JAFAR and HASSAN follow. Shouts of "Long live the Caliph" from all
the people gathered in the street. The SOLDIERS salute.
The CALIPH raises his hand. Silence.)

CALIPH
Is my Palace safe?

MASRUR
O Lord and Master, we pray so.

CALIPH
And my people?

JAFAR
Around thee, O Lord and Master.

YASMIN
(From her balcony) By the Prophet, here is Hassan with the Caliph!

CALIPH
Are we all saved?

MASRUR
All, by the providence of Allah.

JAFAR
And the wisdom of Hassan.

CALIPH
And the Guard warned?