(She goes out by the door at the right).
The Commissary (to John).
I am going to deliver my report to the Judge. You have ten days to withdraw your complaint, sir—a complaint that perhaps you were very wrong to bring. That woman accuses herself too much. I believe her to be innocent. Go out of this house before me, sir; the people saw us come in together, and if we go out in the same way they will recognise you as the husband, and they might say disagreeable things to you. The French people do not approve of husbands who surprise their wives by the appearance of a Commissary of Police. I have the honour to wish you good morning.
(John bows to him and goes away. The Commissary comes back and sits down near his Secretary, to complete the last formalities.)
ACT III.
The same decorations as in the first Act.
Scene I.
JOHN, GODLER, TRÉVELÉ.
(Godler is sitting down, Trévelé standing. John is walking about in great agitation.)
Godler.