And above all be combed even to a hair,

And brought before the Empress, who had made

Inquiries after them with kindest care:

At which Dudù looked strange, and Juan silly;

But go they must at once, and will I—nill I.

CXIX.

And here I leave them at their preparation

For the imperial presence, wherein whether

Gulbeyaz showed them both commiseration,

Or got rid of the parties altogether,