[Two carabiniere, good-looking, soldierly men in the carabiniere uniform, cocked hats, white cross-belts, etc., are disclosed, their carbines slung over their arms, their long cloaks thrown back. Behind the carabiniere stand some fishermen in red caps, dirty flannel shirts, and trousers rolled up to the knee; also a few ragged beggars.]
FIRST CARABINIERE
[as gate is opened]
Buon giorno!
[The two carabiniere enter briskly.]
MARIANO
[springing forward and closing gate, calling to crowd outside]
No, no!
FIRST CARABINIERE
Ceerchimo l'assassino Russo.