Bah! It takes more courage sometimes to consent to live.
LA ROCHE.
You are young, a Frenchman, and—though misled—a credit to your country. If you'll give me some excuse, I swear I'd rather spare your life.
PRISONER.
[Laughing.]
Thank you, General; but frankly, I'd rather give you some excuse to take it.
Tremendous explosion heard in the distance. Then a second explosion. The Faubourg in middle ground is blown up and is seen to burn into a blaze.
LA ROCHE.
My God!—See!—The Faubourg!