Fourth Glimmer: Training
Young men and maidens in ancient Greek costume at exercises for the training of the body. The lamp hangs above.
| I. | Maidens playing with a golden ball (to music). |
| II. | Young men throwing discus. |
| III. | Dance. |
Curtain lowered for one minute.
Fifth Glimmer: Discipline
As the curtain is raised, boys representing Roman soldiers march in. Under the command of their leader, they go through some military evolutions. At last the order corresponding to our “Attention!” is given. Every man stands like a statue.
A Messenger, wildly excited, rushes in from right of stage.
Messenger. Fire! The whole city burns! Your homes and all that you hold dear are in danger!
Rushes off at left.