He
Something has happened? You are ill? Please speak.
Briquet
I can't look at it! [Takes his hands from his eyes, opens them wide.] Why does she do it? Ah, ah, why does she do it? She must be taken away; she is insane. I couldn't look at it. [Shivers.] They will tear her to pieces. He—her lions—they will tear her—
Mancini
Go on, Briquet. She is always like that. You act like a child. You ought to be ashamed.
Briquet
No—— To-day she is mad! And what is the matter with the crowd? They are all like dead people—they're not even breathing. I couldn't stand it. Listen—what's that? [All listen. There is the same silence.]
Mancini
[Disturbed]: I'll go and see.