BELLA. (kisses her father.) Good-by. (holds her hand out to Dominique.) Good-by. (he comes to her; takes her hand; kisses it; exit Bella.)
DUV. (to Dominique.) Now, sir!—I have no time to join the fighting forces near New Orleans. I will follow you and settle my personal differences with you later.
DOM. (bows; turns; makes a few steps toward exit, followed by Duval; stops; starts.) By heavens!—the British! The men have let them pass without a shot! (to his men.) Forward! (men remain seated; continue playing.) In the name of Lafitte! (all rise.)
1st PIR. In the name of lies! Lafitte is not here.
DOM. He would be here if he could.
2d PIR. He could be here if he would.
DUV. The British are advancing! (to the men.) In the name of the country!
1st PIR. And of the legislators who offered rewards for pirate heads!
2d PIR. Who had us shot like dogs!