SCENE FIFTH.
Joseph (alone) There, he is disposed of for the moment, his two fellows likewise; I hold them, and, as I don't want to have anything to do with the affair, I am going—
SCENE SIXTH Joseph, a footman; and afterwards Saint-Charles.
The footman
Monsieur Joseph, some one is asking for you.
Joseph
At this hour?
Saint-Charles
It is I.
Joseph (to the footman)
You may go.
Saint-Charles His grace the duke cannot come home until after the king's retirement for the night. The duchess is on her way home. I wish to speak to her privately and wait for her here.
Joseph
Here?
Saint-Charles
Here.