SPARAFUCILE

In time Sparafucile found Rigoletto confining

“An assassin should have more than one victim,”

He would complain. “Granted, I stabbed Gilda

When I meant to kill the Duke, but that

Was entirely her fault – read the libretto!”

He sent  feelers out, looking for other work

Asking Lucia why she would want to stab Arturo

And get all covered in blood when he,

Sparafucile, a professional, could do the job

So much more neatly and at a cost

Surprisingly affordable. Waiting her answer

He has moved in with Rodolfo, Marcello,

Colline and Schaunard. He makes them nervous

But pays more than his share of the rent.

Musetta has grown fond of him.