That character then makes a deal with the chief of the secret police, to set up a mock execution of Mario.
It begins with an escaped political prisoner, Angelotti, hiding in the family chapel. Mario gives Angelotti food and hurries off to meet the title character. That character then makes a deal with the chief of the secret police, to set up a mock execution of Mario. For 10 points—name this Puccini opera in which the plan backfires, leading to the death of Scarpia and the title character leaping to her death.
It begins with an escaped political prisoner, Angelotti, hiding in the family chapel.
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