What has he done?—Where is he?
PALOMIDES.
He slipped. He is straggling in the heart of the eddy. Do not look at him; there is nothing to be done….
ALLADINE.
You are going to save him?
PALOMIDES.
Save him? But look! he is already in the tunnel. One moment more, and he will be under the vaults; and God himself will never see him more….
ALLADINE.
Go away! Go away!