JEAN.
Impossible! The watchword on both sides is "No mercy."
PAUL.
La Rochejacquelein spared my life, that I might once more see my wife.—Useless generosity, for she had gone to meet her death!
JEAN.
But he—the General—was merciful, magnanimous to you?
PAUL.
He was. I owe him an eternal debt.
JEAN.
Are you willing to pay your debt?