THE OTHERS. He's right.—Out of France with the Austrian!
LA CONTAT [in the midst of the Crowd]. Why?
THE CROWD. What?—What do you mean?
LA CONTAT [showing herself]. Yes, why? Are you mad to say such things about the most charming of women?
THE CROWD. Who dares say anything good of the Austrian here?—Good Lord, why, it's an insult to us!
DESMOULINS [to LA CONTAT]. Don't say another word. You'd better get out and not answer them.
LA CONTAT. I am in no hurry.
DESMOULINS. They're gathering strength from all sides.
LA CONTAT. So much the better!
A VAGABOND. What did you say, aristocrat? What did you say?