[Sounds of confusion in the courtyard. Suddenly she springs to her feet and yells at the top of her voice.]

Tsumu. He was Paris, Prince of Troy!

[They all start back. Analytikos stumbles into a seat. Menelaus turns pale. Tsumu leers like a black Nemesis.]

Analytikos [very ominously]. Who can read the secret of the Fates?

Menelaus [frightened]. What do you mean?

Analytikos. He is the son of Priam, King of Troy.

Tsumu [adding fuel]. And of Hecuba, Queen of the Trojans.

[She rushes out to spread the news.]

Analytikos. That makes the matter international.

Menelaus [quickly]. But we have treaties with Troy.