In this short scene, the audience is introduced to a number of characters who are introduced in the play's first two scenes. The first scene is set in the palace of the king of the Eastern theodor Empire, who is on a state visit to the western empire. The scene opens with a soliloquy by the king, in which he laments the fact that he has to travel so far to see his son. He laments that the trip has taken a toll on him, and he offers a toast to his son in honor of his state visit. He also remarks on the beauty of the dancers who have been brought to him by the queen of the eastern empire.