Scene--A Moorish chamber with three arches. Beyond is seen a garden
similar to that of the Generalife of Granada, with a fountain and a
narrow canal bordered with trimmed yew trees and pots of red sandstone
containing flowers. The arch at the right gives access to a terrace
beyond which Toledo rises in the distance beneath a burning sunlight.
At the right of the arcade is the entrance to Zoraya's sleeping
chamber. On the same side is a small door. In contrast with the
spreading blue of the heavens and the great heat on the fields and
garden, the room conveys an impression of coolness. On the floor are
tiles laid in mosaic. In the center of the scene is an elaborate
fountain basin surrounded with cushions. On the ceiling are beams and
panels of cedar. To a height of about six feet, an ivory-colored
border surmounted with a blue earthenware moulding extends about the
room. The three arches are closed at will with heavy and rich
portières. To the right is a little low table inlaid with ivory and
nacre. There are several cushions on it. Against the wall stands an
Arabian coffer. Here and there are large Moresque vases containing
palms and bouquets of flowers. It is morning. There are sounds of
distant bells, which shortly cease to ring.