[Stringing his bow.]

Vetravatí, lead the way to the terrace.

VETRAVATÍ.

This way, Sire.

[They advance in haste.

KING. [Looking on every side.

How's this? there is nothing to be seen.

A VOICE BEHIND THE SCENES.

Help! Save me! I can see you, though you cannot see me. I am like a mouse in the claws of a cat; my life is not worth a minute's purchase.

KING.