Second Girl. All but Matilde.
Matilde. Here I am! Have you heard that the King is to be here?
All. Really?
Matilde. I don't know how he is dressed; but one of the masters of the ceremonies told me he was to be here.
Several of the Girls. The dear King! (Two masked dancers, dressed as Cats, pass by.)
Tom Cat. Do you hear that, my pet?
Puss. Miau!
Matilde. Let us try and discover him.
All. Yes, yes!
A Mask. And when we have discovered him—?