Scene IV

Wazir rhythm, crescendo and acceleramento The runners increase their speed throughout the scene

Ghurri-Wurri slips to his knees,

Vizier, without losing a step, jerks him back on his feet

Ghurri-Wurri, pointing left, resumes running

Wazir points left

When the runners have reached their maximum speed

Cymbal crash The lights go out

In the darkness the Wazir's court and Ghurri-Wurri exit and take their places at the right ready for Scene V

The Shepherd and Goat take their places

Cymbal crash Lights up