The ebony of night, the red of dawn!

CALIPH
Sheathe thy sword, Masrur! Would you kill my friend?

MASRUR
I hear and obey.

CALIPH
I must go swiftly to my palace. But to you, Ishak, I leave
the care of this man you sent up to me in the basket,
who proved the salvation of Bagdad. Teach him the ceremonies
and regulations.
Is my chair ready?

MASRUR
Ready, Lord and Master.

(Exit CALIPH in chair, and JAFAR and CROWD. ISHAK signs to those
who would kiss HASSAN's feet to leave him.)

YASMIN
(On balcony opposite. Giving SELIM a great clout on the ear)
Go, leave my sight, you fool. I shall burst with fury.
You made me insult Hassan, and now he is going to court.

SELIM
(Astonished) Eh, Yasmin, Yasmin how could I know?

ISHAK