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?