[leading to the execution-ground a new group of Chinese prisoners, with hands tied behind them, among whom bringing up the rear, is the FAITHFUL PRINCE, his garments all stained and torn.]
Make room, make room!
[The prisoners pass along to join the others who are awaiting their turn to be beheaded at the foot of the wall.]
LEE-PHUANG. [To the WOMEN who questioned him] You see the last one in the line, look at him, the one who walks with so haughty an air? He is the greatest chief of the Nanking rebels. His name is the Faithful Prince, he was the right hand of the Goddess in battle, he was always at her side.
HABERDASHER [Striking his bell]
All the latest styles in my stock! Look young women, have a look, young girls!
SCENE II.
FAITHFUL PRINCE. The TARTAR GENERAL
The TARTAR GENERAL [coming out of his tent and saluting FAITHFUL PRINCE, who brings up the rear of the last group of condemned men.]