MAN. His name is not Jean Durand, but Jean Lafitte! (Mariana recoils.) He it is who has robbed you; who intends dishonor towards you.
MAR. Silence!
MAN. Who is responsible for the sinking of the American vessel, the death of your uncle, the killing of your brother!
MAR. (remembering the execution.) Ah!—Cowardly liar!
MAN. I can prove the truth of my assertions.
MAR. Do it, on your life! (exit, followed by Manuel; enter several pirates.)
1st PIR. (points to a boat coming up the bay.) That’s a strange boat coming up the Bay. (enter Lafitte and Father Cuthbert.)
2d PIR. An English boat, isn’t it?
LAF. Bearing a flag of truce. (to his men.) Bring torches, and see that the hospitality of the Island is practiced. (exeunt several men; the boat lands; Captains McWilliams and Lockyer and several other Englishmen disembark.)
CAP. L. (to Lafitte.) Have I the honor of addressing the Commander of Barataria? (Lafitte bows; enter pirates with pine torches) I beg to present him this letter from Colonel Nicholls of the British navy. (hands Lafitte a letter.)