And he—? Who was he they dragged away?
GOUROC.
A man condemned to die—whom I disguised—to take your father's place.
DIANE.
[Falling on her knees.]
O God! Spare this man all pain in death—and give him life eternal!
CURTAIN.
ACT III.
SCENE. Headquarters of Royalists in Vendée. Interior of hall in old chateau. Fireplace; large doorways with staircase leading to terrace, overlooking Granville; Faubourg de Calvaire in middle ground. Doors from hall. Bay window with large table covered with papers, maps, etc. Charts near table and fireplace.
DISCOVERED: SENTINEL on terrace; LA HOGUE seated at the table busy with papers.