[He moves off slowly.]
Lady W.—Jar-mender! return, quickly return; with a loud voice I entreat you; for I have something on which I wish to consult with you.
Niu Chau.—What is it on which you wish to consult me?
Lady W.—I will give you a hundred cash to mend a large jar.
Niu Chau.—And for mending a small one?
Lady W.—And for mending a small one, thirty pair of cash.
Niu Chau.—One hundred and thirty pair—truly, lady, this is worth consulting about. Lady Wang, where shall I mend them?
Lady W.—Follow me. [They move toward the door of the house.]
[Sings.] Before walks the Lady Wang.
Niu Chau.—And behind comes the pu-kang (or jar-mender).