Gertrude
Where will you seek them?
The Magistrate From you! Yesterday you gave Mlle. de Grandchamp an infusion of orange leaves, in another cup which contained arsenic.
Gertrude
Can it be possible!
The Magistrate The day before yesterday you declared that the key of your desk, in which the arsenic was locked, never left your possession.
Gertrude
It is in my dress pocket.
The Magistrate
Have you ever made any use of that arsenic?
Gertrude
No; you will find the parcel still sealed.
Ramel
Ah! madame, I sincerely hope so.
The Magistrate
I very much doubt it; this is one of those audacious criminals—
Gertrude
The chamber is in disorder, permit me—