For my thanks he well deserves, Who from this state of alarm Will protect my shattered nerves! To think that one unused to fear Such a fright should ever know! When I once become a peer, They shall not treat me so!