A Voice. Kanpei, Kanpei! Lord Hangwan is calling you. Kanpei, Kanpei!
Kanpei. Here, sir. I am coming. Oh, how impatient!
Recitative. As Kanpei parts from Okaru and goes in, out comes Sagisaka Bannai with stealthy steps.
Bannai. What do you say, Okaru? Deep is love’s stratagem. As I saw you whispering with Kanpei, I called him away by pretending that his lord wanted him; was not that finely done? Lord Moronao says he has something to ask of you; and as for me, I want......O darling, darling.
Recitative. As he tries to embrace her, she pushes him away.
Okaru. Come, don’t be so improper. You serve in a house noted for etiquette, and you can be so boorish. How vulgar, how unmannerly of you!
Bannai. That is too cruel.
Recitative. In the dark he makes several attempts to catch hold of her hand. Voices are heard.
Voices. Master Bannai, Master Bannai! Lord Moronao wants you this minute. Master Bannai, Master Bannai!
Recitative. Two servants come out and stare vacantly around.