Gradually the music of samisens, gongs, and drums approaches.

Osaka and Kyoto have disguised themselves as travelling players, gathered together some geishas and musicians, and now set up a marionette theatre.

Iris comforts her blind father, the only object of her love, besides her doll, and promises to remain at his side.

The puppet play tells the story of a maiden who suffers abuse from a cruel father, who threatens to sell her to a merchant.
Iris is much affected by the sorrows of the puppet.

The voice of Jor, the son of the sun, is heard--it is Osaka, singing without.