THIRD CHILD. I choose to be Ali Cogia!
CAUZEE. Who chooses to be the Merchant?
[Long pause; all the Children hang back.]
CAUZEE. Come, Zeyn, you be the Merchant.
ZEYN. Not I! The part does not please me.
OFFICER. Would you spoil everything, Zeyn?
ZEYN. Oh, well, then, I'll be the Merchant this time.
CAUZEE. Officer, bring in the accused and his accuser.
[The Officer presents the Merchant and Ali Cogia before the Cauzee.]
CAUZEE. Ali Cogia, what charge have you to make against this Merchant?