Scene IX.
Chorus and Brindisi.
(The people enter from the church. Lucia crosses and enters the inn.)
Chorus of men.
(sotto voce.)
Now homeward, now homeward ye neighbors,
Good cheer is awaiting there;
And wives our joy will share,
Now Easter day shall be for all a time of rest,
Without sorrow or care.
Chorus of women.
(Lola and Turiddu come from the church.)
Turiddu. My pretty Lola! Have you not a greeting,
When honest people we are meeting?
Lola. I must leave thee.
I must go and welcome Alfio!
Turiddu. Here he will seek thee.
Do not hasten!
(To the people.)
Meanwhile, good friends, come hither.
(All come forward.)
We'll try the merry wine!
(All take cups from the bar of the inn.)
Chorus. Welcome!
Turiddu.
(To Lola.)
To those who love you!
(Drinks.)
Chorus. Drink it!
Lola.
(To Turiddu.)
May fortune give you favor!
(Drinks.)
Chorus. Drink it!
Turiddu. We will!
Chorus. Welcome! and drink!
(All drink.)
Come, let us drink another!
All. Come, drink; yes, let us drink another!
Hail! the ruby wine now flowing, etc.
Turiddu.
Hail! the ru-by wine now flow-ing, Bright-ly in the cup now show-ing,
Mer-ry spell up-on you throw-ing, Like a smile from hap-py love
Hail! the ru-by wine now flow-ing, Bright-ly in the cup now show-ing,