First Mask. Have you heard that the King is to be here to-night?
Second Mask. Yes, and since I heard it I have been imagining I saw him everywhere.
First Mask (pointing). That is not he, is it?
Second Mask. He is taller than that.
First Mask. That one, then? Look, that one!
Second Mask. That one has spoken to me. He has too old a voice.
First Mask. Shall we see if we can find him?
Second Mask. Yes, come along!
(A number of girls, wearing similar costumes and all masked, have meanwhile collected on the left side of the stage.)
First Girl. Are we all here?