Act 1 — SCENE III.
Ruth Helen Davis translation
The Same, A HERALD, and the GRAND MASTER of CEREMONIES.
The HERALD [Appearing at the door and holding in his hand a large lacquer signboard mounted on a golden handle.] Silence!
The GRAND MASTER.
[Entering with FOUNT-IN-THE-FOREST]
Let all depart! Close the doors. Here comes the Emperor.
[All skurry out except the GRAND MASTER and FOUNT-IN-THE-FOREST, who prostrate themselves as the EMPEROR appears.]