Ist GUARD
No, sir, not those of us who have ever seen Masrur at work.
ISHAK But if they do choose their day of love, will they still not be free according to the Caliph's promise? Will you still guard them in their cell, O sons of impropriety, lest they eat their straw?
Ist GUARD
(With a leer) Nay, we shall stand outside the door and listen at the grill.
ISHAK
And that is precisely what we intend to do now if you will show us the door.
Ist GUARD
I don't know whether I could quite do that, sir.
ISHAK (Giving him money) You are valiant fellows and, I am convinced, considerably underpaid.
Ist GUARD
Ours is a most disagreeable profession. your Excellency.
2nd GUARD
(Accepting money) And the emoluments are infinitesimal.
Ist GUARD
This way, gentlemen.
(Shews them to the door.)