You are, however, a Chinese, and I believe that you love me a little.
FOUNT
On me alone you have shed the light of your soul; and I, moreover, have cast away the prejudices which fetter life. I love you and I admire you.
EMPEROR
Well, that is my recompense——
FOUNT
Someone is coming! We must take care——
SCENE V
Light Palanquins, each carried by two men, stop before the Pavilion. Two attendants accompany them and mount the steps.