FOUNT
They are pretty.
EMPEROR
And so gracefully dressed! It makes me regret the fact that my victorious ancestors imposed the Tartar costume on the people. These Chinese robes are so much more beautiful.
FOUNT
They make the women appear more slender and delicate.
EMPEROR
Do all the inhabitants of the city garb themselves in the old way?
FOUNT
In their homes, no doubt, they do. Out of doors, in the streets, they still keep up a pretence of wearing the new.