--If your disguise is discovered in less time, you
will have risked your life in vain.
PAUL.
Don't fear!
JEAN.
I have your word, and no matter what happens, you will play your part
for one whole hour?
PAUL.
You have my word, however tragic this comedy may become.
JEAN.
When the General is free, I shall return.
[_A bell tolls the hour of Two_.]
Listen! Remember, you have pledged your honour to endure all things
for an hour. Till then--God help you!
[_Exit_.
_Shouts and yells outside from Republican soldiers_; PAUL _sits near
the fire and pays no attention. Firing outside, followed by cries and
cheers_.
POTIN.
[_Outside_.]
This way!--This way!--That's his nest!--We'll find the bird in there!
[_Rushes on, followed by_ SOLDIERS.]
[_Looking around_.]
Deserted! The rogue of a royal General is hiding like a mouse! We'll
unearth him!--Come on!
[_He is going toward door, followed by his_ MEN, _when he sees_ PAUL,
_and starts back_.]
Halt!
[_Points at_ PAUL.]
See!--There is La Rochejacquelein!
[_To the_ MEN.]
Make ready--Aim!
[SOLDIERS _aim at_ PAUL, _who does not move_]
[_To_ PAUL.]
General La Rochejacquelein, we recognize your uniform.
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