PAUL.
Yes! I planned the burning of the Faubourg, placed the mines that blew it up, and opened a way for our attack.—In serving my country, I have killed my wife!
JEAN.
You are a soldier, then,—one of the blues?
PAUL.
Yes—and captured there at dawn. [Points at the Faubourg.
JEAN.
And not shot?
PAUL.
No—paroled!—paroled!—paroled!