for he is a great disturber of peaceful citizens.
But as for me, O Ali, lest my sleep be troubled by thy groaning,
I will make my way a little further on. (Exit)

(The EXECUTIONERS proceed with their work, but stop on entrance
of CAPTAIN OF THE MILITARY with SOLDIERS.)

(On the balcony opposite house where CALIPH is imprisoned
appears YASMIN.)

YASMIN
Look, look, Selim! there's a man being beaten.

SELIM
Come in quick! this is a riot or some trouble; come in quick,
and shut the shutters fast.

YASMIN
You are a valiant protection indeed for frail-as-a-rose ladies
in danger's hour.

(They remain at window.)

CAPTAIN OF MILITARY
(To CHIEF OF POLICE) Sir.

CHIEF OF POLICE
Sir.

CAPTAIN OF MILITARY