Athlete
Yes. I'll tell him to come in.
[One hears the whip cracking in the ring. The Tango sounds very low and distant—then comes nearer—louder. Silence.]
Briquet
[Touching Zinida's arm]: Tired?
Zinida
[Drawing back a little]: No.
Polly
Your red lion is nervous to-day, Zinida!
Zinida