To all who fail—shame, execution, death!

None save of royal blood shall qualify.

[Harlequin receives back the roll from Punchinello, and resumes his place]

CAPO.

Who seeks the august hand of Turandot?

CALAF

[Standing forward]

I, Keedur, Khan of great Beloochistan.

CAPO.

Keedur, full many noble youths before you