I salute you, O King.
(He takes his bloody hand.
Tête-d'or: Thank you, sir!
The Officers of State (coming forward according to their rank and taking his hand): We salute you,
O King!
Tête-d'or: Do your duty, you who are like the senses of the King and like his memory.
The Tribune of the People (from where he stands):
I also salute you.
(tête-d'or makes no answer.
The Tribune of the People (coming forward and raising his hand): I salute you, O King.