When the General is free, I shall return.
[A bell tolls the hour of Two.]
Listen! Remember, you have pledged your honour to endure all things for an hour. Till then—God help you!
[Exit.
Shouts and yells outside from Republican soldiers; PAUL sits near the fire and pays no attention. Firing outside, followed by cries and cheers.
POTIN.
[Outside.]
This way!—This way!—That's his nest!—We'll find the bird in there!
[Rushes on, followed by SOLDIERS.]
[Looking around.]