_The same except the_ EMPEROR _and_ FOUNT. PALACE
OFFICIALS, ARROW-BEARER.
EMPRESS
What has happened?
OFFICER
A conspiracy.
ANOTHER
It has failed!
ARROW-BEARER [_Kneeling_]
Our young Emperor is safe.
EMPRESS [_Crying aloud_]
My son!----It was against my son!----Where is my son?