Prince Hizen, Lord of Nabeshima Buzen, his chief councillor Ruiten, a priest Ito Soda, a common soldier Kashiku, a maid O Toyo, wife of the prince | TIME: Medieval Japan. | SCENE: The room of O Toyo in the palace. | TIME OF ACTION: Between 10 and 12 p.m. | Note.—According to the old Japanese legend, the soul of a cat can enter a human being. |
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