(While the chorus sing “The Marseillaise,” France and Belgium stand with unfurled flags. France, several steps in front of Belgium, appears to lead the music. Appropriate pantomime during the singing will help. Belgium, too, shows the effects of the music, first, by an awakened look, then by advancing one step at a time, until she is shoulder to shoulder with France when the song ends.)
BELGIUM:
Dare I, dare I believe?
FRANCE:
Believe? Believe the victory will be ours? Aye, never doubt it. Nor shall we fight alone. Britain joins our cause.
BELGIUM:
Britain? Britain, the proud, the arrogant! Why think ye she will come?
FRANCE:
Because she hath promised.
BELGIUM: