FAITHFUL PRINCE
Indeed he has most uncommon expression and an extraordinary dignity.
EMPEROR [To FOUNT]
What makes you so uneasy?
FOUNT [In a whisper]
I am certain that I recognised here in the palace two officers from Peking, disguised, like ourselves.
EMPEROR
Yes? No doubt they were spies sent out in pursuit of me.
FOUNT
I do not think so. More likely the leaders of a conspiracy, against Nanking, perhaps to take it by surprise. We must leave here as soon as possible. All is in readiness, the horses are saddled, the vessel under steam——You wished to see this palace with your own eyes. You have succeeded, now let us depart.