And intently she tries to catch her father's eye, but the old man is quietly seated and does not look toward her.
The drum beats to signal the close of the intermission.

The clowns are becoming too impudent, too troublesome, so that an end must be made to their pranks.

The society of the Koshare will appear now for the last time, as after the next dance they retire.

While this is at its height, Topanashka rises and returns to his former place.
Walking slowly past his daughter, he looks at her.

She meets his gaze cheerfully, and with a slight nod of approbation he moves onward.
The dance is over, and the Koshare depart to scatter beyond the large house and to rest.