Bellac. Well, what about him?
Duchess. (Looking at Toulonnier) It says he isn’t dead!
Mme. de Céran, Bellac, and Saint-Réault. (Showing the papers) But the papers!
Duchess. They’re mistaken!
All. Oh!
Duchess. For once! (To Toulonnier) Aren’t they?
Toulonnier. Well, he’s not exactly dead!
Saint-Réault. (Sinking into a chair) Yet?
Duchess. And I’ll warrant he’s received another appointment!
Toulonnier. Commander of the Legion of Honor.