Act 1 - 10: Qual é il vostro disegno?

Cavaradossi Tosca is a good woman, but she can keep nothing from her confessor. It's prudent that I said nothing. Angelotti Are we alone? Cavaradossi Yes! What is your plan? Angelotti I could leave the country or hide in Rome. My sister... Cavaradossi The Attavanti? Angelotti She has hidden some women's clothing under the altar. There's a dress, a veil and a fan.... I'll put them on when it gets dark. Cavaradossi Now I understand. That secretive behavior and fervent devotion made me suspect there was a secret love affair. Now I understand. It was the love of a sister.

Angelotti She has dared all to rescue me from Scarpia. Cavaradossi Scarpia! That bigoted satyr who hides his lust behind a mask of piety, and, to feed his vicious appetite, acts as both confessor and executioner. Though it may cost me my life, I'll save you! But we must not wait for nightfall. Angelotti I fear the daylight! Cavaradossi The chapel leads out into a garden. From there, a path leads through fields to my villa.

Cavaradossi Here is the key. I'll return before evening. Take the clothes with you. Angelotti Should I wear them? Cavaradossi There's no need now. The path is deserted. If there's trouble, run to the garden well. There's water at the bottom, but halfway down a narrow passageway leads to a secret room where you'll be safe.

The sound of distant cannon is heard. Angelotti The cannon of the fortress! Cavaradossi You've been discovered! Scarpia will already be unleashing his hounds! I will go with you. Be on guard! Angelotti Someone is coming! Cavaradossi We'll fight if we have to! [ top ]