Save my father's life?
GOUROC.
Yes; I hold it in my power to set your father free, and escape with both of you to Vendée.—Say but the word and it is done.
DIANE.
Tell me the word that I may speak it quickly.
GOUROC.
You know the past.—My one wild dream was to win you as my wife. Revolution came; I lost you in the chaos of the times; and when at last I found you, a traitor had nearly caused your death.
DIANE.
[In anguish.]
No more, sir! No more!