speaks to Spalanzani).

Come gentlemen! your arm to the ladies.
Supper awaits you!


THE CHORUS.

Supper! That's good...


SPALANZANI.

Unless you would prefer
To dance first.


THE CHORUS (with energy).

No! no! the supper... good thing...
After we'll dance.


SPALANZANI.

As you please...


HOFFMAN (approaching Olympia).