(Solomon and his retinue advance.)
First Jerusalemite
Behold the palanquin of Solomon. Three score valiant men are about it. They all hold swords....
Second Jerusalemite
King Solomon has had made for him a litter of Lebanon wood. The supports are of silver, the bottom of gold, the covering of purple. In the centre is a loved one, chosen from among the daughters of Jerusalem.
The Chorus
(calling to women in the houses.)
Come forth, daughters of Zion, and behold the King....
Act III.
The Seraglio.
Solomon
(to the Shulamite.)