DIANE.

[Impressed with his sincerity.]

Then his widow swears to keep her word with you.

[She extends her hand to GOUROC.

LA HOGUE crosses, up steps, to GUARDS, and directs them silently to exit.—They about-face, and go out.

GOUROC.

[Aside, triumphantly kissing DIANE'S hand.]

At last!

[Howls of execration outside.]

What is that?