(He does so) That’s it! Oh, sir, indeed I know you not!
[Exeunt Chrysal and Azèma,—Azèma affecting to try and release herself. Philamir stands astounded for a moment.
Phil. I’ve found a clew that solves these mysteries!
This palace is enchanted ground! It’s plain
That there’s some subtle influence at work,
Affecting everybody here—but me!
Chrysal, the honey-tongued, turns out to be
A blunt and scurrilous outspoken boor;
Zoram, the musical enthusiast,
Can hardly tell the treble from the bass;