PISO
Not so loud, old schooner. The Emperor is giving this banquet. Remember the Espionage Act.
SIMON
My business is with the Emperor.
POLORUS
[Amazed and amused] Surely you are not going to the banquet yourself?
[PISO haw-haws]
SIMON
[Solemnly] I have come to—to—to—[He hesitates] I have come to—