When the blue night darkens,
Does the young mistress hasten to him
With a sweet avowal on her lips,
Having forgotten both fear and shame?
(The song being ended The Queen turns towards The King and looks for a long time at him in silence.)
King Dodon
(quietly poking Polkan with his elbow).
That’s a song for you!
Polkan
(with a wink).
If the young mistress wishes to entertain us
It is possible for us to pass a little time here.