CARLOTTA (at the climax of an extravagant cadenza)
This trophy from our saviours, from the enslaving force
of Rome!
(A STAGEHAND carries a ladder across the stage.
OTHERS are seen still constructing parts of the scenery)
GIRLS' CHORUS
With feasting and dancing and song, tonight in
celebration, we greet the victorious throng, returned to
bring salvation!
MEN'S CHORUS
The trumpets of Carthage resound!
Hear, Romans, now and tremble!
Hark to our steps on the ground!
ALL
Hear the drums - Hannibal comes!