DUKE.
And the General?
JEAN.
Has escaped to England, [Pointing to PAUL.] thanks to him.
KLEBER.
[Taking a cross from his own breast, and advancing to PAUL.]
Captain Kauvar, you risked almost certain death to purchase victory for France. In the name of the Republic, I decorate you for heroic courage on the field!
[He places the cross on PAUL'S breast. All cheer.
DUKE.
[Extending his hand to PAUL.]