At a Masque (Costumed Dance) at the Colonial Residency, couples in their costumes are lined up, as the Prince of England arrives. The orchestra is playing badly. The Prince begins the dance, and other couples join him in order of their status.
After a time, the Prince is seated to receive couples awaiting introduction. When Pilkings and Jane are presented, the Prince is fascinated by their costumes and the alterations they have made. The couple becomes the life of the party as they imitate the Yoruban people.
The entertainment is interrupted, however, when Pilkings receives an urgent note from Amusa, who writes that the women are rioting in the market. The Prince and others, who are unaware of any difficulty, resume their dance. The Resident, who is acting as host to the Prince,.....
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