La Bouzole. It seems he has touched the jury. That means an acquittal.
Madame Vagret. I'm very much afraid it does.
Enter Bunerat in a black gown.
Bunerat. Do you know what they tell me? The Attorney-General is here!
Madame Bunerat. Really!
Madame Vagret. Are you certain?
La Bouzole. It is true enough. He brings Monsieur Mouzon his appointment to the Court of Appeal at Pau.
Bunerat. Mouzon!
Madame Vagret and Madame Bunerat. And my husband! We had a definite promise!
The President of Assizes enters, wearing a red gown.