CAST OF CHARACTERS
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Prince Hizen, Lord of Nabeshima Buzen, his chief councillor Ruiten, a priest Ito Soda, a common soldier Kashiku, a maid O Toyo, wife of the prince
TIME: Medieval Japan.
SCENE: The room of O Toyo in the palace.
TIME OF ACTION: Between 10 and 12 p.m.
Note.—According to the old Japanese legend, the soul of a cat can enter a human being.