THE RICH ANCESTOR
You see? There is no doubt about it.
THE SICK ANCESTOR
(Pointing to AIMETTE.) I say it's that one.
THE DRUNKEN ANCESTOR
(Taking hold of ROSELLE.) This is the one I want.
THE MURDERER ANCESTOR
(Leaping over the bench and taking hold of BELLINE.) And I take this one!
THE GREAT ANCESTOR
(Rising, in an authoritative tone.) Be silent ... and withdraw!... (With an imperious gesture.) Begone!... You know that you have lost the right to raise your voice in my presence!...