Vautrin I tell you, you must conceal them. When all are asleep in the house, excepting us, you must send them up to the musketeer's room. (To Buteux and Lafouraille) Try to go there without him; you must be cautions and adroit; the window of his room overlooks the court. (Whispers in their ears) Throw him down. It will be a case of despair (turning to Joseph), and suicide will be a ground for averting suspicion from all.
SCENE THIRD.
Vautrin (alone) All is saved! There is only one suspect among us, and I will change that state of affairs. Blondet is the traitor, and in this case bad debts will make good friends, for I will point him out to the duke in a friendly manner as the murderer of Vicomte de Langeac. I must finally discover the motive of the duchess's singular behavior. If what I learn explains the suicide of the marquis, what a master stroke it will be!
SCENE FOURTH. Joseph and Vautrin.
Joseph Your men are well concealed, but you doubtless intend to leave the house?
Vautrin
No, I am going to do some reading in the study of the Duc de
Montsorel.
Joseph
But if he comes home, won't you be afraid?
Vautrin
If I feared anything, would I be master of you all?
Joseph
But where are you going?
Vautrin
You are very curious.