Your husband was my friend; I knew and honoured him.
DIANE.
Ah, you believe, then, that Potin lied when he declared he got the warrant for the Duke's arrest from Paul Kauvar?
GOUROC.
I now believe that your husband was the victim of a trick.
DIANE.
Then swear—before those who have heard the dead defamed—swear that you believe my husband was innocent of infamy.
GOUROC.
[With deep sincerity.]
As I hope for mercy from my God, I believe that Paul Kauvar was guiltless of dishonour.