in two rows at left front of stage facing toward
center partially.] Be very careful how you look and
how you listen. Think hard before you give your
judgment—for what you decide will make one child
of mine a sovereign.
[Father Time seats himself at back of stage.]
Father Time. [Calls.] Ho, Herald.
Herald. [Entering from left wing.] Yes, your
reverence—I come, your reverence.
Father Time. Go, bid my children be ready in the