Gbanya's bedroom.singing and "sand" drumming offstage, only a kerosene lamp light the stage.there is a bad covered with "contri"cloth at one end of the stang . various fighting paraphernalia (spears, machete,and raffia skirt)hang on walls.on the other side of the stage is a shrine made with palm leaves, etc,on top of a small box.gbanya enter, pulling a shouting yoko.

Yoko:my lord,wait, wait! I can't leave the girls.they need me.

Gbanya:(pulling her in to the room) your girl may need you, but your husband needs you now.of what better use is a woman to a man?

Yoko:but , My lord, can't you wait till the dancing is over?

Gbanya:no, this can't wait.come, follow me.

Yoko: but,my lord, my lord, please,let me dismiss my dancing.

Gbanya: let them dance, and if they drop dead dance.....(He holds her,a knock on the door)who is that?