It may be so, but now it is too late. I am no longer open to marriage, and, unfortunately for you, I have no longer a mother.

Nourvady.

But you may become a widow.

Lionnette.

Then, you really hate the Count?

Nourvady.

Yes, almost as much as I love you.

Lionnette.

And you would like to prove it to him?

Nourvady.