[She enters, crosses slowly, and exit, after a look at Manuel.
Man. No—no—I can not! Never, never, by my act, shall the blush of shame crimson that noble face. Laroque cannot live long. Let his crime and his confession die before him! [Music.] To my deep love I consecrate the sacrifice.
Burns paper. While he contemplates it burning, Madame Aubrey looks in unseen by him.
SCENE II.—A hall in the Chateau.
Enter Bevannes and Alain, meeting.
Bev. Alain, who arrived just now?
Alain. The Doctor, sir. He's gone to Monsieur Laroque's room.
Bev. Is Mademoiselle Marguerite's carriage ready for me?
Alain. Quite ready, Monsieur.
Bev. Very well. Tell the ladies I shall be back in an hour, at most.