"At the expense of my word, and consequently of my honor. I comprehend, Geneviève."
"Shut your eyes, Maurice; that is all I ask; and as far as a woman may evince her gratitude I will promise you mine."
"I should close my eyes to little purpose, Madame; there is a password given, and without this password no one could go out. Besides, the house, as I have told you, is surrounded."
"And you know the word?"
"Certainly I know it."
"Maurice!"
"Well?"
"Dear friend Maurice, tell me this password; I must know it."
"Geneviève," cried Maurice, "do you mean to say to me, 'Maurice, for the love I bear you, sacrifice your word and your honor, betray your cause, abjure your opinions.' What do you offer me, Geneviève, in exchange for all this, you who tempt me thus?"