ABSTRACT
The Emperor The Beggar Soldiers A gate. To the right of it crouches a BEGGAR, a great ragged fellow with a white forehead. He has a small barrel organ which he keeps concealed under his rags. It is early morning. A cannon shot is heard. The EMPEROR arrives, escorted by SOLDIERS; he has long reddish hair, uncovered. He wears a purple woollen garment. Bells are ringing.
