Penelope bows to the emperor, and begins to play upon her lyra, a dancing and happy melody, that she continues playing as the emperor is led to the back of Tamar's home, and she continues to play to accompany Elissa's sensual dance.<br/><br/>Penelope smiles softly, glancing between the lovely Elissa and the striking Arturos.  She feels the weight of the silver in her money-pouch, and does not regret not having Arturos' attention.<br/><br/>When Elissa begins to dance, Penelope's melody both follows and spurs her movements ....