DOMINIC. I am sorry, sir. I am afraid I cannot see my way.
NICHOLAS. I say——
LATIMER. Thank you, Dominic.
DOMINIC. Thank you, sir.
[He goes out.
NICHOLAS. Well, that’s torn it. (To LATIMER) If you’re quite sure that you wouldn’t like to have a go? It’s the chance of a lifetime to learn all about the French Revolution.
LATIMER. Well, well! Something must be done. (He smiles suddenly) After all, why not?
LEONARD (eagerly). You will?
LATIMER. I will.
NICHOLAS. I say——