Subito! Subito! Vengo, Signore! Vengo!

[PIKE at same time rapidly wipes his hands on a rag, puts on his hat, cuffs, and coat, which have been lying on the seat.]

MARIANO

[running on, flustered]

Corpo de St. Costanzo! Non posso essere dapertutto allo stesso tempo. Vengo, vengo!

[He hastens to the gates with his [pg 088] key, unfastening busily. Meanwhile PIKE lights a cigar.]

MARIANO

Ecco!

[Throws open gates and falls back in astonishment.]

Dio mio!