Bellac. But, aside from this, I am quite at your service. There is one point, however, which comes to my mind, a point eternally discussed and never settled, upon which I ask your leave to say a few words.
Ladies. DO, do!
Bellac. I shall speak, then with a threefold purpose:—first, to fulfill your request, ladies; (Looking at Mme de Loudan) to bring back a friend who has been led away.——
Baroness. (Aside to Mme. de Loudan, who modestly drops her eyes) That is you, my dear!
Bellac. (Looking at Lucy) And to combat an adversary who has proved exceedingly dangerous—in more ways than one.
Ladies. That means Lucy!—It is Lucy!—Lucy!
Bellac. My subject is—Love!
Ladies. (Approving) Ahh!—Ahh!
Duchess. For a change!
Suzanne. Bravo!