Do you deny that, madam?
Lionnette.
No. I am, indeed, the legitimate wife of that gentleman, and Countess de Hun, alas!
The Commissary (to an Agent).
See that no one enters here! (To the Secretary.) Sit down and write. (The Secretary sits down and prepares to write.)
Nourvady (to The Commissary).
But really, sir?
The Commissary.
I am Commissary of Police in your district; here are my insignia, sir. (He shows one end of his scarf; dictating to his Secretary). Having betaken ourselves to one of the residences of Mr. Nourvady....
Lionnette.