[_Stripping off his coat_.]
Enough--I consent.
DENISE.
Thank God!
PAUL _and_ LA ROCHEJACQUELEIN _exchange uniforms_.
LA ROCHE.
By heavens! I never thought to wear this colour on my back! I do it
for King Louis' sake.
PAUL.
And I wear this in honour of the King of Kings, who is our common
Father.
LA ROCHE.
My saviour!
PAUL.
Nay, your brother!
PAUL _and_ LA ROCHEJACQUELEIN _look in each other's eyes a moment,
then part in silence_. JEAN _and_ DENISE _cross to panel in wall_. LA
ROCHEJACQUELEIN _crosses and turns_.
LA ROCHE.
[_Saluting_ PAUL.]
Long live the King!
PAUL.
[_Saluting_ LA ROCHEJACQUELEIN.]
Long live the Republic!
LA HOGUE.
[_As_ LA ROCHEJACQUELEIN _goes out,_.]
Your comrades are there.
[_Pointing_.]
This key will set them free.
PAUL.
[_Taking_ LA HOGUE'S _hand_.]
Our lives are yours!--Farewell!
LA HOGUE.
Damme! I never thought I'd live to love a Sans Culotte!
[_As_ LA HOGUE _goes out_, JEAN _crosses to_ PAUL.
JEAN.
When you are recognized, our pursuit will recommence.
PAUL.
How much time is needed to make sure your escape?
JEAN.
At least one hour.
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