[Detaching a jewel from his girdle]
Thank you! Take this in exchange as a remembrance from a man whose greatest desire is to have you for his son.
CHILD
Oh! thank you——
FIRST NURSE
Sire, it is time——
CHILD
It is a little dragon—an Imperial Dragon! I recognise it! But how do you come to have it? You have not the right to wear it! Do not be afraid, I will tell nobody. Good-bye till next time.
EMPEROR
Till next time!