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. Surrender!
[PAUL does not move.]
General, your sword, or we fire!