Ferdinand
Godard would make an excellent match for any one.
The General
I can't stay here any longer! My daughter plays vilely, and you,
Vernon, have trumped my king!
Vernon
My dear General, it was a finesse.
The General You stupid! Come, it is ten o'clock, and time to go to sleep instead of playing cards. Ferdinand, be good enough to take Godard to his room. As for you, Vernon, you deserve to sleep on the floor as a punishment, for trumping my king.
Godard
It is, after all, merely a matter of five francs, General.
The General It is also a matter of honor. (To Vernon) Come, now, although you have played so badly, let me hand you your hat and cane.
(Pauline takes a flower from the vase and plays with it.)
Gertrude (aside) A signal! I will watch her this night, even though my husband should afterwards kill me for it!
Ferdinand (taking a candlestick from Felix)
M. de Rimonville, I am at your service.
Godard
I wish you good-night, madame. My respects to you, mademoiselle.
General, good-night.