"Why?... Because I am the manager of the theatre and choose to close it."
"Yes, but the Government does not choose to do so: in the name of the Government I order you to leave it open!"
"Who are you?"
"Heavens! you know me well enough."
"Possibly, but I want those who are listening and taking part in this debate to know who you are too."
"I am M. Mazue, Superintendent of Police."
"Well, then, Monsieur Mazue, Police Superintendent, look out for yourself!" replied Arago, pushing against the grating; "those who do not go will soon be crushed."
"Monsieur Arago, to-morrow you will be no longer manager of the Vaudeville!"
"Monsieur Mazue, to-morrow you will no longer be the Superintendent of Police."
"We shall see about that, Monsieur Arago!"