Will not be destitute of interest.

Enter Gélanor from house.

Well, Gélanor, what tidings do you bring?

About our palace?

Gélan.Sir, the old, old tale.

Men come and go—and women come and go.

Although the palace gates are opened wide

To rich and poor alike—and rich and poor

Alike receive full hospitality

For any length of time they care to stay,