DIANE.
Then swear--before those who have heard the dead defamed--swear that
you believe my husband was innocent of infamy.
GOUROC.
[_With deep sincerity_.]
As I hope for mercy from my God, I believe that Paul Kauvar was
guiltless of dishonour.
DIANE.
[_Impressed with his sincerity_.]
Then his widow swears to keep her word with you.
[_She extends her hand to_ GOUROC.
LA HOGUE _crosses, up steps, to_ GUARDS, _and directs them silently to
exit.--They about-face, and go out_.
GOUROC.
[_Aside, triumphantly kissing_ DIANE'S _hand_.]
At last!
[_Howls of execration outside_.]
What is that?
LA ROCHE.
The mob howling at some captured rebels.
[_Enter_ ORDERLY, _who presents paper_.]
[_Reading paper_, LA ROCHEJACQUELEIN _speaks to_ ORDERLY.]
Conduct the prisoner here.
[_Exit_ ORDERLY.]
[_Turning to_ DIANE.]
Cousin, I must ask you to retire. We have secret business to transact.
DUKE.
[_Giving_ DIANE _his arm_.]
We will await you in my daughter's room.
[_To_ GOUROC.]
Marquis, we can complete the plans for your marriage and escape to
England.
[_Exeunt_ DIANE, DUKE, JEAN, DENISE _and_ GOUROC.
GOUROC.
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