Vautrin He is—I hold in my possession complete proofs of your innocence, and —your son.
The Duchess
You! You shall not leave me until—
SCENE TWELFTH. The same persons and Mademoiselle de Vaudrey on one side of the stage, Saint-Charles on the other, and domestics.
Mademoiselle de Vaudrey
Here he is! (To Vautrin) Begone! At once!
The Duchess (to Mademoiselle de Vaudrey)
You are ruining everything.
Saint-Charles (to the servants) Behold their ringleader and accomplice! Whatever he may say, seize him!
The Duchess (to the company)
I command you to leave me alone with this man.
Vautrin
What is it, chevalier?
Saint-Charles
You are a puzzle to me, baron.
Vautrin (whispering to the duchess) You behold in this man the murderer of the viscount whom you loved so well.