Then she has positively escaped?
LA ROCHE.
While we stood dazed with horror at her words--she vanished. Our
soldiers have searched, but can find no trace of her.
DUKE.
[_Starting up_.]
I will find her!
LA ROCHE.
[_Barring his way_.]
This is madness.
DUKE.
Let me pass!
LA ROCHE.
Hear me!
DUKE.
While I listen, she is lost!--An army shall not stop me.
[_Breaks from him towards door_.
DENISE.
[_Entering joyfully_.]
She is found!
ALL.
Found?
DENISE.
Yes. Jean tracked her,--they are bringing her here.
JEAN.
[_Entering_.]
General, I have not failed.
LA ROCHE.
[_Grasping his hand_.]
You never do.
LA HOGUE _enters first, followed by two_ GUARDS, _whom he directs
to the entrance at top of steps_.--DIANE _enters, followed by two_
GUARDS.
DIANE.
[_To_ LA ROCHEJACQUELEIN.]
By what authority, Monsieur, am I arrested?
DUKE.
By mine. I am your father.
DIANE.
My marriage has set me free of parental rule. I claim the right to fly
from those who have defamed my noble husband. General, command your
soldiers to release me!
GOUROC.
No!--You shall not go.
DIANE.
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