Mouzon [haughtily] Quite true.

Bunerat. They say he brings a councillor's appointment.

Mouzon. They say so.

Madame Bunerat. And you don't know?

Madame Vagret. You don't know?

Mouzon. Nothing at all.

Bunerat. Does nothing lead you to suppose—

Mouzon. Nothing.

Recorder [entering] Here is his Honor the Attorney-General.

Madame Bunerat. Oh, Lord!