"scene 2." "sleeping beauty's castle." the sleeping beauty lies on a canopied bed. the king and queen sleep in armchairs nearby. the courtiers and pages sleep standing up and leaning upon one another. dust and cobwebs cover everything. the lilac fairy and the prince enter. he tries to rouse the princess and the court, but without success. the lilac fairy stands aside without interfering. the prince kisses the princess. she awakens. the dust and cobwebs disappear. the court awakens. the king grants the marriage of the prince and princess.