Act 1 - 11: Sommo giubilo, Eccellenza!

Angelotti and Cavaradossi rush from the sanctuary just as the Sacristan returns - to find the place empty once again. Sacristan Wonderful news, Excellency! He's gone! What a pity. He who angers an atheist earns an indulgence. Fetch the choir, quickly! Choirboys rush in. Choirboys What's happened?

Sacristan Don't you know? Bonaparte - that devil - has been hanged, drawn and quartered and tossed down to the Devil! Choirboys Who says so? What nonsense! Sacristan I just heard the report. Choirboys There'll be celebrations.

Sacristan Tonight, there will be a procession, then a gala at the Palazzo Farnese. Then, for the occasion, a new cantata with Floria Tosca! And in the churches, hymns to the Lord! Get dressed, no more noise! To the sacristry! Choir Double pay! Te Deum, Gloria! Long live the King! [ top ]