Danton!

Why not Lalain? It is as good a name!

Mirabeau’s dead! Out of my way, Danton!

Third Lackey (gathering up the stones which lie

upon the terrace)

I’ll throw these stones into the shrubbery!

Second Lackey (lifting a rusty scythe from the steps)

This scythe I’ll fling into the fountain!

First Lackey (his hands in his pockets)

Hé!