There, Jean, merci.... Yet what was I about to say, has no one seen anything of our Marshal?

The Marquis in Pink (softly).

Is he still missing?

The Marquis in Pale Blue.

Why does she want him, too?

The Queen.

I really believe the good Marshal is offended. It is three days since I spoke to him graciously at the state reception.... That seems long to me.

The Painter (turning to The Queen).

Is the Marshal back? The Marshal here?

The Marquis in Pale Blue.