A buon mercato chi vuol comprare

English Libretto or Translation:

Attention is drawn to Trabuco, the pedlar, who comes out of the stall on the left with a tray of cheap merchandise slung from his neck.

TRABUCO
Who wants to buy cheap?
Scissors, pins, beautiful soap.
They surround him.
I buy and sell anything at all
and strike a deal straight away.

SECOND SOLDIER
I’ve a bracelet; what'll you give me for it?
showing it

THIRD SOLDIER
Here's a necklace. I'll sell it if you like.
showing it

FIRST SOLDIER
What'll you pay for these earrings?
showing them

SOLDIERS
showing watches, rings, etc.
We want to sell -

TRABUCO
But as far as I can see
it's all trash, worthless trash!

SOLDIERS
Just like your face, you rogue.

TRABUCO
Still, let's agree; thirty soldi
for each article.

SOLDIERS
shouting
That's plain robbery!

TRABUCO
Hey, what a rage! Let's come to terms.
We'll add a few more soldi.
Give me the things, quick!

SOLDIERS
On condition the money's forthcoming,
shiny and ringing.

TRABUCO
First the goods, here, one at a time.

SOLDIERS
handing him the objects
Here you are.

OTHERS
Here you are.

OTHERS
Here you are.

TRABUCO
taking the things and paying
Here you are - good!

SOLDIERS
driving him away
Yes, but now be off with you!

TRABUCO
happily
(That was good business!)
going off to the other side of the camp
Who wants to buy cheap?