[_Crossing to cell_.]
In this cell there hangs an old man's coat and wig, kept here to
disguise the spies connected with the prison. Luckily they'll serve
your purpose well.
[_Opening cell door_.]
Quick!--Get ready to answer when the Duke is called.
PAUL.
Tell my wife I died for love of her, and honour.
[_Exit_.
GOUROC.
[_In exultation_.]
Thank luck!--This man's death clears my path, and saves the money I
meant to pay the Abbe.
_Enter_ DIANE _and_ NANETTE.
DIANE.
Where is he? I must see him once again!--Paul! Paul!
[_Starting at sight of_ GOUROC.]
Who's there?
GOUROC.
Tis I! Here to save your father.
THE VOICE.
[_Outside_.]
Comte de Vigny,--Andre de la Roche--
GOUROC.
That's the last call of the condemned.--Your father's name stands next
upon the roll.
DIANE.
Save him!--Save him!
GOUROC.
Obey me instantly, or all is lost; hide quickly in this cell! Trust to
me and wait.
DIANE.
[_Going with_ NANETTE _into a cell_.]
God deal with you as you now deal with me!
[_Exit_.
_Tramp of_ GUARDS _outside_.
GOUROC.
[_Crossing to cell and calling_.]
Kauvar!--Be quick!--stand ready.
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