Fausto Bertinotti, the leader of the Refounded Communist Party, expressed " large and deep disconcertment " about it, saying Italy had been plunged into a state of uncertainty " in which no one believes anyone anymore ."
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After the initial disconcertment, however, the Count decides to forgive Poppone to honour his higher social standing . ( Aria : " Tenta invan co'suoi vapori " / " In vain attempts the Earth with its clouds " ).