Lola. Ah me! what now befalls!
(Some of the women consult together, and then approach Lola, saying:)
Neighbor Lola, come, haste away from here!
(Exit, all the women, with Lola.)
Turiddu.
(To Alfio.)
Perhaps you have something to tell me!
Alfio. I? nothing!
Turiddu. Then hear me!
You will find me at your service!
Alfio. This moment?
Turiddu. This moment!
(They embrace, Turiddu bites Alfio's ear, viciously.)
Alfio. Neighbor Turiddu, you give a ready challenge!
And I accept it! you understand me!
Turiddu. Neighbor Alfio!
I own thou shouldst have vengeance,
And I admit, in the name that is holy,
That I should be dealt with as a dog, by thee!
But, shouldst thou kill me—if I perish
By thine arm—yes, if I perish,—
Unhappy Santa, she whom I have cherished—
Lone, unhappy Santa, my dagger
Will embed within thy heart!
Alfio. Good neighbor, act upon it as may suit you!
You will find me yonder in the orchard.
(Exit.)
Turiddu.
(Calling.)
My mother!
(Enter Lucia.)
Mother! the wine-cup too freely passes!
Exciting, crazing!
Too many cups I have been drinking!
——I must leave you, good mother!